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Applying social psychological research to improve hearing rehabilitation outcomes for persons with hearing loss - Duplicated

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Applying social psychological research to improve hearing rehabilitation outcomes for persons with hearing loss - Duplicated

Millions of Canadians experience hearing loss that impairs functioning and participation in everyday life, however, only a fraction of these individuals address this loss by adopting and using hearing aids. To address this gap, hearing aid research has traditionally focused on the biology of the ear to improve technical aspects...
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Superviseur universitaire: Frank Russo

Étudiant: Maria Iankilevitch

Partenaire: Unitron Hearing Ltd.

Discipline: Psychologie

Université: Université Ryerson

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Development of Conversational Agents and Applications in Playful Environments

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Development of Conversational Agents and Applications in Playful Environments

In this project, we propose an intelligent conversational agents prototype that provides meaningful, playful exchanges in different interactive settings. By taking advantage of the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and creating a model founded on knowledge from social and cognitive sciences, we will build a series of digital avatars...
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Superviseur universitaire: Nizar Bouguila

Étudiant: Hafsa Ennajari

Partenaire: Urbanoïd Inc.

Discipline: Génie

Secteur: Services professionnels, scientifiques et techniques

Université: Université Concordia

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Multi-Gram Scale Synthesis, Purification and Formulation of Psilocybin

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Multi-Gram Scale Synthesis, Purification and Formulation of Psilocybin

Mental illness and addiction refer to a wide range of disorders that affects mood, behavior and thinking and thus leads to depression, anxiety disorders, substance use disorder and stress. The psychedelic drug assisted therapy functions as a mental health therapy, which is evolving at a quicker pace nowadays. These drugs...
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Superviseur universitaire: Amitabh Jha

Étudiant: Smriti Srivastava

Partenaire: Halucenex Life Sciences Inc.

Discipline: Chimie

Secteur: Services professionnels, scientifiques et techniques

Université: Université Acadia

Programme: Accélération

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Investigating mycelial-plant biomass mat application to reduce early-colonizing weeds in row-crop agriculture

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Investigating mycelial-plant biomass mat application to reduce early-colonizing weeds in row-crop agriculture

The intern will be investigating the use of plant crop biomass filled with fungal mycelium as means of stopping early-colonizing weeds in row crop agriculture. The crop biomass will be applied to the fields in liquid form and will solidify into a mat-like barrier. The intern will be coming up...
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Superviseur universitaire: Greg Thorn

Étudiant: Donald Watson

Partenaire: Natures Balance

Discipline: Biologie

Secteur: Agriculture

Université: Western University

Programme: Accélération

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Formulations & Production Methods for Plant-based Salmon Fillet

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Formulations & Production Methods for Plant-based Salmon Fillet

This project seeks to trial the use of protein inputs from freshwater and marine algae and aquatic plants for use either individually or in various combinations in the formulation of an alternative protein fish product. The specific target species and cut for this product is an Atlantic salmon fillet. Therefore,...
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Superviseur universitaire: Dérick Rousseau

Étudiant: Auke de Vries

Partenaire: New School Foods Inc

Discipline: Biologie

Secteur: Fabrication

Université: Université Ryerson

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Estimation of Disease Severity in Rice with Deep Learning Neural Networks

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Estimation of Disease Severity in Rice with Deep Learning Neural Networks

NIRS is a popular secondary analytical method that is being used for non-destructive quantification of compounds and mixtures in the agriculture and agri-food sector. The study aims to estimate the starch content (amylose and amylopectin) in rice samples with NIRS. A dataset is being established by obtaining NIRS spectra (400...
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Superviseur universitaire: Ya-Jun Pan

Étudiant: Prabahar Ravichandran

Partenaire: Cerasoidus Analytica Inc

Discipline: Génie - mécanique

Secteur: Services professionnels, scientifiques et techniques

Université: Université Dalhousie

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Effect of harvest time on cattail (Typha) fibers for non-woven applications.

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Effect of harvest time on cattail (Typha) fibers for non-woven applications.

The objective of the proposed project is to develop the fibre properties of the common cattail, Typha latifolia, and to investigate the effect of harvest time on fibre quality as it relates to nonwoven applications, such as composites and packaging industries. Recent study has revealed that cattails contain fibres with...
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Superviseur universitaire: Danny Mann;Mashiur Rahman

Étudiant: Julien Koga

Partenaire: Typha Co

Discipline: Génie

Secteur: Fabrication

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Identifying Opportunities and Barriers for Local Food Infrastructure in Yellowknife, NWT

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Identifying Opportunities and Barriers for Local Food Infrastructure in Yellowknife, NWT

Communities throughout Canada’s North are turning to small-scale agriculture in hopes of solving food security issues, fostering economic growth and adapting to climate change. The City of Yellowknife has developed an Agriculture Strategy to build a resilient local food system.

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Superviseur universitaire: Andrew Spring

Étudiant: Jennifer Katherine Temmer

Partenaire: City of Yellowknife

Discipline: Sciences de l’environnement

Secteur: Services administratifs et de soutien, et services de gestion des déchets et d’assainissement

Université: Université Wilfrid-Laurier

Programme: Accélération

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Portable Detection and Characterization of the Synovium and Effusion inMusculoskeletal Ultrasound

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Portable Detection and Characterization of the Synovium and Effusion inMusculoskeletal Ultrasound

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease often characterized by the inflammation of the synovium and effusion of joints. RA is a chronic condition and may affect quality of life. Detection and characterization of the synovium and effusion in joints is most often assessed by a trained sonographer or radiologist....
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Superviseur universitaire: Pascal Tyrrell

Étudiant: Dmitrii Paniukov

Partenaire: 16 Bit Inc.

Discipline: Médecine

Secteur: Services professionnels, scientifiques et techniques

Université: Université de Toronto

Programme: Accélération

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The role of regulatory T cells in blood during acute heart transplant rejection

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The role of regulatory T cells in blood during acute heart transplant rejection

Patients receive heart transplants as a life-saving measure after heart failure; thus, ensuring the success of the transplant is of utmost importance. Rejection is a primary cause for heart transplant failure, and consequently, patients must take drugs that suppress the immune system to prevent rejection. However, these drugs are highly...
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Superviseur universitaire: Scott Tebbutt

Étudiant: Shanay Niusha

Partenaire: PROOF Centre of Excellence

Discipline: Médecine

Université: Université de la Colombie-Britannique

Programme: Accélération

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High solid content wood foams for thermal insulation

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High solid content wood foams for thermal insulation

The proposed research aims to develop a new wood foam to be used as thermal insulation in the construction industry. The wood foam has the potential to replace plastic foams and will be made out of unwanted forest residue (pine beetle kill, ash borer kills and forest trimmings) and environmentally-benign...
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Superviseur universitaire: Emily Cranston

Étudiant: Elisa Silva Ferreira

Partenaire: Plantee Bioplastics

Discipline: Foresterie

Secteur: Fabrication

Université: Université de la Colombie-Britannique

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Impact Evaluation and Developmental Evaluation Planning with a Community- Based Not-for-Profit Organisation Focussed on Poverty Reduction

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Impact Evaluation and Developmental Evaluation Planning with a Community- Based Not-for-Profit Organisation Focussed on Poverty Reduction

The purpose of this project is to assist a community non-profit organisation to build a comprehensive plan to evaluate its poverty reduction initiatives and activities. The agency partners with other non-profit agencies as well as with government partners, other stakeholders, and persons with lived/living experience.

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Superviseur universitaire: Marguerite Ternes

Étudiant: Mitchell Kilger

Partenaire: Cabot Consulting and Research Services

Discipline: Psychologie

Secteur: Services professionnels, scientifiques et techniques

Université: Université Sainte-Marie

Programme: Accélération

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Hydrogen-diesel dual fuel engines for heavy-duty commercial vehicles: modelling and analysis

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Hydrogen-diesel dual fuel engines for heavy-duty commercial vehicles: modelling and analysis

Modern commercial trucks are crucial for economic activity. The diesel engines in these vehicles emit about 8% of all CO2 emissions in Canada. To reduce the environmental impact of current trucks, Hydra Energy Inc. is developing an approach to replace some of the diesel fuel with excess hydrogen generated in...
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Superviseur universitaire: Gordon McTaggart-Cowan;Erik Kjeang

Étudiant: Reza Farzam

Partenaire: Hydra Energy Corporation

Discipline: Génie

Université: Université Simon Fraser

Programme: Accélération

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Activity recognition and workload estimation algorithm development using the Kinetyx SI insole system

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Activity recognition and workload estimation algorithm development using the Kinetyx SI insole system

Smart devices can allow active individuals to monitor their training workload in order to reduce injuries and improve performance. However, many devices are geared towards a single activity, which limits their impact. Kinetyx recently developed an insole with multiple sensors that can be worn within a shoe while performing many...
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Superviseur universitaire: Benno Nigg

Étudiant: Eric C Honert;Fabian Hoitz

Partenaire: Kinetyx

Discipline: Kinésiologie

Secteur: Fabrication

Université: Université de Calgary

Programme: Accélération

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Mindfulness for Mental Health: Tailoring the DeRose User Experience

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Mindfulness for Mental Health: Tailoring the DeRose User Experience

DeRose Meditation delivers meditation classes to thousands of users worldwide with the goal of improving personal wellbeing, work performance, and overall life for its clients. Through thematic analysis of qualitative interviews with developers of DeRose Meditation, meditation class leaders, and long-time program users, this project will articulate a “Theory of...
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Superviseur universitaire: Karen Milligan

Étudiant: Annabel Sibalis

Partenaire: DeRose Meditation

Discipline: Psychologie

Secteur: Autre

Université: Université Ryerson

Programme: Accélération

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Reducing Debt Sentences: Evaluating the Use of Human Rights Discourse by the Canadian Federation of Students in Support of Universal Higher Education

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Reducing Debt Sentences: Evaluating the Use of Human Rights Discourse by the Canadian Federation of Students in Support of Universal Higher Education

As affordable post-secondary education is a growing problem in Canada, centralized student advocacy groups like the Canadian Federation of Students – Manitoba (CFS-MB) are working to advocate for universally accessible higher education to ensure every Canadian has the equal opportunity to pursue advanced studies.

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Superviseur universitaire: Bruno de Oliveira Jayme

Étudiant: Danielle Milln

Partenaire: Canadian Federation of Students

Discipline: Droit

Secteur: Autres services (sauf l’administration publique)

Université: Université du Manitoba

Programme: Accélération

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