Computer Science Internship

This project will focus on the software development and service deployment of an artificial intelligence interface aimed to capture body measurements to facilitate sizing and fit for apparel production.The technology and IT industry is rapidly growing in Canada, and a lot of emphasis is laid on development in the artificial intelligence space. This project is […]

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Visual Semantic SLAM using Bottlenose Camera System

Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) is useful in multiple applications such as autonomous driving, augmented reality, and surveillance. Visual SLAM is a popular and widely used SLAM technique due to simplicity of the sensor network. Semantics and machine learning are used widely in recent research to achieve better robust real time SLAM performance. Hardware acceleration […]

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Statistical Analysis of Prostate Brachytherapy Treatment Data

Using data obtained over a period of 15 years from Brachytherapy procedures used on patients to treat prostate cancer, statistical analysis will be carried out to confirm the hypothesis that Brachtherapy treatments offer the best outcomes at the lowest cost in comparison to other treatment modalities. The first stage of the project will be to […]

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Innovations in Research & Service Design: Developing a “Youth Collaboration Framework ” with homeless and at-risk youth at Operation Come Home

This research study will allow PhD candidate Charlotte Smith, mentored by Dr. Malenfant and Dr. Spencer, to engage a team of at-risk and homeless youth in a collaborative study by working closely with the community partner, Operation Come Home. Charlotte and Malenfant will provide 5 youth with research training including methods, ethics and more. The […]

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Gathering, Governing, and Gifting Food: Community Economy and Food Distribution in the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun

This research project explores and documents the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun’s customary food practices and community traditions surrounding the potlatch, described as an Indigenous way of ensuring there was always a system of distribution for wealth. Oral history interviews with First Nation elders and citizens will be conducted and contribute to recommendations for […]

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Development of an AI Virtual Fitting Room

Currently, one of the primary barriers to purchase through our website is the virtual fitting process, which requires a live virtual meeting with a stylist. Developing an artificial intelligence that would capture body measurements would allow us to streamline the fitting process for our customer, resulting in an increase in customer experience and sales. The […]

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Mortgage Brokers Ottawa Vision Project

A critical part of our success in building one of the largest Brokerages in Canada has been the ability to attract and retain excellent Mortgage Agents, and assist them in their individual success. A key element of that retention and acquisition and assistance has been the power of our proprietary software systems. Our current system […]

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Multiculturalism and Canada’s Stage: Assessing the diversity of the National Arts Centre’s English Theatre Program, 1969-1994

This project will analyse Canada’s official multiculturalism policy and its impact on the National Arts Centre’s English language theatre program. The National Arts Centre Archival holdings will be utilized for research to assess the diversity of persons from ethnic minorities and Indigenous groups as actors, directors, and authors of the plays that have been performed […]

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Development of test strips for early identification of buddy maple syrup

Near the end of every maple syrup harvest season, the syrup can acquire an unpalatable off-flavour called ?buddy?. Buddy flavor cannot be detected in the maple sap prior to processing into syrup, often resulting in loss of income, and unnecessary cost in materials to produce the syrup. This proposal seeks to develop a low-cost field […]

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