Big Data Research for Open Source Applications

Big data is a collection of data sets so large and complex that it becomes difficult to process using on-hand database management tools or traditional data processing applications. The challenges include capture, curation, storage, search, sharing, transfer, analysis, and visualization. In this internship, we analyze a real-world big data set(s) to make sensible inferences by […]

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Generating Personalized Exercises in an Intelligent Tutoring System

Intelligent tutoring systems (ITS) are computer programs powered by artificial intelligence that can automate the tutoring process. They have the potential to provide low cost and highly scalable one-on-one tutoring to students around the globe in real-time. Their continued improvement is exciting for the future of education, and should be encouraged. Recent years have seen […]

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Estimation the cost of metal manufacturing

Cost estimation is a critical part of manufacturing. It has a significant role in determining the feasibility of decisions including design stage, planning and production methods. Especially, it is useful for subcontracting processes that GRAD4 conducts where the features of parts are submitted and bidding is the way of the deal between suppliers and buyers. […]

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Project A: Feasibility study for the use of saliva samples to understand the Pharmacokinetic (PK)/Pharmacodynamic (PD) relationship for a developmental therapeutic

HyperMabs is a protein engineering company focused on the development of therapeutics for diseases with high unmet need including Covid-19. The role of the Translational Science Team is to discover and develop biomarkers that indicate pharmacodynamic response to the company’s therapeutics as well as support the relevance of the targeted biological pathways in diseases of […]

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Project B: Support indication selection for HyperMabs’ developmental therapeutic by building translational rationale for target prevalence.

HyperMabs is a protein engineering company focused on the development of therapeutics for diseases with high unmet need including Covid-19. The role of the Translational Science Team is to discover and develop biomarkers that indicate pharmacodynamic response to the company’s therapeutics as well as support the relevance of the targeted biological pathways in diseases of […]

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Arts’ Civic and Social Impact Beyond Covid-19: Researchers in Residence

Four research interns will be supported by four arts funders, five universities and four arts and culture organizations, which will come together under the leadership of Mass Culture to see how the arts and culture sector impacts society today. Together, we will look at ways to strengthen community ties and foster shared social values through […]

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Adaptive Biofilm-Based apparel (ABBA)

Consumers are becoming increasingly interested in “smart” clothing with advanced properties that can enhance their comfort and performance. The next-generation of “smart” textiles can be fabricated by integrating living cells into the textiles that make up our clothing. For users of fitness apparel, living cells can endow clothing t-shirts or yoga pants with the ability […]

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Assessing Regenerative Energy Technologies for Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicle (EV) is the future of sustainable transportation to phase out the reliance on petroleum fuels. Despite the multibillion-dollar market potential, wide deployment of EV is challenging due to limited energy storage. Regenerative energy generation can be implemented to compensate for the energy consumption in EV to provide the much-needed extra mileage. Apart from […]

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Distributed AI for Mobile Ad Hoc Clouds

The unprecedented expansion of Cloud Computing, Internet of things and the recent advances in AI and Big Data analytics techniques are opening the door for new breeds of intelligent services and applications. However, such services and applications require a large computing capacity. Unfortunately, in dynamic environments, characterized by highly mobile devices and intermittent connectivity, it […]

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Electrochemical treatment of infected titanium, an approach for biofilm obliteration

Peri-implantitis is a destructive inflammatory process affecting the soft and hard tissues surrounding dental implants, whereby progressive bone loss will result in the loss of the functional implant. Every year, 40% of dental implants get infected into such pathological conditions, and ultimately 10% fail. Existing techniques, such as physical and chemical methods, are either expensive […]

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Évaluation de scénarios de gestion intégrée et soutenable de l’eau dans le complexe tourbeux de Lanoraie

Le complexe tourbeux de Lanoraie fait l’objet de conflits d’usage de l’eau depuis plusieurs années et l’évolution récente de la tourbière montre une transformation très marquée de la végétation depuis 70 ans. La hausse des pompages pour l’irrigation des cultures de pommes de terre, combinée à une succession d’étés secs, a exacerbé les conflits d’usage […]

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