This research project focuses on using functional modelling (FRAM) to map trainee-trainer interactions in lifeboat simulators. The functional model will be used as a basis to create a virtual instructor that can provide feedback to trainees autonomously in Virtual Marine’s lifeboat simulators. The research will contribute to improving the capabilities of Virtual Marine’s lifeboat simulators […]

The boreal forest, which provides critical habitat for diverse species and a suite of ecosystem services for communities within it, is experiencing the widespread effects of global change. On the island of Newfoundland, boreal forests are home to at-risk species such as woodland caribou and Newfoundland marten, and are under cumulative pressures of industrial and […]

GNP Ventures Inc. is a Newfoundland-based company that is looking to potentially harvest nutrient-rich seaweed and kelp in coastal communities along the Great Northern Peninsula and other coastal areas within the province. Our goal is to implement and promote regenerative ocean farming as a strategy to create equitable and sustainable economic opportunities and also to […]

As financial networks grow limiting the spread of illicit funds becomes an increasingly important aspect of security. We model this spread within a network-like structure called a graph and examine how best to defend against the spread of these illicit funds. This problem has been examined in the past and we further that knowledge by […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as an effective tool for resolving real-world problems and has applications in various fields, such as natural language processing, signal processing, and computer vision. The primary purpose of using AI in computer vision is to automatically and robustly convert image or video data into actionable information. This project is looking […]

Memorial University’s Centre for Social Enterprise presents this type of organization in the following light: “Social enterprise challenges the predominant understanding of business as pursuing wealth at the expense of people and the planet. A traditional view of business measures a healthy economy by wealth gained through the trade of goods and services. Social enterprises, […]

The Stephenville Theatre Festival produces a season of professional theatre each summer. A strong technical and production team is required to produce our work and innovate the theatrical experience for our audience. There is currently a skill/talent gap in the province of NL in the area of theatre production expertise. The selected Intern, and her […]

The objectives of this project are: to identify the care gaps associated with the traditional hospital-based cardiac care program at Eastern Heath, and to propose virtualization approaches that will complement the traditional care delivery model. The project activities include analysis of current cardiac care delivery processes at Eastern Health and identification of care gaps in […]

The main aim of this research project is to utilize the paper mill sludge, an organic waste product, as a value added product by converting it to animal feed that can be used by the poultry and aquaculture industries. The local paper mill produces wet paper sludge daily as an organic waste material. Currently this […]

Beaufort Solutions is a software development company located in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador with software products available via Mobile, Websites or Photo Kiosks. Our software combines responsive design, e-commerce ready platforms and robust promo engines. We have a growing customer base in Canada, the US and Europe that include Costco and Shoppers Drug Mart. […]

Project objectives and approach: 1. Develop an innovative strategy for developing and helping them launch the Town of Stephenville’s composting program 2. Launch the composting program in the Town of Stephenville for their Phase 1 run this summer. 3. This phase is planned to start with 25-50 homes in Stephenville (composter has capacity for waste […]

Beaufort Solutions is a software development company located in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador with software products available via Mobile, Websites or Photo Kiosks. Our software combines responsive design, e-commerce ready platforms and robust promo engines. We have a growing customer base in Canada, the US and Europe that include Costco and Shoppers Drug Mart. […]