VR-based testing station for impairment screening

In this project, a VR-based testing station for impairment screening will be implemented. The station includes a Virtual Reality (VR) goggle (to be updated to Augmented Reality, AR, later), biophysiological measurement sensors, and an integration algorithm to integrate the result of measurement with scene construction of the VR system to implement dynamic scene rendering. The […]

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Optimizing heuristics for spin-glass problems for diverse solutions

Optimization problems, such as finding the shortest or fastest path to a destination are ubiquitous in industry. Hower, for some industrial applications it may be desirable to have a set of few diverse, yet nearly optimal solutions. The goal of this project is to create new optimization problem solvers that focus on both quality and […]

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Development of Efficient Methods Preprocessing Large Lidar Data Sets for Application to Road Design and Optimization

Technological improvements, competition in the survey services industry and the increased use of UAV’s (drone) has driven down the cost of LiDAR acquisition. As a result, LiDAR is rapidly gaining popularity in application in road planning and design. LiDAR data sets typically contain tens of millions of points. Efficiently processing this data efficiently presents challenges […]

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Transmodal sensory integration in Autism

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by social and communication impairments and by restricted and stereotyped behaviors. Sensory processing alterations seem to have an important toll in ASD individuals. In the present study, ASD and typically developing (TD) children between 8 and 12 years old will participate in a task involving visual and auditive integration […]

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Idiosyncratic processing of complex information in autism

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a highly prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by social communication deficits, restricted interests and repetitive behaviours. Accumulating evidence suggests neuroimaging to have a great potential in clarifying the neurological bases of ASD. In this project we will use magnetoencephalography (MEG) to investigate the neuromagnetic mechanisms of information processing in typical and […]

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Development and application of molecular tools to assess the acute and chronic impacts of petroleum hydrocarbons on birds

The Northern Gateway Pipeline and similar projects propose to transport oil from Alberta to tidewater terminals in British Columbia and eastern Canada. Accidental release of petroleum distillates and related by-products would have consequences on the marine ecosystem. To evaluate spill implications for seabirds, we propose to develop and apply molecular tools to assess toxicological and […]

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Improving Receipt Classification Through Text Processing

10sheet is a third party software company aimed at providing easy bookkeeping to client companies. One of the steps in bookkeeping is classifying receipts based on their content. Without relying on a human bookkeeper, 10sheet uses a classification algorithm to build an automatic classifier for this purpose. However, such a classifier needs to have a […]

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Pan-Canadian Survey of Education Funding Structures and Processes

Across Canadian provinces, there is little standardization or coordination in terms of public education financing. As such, there is no coordination or standardization in public education across Canada. The IPE/BC is interested in producing a report that outlines the diverse funding models used across Canadian provinces and territories. The aim of this project is to […]

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Fostering Learning and Professional Development for Users of Feature-Rich Design Software

Feature-rich design software is of critical importance to many industries, including manufacturing, architecture, and construction. A common feature of this software is that, to be used effectively, the user must possess technical competency and an understanding of the specific workflows and practices for using the software within their organizations. In the past, users could get […]

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Chemical and biological characterization of the non-tetrahydrocannabinoid profiles of medicinal plants

We propose to perform detailed studies that characterize chemically and biologically and the unaltered ancestral plant species of the Cannabis genus. Chemically, these studies will provide the chemotype profiles for each parental species for a spectrum of non-tetrahydrocannabinoid compounds. Biologically, these studies will provide the pharmacological profiles for each parental species. These data will enable […]

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Molecular-Based Analytics for Prediction and Optimization of Performance

Recent advancements in the study of large biological datasets coupled with powerful machine learning tools and new analytical technologies have opened up the ability to predict risks to health and possibly intervene before disease has manifested. Molecular You has developed a web based interface that integrates all these technologies into easy to understand visual health […]

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