Design an efficient way to store and organize the large amounts of data required by our real time bidding application. Data such as campaign information, campaign assets (images, links, html) campaign targeting settings, and campaign optimization data could be arranged for fast access and processing inside the RTB application. Efficient storage and processing methods are […]

Infertility affects 15% of couples in the U.S. and Canada, with 20-50% of cases linked to male factors. Current treatments like Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI) are costly, invasive, and have low success rates (5-15% per round), creating significant barriers for couples. Fertilead Inc. addresses these challenges with FertilEZ, a self-administered at-home fertility kit that improves sperm […]

This research project focuses on improving how we detect fraudulent activities, such as suspicious transactions, in large financial transaction networks like Mastercard’s. Fraudulent transactions are rare and difficult to catch because they often look similar to regular transactions, and there are limited accurate data to rely on. To tackle this, we are using Graph Neural […]

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a challenge for many as the world’s population ages. Pain is a common problem for people with PD, and usual pain treatments often have side effects. Some PD patients find relief in singing, which also helps with voice difficulties related to PD. There’s evidence suggesting that group singing might even reduce […]

This project will develop an innovative touring strategy for Why Not Theatre’s production of The Mahabharata, expanding its reach across domestic and international markets. The intern will collaborate with theatre professionals to design a business model that enhances touring efficiency, audience engagement, and financial sustainability.

With the pressing need to reduce energy from carbon emitting sources, electrification of buildings is a crucial step forward. Electrification requires identifying activities and equipment that use energy received from carbon emitting sources and transitioning them to electric alternatives. The proposed research focuses on developing methods and strategies to overcome challenges associated with building electrification […]

Cities are key sites for understanding migrant integration and refugee protection around the world. In fact, many cities protect and include inhabitants who are denied legal status by nation states. In Canada and the US, these cities are called “sanctuary cities;” in other countries they have labels such as solidarity cities, cities of refuge, communities […]

Due to climate change, exposure to increasingly warmer temperatures, especially during the summer months, is of concern. This is true for lifeguards who play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of visitors to aquatic facilities as well as beachfronts open for public swimming. Due to routine exposure to hot and humid conditions, […]

This project aims to design and evaluate shape-changing interfaces to facilitate the understanding of complex geospatial and migration datasets. Prior solutions offer a static or screen-based visualization that often fails to convey the multidimensional nature of these datasets in an engaging manner that, in turn, limits the users’ ability to navigate dynamic and contextual information […]

Our research is focused on finding new ways to combat the spread of Hospital acquired infections (HAI’s) in hospitals and other institutional work places. Our research combines a new non-leaching chemical nanotechnology that forms a protective barrier to difficult surfaces and kills bacteria on contact. The nanocoatings are water based and fix readily to surfaces […]

b current performing arts is a Toronto-based theatre company committed to developing new works by diverse artists, with a focus on amplifying the voices of the Black and Brown Diaspora. As part of its ongoing mission to grow sustainably and increase its impact, b current is seeking a MITACS intern to assist in developing a […]

In partnership with NovaceneAI, computer science and journalism researchers from Toronto Metropolitan University will continue to develop an AI-powered product (Journalism Representation Index, or JeRI) that gives journalists and media consumers a tool with which to analyze the sources cited in journalism reports. The primary goal of the platform is to provide an evidenced-based structure […]