To construct models that can utilize the extensive data that has been previously collected, associated with numerous GHG reduction initiatives to accurately quantify realized or unrealized GHG emission reductions. From the work that was completed by O’Hanlon Paving’s previous intern, we were able to gather extensive data but unable to determine accurately if gains had […]

For nearly three decades, Edmonton has been a pioneer in urban sustainability, implementing naturalization projects that revert sections of maintained City green space to a more native and ecologically balanced state. These efforts span diverse urban areas, including roadways, storm water ponds, park spaces, and communities. The City’s Naturalization program strategically plants trees, shrubs, and […]

Dog ownership is increasing within our cities along with increasing usage of dog parks and off-leash areas. This increased usage is likely impacting the environment within these off-leash areas. Effects may include chemical and physical changes to the soil and vegetation that could lead to soil erosion and mortality of vegetation ranging from grasses to […]

The Edmonton Valley Zoo and its team is passionate about the natural world and are always looking to find ways to promote environmental responsibility and reduce its own environmental footprint. Our Conservation team works to conserve species in the wild, through endangered species breeding programs, instituting green practices on site, and inspiring action by our […]

Multiple sclerosis is highly prevalent in Alberta and is characterized by loss of myelin (brain white matter) and myelin-producing cells, oligodendrocytes. This leads to neurodegeneration and symptoms like blurred vision, impaired cognition, loss of mobility and/or paralysis. Currently there are no treatments aimed to replace lost oligodendrocytes and myelin. This can be achieved by stimulating […]

During the previous Mitacs PhD internship (IT11500), a long short-term memory encoder-decoder (LSTM-ED) neural network survival model was developed to predict time to debt repayment for ATB collections customers. This model is novel from both methodological and practical perspectives. The LSTM-ED simultaneously predicts the probability that debt will be repaid within the first 90 days […]

We aim to improve drug delivery by addressing a lack of accurate models predicting how drugs reach the body’s lymphatic system. Our innovative in-vitro models focus on understanding how drugs travel through the intestinal lymphatics. Using chylomicrons, lipid-based vesicles, our models simulate the journey of drugs from the intestines to the bloodstream. This success of […]

This project enables interns to enable Market Innovation in Canada, related to their field of study or industry of interest. This will contribute significantly to the Cansbridge Fellowship’s mission of empowering entrepreneurially-minded students and promoting innovation in Canada. Under the guidance of the academic supervisor, the intern will focus on identifying innovative organizations for potential […]

In today’s social media landscape, users are constantly creating a variety of content, from texts and images to videos. However, producing high-quality material often requires expertise and resources that many don’t have. This is where our collaboration with PetoLab, an innovative social media app for pet enthusiasts, comes into play. We’re on a mission to […]

Botree, a future-thinking learning and development company, is taking a significant step forward by introducing an AI-powered application to revolutionize instructional design. This project aims to update traditional training models, making them more effective for the digital-first workforce. By incorporating advanced learning theories and leveraging AI, Botree’s new application will transform research and existing content […]

Extensive ecosystem changes are expected to be driven by decreasing water availability in the western boreal forest. Warming of 2° C since the 1950’s has already been linked to water stress and declining tree growth in some regions and species. Tree rings are a valuable tool for tracking changes in forest growth over time, but […]

Urban forests are one key to building a resilient city as urban trees provide numerous benefits to city residents including environmental, social and economic. This project includes two key components. The first is for the intern to help complete the City of Camrose street-tree inventory, while the second is for the intern to contribute toward […]