When newly registered nurses start their careers in hospitals, they face severe transition shock due to the huge gap between their learning from educational institutions and real-life healthcare environments. Due to insufficient resources for training these new nurses, hospitals suffer from a high new-nurse turnover rate and more frequent medical errors caused due to the […]

Water-based lubricants have emerged as substitutes for petroleum-based lubricants in various applications such as hydraulic fluids, cooling fluids for metal cutting, and stern tube bearings in ship propeller shafts. My STEM tech business proposes an asphaltenes-derived carbon dots (AsphaDots) lubricant which intends to solve the friction and wear problems in steel and allied materials, which […]

This project will support the development of a business strategy for a startup company based around the rollout of low-cost carbon dioxide capture technology. Through a series of workshops and from access to mentorship from individuals well versed in the start-up space, the intern/founder will gain crucial knowledge pertaining to the potential end users, structuring […]

The collaboration between BioOilSolv and Innovate Calgary aims to revolutionize bitumen recovery processes in the oil sands sector by developing biomass-derived solvents as a more sustainable and effective alternative to traditional methods. Through this project, an intern will undertake several key objectives to propel the commercialization of biomass-derived solvent technology. Firstly, the intern will focus […]

We are dedicated to enhancing cancer treatment by leveraging the microbiome’s potential – the diverse microorganisms within our bodies. While existing therapies like immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) show promise, their effectiveness varies widely among patients. Our project focuses on the translation of innovative microbiome-derived compounds from laboratory to the market to improve ICB therapy outcomes. […]

The PEACH (Practical Electrochemical Air Capture and Hydrogen) DAC (Direct Air Capture) offers a low-cost, nature-inspired ocean-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR) using a unique electro-geochemical approach. The PEACH DACquiri is a form of Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) that seeks to modify surface ocean water (or other water mass) chemistry, using ion-selective electrode systems to promote […]

Developmental trauma is often defined as experiencing family violence and/or caregiver disruption early in life. People who experienced developmental trauma have worse health and mental health outcomes throughout their life. The focus of this research will be on developing and evaluating mental health supports for youth and families impacted by developmental trauma. There are two […]

On June 1, 2021, Futures First Canada and FinML began a pilot collaborative project involving three Canadian universities by-way-of a MITACS Accelerate internship (IT25712) which jumpstarted an initiative to use cutting edge techniques in machine learning, financial mathematics, and AI for making predictions in financial markets. This goal is integral to the business operations of […]

Triple bottom line is the nexus between the environmental, societal and financial performance of an organization. The corporate social responsibility (CSR) department of TransCanada is responsible for strategy & communication of information related to the environmental and social performance of the firm. This information is intended for use by a wide variety of stakeholders, including […]

Circle Cardiovascular Imaging, based in Calgary, Canada, specializes in medical imaging software. Their upcoming project involves advancing their cvi42 software, a medical tool for analyzing cardiovascular images. The quality assurance team, including interns like Fabiha with a Biomedical Engineering background, will play a crucial role in designing and implementing testing methodologies. The expected benefits for […]

Circle Cardiovascular Imaging, based in Calgary, Canada, specializes in medical imaging software. Their upcoming project involves advancing their cvi42 software, a medical tool for analyzing cardiovascular images. The quality assurance team, including interns like Fabiha with a Biomedical Engineering background, will play a crucial role in designing and implementing testing methodologies. The expected benefits for […]

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