Typical natural language understanding (NLU) models like the ones deployed in virtual assistant (VA) systems are designed to work for a finite set of pre-defined domains. Ideally, if the text representation of a spoken utterance does not belong to the supported set of domains the NLU model would produce a response with low confidence score […]

The proposed project is aimed to provide information on the mechanism of premature calcification in the Transcatheter Aortic Valves through a complete investigation of the physicochemical factors influencing the process (chemical composition, pH, temperature, fluid dynamics, and the presence of foreign inorganic and organic substances). The outcome of the proposed research project would allow formulation […]

The Mapping our Common Ground Mitacs- supported Internships will support the Evaluation and Communications functions for the UVIC Community Mapping Collaboratory. Supported by lead Academics from UVIC and UBC, key staff working at the Collaboratory and key advisors from the Community Mapping Collaboratory Steering Ctte (including Wendy Brawer from the global Green Map system and […]

Our solution provides modular floating solar array units that aggregate into a scalable platform with energy generation capacities between 50kWh/day (0.35MWh/week) and 0.5MWh/day(3.5MWh/week), similar and compatible with the current energy needs of small and medium-size indigenous coastal communities.

We are hoping to explore the market potential and customer base for the Antifouling and Anti-corrosive Marine Coating. There is a need for durable antifouling and anti-corrosive coating for marine applications which are made within Canada (doesn’t have supply chain issue), could be easily scale-up in production and industrial application, are economically viable, confirms to […]

Marine data is vital for protecting fisheries, understanding climate change’s impact, and supporting ocean industry. However, collecting data is costly, challenging, and time-consuming. Renewable energy powered unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) offer a promising solution for marine data collection due to their maneuverability, sensor payload, and ease of use. Yet, uncertain environmental factors lead to intermittent […]

Disturbance by boats to marine mammals, including strikes and noise, comprise the most frequent human-caused threats to marine mammals, having significant impacts on individuals, populations, and boater safety. The proposed project aims to observe boater behaviour and assess how local regulations and guidelines are used in a region with high boater and marine mammal activity. […]

The goal of this research is to re-envision fisheries management in Canada, using the Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation as a case study. This objective of this project is to weave together culturally appropriate components of Kitasoo Xai’xais and western fisheries management by using an Indigenous methodological approach that centers Indigenous voices. To do this, we will […]

Founding a technology startup company is never an easy endeavor. There are major challenges on both the technology side and the business/commercialization side. For Tutela Technologies Ltd. it appears that the commercial validation of the technologies invented is proving to be the largest challenge. The initial internship and research will focus directly on Tutela Technologies […]

Brain injury, a leading cause of disability worldwide, affects a person’s mind and body. After injury, the brain needs more oxygen to begin recovery, which can result in a problematic process called “oxidative stress”. This research tests if training your brain with a video game, NeuroTracker, reduces oxidative stress, and improves brain injury-related outcomes. The […]

Climate-related changes are currently affecting ecosystems and fisheries across Canada, but Canada’s fisheries management system is lagging in assessing the scope of this challenge and developing adaptive solutions. This Mitacs research project will develop, refine and pilot test a scientifically rigorous ‘fisheries management under climate change’ survey tool and framework to assess how the management […]

This research project focuses on helping Indigenous communities and local groups in the Yukon region develop their own systems for growing and supplying native plant seeds. These systems are important because they can help restore lands that have been damaged by activities like mining. Right now, one of the main problems is that there aren’t […]