This research project proposes to identify and develop successful ways of engaging Arctic voices and community with the Arctic Research Foundation’s (ARF) digital communications platforms. The platforms will promote community understanding of ARF’s mission and may inform the Foundation of potential sites of intervention and innovation. The intern will cultivate community relations while seeking new […]

In this project, two students from the Master of Arts in Applied Economics program will calculate the economic value and impact of the recreation sector in Manitoba. Their report will provide an evidence base from which Recreation Manitoba and its clients can decide on recreation initiatives with the highest economic return on investment. This information […]

Global food security is one of the most pressing issues of our time. Developing new farming practices and technologies that take advantage of large amounts of data collected from a myriad of different sensors offers our best bet for a greener future, with a stable supply of nutritious food for everyone. A move toward digital […]

We are creating a powerful tool for improvements in surgeries of the brain and spine. A new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine will be used inside operating rooms so patients undergoing surgery can be imaged in the middle of the surgery for quality control. For instance, surgeons can obtain an MRI to ensure the entire […]

As lunar exploration is ramping up, resources present on the Moon are valuable and the distribution of these resources will directly affect future human surface operations. Water ice and other volatiles will be a key factor in surface operations so small rover prospecting missions to identify these resources are essential. In order for such focused […]

Four research interns will be supported by four arts funders, five universities and four arts and culture organizations, which will come together under the leadership of Mass Culture to see how the arts and culture sector impacts society today. Together, we will look at ways to strengthen community ties and foster shared social values through […]

This project represents the next innovative leap by the TerraByte research group at UWinnipeg and the Enterprise Machine Intelligence and Learning Initiative (EMILI). The focus main thrust of this work is to generate data that will enable machine learning approaches to digital agricultural applications. The data generated from this project includes multispectral, hyperspectral, and 3D […]

The average human consumes a credit card worth of plastic every week as a result of environmental microplastics. The tools and technology that are currently used to analyze chemical compound structures to identify polymer types in microplastics research are not well-calibrated for field-specific use. Raman spectroscopy data from microplastics samples is imperfect. Furthermore, plastics that […]

Level IT Up is considering expanding its current training and assessment process to include more adults with ASD working in skilled employment in Manitoba. This project will look at the feasibility of including additional element that address both employment readiness skills as well as social and independent living skills.

The aim of the project is to assess the benefits for Saskatchewan’s construction industry in adopting legislation similar to Manitoba’s Construction Industry Wages Act. The Manitoba legislation has been held up as a model of industrial stability by both employer associations and the building trades in that province. This project seeks to determine what benefits […]

The Intern will be working in a Marketing/E-commerce Specialist role. This position will include devleoping social media content and delivering it in an engaging way. The intern will also be working on a business case that addresses the question why local. The intern will benefit the partner organization by bringing them creative content ideas.

I will be running the Winnipeg Central Global Market and contributing to the community gardens for CEDA. I will provide an outline for the social media to ensure that there is a strong presence throughout the summer and suggest any input and ideas that I have throughout the summer. Throughout the summer I will be […]