The Canadian hop industry requires supportive resources from the scientific community to develop their own unique Canadian hop varieties with characteristics desirable to craft brewers. An alternative to the time- and labour-intensive method of selective breeding, new hop varieties may be obtained by identifying novel species in the wild. With its mild winters and long, […]

The proposed project outlines a collaboration between researchers at Queen’s University and engineers at Bombardier Inc. In this collaboration, researchers would develop new computational tools and methods for designing quiet aircraft with considerations for the total weight of the aircraft. The proposed Mitacs internships will strengthen collaboration efforts between Queen’s and Bombardier and facilitate use […]

In multiple sclerosis (MS), the insulating ‘myelin sheath’ in the brain is damaged leading to neurological deficits. The repair of this myelin is important for the protection of nerve cells, but it is often incomplete. Dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids are thought to be beneficial, yet it is not well understood how these fats contribute to […]

Federal and provincial governments are expected to approve release of treated oil sands process water (OSPW) into the Athabasca River to mitigate overabundance of mine wastewater and enable mine reclamation and closure. Concern is growing about the potential for downstream impacts on aquatic ecosystems at the Peace-Athabasca Delta. This project will generate critical knowledge to […]

This project addresses the challenge of designing compact, field-deployable electrolyzer systems for producing hypochlorous acid (HOCl), a safe and effective antimicrobial agent with growing relevance in wound care, humanitarian response, and combat casualty care. Despite HOCl’s broad-spectrum efficacy and favorable safety profile, current production systems are bulky, proprietary, and poorly suited to decentralized use. The […]

(1) ESMIA offers expertise in modeling integrated 3E (energy-economy-environment) systems for strategic decision-making at the municipal, regional, national, and global levels. ESMIA’s expertise is recognized by numerous private sector clients and various levels of government in Quebec, Canada, and around the world. ESMIA’s goal is to provide solutions that enable the achievement of energy security […]

The project will transfer academic research findings about extractive development on Kaska Dena territory to Kaska Dena organizations. It will involve three activities: 1) making research findings accessible to community members, policy-makers, and government organizations involved in impact assessment through reports and other tools; 2) supporting the development of a database of Kaska Dena knowledges […]

Secwépemc Fisheries Commission (SFC) currently relies on a semi-automated system that requires biologists and technicians to manually review video footage to confirm fish counts. This process is time-consuming, delays reporting, and limits access to real-time information. The interns will develop an automated fish-counting tool that uses computer vision and artificial intelligence (YOLOv2 object detection, ByteTracker, […]

Flax fibers and their composites are known for their mechanical properties comparable to many petroleumbased composites, such as high strength-to-weight ratios, while offering major sustainability advantages as bioderived and renewable materials. However, the natural fibers’ susceptibility to moisture uptake and degradation currently limits their use in many structural applications. Plastination presents a promising approach to […]

Plastic video laryngoscope blades are essential tools that doctors use to help patients breathe during surgery. Like many other medical devices, these blades are made from strong plastics but are meant to be used only once and then thrown away to prevent contamination and protect patient safety. This research project will investigate whether single-use plastic […]

Le projet cherche à moderniser la façon dont on évalue la valeur des immeubles commerciaux au Québec. Aujourd’hui, ces évaluations sont souvent basées sur des méthodes anciennes ou adaptées du marché résidentiel, ce qui ne reflète pas bien la réalité plus complexe du secteur commercial. L’équipe de recherche développera donc de nouveaux outils d’analyse capables […]

This project aims to make assistive robots smarter and easier to use for people with limited mobility. Researchers will develop a new type of control system for a wheelchair-mounted robotic arm that helps users complete everyday tasks like grabbing objects, opening drawers, or pressing buttons. Using advanced artificial intelligence, the system will learn through realistic […]