Evaluation of the Certificate in Mining Studies (CMS) program as a continuing educational approach to develop and enhance skills in the mining industry

The mining industry faces a massive human resource challenge in the next decade. The Certificate in Mining Studies (CMS) is a continuing education program offered by a network of mining schools and course providers. It is designed for those who seek industry-leading professional development and career advancement in the mining sector. In order to refine […]

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Evaluating mobile video live broadcasting as an effective mediumfor artistic expression through dynamic image filtering

This research aims to evaluate mobile live broadcasting as an effective medium for artistic expression, through the use of real time video manipulation tools, like image filtering and visual effects. We will build a research platform to better understand the future of online real-time communications within the creative community of audiovisual artists. We ultimately want […]

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Coronary Plaque characterization using Coronary CT Angiography

Coronary artery disease is caused by a build-up of plaque in the heart vessel. If the plaque causes a large amount of blockage, this can restrict the flow of blood to the heart and cause a heart attack. However, certain types of plaque are fragile (vulnerable) and can transform from a non-obstructive to obstructive blockage […]

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Tensor network characterization of superconducting circuits

Quantum information processing holds the promise of the next revolution in information technologies. Many implementation candidates are still being investigated. One of them is superconducting circuits. Studying quantum systems in general is a computationally difficult task. If one hopes to build scalable and reliable devices, one must resort to approximate numerical design tools. Tensor networks […]

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Étude de papiers isolants thermiquement améliorés en vue de leurs applications dans la fabrication des transformateurs de puissance

Ce projet de recherche a pour objectif de contribuer au développement de nouvelles structures isolantes pour les transformateurs de puissance avec l’application de nouveaux papiers thermiquement meilleurs que ceux actuellement utilisés. La recherche inclut des papiers isolants avec différentes teneurs en azote. Différentes propriétés mécaniques, et physico-chimiques seront déterminées après des essais de vieillissements accélérés. […]

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Élaboration d’un matériau de référence : l’or dans les concentrés de minéraux lourds

Le but de la recherche vise à l’adaptation d’un protocole de certification pour les concentrés de minéraux lourds aurifères et la création d’un matériau de référence (en vrac ainsi qu’en pastille Époxy) reproductible qui servira en contrôle de la qualité pour les campagnes de géochimie d’exploration du milieu secondaire. Ce matériau, essentiel à la calibration […]

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Effective ECD/ECE Principles for Immigrant and Refugee Children: Researching Applied Models in British Columbia

The research project will look at types of service models/supports developed for different client groups, effectiveness of the service models for different client groups, partnerships, impacts of different funding structures, etc. It will also provide an opportunity to review government and school policies in place that support effective models, and the service needs not currently […]

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Identifying Predictive Learning Analytics for Learner AcademicSuccess.

With the increased capabilities of technology, data plays an increasingly important role in decision-making (Mandinach & Gummer, 2013; McAfee & Brynjolfsson, 2012) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) now require employees to use data to inform practice (Earl & Seashore Louis, 2013; Lohr, 2012). Furthermore, harnessing big data and predictive analytics has transformed many industries, […]

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Native and domesticated bees habitat assessment

Insect pollinator health is a crucial component of managed and natural landscapes due to their important impact on crop pollination and ecosystem equilibrium. Some pollinator populations have experience notable declines, due to changes in habitat, presence of pests and pathogens, pesticides and toxins present in the environment as well as nutritional requirements. A proper identification […]

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Blood biomarkers of asthma

Allergic asthma is a condition of the airways characterized by airway constriction and hyperresponsiveness upon allergen exposure. About half of the allergic asthmatic individuals experience only an acute airway constriction (early response) within several minutes upon exposure to allergen while the other half of individuals experience not only an acute airway constriction but also a […]

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Development and Evaluation of a Rapid Diagnostic Assay for Avian Influenza to the Point of Care Setting

Ontario’s chicken industry contributes $2.72 billion to Canadian economy, and supports 19,183 full-time equivalent jobs (Ontario Chicken Industry Report, 2013). To date, 2015 has seen 309 individual outbreaks of avian influenza (AI) reported to the World Organization for Animal Health, a 147% increase on outbreaks reported in 2014. In Ontario alone, 29 farms were quarantined […]

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