The NASA-WFIRST space-based infrared telescope proposed to be launched in the 2023, will aim to answer two extremely important and outstanding questions related to our understanding of the Universe, namely the nature of Dark Energy, and the presence of other Earth-like planetary systems capable of hosting extraterrestrial life. During my MITACS-Accelerate internship, I will tap […]

Les sondages web ont pour objectifs de réduire l’incertitude entourant d’importantes décisions commerciales ou d’ordres publics. Quoique plusieurs acteurs interviennent dans le processus d’un sondage web, la firme de recherche demeure garante des actions de tous les intervenants et de la qualité des résultats. Le projet comporte deux objectifs. 1. Procurer une trace des procédés […]

The Block Caving method is emerging as a significant future underground mining method (e.g. New Afton Mine, BC; Oyu Tolgoi Mine, Mongolia), becoming more popular in massive underground ore bodies. The design and planning for developing such complex underground excavation systems is challenging both technically and managerially. This research study aims to apply emerging simulation […]

La forêt boréale renferme un important stock de carbone organique dans le sol, considéré comme le plus grand réservoir terrestre de carbone au niveau planétaire. Ce stock de carbone s’est accumulé sous l’effet combiné du climat (e.g. la température et les précipitations), des feux et de la végétation Les changements estimés dans le climat et […]

Pertussis, caused by the strict human pathogen B. pertussis or Bordetella parapertussis, is a highly contagious, potentially life-threatening respiratory tract illness when it occurs in unprotected infants. Despite the introduction of acellular pertussis (aP) vaccines and great initial success of the immunization program, pertussis outbreaks were reported in adolescents and adults in Canada since 1993. […]

The project focuses on the development of SCRC mixtures using concrete materials available in Newfoundland. The developed SCRC mixtures can be successfully used by concrete suppliers in Newfoundland, especially for the construction of marine and offshore structures, which are exposed to ice abrasion and impact loading from ships, waves, and icebergs. In addition, this kind […]

Dielectrics are insulators that respond to an applied electric field by creating a charge separation in the material. The strength of the dielectric response is quantified by the dielectric constant, or permittivity. The charge separation in the applied field can be used as a form of energy storage in capacitors, or to externally modulate the […]

Ce projet de recherche consiste à investiguer et développer le contenu pédagogique nécessaire pour un logiciel de simulation et à valider l’outil auprès d’étudiantes infirmières au baccalauréat. À part les mannequins de haute fidélité utilisés dans certaines écoles infirmières, il n’existe pas à notre connaissance d’outil techno-pédagogique permettant de pratiquer l’évaluation clinique et la documentation […]

The most common solution to pectus carinatum is surgical. As braces begin to be developed that have been seen to reshape the chest successfully it becomes important to understand the effectiveness and optimal design thereof.Braceworks, has managed to create a low profile prototype brace which contains a protocol on how long to wear the device. […]

Biomass combustion, which is a growing business, is used to generate heat and power. It is a very attractive system because it provides energy at cheaper price compared to oil and gas fuels and also emits fewer pollutants into the atmosphere. As the name implies, the combustion system is fired using renewable fuels such as […]

Le stagiaire aura l’occasion d’approfondir ses connaissances de la commercialisation au Québec, de faire l’état de l’art, de produire une analyse des besoins et de proposer des solutions originales. En commençant par lire ce que les autres ont écrit, le stagiaire ira ensuite sur le terrain pour rencontrer et parler directement aux entrepreneurs pour avoir […]

This research project aims to provide a robust account of school performance across Canada by collecting and measuring data on six critical indicators. These indicators are academic achievement, physical and mental health, social-emotional development, creativity and innovation, citizenship and democracy, and school climate. To address this inquiry, survey data will be collected and integrated with […]