Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, a major hospital and medical research facility in Toronto, is fed from a portion of the electrical grid that is subject to numerous short power dips. These dips can cause significant issues within the hospital. A newly installed generator was found to not only produce electrical power but also help support […]

Le département de Prévision et Analytique de TD Assurance est actuellement en charge de prédire les ventes et les revenues des différents produits d’assurance sur une base annuelle et mensuelle. Prédire les revenues, et ceci de manière précise, est crucial pour l’entreprise et son bon fonctionnement. Les modèles jusqu’alors utilisés ont étés construits il y […]

The aim of the proposed research is to develop renewable textiles from agricultural residues. The project will use an alternative process, proposed by Earth Protex, for converting primarily wheat straw into a wood pulp like material while minimizing the losses during the process. The pulp will undergo further chemical treatment under mild conditions before being […]

British Columbia’s agriculture sector faces substantial labour issues including difficulties in recruitment, retention, and workforce engagement of domestic seasonal workers, which significantly impacts its productivity and sustainability. This project addresses the critical need for a comprehensive understanding of the domestic seasonal labour market: who the workers are, what attract them, how we can increase their […]

Currently, green ammonia is produced using a process that combines green hydrogen and nitrogen. There’s a newer method called Direct Ammonia Synthesis (DAS) that can be better because it can produce green ammonia directly, without going through the extra steps of producing green hydrogen and then combining it with nitrogen. This could save a lot […]

Using drones to inspect power lines, which can involve travelling in isolated areas, makes this process faster and more secure. Yet, training drone pilots for this task is time-consuming and expensive. In this project, we propose to partner with Connect Atlantic Utility Services Corporation to develop a Virtual Reality training system for drone pilots. This […]

Motion capture is a technology to track human motion in 3D for replication with digital tools, such as mixed and virtual reality, video games, or movies. However, full 3D tracking requires the complex and finicky setup of multiple cameras that are prohibitively expensive to individuals or small studios. This is especially difficult with complex human […]

The overarching objective of this research project is to support and increase climate action leadership through the process of seeding, establishing, building, and growing an online climate action intersectional leadership community of practice that will in turn inform the development and design of an evidence-based framework and pedagogy to be used to shape an extended […]

There are many stressors contributing to poor health in honey bees. Varroa mites are by far the most devastating parasite of bees. These mites have been contributing to high annual bee colony mortality (45% in 2022) in Canada. Despite using recommendations on how to apply options to control Varroa according to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) […]

The focus of this two-year research project will be developing an understanding of the organizational culture and other pre-conditions required to facilitate AgeTech adoption and evaluation in the context of a regional health system. The PDF will work closely will technology companies and the health system partners who are piloting innovative technologies to understand the […]

Drinking Water Treatment Plants commonly employ filtration as one step in a multibarrier approach to ensuring safe drinking water is provided to Canadians. Filter bed maintenance includes various cleaning strategies including backwashing of filters to remove accumulated particles and contaminants. This project, working with the City of Ottawa, is aimed at mapping backwash protocols to […]

This research project aims to develop culturally sensitive mental health programs for Indigenous pregnant girls and young mothers. The project will create intervention strategies promoting well-being and cultural empowerment by collaborating with Indigenous communities and drawing on traditional practices. Through interviews, community engagement, and data analysis, the intern will adapt successful models like “Mama Pods” […]