Founding a technology startup company is never an easy endeavor. There are major challenges on both the technology side and the business/commercialization side. For Tutela Technologies Ltd. it appears that the commercial validation of the technologies invented is proving to be the largest challenge. The initial internship and research will focus directly on Tutela Technologies […]

There is no cure for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and current treatments aim at reducing inflammation, slowing the progression of the disease, and avoiding severe damage to the skin and joints. Immune cells contribute to inflammatory cascades in the joints and the skin that produce inflammatory cytokines and lead to severe tissue damage. Current therapies are […]

One key stumbling block to the success of health care systems has been their adoption and use by health care. This study will employ the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) as the basis for determining what predicts health care professionals’ acceptance and perceived effective use of Oculys’ DSS. It is the […]

Forage blends also known as cocktails or polycrops are gaining popularity among beef producers and are being incorporated into grazing systems. Winter swathgrazing is a strategy that allows beef producers to extend cattle grazing activities into the fall and winter months, which provide some economic and environmental benefits that enhance farm sustainability. Adequate feed supplies […]

The Raglan operations aim to reduce their carbon footprint and find opportunities of waste valorization. The main objective of the internship is to launch the study of the carbon capture potential of desulfurized Raglan tailings and the possible valorization options of the carbonated desulfurized tailings and sulfide concentrate generated in the process. The sub-objectives are […]

Les turbines hydrauliques dans les barrages sont fabriquées en acier inoxydable martensitique. Cet acier contient du Chrome, du Nickel et moins de 0.06% de Carbone. Notre étude se concentrera sur trois types de cet acier avec différente teneur carbone. Afin de ne mettre en valeur que l’effet du carbone, on leur fait subir des traitements […]

Brain injury, a leading cause of disability worldwide, affects a person’s mind and body. After injury, the brain needs more oxygen to begin recovery, which can result in a problematic process called “oxidative stress”. This research tests if training your brain with a video game, NeuroTracker, reduces oxidative stress, and improves brain injury-related outcomes. The […]

De Marque développe des plateformes de prêt numérique, notamment pretnumerique.ca, dans toutes les bibliothèques publiques du Québec. De Marque dispose d’un historique de plus de 20 millions de prêts et plus d’un million de titres actifs. Afin d’améliorer l’expérience des utilisateurs, l’objectif est d’explorer le développement d’un outil de recommandation basé sur la proximité du […]

La clientele cible de Subsequent est composee des createurs qui travaillent dans les industries creatives, notamment : developpeurs de jeux video, studios d’animation, studios de FX , producteurs de contenu audiovisuel, producteurs d’experiences interactives, agences web, organismes culturels, etc. L’entreprise souhaite developper de nouvelles fonctionnalites qui permettent d’encapsuler des algorithmes d’intelligence artificielle et de generer […]

This project seeks to understand the appropriateness and applicability of restorative justice processes in preventing and responding to situations of hate and radicalization to violence, with consideration for how restorative justice might complement existing de-radicalization/violence prevention and response programs, while also not causing further harm. Through a synthesis of existing literature, this research project will […]

Over the past several years, serious concern has emerged in many Western nations over the future and sustainability of public policing. The situation in Canada is no different. Key stakeholders in the Canadian policing community have expressed serious concern about the sustainability of policing. A model of public policing has emerged in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan […]

SFU will be collaborating with partners of a supercluster on the Continuous Connected Patient Care (CCPC) Platform, which is being developed to provide safe, responsive, and high-quality outpatient care at home. We will be working directly with our partner, Medtronic Canada. SFU’s will focus on the research, development, and testing of medical grade wearable sensor […]