Communities and local non-governmental organizations experiencing health crisis have had multiple barriers between their response strategies such as community workshops on how to treat an illness, and funds. Long, bureaucratic, and competitive processes to apply for funding from governments and international NGOs immobilize community action and leave them vulnerable when stricken by health emergencies. Funding […]

The purpose of the proposed project is to investigate the impact of violence on HIV care access. Women living with HIV experience extremely high rates of violence; however, little research has explored how violence impacts access to HIV care. Data will be drawn from the Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS: Longitudinal Women’s Needs Assessment Project (SHAWNA: […]

Intact Financial Corporation is Canada’s largest provider of property and casualty insurance by annual premiums. Intact aims to offer expedited claims service to its customers. When opening a claim, Intact already asks its customers to provide images of the vehicle that allow prior identification of the general condition of the vehicle. The intern will have […]

More than 100,000 Canadians are affected by Parkinson’s disease which affects the brain. It can disrupt the daily lives of patients as they find it challenging to walk, talk and express themselves. Current therapies to treat Parkinson’s disease provide symptomatic relief and are not effective. A protein called alpha synuclein is known to promote brain […]

Le projet de recherche partenarial vise à outiller les Tables de quartier de l’Est de Montréal face à des enjeux générés par des grands projets d’aménagement et d’infrastructure dans le cadre des investissements gouvernementaux. L’approche de recherche action est mobilisée pour assurer un accompagnement scientifique des coalitions d’acteurs de la société civile qui s’organisent sur […]

This study looks at how organizational learning can be applied to enhance the relationships between human organizations and the environment. A team of environmental management professionals at The City of Calgary will work with the intern/researcher to design and test the effectiveness of an organizational learning tool. The tool will be applied to explore principles […]

Our research project aims to develop an advanced coating solution for the tire molding industry to address the problem of rubber sticking to mold and vent surfaces during the tire curing process. Currently available solutions are costly, have a limited lifespan, and cause interruptions in the manufacturing process. We propose to use an electroless composite […]

Software quality is a complex challenge that includes security, reliability, correctness, and maintainability. Existing tools fall short in effectively identifying, monitoring, and prioritizing quality issues. This research project aims to bridge these gaps by developing a comprehensive solution. By addressing these limitations, it will enhance productivity, reduce risks, streamline software development, and increase project success. […]

Hifi Engineering is currently monitoring nearly 3,000 km of pipeline using Fiber-Optic Cables placed along their length. Tiny scratches, called Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBG), are inscribed into the fiber every 25m. Since the optical length of the fiber depends on the surrounding pressure, these gratings allow the fiber-optic cable to be used as a series […]

A great deal of research supports the conclusion that a transition to a more plant-based food system in Canada would greatly help to improve health and environmental outcomes. Canadians for Responsible Food Policy [CRFP] is considering continuing or beginning to advocate for several concrete policies to support such a transition in Canada. This project will […]

Le présent projet vise à tester la viabilité des modèles de prévision des marchés boursiers basés sur des indicateurs financiers issus des réseaux sociaux qui sont déjà établis par l’entreprise « Generative Mind Inc ». Cette dernière a développé un produit novateur en intelligence artificielle (IA) qui utilise des données provenant des médias sociaux afin […]

Notre projet vise à développer des teintures naturelles et écologiques pour les planchers en bois, offrant une résistance élevée à l’abrasion tout en réduisant les émissions de composés organiques volatils (COV). En utilisant des formulations à base d’huile végétale, nous cherchons à améliorer la durabilité et la protection des planchers, tout en préservant leur aspect […]