Évaluation du projet MAINtenant ensemble

La violence conjugale est une problématique sociale et un problème de santé public important au Québec et ailleurs dans le monde. Afin de mieux répondre aux demandes d’aide en augmentation sur son territoire, le service de police de la MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais a développé le projet d’intervention spécialisée MAINtenant ensemble en 2021 et elle souhaite […]

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Animer et documenter un processus de concertation intersectorielle pour implanter un réseau de cuisines collaboratives pour une sécurité alimentaire dans la région du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

Les enjeux touchant l’alimentation sont nombreux et interreliés (insécurité alimentaire, gaspillage alimentaire, manque de connaissances relatives à la conservation et la transformation des aliments). Pour faire face à ces enjeux, la concertation et la coordination des acteurs du secteur alimentaire sont primordiales : producteurs, transformateurs, épiciers, restaurateurs, commissions scolaires, organismes de soutien alimentaire et d’autres […]

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Best Practices in Aboriginal Mentorship for Entrepreneurs

Mentorship programs are integral to the success of startup businesses. However, there are currently no mentorship programs designed specifically for Aboriginal entrepreneurs. This internship aims to create a guide for a successful Aboriginal mentorship program that emphasizes a productive relationship between mentor and mentee. To this end, the project will examine: successful non-Aboriginal youth mentorship […]

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Development and implementation of UWB-based intelligent and digital twin systems for a smart electronics manufacturing factory

Today, electronics manufacturing is one of the world’s largest industries, and it continues to expand with the advent of consumer electronics, from smartphones, wearables, electric vehicles, etc. With Industry 4.0 technologies, electronics manufacturers can transform their production capabilities so that they can be more flexible and responsive to dynamic market forces, and smart electronic factories […]

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Analyse rétrospective et modélisation de la qualité de l’eau source à l’usine de traitement d’eau (secteur Québec, Ville de Québec)

Ce projet de recherche vise à effectuer une analyse rétrospective (statistique) de la qualité de l’eau brute à l’usine de traitement d’eau potable secteur Québec Ville de Québec à l’aide de données historiques sur la qualité de l’eau de source et des événements pluviométriques. De plus, il est envisagé d’utiliser des outils de modélisation à […]

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Using Existing Special Olympics Resources to Enhance Key Workers’ Ability to Implement Exercise Programming

Care providers who work with, and support, people with intellectual disabilities often lack knowledge about physical activity implementation and may be unaware of existing resources and organizations to support participation. There are many specifically designed, and readily available, physical activity resources for people with intellectual disabilities, including those freely provided by Special Olympics Canada. This […]

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Implementation of Quantum Simulation Algorithms for Research and Industry

In 1982 theoretical physicist Richard Feynman stated, “Nature isn’t classical … and if you want to make a simulation of nature, you’d better make it quantum mechanical”. The goal of this Mitacs internship project is to do just that. This project focuses on simulating quantum systems on a quantum computer – a new kind of […]

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Aboriginal B-Model Canvas

This project will provide the necessary research for the development of a business model for Aboriginal entrepreneurs in Northwestern British Columbia. Nesika Management Ltd. has previously used Alexander Osterwalder’s Business Model Canvas to teach First Nations entrepreneurs, but finds that the model lacks cultural specificity and is not ideal for the needs of Aboriginal entrepreneurs. […]

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???? (Pisuktie): The Walker : a participatory documentary research-creation

This research is to create a short experimental film which will facilitate intergenerational conversations between Black-Inuit youth and elders. As a creative expression and telling unknown stories, it aims to strengthen Inuit youth mental health, positive Black-Inuit identity and leadership based on learning what has come before. The outcome of this project, namely the film […]

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Improved detection of Blueberry Scorch virus, a major pathogen in BC blueberry farms

Disease and death of blueberry plants caused by Blueberry Scorch Virus (BlScV) is a major problem in Blueberry farms of British Columbia, a key sector of the local agricultural economy. Correct diagnosis is instrumental to separate from non-lethal Shock Virus as BlScV-infected plants should be removed to reduced spread to other plants. In recent years, […]

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Documentary Digital Storytelling & Decolonization: Discussion Series on Co-Creating Media with a purpose in Indigenous Communities

This study aims to examine Indigenous methodological and participatory approaches to co-creating media with Indigenous storytellers and communities. Additionally, this study aims to generate information about ways to decolonize the media production process through better understanding co-creation and engagement practices. Through a dynamic partnership with two doctoral candidates whose dissertations explore Indigenous participatory methods of […]

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Intact : Détection de réclamations perte totale à partir d’images

Intact vise à offrir un service de réclamations accéléré à ses clients. Au moment d’ouvrir une réclamation, Intact demande d’ores et déjà à ses clients de fournir des images du véhicule qui permettent d’identifier préalablement la condition générale du véhicule. Le stagiaire aura ainsi à extraire l’information de manière automatique à partir des images qui […]

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