Towards Development of a Transparent Surgical Mask

It has become clear during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic that the standard opaque medical masks pose a challenge for effective communication in healthcare settings, especially for deaf and hard of hearing people and other individuals who rely on visual cues or lip/speech reading. To address this challenge, this research project aims to develop a transparent single-use […]

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Investigating the Recovery and Recolonization of Striped Bass Morone saxatilis and Atlantic Sturgeon Oxyrinchus oxyrinchus to Annapolis River, Nova Scotia, following decommissioning of Canada’s only tidal power generating station

A collaboration with Acadia University, DFO and CARP proposes two interns assess the recolonization of COSEWIC listed Striped Bass and Atlantic Sturgeon to the Annapolis River Estuary. Research will focus on critical knowledge gaps regarding the habitat occupancy and migration of both species and train interns on current fisheries techniques. The goal is to monitor […]

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Systèmes microfluidiques sans perfusion fabricables en masse pour l’oncologie 3D

Les puces microfluidiques ont montré beaucoup de potentiel pour la culture d’échantillons de tumeurs à l’extérieur du corps (ex vivo). En conservant la viabilité des tumeurs jusqu’à 15 jours, elles ouvrent la voie vers des tests prédictifs de la réponse des patients au traitement avant même leur prescription. Toutefois, pour que la technologie soit commercialisable, […]

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Construction de l’acceptabilité sociale dans un contexte de forte stigmatisation

L’acceptabilité sociale des projets est un enjeu stratégique pour les organisations. C’est notamment le cas de Bell Canada qui a récemment investi environ 17 milliards de dollars pour le déploiement du réseau 5G à travers le territoire national. C’est dans cette perspective que cette recherche partenariale avec Bell Canada vise à mieux comprendre les dynamiques […]

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Socioculturally Responsive Classroom Assessment in Science

To support next generation learning, classroom assessment innovations are needed to promote next generation classroom practices and to signal what sociocultural perspectives we value in learning. The summer intern project will focus on applying socioculturally responsive assessment practices to analyze, critique, and refine example assessment prototypes and develop pedagogical strategies to support science learning and […]

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Distributed computing using multi-CPU/GPU clusters

In this project, we want to study the automated verification and deployment of a Command, Control, Communications, Computers (C4) infrastructure to improve communications and logistics in healthcare facilities treating COVID-19 patients. The assistance of such a flexible ICT infrastructure can play a key role in successfully implementing the fifths “S” within medical personnel operations. However, […]

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Advanced Air Mobility Opportunity/Cluster Analysis

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is a new and transformative technology capable of transporting people and goods in an environmentally friendly way. Given its large geographical area, combination of urban and natural landscapes, and challenging topography, Vancouver is in a strong position to become a leader in adopting AAM technologies. This project will assess Vancouver’s existing […]

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Plateforme DfMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) pour la construction hors-site de structures modulaires en bois

Le projet de recherche a pour but de faire progresser les outils techniques de la construction hors site (CHS) de structures modulaires en ossature de bois. Utilisant une méthodologie appelée recherche-action, le stagiaire devra élaborer un prototype fonctionnel d’une plateforme numérique spécifique pour l’industrie de la construction afin de faciliter la CHS et d’améliorer son […]

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Environmental assessment of risks and hazards to wildlife habitat in Newfoundland

The boreal forest, which provides critical habitat for diverse species and a suite of ecosystem services for communities within it, is experiencing the widespread effects of global change. On the island of Newfoundland, boreal forests are home to at-risk species such as woodland caribou and Newfoundland marten, and are under cumulative pressures of industrial and […]

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Développement d’une technologie propre de comminution pour l’industrie minière : l’électrofracturation à haute puissance pulsée

L’électrofracturation à haute puissance pulsée (HPP) est une technologie permettant de fragmenter des substances rocheuses dans l’eau sous l’effet d’une série d’impulsions électriques de haute puissance. C’est une méthode innovante et non polluante en comparaison aux méthodes de broyage et concassage traditionnelles. L’objectif du projet est de comprendre les mécanismes et interactions des différents paramètres […]

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Using advanced technology, public engagement, and citizen-science to understand responses of wildlife to urban development

The incorporation of natural habitats into urban planning is becoming commonplace and these habitats are important for biodiversity conservation, improving human well?being, and inspiring urban residents to participate in science and connect with nature. Our project aims to document the changes in bird and mammal communities along an urban to rural gradient within and just […]

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