Sensor technologies for cardiac arrest

Using simplified language understandable to a layperson, provide a general, one-paragraph description of the proposed research project to be undertaken by the intern(s) as well as the expected benefit to the partner organization. (100-150 words) In more than 75% of all Sudden Cardiac Arrests, no one is there to witness the event and call 9-1-1, […]

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Risk-Informed Condominium Reserve Fund Study: from BIM-Based Performance Evaluation to Financial Planning

Current condo reserve fund studies use a lot of subjective judgment, many unrealistic assumptions, and a biased analysis horizon. As a result, many condo corporations have found their reserve fund inadequate to addressing the maintenance, repair and replacement needs of the common elements of the condo buildings they manage. The research project aims to change […]

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Improving the monitoring of submerged aquatic vegetation using satellite remote sensing using machine learning and object-based image analysis

Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) are important in aquatic ecosystems as they represent hotspots of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Earth observation technologies (EOT) constitute a cost-effective monitoring tool for environmental variables at large scales but their use in freshwater environmental monitoring remains limited because of the optical complexity of inland waters. This research develops and builds […]

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Advancement of a Precision Diagnostic Tool for Detecting Muscle Atrophy-Associated Small Molecules.

The management of musculoskeletal diseases is essential for reducing pain and disability, preventing disease progression, maintaining independence, and promoting mental well-being. By effectively managing these conditions and facilitating individualized therapy approaches, society as a whole will benefit from reduced healthcare costs and improved economic productivity. Early detection and proactive care are vital for the management […]

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Optimization of Energy Distribution for Electric Vehicles Charging

This project addresses the growing challenges associated with the increasing demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs) within the context of a global shift towards sustainable energy solutions. The surge in EV adoption, while beneficial for the environment, poses challenges on the energy grid due to frequent and high-powered charging, leading to more frequent peaks and potential […]

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Integrating Drone Imagery, advanced AI, and Remote Sensing for Assessing Success Rate of Natural and Artificial Forest Regeneration in Post-Wildfire Landscapes

This research project aims to address the existing knowledge gap regarding the effectiveness of drone-based reforestation compared to natural forest regeneration in post-wildfire areas. This study seeks to provide valuable insights into its benefits, limitations, and potential for large-scale reforestation efforts. The research outcomes will contribute to the scientific understanding of drone-based reforestation, guide reforestation […]

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Effects of Logging Practices on Floods and Droughts in the Sunshine Coast

Recent findings expose the concerning sensitivity of hydrologic and geomorphic function to clearcut logging. Water quality, fish habitat, downstream infrastructure, and human lives are all suffering due to clearcut practices and climate change. This study will explore for the first time the differences between the effect of clearcut logging and more ecosystem friendly logging practices […]

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Improving polymer-encapsulated nanoparticle assembly and delivery towards applications in agriculture, with positive environmental impact

Nanoparticles are objects on the scale of billionths of a meter, and their small size gives them properties that are scientifically interesting and commercially important. Vive Crop Protection has commercialized a technology in which they use a nanoparticle-enabled approach to enhance the delivery of agricultural pesticides. This project is about controlling the process of clumping […]

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Effet de la sclérose en plaques sur l’adaptation sensorimotrice : étude comportementale et électrophysiologique

Au Canada, plus de 90 000 personnes sont atteintes de la sclérose en plaques. Cette maladie neurodégénérative et auto-immune, médiée par l’inflammation, touche le système nerveux central. Les lésions, principalement de la matière blanche, sont à l’origine de perturbations de la transmission de l’influx nerveux entre le système nerveux central et le reste du corps. […]

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Performance-Based Control of Early-Age Cracking in High-SCM Flat Slabs Using Experimental Characterization and Numerical Modelling

This project will help a structural engineering firm reduce unwanted cracking in newly cast concrete floor slabs. The intern will test several concrete mixes that are commonly used by the partner, including one that has cracked in real buildings and others that have performed well. In the laboratory, the intern will measure how much each […]

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