Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way we do things, and pig farming is no exception. To improve pig production in Canada, researchers from the Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement, the Prairie Swine Centre, and the Centre de développement du porc du Québec are teaming up with tech companies. They’re testing new AI tools to […]

This project addresses the growing problem of plastic waste by developing a method to recycle waste plastics into high-quality materials. Interns will work with Polystyvert, a recycling technology provider, to create a new type of recycled ABS (rABS) plastic using waste materials. They will experiment with blending recycled SAN (rSAN) with both virgin and recycled […]

This project explores the critical geohazards affecting the Niagara Escarpment using advanced UAV-LiDAR technology. By mapping erosion patterns and assessing infrastructure vulnerabilities at sites like Shorthills, Wainfleet, and Balls Falls, the research aims to enhance public safety and inform conservation strategies. A key outreach component, “GeoHikes”, will engage the public through interactive 3D models and […]

La perte d’habitats mène à la fragmentation du paysage, ce qui engendre des changements dans la structure et le fonctionnement des écosystèmes résiduels tout en provoquant également des pertes de biodiversité, de fonctions et de services écologiques. Ce phénomène risque de s’accentuer dans les prochaines décennies en raison des changements globaux et de l’accroissement de […]

The findings of the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children Restorative Inquiry, the Mass Casualty Commission, the National Inquiry into the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Children, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, confirm that family and gendered violence is a systemic issue that necessitates immediate innovative responses. One aspect of the structural perpetuation […]

Video games are complex data driven software systems. The data is the levels and objects inside of the levels. These objects are programmed using visual programming languages and textual programming languages. Current software engineering support for visual languages is in its infancy and the tools that software engineers rely upon are often not available in […]

Polyvinylchloride’s (PVC’s) exceptional mechanical properties and chemical stability make it an ideal material for applications in infrastructure. The PVC pipes that are widely used in municipal water systems, irrigation, and industry are sustainable, long-lasting, and resistant to weathering and leaking. Yet, degradation during recycling makes PVC exceedingly difficult to recycle, limiting its sustainability. Phthalate plasticizers […]

Ce projet de recherche-action, en collaboration avec la municipalité de Roquemaure (MR) et la Société d’aide au développement des collectivités (SADC) d’Abitibi-Ouest (AO), vise à développer un modèle de gestion et de fonctionnement d’une plateforme logistique mutualisée pour coordonner le transport des denrées alimentaires aux citoyens et aux citoyennes de MR et à travers le […]

As the world attempts to transition into a low-carbon economy, the mining sector is becoming increasingly important in meeting the promises of the Paris Climate Agreement. Despite their importance in providing critical minerals, mining activity severely impacts the environment, particularly the soil ecosystem. Therefore, large-scale rehabilitation efforts that are resilient to climate change are undertaken. […]

Patients with cardiovascular disease benefit from participating in cardiac rehabilitation which have been traditionally offered in-person. Patients find these to be challenging to attend and may not complete the programs if they enroll. Providing cardiac rehabilitation as an online program is a promising solution. My Heart Coach is an online web-based multimedia program for cardiac […]

Adverse growing conditions as a result of unpredictable changes in climate results in millions of dollars in crop and yield loss each year to Canadian farmers. Thus, the ability to improve crop performance under stress conditions is a major challenge. Improved plant performance, especially during the seedling stage of plant development, can be supported by […]

Survivors of traumatic brain injury (TBI) face challenges in obtaining integrated care that appropriately meets their needs. This is due, in part, to the nuanced and intersecting factors making TBI a complex clinical issue, but also to the siloed and uncoordinated service provision across public and community-based healthcare organizations. To address this challenge, the aim […]