Visualization in motion for wearable and mobile devices

the motion relationship between viewers and visualizations can affect readability and usability of data in various application contexts. Our previous research (10.1109/TVCG.2022.3184993) showed that motion factors such as moving speed and movement trajectory impact reading accuracy. Nevertheless, we still do not know how visualizations should be designed in real scenarios such as when both viewers […]

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Using dermal stem cells for cartilage regeneration

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the fastest growing global health problem; with a total joint replacement being the only effective treatment for patients with advanced OA. While many studies have employed mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to repair cartilage; only little improvement has been observed and these MSCs are typically isolated from bone marrow or fat which requires […]

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Understanding emerging infectious diseases of muskoxen, through wildlife health surveillance with local tourism operators

The emergence and expansion of diseases in wildlife in the Arctic is of growing concern to Inuit communities. Wildlife health surveillance is challenging in remote regions, and therefore it is important to draw on different sources of knowledge including local ecological knowledge, and traditional knowledge. In this project we aim to implement wildlife health surveillance […]

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Locating Missing Grave Sites using Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems.

This collaborative project between Vulcan County and the University of Lethbridge will allow an intern to use multispectral and thermal imaging as well as terrain analysis using topography rendered from Structure from Motion (SfM) to locate potential grave sites at a variety of locations in rural Southern Alberta. Sites vary from single plots to larger […]

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Validation of Novel Strain Sensors

The project will focus on the development and validation of novel strain measurement techniques. The effectiveness of mathematical modeling, optical tacking programs and microelectrical mechanical systems will be proven through ex-vivo testing on cadaver equine systems. The results and findings from the new systems will be evaluated against the current standards and literature reports for […]

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Locating anomalies in aerial multi-spectral imagery

AERIUM employs aerial drones to collect data and perform geospatial data analytics in real-time applicable for a variety of fields which include the oil sector, airport transportation, forestry, and smart wildlife management. This proposal focuses on leveraging the data characteristics available in multispectral imagery and that may be missing in standard RGB data to detect […]

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Validation of the Canadian psychosocial rehabilitation competency document: A Delphi Study

Psychosocial rehabilitation follows the philosophy of “recovery-orientated practice”, centered around the idea of maximizing wellbeing even while experiencing symptoms of mental illness. Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Canada is the only organization with a competency document aimed to promote, standardize, and improve the delivery of PSR in Canada. This document was last reviewed in 2017 and benefits […]

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Boreal Ecosystem Recovery and Assessment

Felix Wiemer and Pauline Maier will perform internships in the Boreal Ecosystem Recovery and Assessment (BERA) program as Part of Greg McDermid’s Applied Geospatial Research Group: a research laboratory at the University of Calgary. The BERA program is a multi-sectoral research partnership whose central goal is to understand the effects of industrial disturbance on natural […]

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SPARKing Change: Trialing transformative approaches to equity-related learning for the Sport, Physical Activity, Recreation, and Kinesiology sector.

In running, we don’t train to run a marathon, we train to create of our bodies and minds somebody who is capable of running a marathon. The same is true for equitizing justice, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (JEDIA) work: we don’t train to perfect static techniques of equitization. We train to develop the skills, knowledges, […]

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Empowering Communities to Preserve their Heritage

The proposed research project aims to address the issue of language endangerment and mother tongue education through a “citizen science” methodology in the remote Zangskar valley (Ladakh, India). In particular, the project seeks to test whether a citizen science approach can be an effective and sustainable way of documenting and revitalizing the endangered Zangskari language. […]

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room marketplace

Room Marketplace This will be an online marketplace where homeowners can list their rooms for rent and renters can rent a room. This Marketplace will allow users to collect and pay for a room, and write reviews in their room/renter. This will help our suit of companies rent rooms (we currently have 37 rooms we […]

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