In this project, the intern will work closely with the staff of Xanadu, a quantum computing company, to develop educational materials intended for an audience who are comfortable with classical computer programming, but have no prior knowledge or experience with quantum physics or quantum computers. By using interactive, web-based instructional materials, and animated graphics, the […]

Marine mammals are some of the most contaminated animals in the world. Pollutants work their way up the food chain and cause a number of health issues in predator species like killer whales. This is because any pollution present in their food is passed on to them which continues to increase over their lifespan as […]

In our proposed research we will be performing numerical simulations of cavitation occurring around mantis shrimp appendages. The simulation results will serve to answer how evolutionary diversification in the species has enabled appendages to selectively cavitate only upon impact, and not during forward rotation, despite the appendage-acceleration being comparable with that of a bullet. Moreover, […]

Computer-supported Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems are increasingly replacing conventional paper-based information management in primary health care clinics. Recently, there has been a trend to make these EMR systems available in a Cloud-based, interoperable and network-centric architecture. The internship will research ways to increase the interoperability of an existing EMR product, with respect to emerging […]

According to the HRPA “1 in 5 Canadians are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety or posttraumatic stress disorder and 68% who reported a mental health issue reported that their mental health has worsened since the pandemic.” In the private sector, depression alone causes an estimated 200 million workdays per year, or about $17-$44 billion in […]

No cure currently exists for COPD, which affects 2.6million Canadians and include airway-scarring and destruction of the airspaces due to chronic cigarette smoking. In the lungs, the airways are lined with a structural-cell layer, called an epithelium, which much like our skin, protects the lung from inhaled particles including cigarette smoke. The epithelium communicates with […]

V-Train wishes to research and test how to best use virtual reality to improve outcomes in ethics and compliance training in the financial services industry. Current training methods such as eLearning and traditional classroom-based instruction have proven ineffective in information retention and improving behavioural outcomes. Key aspects of the project include: – Creating VR training […]

The popular idea of a successful career or livelihood is defined by the amount of money or fame earned. Most of the popular motivational books/speeches put forward the idea that a successful career can be achieved through personal hard work, resilience, and maximizing productivity. But the role of historical and socio-economic factors is not discussed […]

Metastatic tumors are a major concern in childhood cancer and the single most prominent cause of patient mortality. Metastasis is a complex process involving several cellular processes, each of which involves numerous extra and intracellular events. Therapeutic targeting strategies are hampered by a large degree of redundancy in the systems controlling metastatic behaviour and by […]

This project seeks to examine how impurities affect the polymerization kinetics of recycled polyester monomers. The textile industry used over 50 million tons of polyester fibers made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) annually.1 Because polyester fibers are slow to degrade, waste textiles have accumulated in landfill and natural environments, causing near-permanent land contamination.2 The ability to […]

The North Park Neighbourhood Association in partnership with the University of Victoria will undertake the planning process for a future community needs assessment to gather information on the health, wellness, and social inclusion of those who live, work, and spend time in North Park. The planning process will be done in partnership with the NPNA […]

Smart device applications show great promise as a means to improve the mental health and well-being of users. CheckingIn is one such app. CheckingIn monitors self-reported daily mood states of users and suggests exercises to improve user’s mental health and well-being. Although the app’s well-being programs are scientifically informed, there is a general lack of […]