Many people who use crutches for their short-term or long-term mobility experience problems associated with crutch gait such as overuse injuries to the arms, discomfort, and fatigue. Forearm crutches enable people to be mobile and live independent and active lives, however many individuals experience fatigue associated with the increased energy demands of this type of […]

For the past several years, advances in cryogenic-electron microscopy (cryo-EM)have led to a revolution in structural biology, for which the Nobel Prize in Chemistrywas awarded in 2017. To enable the 3D reconstruction of atomic structures, thedevelopment of mathematical methods has been instrumental to address thesample size, noise, and geometric complexity inherent with cryo-EM data. Tosignificantly […]

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), encompassing Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis, is characterized by chronic, relapsing, or progressive inflammation of the intestine. Canada has among the highest incidences and prevalence of IBD in the world with as many as 1 in 160 people with disease [1]. In ulcerative colitis, inflammation predominantly occurs in the epithelial cell […]

For this project, the intern will be assessing the ability of the Kinetyx Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) to measure 3-dimensional foot orientation and running gait metrics in real time. Measurements will be collected both in and outside of the laboratory setting, in order to establish measurement validity for a variety practical applications. The insole imbedded […]

This project aims to 1) identify and understand the unique social and psychological burdens that vulnerable older adults face during the pandemic, 2) explore and identify successful and unsuccessful digital interventions that has been done at the West End Seniors Network (WESN) to help raise social connectedness, and 3) develop strategies and design future interventions […]

The research purpose is to address gaps related mental health services for Indigenous, First Nations, Metis, and Inuit, people in Canada. Current tools used in mental health service delivery within Canada may be considered inappropriate for Indigenous populations due to culturally diversity and lack of cultural safety. Within Canada there is a lack of Indigenous […]

The proposed work will lead to mechanisms for reducing the negative effects of Cognitive Biases – automatic, unconscious elements of the human reasoning system known to cause decision errors. While the outcomes of Cognitive Biases have been studied for decades, there has been almost no research into how to reduce or eliminate their negative effects. […]

HOB! is a community-based action research project with the aim of supporting visible minority newcomer women (VMNW) in starting entrepreneurial businesses. The research objectives of the project include identifying challenges and opportunities that VMNW face in the business environment of Canada. Moreover, this research will provide suggestions for improvement of employment and self-employment services for […]

I will support and partner with product managers to understand the problem space, the competitive landscape, and the wider social media market. I will also review requests and feedback from customers and internal stakeholders, manage backlogs, and observe/learn how to develop product roadmaps that balance short-term business goals with long-term vision and strategy. This will […]

This project will investigate the impacts of historical land use on Langley Bog to better understand how these unique ecosystems are affected by cranberry farming and fill roads. Bogs require a high water table and high acidity to maintain conditions suitable for bog-specific vegetation to grow. To determine whether the site is moving away from […]

River restoration in the steep mountain streams of British Columbia focuses on enhancing conditions for fish habitat, including salmon spawning habitat. These restoration projects are designed using 2D hydraulic models, but their performance during large flood events is relatively unknown. This project will use a set of laboratory experiments to assess the performance of common […]

Innovation Central Society (ICS) is a not-for-profit Economic Development Agency that focuses on technology and fostering innovation in North Central BC. The intern will be supporting the work that we do with businesses. Specifically, she will be working on Market Research, Economic Analysis and supporting our Venture Accelerator (VAP) and Digital Economy: Rapid Response + […]