The recent rapid growth of web-based applications and information systems has increased the risk exposure of databases and, thus, the security and protection of data from internal and external threats is more crucial than ever. Damage and misuse of data affect not only a single user or application, but may have disastrous consequences on an […]

First Mining is a Canadian gold developer focused on the development and permitting of the Springpole Gold Project in northwestern Ontario, one of the largest undeveloped gold projects in Canada. At this point, the extent to which COVID-19 may impact the Company remains uncertain; however, COVID-19 could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s […]

For the first 4 months of 2021, I will be joining Customizo Inc. as a Communications and Business Development Intern. Customizo is a partner of ServiceNow and provides ITSM solutions for businesses. My position will involve identifying and contacting prospective clients/companies while learning about ServiceNow solutions and how to assess a companies current IT solution.

Virtus Groups integrates with high-growth organizations and startups to fill the gaps in people and provide functional capabilities. Customized solutions are developed to meet the client’s business objectives. As an intern, I will support Virtus Groups’ various marketing and business development initiatives including ideation of new marketing strategies, social media management and content creation as […]

At the outset of the pandemic, we increased our liquidity position by reducing mortgage originations. We did this by halting marketing/outreach and reducing our risk tolerance. We are now well-positioned with capital and need to grow mortgage originations. To do so, we would like the co-op students to develop and execute our sales strategy. The […]

I will be working as a Junior Analyst for Beutel Goodman. Beutel, Goodman & Company Ltd. is a privately owned, independent Canadian investment manager that is dedicated to creating long-term wealth for their institutional, private wealth and retail clients by helping them achieve their investment objectives. My role will involve me doing deep dives on […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a promising technology for patient-centric health care, for example, to diagnose diseases, or to recommend therapies. However, deploying AI in health care is challenging. The creation of AI systems typically requires large amounts of data, but health data is kept private due to high privacy requirements. Furthermore, AI in health care […]

A sailor needs to obtain real-time information about the status of the sailboat and also derive an accurate approximation of the behaviour of the surrounding environment, in order to safely and successfully sail a boat. We also aim to investigate how providing vital knowledge using an immersive approach will affect the cognitive load on the […]

Lithium-tellurium (Li-Te) batteries provide higher volumetric energy density than current lithium-ion batteries and are considered as one of the most promising energy storage technology for emerging applications in electric vehicles, implantable medical devices, and Internet of things. The development of stable tellurium/carbon (Te/C) cathodes is the key towards durable Li-Te batteries. However, the reaction mechanism […]

Premier Landscaping supplies a program of annual lawn and garden maintenance to a variety of properties throughout Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley. The management of Premier Landscaping values the most recent business training, especially in the new marketing methods. The intern will hopefully help us read the needs of the Landscaping market post-COVID as well […]

Mitigation of CO2 emissions in conjunction with the implementation of renewable energy generation and storage are widely recognized among the most pressing technological challenges of the twenty-first century that aim to address runaway climate scenarios. The UBC team in collaboration with its industry partner (AGORA Energy Inc) has introduced the concept of CO2-to-energy via its […]

Winegrape phenology (the timing of seasonal events – leafout, flowering, harvest) has traditionally been an important tool for winegrowers to plan vineyard management. With warming, however, winegrape phenology has advanced significantly, impacting the type and quality of wine different vineyards can produce. How large the impact of climate change has been, and will be, depends […]