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 + […]

This internship will help us explore a new revenue stream and help us reorganize our business.

The intern will assist Goh Ballet Academy with marketing strategies to engage the community and build awareness surrounding dance and its benefits. Given current circumstances, much of the work will centre around digital marketing and social media promotion, including but not limited to sustainable social media calendars, content creation, and sales conversion reporting. Through these […]

In this project, we will examine the current state of large-scale multi-party projects in BC Canada. We will explore the possibility of re-imagining our approaches to infrastructure project delivery that addresses the need for more consistent performance and inclusive participation in these highly complex projects.

Lubricant is the substance used to decrease the friction generated between the two surfaces undergo relative motion. There are many applications for naturally occurring lubricants in medical field to improve a patient’s quality of life. Fucoidan is one of the naturally occurring lubricants that has the potential of reducing adhesion after an abdominal surgery. ARC […]

The proposed research project will consist of the intern providing various business development strategies to the company Proxima Lighting Solutions. The internship company will benefit by receiving a full business plan and marketing plan. The intern will be looking into different B2B and B2G opportunities and deliver a report on potential market penetration strategy options […]

WestGrid is looking for ways to diversify its sources of revenue and funding. WestGrid is at a strategic junction and has taken the decision to expand its offerings and services to the industry in addition to focusing on educational institutions. Given the limited resources and capacity that WestGrid has, additional resources are needed to help […]

The company I will be working with is called Citizen Relations, a PR Agency in Vancouver. I will be given projects and assignments that support their public relations agency in industries like tourism, retail, and entertainment to help them recover from the financial impacts of COVID-19. I will be helping their clients through creating presentations, […]

There is an increasing interest in applications of machine learning to solve mining and geotechnical problems; this is made easier thanks to user-friendly and open source machine learning codes and improved computational power. The benefit of incorporating machine learning in rock engineering design are apparent, including the reduction in the time required to sort and […]

Transportation services, ranging from public buses to private logistic fleets, could benefit significantly from the introduction of Roger’s 5G wireless networks. This project has a primary objective to support UBC’s efforts to achieve its 2050 GHG emission reduction goals with emphasis on reduction of GHG and air pollutant emissions from transportation services.