Summer Analyst

The project would involve assisting the analysts to create models to forecast metal prices in this highly uncertain and volatile environment, analyzing the business and revenue model of companies under coverage, and identifying key risks, collecting market data and analyze market conditions and the impact of COVID-19 on the sectors/companies under coverage, financial statement analysis […]

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Development of Deep Learning-based Speech Recognition Algorithm for FPGA

Automatic speech recognition (ASR)-based services have become an indispensable part of our daily life, thanks to products such as Apple Siri, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa. More and more smart home appliances are also controlled by voice. However, most of these services rely on speech recognition and natural language understanding services running in the cloud, […]

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Anatomy Detection of Cats and Dogs using Localization

The proposed work is an application of artificial intelligence and medical imaging. When positioning a dog to have an X-ray image taken of its paw, a neural network trained in canine anatomy can be configured to inform radiologists if the patient’s paw is improperly placed or even drive motorized hardware to automatically center the patient’s […]

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Impact of dark chocolate consumption on glucose levels of people with diabetes

Blood sugar levels increase after the consumption of food. Especially in sugary foods such as candy or chocolate, this increase in blood sugar will be more pronounced. In individuals with diabetes, who may require tracking of carbohydrates and food or injection of insulin following a meal, foods such as chocolate are suggested to be avoided. […]

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A Case Study of Keegan Resources’ Sustainability Efforts in Ghana- Establishing a Social Partnership Building Framework for Junior Mining Companies in Canada

By studying Keegan Resource’s social partnership building process in Ghana, this project aims to develop a community development framework for junior mining companies in Canada. By analyzing results obtained from semi-structured interviews and observation from partnership meetings, the framework will identify key success factors that can aid partnership development with the aim of maximizing the […]

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Alternative Financing and feasibility Assessment for First Nation Housing Initiatives

The research would evaluate the existing financing options for home building in the first nation community. It would also look at the viability of using alternative finanCing vehicle for channeling private equity from the various markets. This research hopes to provide the First Nations communities with the necessary financial tools to leverage the existing equity […]

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CDL-West Intern

Background: The Creative Destruction Lab is a seed venture development program for massively scalable science and technology based ventures founded to positively impact the human condition. The CDL has instituted a unique summer program in light of the COVID-19 pandemic that accelerates ventures that address Covid-19 in terms of information-based solutions. CDL-West, based at UBC […]

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CDL-Recovery Intern

The Creative Destruction Lab is a seed venture development program for massively scalable science and technology based ventures founded to positively impact the human condition. The CDL has instituted a unique summer program in light of the COVID-19 pandemic that accelerates ventures that address Covid-19 in terms of information-based solutions. CDL-West, based at UBC Sauder […]

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Sustainable Management of Abandoned, Lost, or Discarded Fishing Gear in British Columbia: Through the Lens of Local Stakeholders

A review of current literature will be used to develop an enhanced record of knowledge on the topic of lost fishing gear in British Columbia; specifically looking at the socio-economic and ecological impacts, regionally applicable case study solutions, best practice framework recommendations, and current policies on environmental management of marine debris in Canada. Results will […]

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Investigating Machine-Learning-Based Mocap Data Augmentation for Live Performance

This project is a collaboration between researchers from the Simon Fraser University and industry partners, Lifelike & Believable Animation Design and Animatrik Film Design. Its goal is to research and develop machine learning techniques for capturing and analyzing movement data in real-time to support the world’s first immersive in-game 3D simulcast of a live, real-time […]

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Adventure Tourism in the TOTA Region: A COVID-19 Recovery Strategy

Adventure tourism is an important industry to the strategic development of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Region in the BC Interior. Many communities are transitioning from resource extraction industries to adventure tourism. Adventure tourism is often chosen due to its ability to provide socio-cultural, environmental and economic benefits. This research will explore how resilient tourism development […]

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