The proposed research aims to optimize the use of DMSO as a lixiviant in gold recovery. To date, mercury and cyanide are the popular lixiviants used in the gold processing industry. These chemicals are harmful to both the environment and humans, and have been the major concern in gold mining. The proposed lixiviant, DMSO, is […]

Thousands of 3D printers across Canada are producing PPE for frontline workers. Different printers and materials affect the quality and safe re-usability of parts. Trying to track down this information for every single one of millions of parts would be impossible. The purpose of this project is to improve the quality and safe re-use of […]

Rhododendron dauricum produces medicinal compounds that are similar to cannabinoids (e.g. CBD). Cannabis plants are exposed to stress to increase their production of cannabinoids. The effect of stress on the production of medicinal compounds in R. dauricum is unknown. R. dauricum has a symbiotic relationship with a fungus, Albatrel/us ovinus, that produces similar medicinal compounds. […]

This proposed rural community pandemic research response at the Applied Research and Innovation Center (ARIC) aims to collectively address and support rural issues related to the pandemic through research. The main themes support sustainable economic development and diversification, community resiliency, and sustainable community indicators for development and prosperity. Economic development and diversification will entail collaboration […]

Hydra Energy Corporation Commercial Demonstration Project based in Prince George, British Columbia 12.4 MT/day of waste hydrogen will be captured, purified and transported to an onsite hydrogen refueling station from which Class 8 tractor-trailer truck fleets will refuel daily. Hydra’s demonstration project can provide a significant reduction in fleet greenhouse gas(GHG) emissions, Particulate Matter and […]

For decades the electric grid has remained a passive system that has delivered electricity to many households and businesses. As utility companies look at converting a passive electric grid to a smart grid, a number of sensors and smart meters must be deployed throughout the grid system to achieve this objective. Deploying vast amounts of […]

Fundamental limitations of the current Internet architecture hinder the growth rate of the Intemet. The LocatorllD Separation protocol enables the Intemet to grow beyond the current limils and to gain the very much sought after scalability. This project offers the opportunity for BCNET and the educational and research institutes supported by BCNET to connect to […]

Officepools.com is a flagship product of GSL Group, acquired in 1999. The site is an online fantasy sports platform offering various sporting and entertainment events to choose from, such as football and golf, but primarily specializing in the National Hockey League (NHL). Officepools.com has a userbase of around six hundred and fifty thousand people, with […]

The Summer Internship Cluster project organized through the Centre for Operations Excellence at the Sauder School of Business at UBC is a cluster of nine Operations Research sub-projects done for a number of different clients. These projects form the centerpiece of the UBC Master of Management in Operations Research and are the key link in […]

The Lil’wat Nation has been situated in its location since time immemorial at which it has also been asserting its inherent right to govern within its traditional territory. The Nation’s current 5-year Strategic Plan (2010 – 2015) calls for an objective to “Increase the production value of on-reserve agriculture”. With this stated goal, the Nation […]

Patients most vulnerable to COVID-19 have pre-existing illnesses, including diabetes and heart disease. Two potential treatments in clinical trials for COVID-19 are the anti-malarial drug, hydroxychloroquine, and the antibiotic, azithromycin. These drugs can cause side-effects, including cardiac arrhythmias which can lead to heart failure, that make them inappropriate for the most vulnerable COVID-19 patients. Cardiac […]

The proposed research is a collaboration between Vancity, the City of Victoria, and the University of Victoria to bring together the necessary information (financial, regulatory, and knowledge, respectively) to build a plan that will initiate Victoria’s Green Economy. Interns will be part of distinct interviewing panels that will research the needs, benefits, and obstacles of […]