Emergency departments (EDs) all over Canada are facing unparalleled challenges. In a time of increasing patient volume and complexity, EDs have also faced extreme staff shortages and access block within many other parts of the system. Delivery of emergency care in our health system is complex. The IWK ED has a long history of innovation […]

Net Zero Atlantic is a non-profit organization, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, that is seeking to advance a sustainable and inclusive transition to a carbon-neutral Atlantic Canada through the provision of credible and objective data and support services. In service of this objective, Net Zero Atlantic leads applied research projects designed to help inform Atlantic […]

Stroke happens every 5 minutes and one common and disabling disorder due to right-brain stroke is spatial neglect, a problem with paying attention to the left side of the body and world. Spatial neglect is chronic and leads to slower recovery and longer hospital stays, and effective treatment requires significant health care resources. The purpose […]

Refactoring is an important software development activity that employs various techniques to enhance the structure and quality of source code without altering its functionality. Over the last two decades, researchers in the field have proposed several tools and techniques to enable automated refactoring. Despite a plethora of literature, though some steps can be automated, overall […]

The Halifax MacKay Bridge is a critical passage for maritime traffic, requiring accurate air gap predictions to ensure safe vessel clearance. This project will develop a machine learning-based forecasting model that estimates air gap values at 30-minute, 90-minute, and 72–96-hour intervals. Using data from the Port of Halifax, including tide levels, weather conditions, and traffic […]

Soft skills like communication, self-awareness, resilience, or empathy are important for individuals to succeed in higher education (e.g., medical, engineering, or business school). It is therefore important to effectively assess such soft skills when admitting students into education programs. Yet, such assessments must demonstrate predictive validity (i.e., performance in a test or interview should be […]

This project between Dalhousie University and Paris-Saclay University focuses on improving how low-power wireless networks share the sub-GHz radio spectrum. These networks, including LoRaWAN, Wi-Fi HaLow, and Sigfox, are widely used in smart cities, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. However, when they operate in the same unlicensed frequency bands, interference can occur, reducing reliability and energy […]

iFormit Solutions Inc. develops accessible and cost-effective smart metering technologies aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency in utility consumption. Their solutions serve landlords, property managers, utility companies, and electric vehicle (EV) users who face challenges with the high cost and complexity of traditional smart metering systems. The core innovation, the iMID Connector, allows […]

Acid rain has severely impacted lakes and plant life in southwestern Nova Scotia. To help endangered Atlantic Salmon, powdered limestone (lime) is now being added to lakes to reduce acidity. While this helps aquatic ecosystems, we don’t yet know how it affects rare lakeshore plants that thrive in low-competition environments. This project studies how liming […]

Nova Scotia Health (NSH) is advancing healthcare by enhancing data management, optimizing decision-making, and improving patient care. This project addresses challenges such as administrative burdens, fragmented data systems, and limited predictive capabilities by implementing advanced data solutions for real-time insights, standardized data management, and predictive healthcare analytics. Through an agile, feedback-driven approach, these innovations will […]

The findings of the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children Restorative Inquiry, the Mass Casualty Commission, the National Inquiry into the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Children, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, confirm that family and gendered violence is a systemic issue that necessitates immediate innovative responses. One aspect of the structural perpetuation […]