Moose are often assumed to benefit from disturbances because of the flush in plants they eat (forage) occurring shortly after. However, the response of moose to disturbances is complex, with moose numbers documented as increasing or decreasing as disturbances increase. Disturbances can alter the quantity and nutritional quality of forage available to moose. The change […]

Sun Life Financial is carrying out its ERM and ORSA analysis. The company seeks to develop sophisticated and mathematically sound internal models that would serve as company’s own risk measurement tools for EC evaluations, provide continuing insights into the appropriate risk management routes, as well as be a benchmark against the RC required by the […]

The goal of this project is to use advanced technology, specifically a type of Artificial Intelligence (AI), to process educational content. This allows us to create personalized learning experiences for students in a secure setting. Over time, this unique learning tool will become an essential resource, encouraging students to explore and gain knowledge on specialized […]

Centro Commerce builds first-of-its-kind AI for supply chain. We aim to enter a new market with new technology that we have developed. The new market we intend to enter comprises of ecommerce and omnichannel businesses generating $25M+ in revenue in North America. This initiative requires innovating the marketing strategy and execution to ensure success in […]

There is very little known about the environmental impacts associated with the nursery sector globally. Therefore, the objective of the project is to quantify the environmental impacts, with a specific focus on global warming potential (herein referred to carbon footprint) associated with the operations of Sheridan Nurseries. We will use life cycle assessment (LCA), used […]

Cyber-physical systems (e.g., planes, cars, medical devices) are systems where the software extensively interact with their working environment. The software of these systems is typically made by multiple software components. Effectively managing these software components is challenging since software failures can lead to catastrophic consequences. To ensure safety, engineers need to ensure that hazards are […]

Within museum collections, formalin fixed samples have long posed persistent challenges in acquiring viable nucleic acids for taxonomic and phylogenomic reconstructions. This proposal represents a vital first step in determining the presence or absence of formalin and its derivatives in the formalin fixed historic samples located at the Smithsonian Institution where the oldest can be […]

The concept of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) has recently gained significant attention as a practical and flexible way to create programmable networks, where new network services can be deployed or dynamically adjusted with ease. One application of this concept could be in enhancing the reliability and survivability of backbone communication networks. The main objective of this […]

PaceZero Capital Partners Ltd. (“PaceZero”) is a sustainability-focused private credit firm investing in established growth-stage technology companies that are generating quantifiable positive social and environmental outcomes. The project will consider innovative ways to further incorporate technology into loan origination, due diligence and underwriting processes.

Candida albicans is an important human fungal pathogen and commensal member of the microbiota. It colonizes the skin, gut, and reproductive tract of most healthy individuals without complications – a state known as commensalism. However under conditions that weaken the immune system, antibiotic use, and damage to the lining of the gut, C. albicans can […]

In the context of profound climate change and pronounced fluctuations in weather patterns, it is fundamental that design take on a central role and active participation in envisioning novel and environmentally conscientious modes of production. In addition to actively engaging as proponents of cutting-edge research on sustainable materials within the framework of Nature-Centered Design (NCD). […]

The rural poor of Northeast Brazil do not have time to waste; their entire livelihood is dependent on using their time wisely. The objective of the proposed project is to better understand not only how access to clean water impacts the time-use decisions of the rural poor in Brazil, but why these patterns exist. A […]