Pain is an unpleasant feeling and a significant health issue. A 2021 report by the Canadian Pain Task Force indicates that one in five people in Canada live with chronic pain, many of whom report it adversely affecting some or most daily activities. Chronic pain also has a tremendous impact on the Canadian economy. Additionally, […]

This project will build on the results achieved in MITACS Accelerate Project IT36824 on enhancing the security of the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem through smart contracts analysis. In particular, we plan to work on refining and extending the algorithm we developed to find and repair oracle related vulnerabilities in smart contracts with new techniques to […]

This project will build on the results achieved in MITACS Accelerate Project IT36824 on enhancing the security of the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem through smart contracts analysis. In particular, we plan to work on refining and extending the algorithm we developed to find and repair oracle related vulnerabilities in smart contracts with new techniques to […]

Seasonal and environmental allergies are estimated to affect approximately 15% of the population in North America, leading to more than 3 million missed workdays per year with annual costs exceeding 8 billion dollars. Allergy symptoms from pollen or dust mites include sneezing, nasal congestion, and watery eyes, but in severe cases, asthma attacks may be […]

The Blue Card was designed to minimize the risk of multiple concussions and encourage a safe return to competition. The Blue Card requires the collaboration of multiple participant groups. However, poor relationships between participant groups can impact the initiative’s success. Concussion training interventions must consider the complex dynamics within sports to facilitate collaboration among participant […]

This research focuses on challenges in accessing pediatric rehabilitation for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. In Durham Region, Ontario, Grandview Children’s Centre (Grandview) is the only provincially designated center to provide necessary rehabilitation services for these children. However, high demand has created long wait times to care. Using electronic health records of children under 19 years-old […]

pointA is a not-for-profit organization that has grown its footprint over the last five years from serving workplaces across Ontario to the rest of the country. It is now accelerating its growth nationally to achieve its mission of reducing congestion by providing knowledge, support and incentives to employees and residents and encouraging them to try […]

The partner organization specializes in providing core funding, grants, and finance and tax strategy consulting services. Despite their robust service offerings, they face significant challenges that go beyond day-to-day business operations, particularly in effectively connecting with potential clients and expanding their market reach. The primary innovation challenge the organization needs to solve is creating more […]

Non-renewable fossil fuel derived plastics are ubiquitous in modern society, leading to negative environmental impacts. Urgent action is needed to reduce our societal reliance on these plastic products. The use of bio-based and/or biodegradable thermoplastics such as poly(lactic acid) (PLA) could be a potential solution, however these materials typically have limited mechanical strength, hindering their […]

Project Ploughshares internships on Emerging Military Technologies and Space Security Governance

This project will evaluate the extent to which prominent international AI governance frameworks align with the common-pool resources (CPR) governance framework; its execution will consist in semi-structured interviews with experts and extensive literature review. The project aims to clarify how well-suited existing international AI governance proposals are to addressing the collective action problems marring international […]

The proposed research aims to advance energy storage technology by improving the cyclability of silicon-based anodes in lithium-ion batteries. Silicon anodes offer high theoretical capacity but face issues such as volume expansion and capacity fade. The project will explore substituting pure silicon with a silicon-carbon alloy core, hypothesized to enhance cyclability due to its amorphous […]