We live in an age of distraction and mind-wandering, which has been broadly linked to greater levels of unhappiness, suggesting that many of us might benefit from mindfulness training that allows us to better control our attention. Interaxon Inc. has developed a potentially breakthrough solution to this problem in a device that measures brain activity […]

Although working as a functional umbrella, the concept of ‘vagabond’ is notoriously nebulous. Can we say with a modicum of certitude that we know what (the phrase) ‘vagabond’ exactly means? In other words, how many of us can define a ‘vagabond’? Fa Hien, Hueng Tsang, Marcopolo, Megasthenes were all travelers who had walked thousands of […]

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Sambaa K’e is a remote indigenous community in the Dehcho region of the Northwest Territories. It has approximately 90 residents, and most of the year is reachable only by small aircraft. Building on an established research partnership with the Sambaa K’e First Nation and Sambaa K’e Development Corp, we propose to send interns to live […]

General Fusion (GF) is a private company developing a magnetized target fusion scheme to compress a plasma to fusion conditions with a liquid metal liner for the purposes of producing energy. The plasma density is an important parameter that must be measured during a shot to evaluate the performance of the machine. An interferometer is […]

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, a major hospital and medical research facility in Toronto, is fed from a portion of the electrical grid that is subject to numerous short power dips. These dips can cause significant issues within the hospital. A newly installed generator was found to not only produce electrical power but also help support […]

Chartd is a Canadian software company from Ottawa that builds easy-to-use, cutting-edge data management solutions, emphasizing user experience, simplicity, and accuracy. Our mission is to provide our clients with user-friendly decision-making tools and automate business workflows. We are seeking a talented Marketing Intern to join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in our […]

This research proposal focuses on addressing the prevalent challenges associated with Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs), specifically targeting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Despite significant advancements in performance and durability, particularly in automotive contexts, the high cost associated with essential materials for optimal functionality remains a formidable barrier. Notably, advancements in cathode gas […]

The surge in data-intensive machine learning (ML) applications necessitates effective incentives for data owners (DOs) to contribute data and train ML models collaboratively. The decision to participate in collaboration depends on the balance between utility gains and privacy loss. This project focuses on federated learning (FL), where DOs participate in collaborative learning without sharing raw […]

A collaboration between health geographers from Michigan State University and ornithologists from Carleton University, this proposed research project will investigate the factors influencing avian diversity and community composition in Detroit, MI. and the potential relationship between human health and access to biodiversity and nature. The results of this research project will lead to several high-quality […]