Empathy and synchronization in social and non-social contexts

Synchronization with others appear to promote empathy and people with higher empathy are better at synchronizing to others. Why there is this bidirectional relationship between empathy and synchronization is unclear, but a prevailing theory suggests that the ability to perceive yourself as another (i.e., internal simulation) is responsible. The current study will help in understanding […]

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Development of framework for deployment of Canadian agromineral waste as soil remineralizers with verifiable carbon drawdown potential

It is essential that additional carbon removal capacity and strategies are developed in the near term to facilitate Canada’s national climate goals. In addition, farmers are seeking sustainable methods of crop production that support soil health. Agromineral waste refers to materials generated from mineral processing activities that possess agronomic value in terms of potential benefits […]

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Text mining API (application programming interface) for automated key words extraction and tag analysis

Datahoot Technologies Inc applies text-mining technology to perform international trade data analysis, and enables our customers (small and medium B2B enterprises) to gain quick and in-depth insights into their markets so that they can generate actionable sales leads or prospect new vendors. The goal of this project is to develop a text-mining API (application programming […]

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Development of polymer hydrogels to support engineered stem cell-derived liver tissue function and implantation

Morphocell has developed a cell therapy platform for the treatment of acute and acute-on-chronic liver failure, consisting in the implantation of organoids that can fulfill the liver’s main functions. These liver tissues are embedded within a hydrogel that forms a support to the biological material. This hydrogel enables the diffusion of all nutrients, small molecules […]

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Historical Chemical and Mining Extractivism and Indigenous Jurisdiction over Infrastructure in Northern Ontario, Canada

This research project will provide an original historical overview of the connections between metal and mineral mining, metal and mineral mining chemical production, material transport via road and railway infrastructure, and Indigenous jurisdiction, in the Northern Great Lakes bioregion of Ontario, Canada. The intention of this project is to use a historical perspective gleaned through […]

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3D Image Representation for Gameplay Automation

AMD graphics cards are extensively used for computer games, and testing their performance involves manually playing various titles on multiple configurations. Automated gameplay can save time and effort during this process. However, using game images as input presents challenges for reinforcement learning (RL) agents, specifically in player navigation and movement. This internship aims to develop […]

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Methodologies in removing microplastic pollution from effluent and open water of the Rideau River

The project aims to evaluate microplastic removal technologies from wastewater effluent and surface water of the Rideau River in Ontario Canada. A specifically designed net with a novel mesh product that has been developed to capture microplastics will be deployed to a wastewater effluent stream to test removal capabilities. Furthermore, removing microplastics from surface water […]

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Testing alternative binders for biochar-based seed coatings

“Precision seeding” is a new approach to forest restoration that seeks to place tree seeds in locations to maximize establishment success using drone technology. Coating seeds with biochar – a form of charcoal made from waste materials – is a new innovation in this area, but it is necessary to find the right binding agent […]

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Sensors Western Operational Research andDevelopment (SWORD)

Accurate monitoring of a patient’s vital signs – including body temperature, blood pressure, and pulse oxygenation – is central to the ability of clinicians to provide appropriate medical care. In spite of this, the standard equipment used to take these measurements is inefficient, inconvenient, and expensive. Adept Diagnostics will break into the medical device market […]

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Innovation Through Customer Insights and Service Development

We-Watch is a for-profit, social enterprise that has created a mobile platform to report public safety incidents and collect evidence on these incidents from users near the location of the incident. We-Watch has partnered with West Queen West BIA, Downtown Toronto to conduct its first pilot project for their mobile application. During this pilot, the […]

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