The physical and mental health of Canadian youth is one of the greatest issues facing the country today. This project partners Mitacs with X Movement to create a digital game that promotes emotional, physical, and social wellness for kids. A special emphasis is being placed on inclusion across many marginalized groups such as disabled people, […]

Grapes are an important Canadian crop. Canadian winemaking industries rely on grape growers. However, grape crops are threatened by a mould that causes downy mildew. This disease spreads onto grape leaves and if left untreated can kill much of the plant. The grape fruit becomes covered in a dense carpet of mould tissue, and the […]

The intern will help to identify the data sharing parties, engage in contract negotiations, work with LGM’s own technology and data teams and help get the FSA and daily dashboards designed and ready for building by LGM’s developers. While the project may not be fully launched by the end of the internship, there will be […]

There are two projects to be undertaken by the intern. The first is an onboarding document to help new salespeople who are very good at their job but not well-versed in the technical nature of the transformer industry better understand the science and function of transformers and transformer mineral oil. The better the new sales […]

A challenge facing the sports industry is the overshadowing effect of Covid-19. Many people are rightly focused on much bigger and immediate health issues as opposed to longer term issues, like concussion. However, for athletes, preparation during this time off is critical to staying competitive when sports return; it is also a great opportunity for […]

Incorporating the Two-stage Variable Capacity Air Source Heat Pump (TS-VC-ASHP) into Building Integrated Photovoltaic/Thermal (BIPV/T) system has the potential to reduce building heating and cooling costs and dependence on non-renewable heating fuels. ASHPs could boost the quality and quantity of heat output of a BIPV/T system by delivering a seasonal Coefficient of Performance (COP) of […]

The project is a marketing initiative with the objectives of delivering and promoting a brand new financial product. The initiative is a direct response to the impact of COVID-19. As a result of the pandemic, the organization will be launching a fully digital product and a new business model. The marketing efforts are expected to […]

This project aims to develop an easy-to-use and cost-effective saliva test, fitted for COVID-19 diagnosis and surveillance via multiplexed detection of SARS-CoV-2 viruses, COVID-19 specific antibodies immunoglobulin M and immunoglobulin G within 15 minutes. The supported intern will join a team, consists of researchers at the University of Waterloo and personnel from the partner organization, […]

The Pricing Strategy project focusses on creating a business strategy that revolves around competitive pricing and value proposition. This project will require data analytics to drive insights on client behavior and preference. Tiered models will be structured giving the organization multiple options to select the best fitted one. Future financial projections will also be created […]

The proposed project is aimed at developing a portable optical device to image blood flow velocity and oxygenation in a rat brain. The motivation behind this project is the development of minimally invasive method for long-term neurological studies in un-anesthetized animals, which should provide a better understanding of progression and treatment efficacy of various neurological […]

The multi-billion dollar fashion industry has a problem: many of the high-performance fabrics used in clothing are neither sustainably produced or environmentally friendly. However, there is a considerable market gap in sustainable textiles. Canadian corporations like Proteins Easy Corp are tackling the sustainability problem head on and actively seeking environmentally friendly solutions. This proactive approach […]

This project will build on system mapping that has been started by our partner organization, The Alliance to End Homelessness (Ottawa), to understand the impact that COVID-19 has had on the homeless population in Ottawa, including gaps in services and barriers in accessing services, and innovations that are happening to enable more effective services.