Development and Optimization technique for the application of Organic fish hydrolysate fertilizer on various plant types

Eberts Farm, in partnership with Lambton College will be investigating the different applications and concentrations of an organic fish based fertilizer on the growth of microgreens and greenhouse crops. Eberts has previously developed an organic fertilizer and now requires concrete data to back up very promising preliminary findings. This research will benefit Eberts with the […]

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Robust Polymeric Membranes for Carrier-based Selective Ion Separations for Battery Recycling

Current rates of recycling for many metal species are near-zero. Improved processes are needed for enabling efficient recycling of electronics waste, including batteries. In our work, we will design polymeric membrane materials that will provide a robust platform for separations processes, specifically targeting separating metal ions from each other in aqueous solution. The interns will […]

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Land use and mobility planning for climate change and energy transition

The intern will research how land use and transportation planning can support energy transition and climate change goals. They will consider academic research, as well as study the policies used by other major municipalities. Then they will recommend how the City of Edmonton can apply these learnings to the creation of District Plans, which is […]

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Natural Asset valuation for Municipal ecosystem services

Edmonton’s natural assets (its forests, wetlands, grasslands, rivers and streams) provide core service functions such as water treatment, rainwater management, flood protection, recreation, habitat, and pollination. The presence and health of such natural assets influence the levels of service that can be provided or supported by a Municipality, ultimately influencing the overall well-being and livability […]

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Vers une perspective (inter)culturelle de l’accompagnement des entrepreneurs migrants: étude des retombées, pratiques, contenus et relations

BridgeMTL, un incubateur sur l’île de Montréal, offre des services d’accompagnement conçus pour les entrepreneurs immigrants désirant s’installer au Québec pour y lancer leur entreprise. Considérant l’importance des facteurs culturels pour un tel accompagnement et l’importance de comprendre ses retombées, cette étude porte sur deux volets principaux : – L’étude comparative et internationale des structures […]

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Assessing urban parks design and its influence on natural systems health

Ensuring biodiversity is maintained as Edmonton continues to grow is vital in maintaining Regional connectivity and ensuring long term sustainability of the City’s natural systems and the ecosystem services that it provides to Edmonton’s residents. The goal of this project is to identify public open space site characteristics that are associated with increased (or decreased) […]

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BSI – Human Resources Innovation & Process Improvement – Li Jean Phua

This project aims to tackle the challenge of finding different ways Viva could optimize its existing work processes to generate maximum results, as well as innovating in the human resources & operations domain. This requires the intern to observe technical insights such as user interaction and behavior, as well as traffic across various virtual platforms. […]

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Electromagnetic treatment to reduce arsenic mobility and toxicity in Oryza sativa (rice) with implications to improve yield in rice-paddy fields

Arsenic (As) contamination in rice paddies is a fundamental problem that can reduce crop yield, affect human health, and compromise food security. Moreover, rice paddies emit 30% of the methane produced by the agricultural sector. Aerating water during the growing season can mitigate As toxicity and uptake by rice, and reduce methane emissions; however, current […]

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Skier Demand and Snow Conditions in British Columbia

How do warming temperatures affect local ski resorts and what can be expected for the future of alpine skiing in British Columbia? This study aims to determine how important natural snow and weather conditions are for customers at ski resorts in British Columbia and what this means under future snow conditions. By analyzing natural conditions, […]

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Electromagnetic treatment to mitigate arsenic toxicity in Oryza sativa (rice) to improve crop yield and reduce methane emissions from paddy fields

Arsenic (As) contamination in rice paddies is a fundamental problem that can reduce crop yield, affect human health, and compromise food security. Moreover, rice paddies emit 30% of the methane produced by the agricultural sector. Aerating water during the growing season can mitigate As toxicity and uptake by rice, and reduce methane emissions; however, current […]

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Supercritical Water Processing of Electronic Waste for Generating Value Added Products

Electronic waste is one of the largest intensifying waste streams in the world. Although some traditional disposal methods are available to process electronic waste, these methods have several disadvantages from both the economic and environmental perspective. Some processes create challenging gases that require expensive clean-up, while others use harmful and toxic solvents which create air, […]

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