Les blessures sont une problématique montante en escalade de bloc. La grimpe se fait sur maximum 4 à 5 mètres de hauteur sans dispositif d’assurage. Pour quitter le mur, les athlètes se laissent tomber sur un matelas. Malgré les risques associés aux chutes, c’est un sujet peu étudié au Canada. Plusieurs questions demeurent sans réponse: […]

Les athlètes en fauteuil roulant qui pratiquent des sports comme le basketball, le tennis, le rugby ou l’athlétisme ont besoin d’un soutien spécialisé pour atteindre leur plein potentiel. Actuellement, chaque équipe fonctionne de façon isolée, ce qui limite les échanges d’expertise et rend difficile un accès équitable à des services de qualité. Ce projet vise […]

This project explores different approaches to land conservation practices in the Amazon region of Brazil and in Canada. In particular, the project will explore the differences in understandings of land conservation practices between mainstream land conservation organizations and Indigenous understandings of land conservation. Based on the project research regarding these different approaches, the project will […]

Through a current co-op project, International Game Technology (IGT) and the University of New Brunswick are developing a powerful artificial intelligence (AI) model to predict the performance of Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) games. However, the model currently functions as a “black box,” making it difficult for business teams like game designers to trust its recommendations […]

The Mi’kmaw Cultural Foundation Inc. (MCF) is a non-profit organization in Newfoundland and Labrador dedicated to preserving and revitalizing Mi’kmaw culture, language, and traditions through programs, education, and community events. To ensure long-term sustainability, MCF is creating a Business Development Department that will explore social enterprises aligned with Mi’kmaw cultural values, generating revenue while continuing […]

Deacon Investments Ltd. is a Newfoundland-based private equity firm engaged in a variety of business ventures. This project will focus on designing and piloting a standardized reporting and communication toolkit to improve consistency and efficiency across its businesses. The intern will help map current practices, design templates and workflows, and test the toolkit with selected […]

The research project involves studying how incubator programs help artists become successful entrepreneurs in the music industry. Incubators are places where artists get training, support, and resources to build their careers. The interns will collect and analyze data to understand how these programs impact artists’ growth, creativity, and business skills. By examining these effects, the […]

This project aims to help International Game Technology (IGT), a global leader in gaming, better understand what makes their Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) games successful. Currently, IGT finds it hard to link specific game features (like bonus rounds or themes) to how well a game performs or how long players stay engaged. This project will […]

This research project will identify and quantify the cumulative impacts of human development and land use in Alberta’s Crowsnest Watershed using satellite imagery collected over time and geospatial change detection techniques. By analyzing how the landscape has changed over time as a result of human use, and incorporating relevant local and community-sourced data, the study […]

Ce projet a pour but de comprendre quelles sont les stratégies visuelles utilisées par les para-athlètes de Boccia lors de la pratique de leur sport. En effet, en Boccia, un sport paralympique de visé et de précision, la vision joue un rôle crucial dans l’exécution et la précision du lancer. Nous pensons que le nombre […]

Champions Hockey is finding challenges in managing the smooth coordination of program setup, registration, and scheduling while addressing potential conflicts in ice bookings and maintaining seamless operations. Leading on-ice hockey sessions and facilitating activities for participants of varying skill levels require adaptability and strong leadership skills. Balancing administrative tasks, such as email communications, scheduling, and […]

In continuation of the last Mitacs project, Boosting Performing Artists’ Careers for Recovery Post COVID, this proposal looks further at strategies of sustaining creative work long term for emerging performing artists in Regina in challenging economic times. Expected benefits to the non-profit partner organization include the ability to build administrative infrastructure to support creatives in […]