Building a future forward Ontario Kinesiology Association – Enhancing the value proposition for kinesiologists and kinesiology

The proposed project aims to address the evolving needs of the Ontario Kinesiology Association (OKA) and its members, focusing on understanding the challenges faced by Kinesiologists in their careers and developing initiatives to support their retention and professional growth. Through a design thinking approach, the project will involve data analysis, focus groups, and surveys to […]

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Forest Carbon Storage in Southwest British Columbia: a remote-sensing approach to scale from individual trees to the landscape level

Addressing the harmful effects of climate change presents an urgent challenge for society. The intern will assess the amount of carbon storage within the forests of southwestern British Columbia in order to facilitate carbon storage accounting. To do this, the intern will conduct forest inventories to measure the diameter and height and identify the species […]

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Development of a Data-driven Customer Dashboard

The BSI internship will consist of the development of a dashboard for CarInspect clients to strategically enhance their operational capabilities and directly benefit the partner organizations. The dashboard will offer several key advantages: Real-time data access, operational efficiency, accuracy and scalability. That’s one of the opportunities that competitors don’t address.

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Okanagan WaterFutures

The Mitacs Elevate fellowship will support the WaterFutures Project, a collaboration aimed at creating a 3D game to educate the youth and the public on water sustainability using Syilx stewardship principles. Partnering with UBCO, OCCP, and the OBWB, the game will focus on teaching students and their communities about water conservation challenges and responses through […]

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Study of biological effects of synthetic and natural microfibers on indigenous marine mussel to inform apparel industry action

Global production and subsequent waste of plastic products, like those in synthetic clothing, has been growing at an exponential rate over the last several decades. Researchers have found polyester microfibers of textile origin throughout the ocean, including the deep ocean and pristine waters of the Arctic Ocean. However, we do not yet know the specific […]

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Study of biological effects of synthetic and natural microfibers on indigenous marine mussel to inform apparel industry action

Global production and subsequent waste of plastic products, like those in synthetic clothing, has been growing at an exponential rate over the last several decades. Researchers have found polyester microfibers of textile origin throughout the ocean, including the deep ocean and pristine waters of the Arctic Ocean. However, we do not yet know the specific […]

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MCAF Organization Resource Management System and IT Accelerator Program

The project proposal involves integrating a Resource Management System (MORMS) and delivering digital literacy programs at the Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc. (MCAF). This system, built using Odoo ERP, aims to streamline operations and improve service efficiency for MCAF, which provides essential services to a diverse community of newcomers and settled immigrants. By addressing challenges […]

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Ignite – Implementation of workforce and integration strategies for retention of newcomers in New Brunswick

Ignite leads integrated economic development growth through diverse initiatives that create an environment for our communities and businesses to be successful. We create a climate for growth through the support of job creation, entrepreneur development, workforce attraction and community support in the Capital and Western New Brunswick Regions. Presently they are facing challenges in effectively […]

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Impact du type d’information sur le changement de comportement vers le vélo comme mode de transport

Face aux enjeux climatiques actuels, nombreuses sont les villes qui cherchent à augmenter l’importance du vélo comme mode de transport pour diminuer les émissions de GES liées à ce secteur. En plus de bonifier les infrastructures cyclables protégées, il est important d’accompagner le changement par différentes campagnes d’information. Ce projet de recherche a pour objectif […]

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Response of moose forage to disturbances in central British Columbia

Moose are often assumed to benefit from disturbances because of the flush in plants they eat (forage) occurring shortly after. However, the response of moose to disturbances is complex, with moose numbers documented as increasing or decreasing as disturbances increase. Disturbances can alter the quantity and nutritional quality of forage available to moose. The change […]

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