Kanonhkwa’tsheranákere, Where the Medicines Are: Creating an Indigenous biocultural atlas and ethnobotanical field guide grounded in decolonial methodologies

This landmark project was built by Dr. Jessica Dolan with leadership at the Indigenous organization Plenty Canada, and the Conservation Through Reconciliation Partnership team at University of Guelph. Working closely in collaboration with Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabeg educators and culture-bearers, the team is combining plant biology surveys in the Greenbelt region of Southern Ontario, with historical […]

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Alison Xia – Artificial Intelligence in Modern Hospitality

Artificial Intelligence in Modern Hospitality will analyze the effects and business applications of AI in various aspects of the hospitality industry, including but not limited to food & beverage, travel & tourism, lodging, and recreation. Specifically, it will analyze how AI fits into various consumer profiles, allowing for greater flexibility, efficiency, and profitability for companies […]

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Mary England – Sparking the Interest of Canada’s Youth in Sustainability within Advanced Manufacturing and Entrepreneurship.

The intern will take part in a multifaceted project surrounding sustainability in industry and clean advancements in advanced manufacturing techniques within a multitude of different sectors. The intern will perform an in-depth study on Canada’s status regarding advanced manufacturing and utilize social media platforms to relay novel information to promote interest, engagement and an entrepreneurial […]

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Paul Yang — AI/ML Data Analysis of Fashion Consumer Trends in Social Media: An Impact Report for Canadian Businesses

The project, “AI/ML Data Analysis of Fashion Consumer Trends in Social Media: An Impact Report for Canadian Businesses,” aims to analyze fashion consumer trends on social media platforms and produce an impactful report for Canadian businesses. The intern will employ and develop advanced data analysis techniques to collect and process data from various social media […]

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Brett McGonigal – Studying Advanced Manufacturing Strategies for Autoinjectors

The intern will participate in an interdisciplinary project on advanced manufacturing strategies for autoinjectors, which have become increasingly popular due to their convenience and reliability in administering medications. While the Epipen is a well-known example, other medications, such as Noxalone, use this delivery system. The scale and extent of autoinjector manufacturing in Canada are unclear, […]

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Olivia Xu – Ethics First: Fostering Social Responsibility in AI Development and Deployment through Intercultural and Interdisciplinary Collaboration

The proposed project aims to address ethical challenges associated with AI technologies by researching and promoting intercultural and interdisciplinary collaboration. This intercultural and interdisciplinary collaboration entails drawing insights from people who come from different cultural backgrounds, study different disciplines (engineering, philosophy, sociology, law, etc) and work in different sectors (industry, academia, non-profit, etc). With the […]

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Developing an Equity Assessment Tool for Municipal Leadership

Cities are increasingly being asked to attend to equity considerations in their decision-making processes. While some cities have adopted overarching frameworks aimed at embedding equity into the work of municipalities, there remains a gap in applying or operationalizing equity, especially in public-facing decision-making. Building on advocacy work conducted by local NGO Women Transforming Cities, the […]

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Shirley Zhong – Revolutionizing Sustainable Manufacturing in Canada: Market Insights, Tools, and Outreach for a Greener Industry

This project, in collaboration with the Cansbridge Fellowship, a non-profit with a strong history in fostering international trade, innovation, and investment in Canada, aims to promote sustainable manufacturing. By conducting research, identifying inefficiencies, and developing AI-driven tools to measure sustainability, the project will help businesses adopt greener approaches to fashion production. In addition to benefiting […]

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Vanessa Scrimini – Bridging the Gap Between Marketing and Recruiting (Clean Technology Candidate Focus)

The intern will be participating in an internship that seeks to bridge the gap between recruitment and marketing teams as the intern explores and develops strategies to target talented students dedicated to clean technology and sustainability. In partnership with the partner organization and academic supervisor, the intern will launch an updated marketing and recruitment strategy […]

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