The importance of ecosystem services to human well-being, and of management of water and other watershed resources in maintaining such services, is not commonly understood by the general public, and not well-enough articulated by environmental management and governance organizations. Beneficiaries of such services are often unaware of the nature of their dependence upon supporting ecosystems. […]

In order to maintain the quality and safety of dried cannabis, it is essential to control microbial contaminants through post-harvest irradiation. This research study focuses on the identification of optimal dosages for effectively reducing fungal pathogens in dried cannabis using customized Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) technology, which employs a basic form of electronic beam (e-beam) […]

Radiographic Testing is a versatile non-destructive testing method that uses either x-rays or gamma rays to examine the internal structure of components identifying any defects in various industries. Digital radiography has replaced screen-film radiography and is used extensively in inspections of insulated pipes in petrochemical industries. The principal task of this project is to assess […]

The objective of this project is to evaluate the effect of feeding high levels of vitamins to gestating sows on their immune response to vaccination against E. coli, on the transfer of maternal immunoglobulins to piglets and piglets immune response against E. coli, on the metabolism of vitamins during gestation and on sows reproductive performance […]

Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a natural polymer produced by certain bacteria in the form of nanaofiber. Being a natural nanobiomaterial, it has been investigated for a broad range of applications ranging from headphone diaphragm to wound dressing and medical implant. The biochemical process for BC production using the well established bacterium, A. xylinum, is limited […]

The electrocardiogram (ECG) is an important medical device used to monitor patient’s heart health. Despite its major importance in diagnosing life-threatening heart diseases, ECG machines are not available in many health centers around the world because of their high cost. Glia’s solution is an accessible, low-cost, and high-quality ECG device. The main purpose of this […]

Ce stage s’inscrit dans le cadre du programme de recherche, VIMY, VIMY, un multi système de soins intensifs déployable sur le terrain capable de gérer de nombreux blessés. Il repose sur une capacité d’intelligence artificielle composée principalement de capteurs, de systèmes d’acquisition de données, de systèmes interactifs automatisés et d’algorithmes qui aident au processus décisionnel. […]

Food production and consumption significantly contribute to global greenhouse gas emissions, and in our endeavor to reduce the carbon footprint of food choices, we present an innovative research project focused on promoting sustainable eating habits in restaurant settings. We aim to influence consumer behavior by harnessing the power of behavioral change interventions. The project involves […]

Efficient monitoring of soil moisture is essential for evaluating crop stress and forecasting agricultural yields. In this regard, synthetic aperture radar (SAR) is considered more suitable than traditional optical satellites due to its all-weather and all-day capacity, as well as its sensitivity to soil dielectric constant. To further enhance the accuracy of soil moisture retrieval, […]

The intern will be working with Project Watershed to understand the use of the three sites along the Courtenay River by juvenile salmonids, and whether one site appears to be better used by the juvenile salmonids or not. This work will help inform the partner organization whether their previous salmon habitat restoration activities along the […]

The transport sector is the second highest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Canada. The prevalence of car use in passenger transport, also referred to as “automobility”, is a key driver of GHG emissions and other societal issues. Transport innovations can reduce emissions – for example, plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) are an essential component […]

This project aims to identify the effects of human activities, particularly logging and mineral exploration, on mammals that live in the Tsay Keh Dene (TKD) Nation Territory. We plan to use a method called environmental DNA (eDNA), which involves detecting genetic material from animals in the environment, to understand how much logging and at what […]