This research focuses on creating and implementing a sampling methodology to collect information on vegetation communities and soils along the Lulu Island foreshore in Steveston, BC. This information will be used to examine how the plant communities of natural marsh areas in this area change based on certain environmental parameters (e.g. elevation, salinity, tidal inundation) […]

This business strategy internship is an incredible opportunity for every student in the Smith Commerce program to gain experience and help grow their skills. With the current global pandemic, many students have been negatively affected with their education and with work outside of school. This internship provides the opportunity to adapt and gain work experience […]

Monitoring of wildland fires through infra-red remote sensing has become increasing of interest to the wildland fire management community, and quality scientific analysis of the capabilities of such sensors is critical if they are to be used in any operational way. In 2019 a joint burning experiment was carried out over several days. In 2019 […]

Next Letter supports early-stage companies, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders. They accomplish this by providing early-stage (angel) investing, other financings, and strategic consulting specifically geared towards identifying brand positioning, business strategy, and business to consumer messaging. Next Letter supports entrepreneurs, change-makers, and businesses that are thought leaders in their respective niche, working with early-stage ideas or […]

Providing clients with a unique experience has become a necessity for any successful customer engagement strategy. The way people communicate with businesses has been evolving at a rapid pace. Although the traditional means of communication, such as in-person meetings and phone calls, are still in use, other integrated methods of reaching customer support are gaining […]

FutureVault’s traditional client-base has been organizations working within financial services. The firm is now undertaking efforts to develop enhanced digital vaulting technology for use in consumer healthcare. The company’s first eHealth product, the Personal Health Passport, will provide Canadians with a secure and authenticated digital record of their vaccination and immune history, as well as […]

The project involves better identifying the value of employee health and wellbeing during and post-COVID, given the new workforce landscape. HEAL is aware that Canadians are struggling more than ever with their mental and physical health, working from home, less social interaction, etc. Thus, they are looking to do a deep dive into the current […]

The objective of this research is to reduce the loss phosphate (P) used as fertilizer into waterways. Accumulation of phosphate in rivers and lakes leads to premature lake aging and high P-content allows growth and proliferation of algae, which degrade quality of drinking water, aquatic habitat, and recreational utilization of waterways. The environmentally friendly compound […]

The project proposes to enhance pollination networks and the diversity of interactions among both native plants and their native pollinator taking into account the changing climate and a history of habitat loss and degradation. The main goal is to increase the ecological connections among sites to work toward a more resilient landscape in the Lower […]

The proposed project seeks to develop biocomposite technology and products for the auto manufacturing industries. Eight graduate students under the supervision of Dr. Mohini Sain, will work on manufacturing processes, mechanical characterization and development of molds for various types of bio-composites which have direct application in auto-industries and can act as substitute for fossil fuel […]

The greenhouse industry constantly strives for innovative solutions to reduce production costs and environmental footprint. Greenhouses commonly generate process water including nutrient feedwater and other non-production wastewater. They also use fertigation, a soil-less drip irrigation method that requires large quantities of water and nutrients. Due to sharp reduction of available phosphorus (P), P recovery from […]

Cominity est en pleine croissance et encore plus depuis le COVID-19. En effet, l’activité principale de l’entreprise est d’accélérer le virage numérique des entreprises en les aidant dans la conception, la recherche, l’intégration et la formation d’outils technologiques. Depuis la crise sanitaire, les petites et moyennes entreprises québécoises et Canadiennes se sont retrouvées dans l’obligation […]