Safe travels: Regional coordination of community-based weather, water, and ice monitoring for community travel safety in Iqaluit and Pond Inlet, Nunavut

Across Inuit Nunangat (Inuit homelands in Canada), Inuit have been travelling on the land, water, and ice since time immemorial to hunt, fish, gather, and access other communities. Inuit knowledge (IK) is learned through oral history and personal experience to understand when and how to travel on the land. However, Inuit travel safety is threatened […]

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Building Capacity for Patient-Oriented Research in Nephrology: A Digital Approach to Overcoming Barriers

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects about 1 in 10 people in British Columbia, placing a significant strain on the healthcare system. Patient-oriented research (POR) helps improve health outcomes by involving people with lived experience as active partners in research. However, many researchers face challenges to training, making it difficult to adopt POR. This project, in […]

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Pathfinder & AI Language Tutors: Smart Tools for Canadian PR Success

The proposed research project will focus on developing and improving an AI-powered tutoring app designed to help prospective immigrants enhance their language skills for permanent residency applications. Interns will refine the app’s features, including personalized lessons, real-time feedback, and exam simulations for IELTS and CELPIP. This project benefits the partner organization by offering an effective, […]

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Affordable Advanced Metering Technology Solutions (DERs for energy generation, distribution and consumption awareness with Real-time energy data)

iFormit Solutions Inc. develops accessible and cost-effective smart metering technologies aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency in utility consumption. Their solutions serve landlords, property managers, utility companies, and electric vehicle (EV) users who face challenges with the high cost and complexity of traditional smart metering systems. The core innovation, the iMID Connector, allows […]

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Effects of liming on lake shoreline plant communities

Acid rain has severely impacted lakes and plant life in southwestern Nova Scotia. To help endangered Atlantic Salmon, powdered limestone (lime) is now being added to lakes to reduce acidity. While this helps aquatic ecosystems, we don’t yet know how it affects rare lakeshore plants that thrive in low-competition environments. This project studies how liming […]

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AI Literacy via Social Agents

Our overarching goal of this project is to empower children with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities needed to navigate and thrive in an AI-driven world, while fostering an understanding of ethical, safe, and trustworthy AI practices.

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Novel Machine Learning Visualization of Threat Analysis for Cybersecurity Operations

This project will combine graduate level research expertise with best-in-class managed detection and response security operations, to develop ‘collaborative intelligence’ oriented tooling, in order to support Security Operations Centre (SOC) personnel in rapidly assessing the threat potential of suspect command lines and similar text objects. From a recent analysis of SOC AI usage, it is […]

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Research and Development of a Novel Natural Health Product for Pain Relief

This project aims to characterize and standardize Relief Mx, a liquid designed for pain management. Relief Mx combines traditional Chinese medicine with modern pharmaceutical components as an alternative to steroid-based nerve block treatments. The formulation includes active ingredients extracted from four herbal medicines: Achyranthes bidentata, Scrophularia ningpoensis, Lonicera japonica (honeysuckle), and Dendrobium. This study will […]

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Development of reprogrammable metamaterial midsole for footwear

Athletic footwear is designed to enhance performance, comfort, and injury prevention. Current midsoles provide a level of performance that cannot be changed after fabrication, forcing a user to wear different pairs of shoes, each specialized for a given sports activity. For example, running shoes require high energy return for efficiency, whereas basketball shoes prioritize energy […]

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Phosphorus removal by calcined eggshell adsorbents from agricultural soil systems and application of the adsorbent as a secondary supply material

This project is focused on reducing water pollution caused by phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N) runoff from agricultural soils. Excessive nutrients entering water bodies can result in harmful algal blooms, negatively impacting ecosystems, especially in Areas of Concern near the Canadian Great Lakes. Building upon previous successful research, this study would like to continue for […]

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Novel next-generation large diameter fiber reinforced polymer piping

This project addresses the significant demand for composite piping capable of withstanding elevated temperatures and/or pressure in water service and oil and gas transportation. In collaboration with Flexpipe at Mattr Infrastructure Technologies, we aim to develop rapid testing methods for designing and manufacturing large-diameter spoolable fiber-reinforced composite piping. Our focus is on exploring alternative procedures […]

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