DC3: Viral Menace

1) S-Qubed Entertainment (SQE) was established to share stories in all three facets of entertainment – video games, books, and visual media. SQE values research and data-driven improvements to create projects that reflect the tastes of our contemporary audience. We strive to address the lack of diversity by crafting worlds that explore untold narratives. 2) […]

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Customization of the wheelchair skills training program for people with neuromuscular disease

This project evaluates an evidence-based wheelchair skills training program tailored for individuals with ARSACS and DM1, conditions currently underrepresented in mobility training resources. In partnership with Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC) the study aims to create customized materials—such as posters and a handbook—to support wheelchair users. MDC’s involvement ensures findings are effectively translated into clinical practice […]

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Autonomous Code Refactoring and SQL Optimization with an Agentic AI-Powered Editor

This project will develop an advanced AI-powered code editor that can automatically improve and optimize large software projects. Unlike current tools that only help with small code suggestions, this system will be able to review entire codebases, fix problems, and make them easier to maintain. It will also improve the speed and efficiency of database […]

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StomaVR: Educating Pre-Surgery Patients about Stoma Management in Virtual Reality

A stoma is a small, surgically created opening on the abdomen that is used to remove body waste into a collection bag. Stomas are common in procedures related to cancer, injury, and bowel and bladder issues. However, stoma operations introduce challenges. Patients often experience fear and anxiety prior to surgery, and must typically stay in […]

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Optimization of Lentiviral CAR-T transduction using STEMCELL Technologies’ GMP-compatible ImmunoCult™ suite of reagents

STEMCELL offers a suite of GMP reagents suitable for human T-cell culture. The project will test this suite of reagents in a lentiviral transduction workflow and optimize protocols with these reagents in the UBC workflow for the generation of CAR-T Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products. STEMCELL will use the knowledge gained in this project to answer […]

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Re:Rite: Make Your Move

Buffalo Buffalo is currently developing Re: Rite – Make Your Move, a competitive 1–4 player PvP evolution brawler where players begin as formless Sparks and battle their way to become towering Titans. Through fast-paced roguelite progression, players scramble for body parts, upgrades, and survival in chaotic arenas. What sets Re: Rite apart is its groundbreaking […]

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Pointing System For the GigaBIT Balloon-borne Telescope

The GigaBIT experiment is a telescope with the resolution of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, but with a much larger field of view. When GigaBIT is flown on a several month long mission on a stratospheric balloon, GigaBIT will be the most capable telescope in the world for multi-color visible light observations. The Interns will work […]

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Development of a Production Schedule Application

Despite having world-class print technology, our current method for scheduling production jobs remains largely manual, using spreadsheets, verbal communication, and siloed documentation. This leads to inefficiencies in forecasting, lack of visibility across teams, missed opportunities for optimization, and inconsistent job tracking. With increasing job volumes and the complexity of multi-machine workflows, Marketing Kitchen needs a […]

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A Feasibility Study Examining the Efficacy of Sensory Strategies Education (SENSE) for Treating Posttraumatic Stress Injuries in Public Safety Personnel

Public safety personnel (PSP) (e.g., firefighters, police officers, paramedics)—face a higher risk of developing posttraumatic stress injuries (PTSIs) due to repeated exposure to traumatic events in their work. These injuries can seriously affect daily life, making it harder to maintain relationships, employment productivity, financial security, and overall well-being. A common challenge for people with PTSIs […]

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Arc Flash Software Research and Development

This project will help e-WorkSAFE develop a powerful new feature that calculates arc-flash hazards in near real-time, helping companies protect workers from electrical injuries. Right now, e-WorkSAFE’s platform warns users when an arc-flash label might be outdated, but updating these labels is slow and expensive. With help from two recent NBCC graduates, the company will […]

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Automated Risk & Compliance Analytics Framework for SureStep’s GRC Solutions

SureStep is developing an Automated Risk & Compliance Analytics Framework to improve how it delivers Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) services. Instead of relying on spreadsheets and manual reporting, this project will create automated tools to collect and analyze risk data, calculate risk scores, and generate interactive dashboards for clients. The intern will build data […]

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