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Holographic visualization for ultrasound-guided pedicle screw placement training

Pedicle screws are used often in a spinal fusion to add support and strength to the fusion while it heals. Traditionally, a large incision is made to implant screws and rods that stabilize the spine. In contrast, percutaneous pedicle fixation is a minimally invasive spine surgery technique, performed through the skin without a traditional large incision to implant screws and rods that stabilize the spine. Pedicle screw placement is typically performed under X-ray fluoroscopy guidance which exposes the patient harmful radiation. Ultrasound is a safe and widely affordable imaging modality, however, learning to utilize it in pedicle screw placement demands extensive training. The first hurdle in the process is anatomical interpretation of the ultrasound imagery and planning the location of the pedicle screws. We propose an augmented reality approach to aid the learning the planning of ultrasound-guided pedicle screw placement, using the Microsoft Hololense holographic visualization platform, combined with the SlicerIGT free open source testbed previously developed at Queen’s. The outcome of the project will be free open source software that enables medical education researchers to develop curricula for ultrasound-guided percutaneous pedicle fixation training.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Gabor Fichtinger

Student:

Partner:

Óbuda University

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Computer Vision, Object Pose Estimation, and Process Insights

Quality inspection using machine vision and deep learning within manufacturing is a growing industry. Accurately identifying quality defects using machine vision is the initial step in a comprehensive defect prevention solution. Eigen Innovations has created internal toolsets for significantly improving the performance of deep learning models through dataset standardization approaches that leverage CAD, inspection images, and specialized algorithms. Several significant enhancements are being developed through this project to enable the productization of these tools. Once these defects can be identified, preventing them from occurring in the process is the next step in a defect prevention solution. A second aspect of this project involves leveraging process outcomes obtained with deep learning applied to machine vision data to identify causal relationships with the process data and control parameters. This will allow Eigen to identify process contexts and provide operators with actionable recommendations for process improvements.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Rickey Dubay

Student:

Partner:

Eigen Innovations Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of New Brunswick

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

L’évolution et l’utilisation de la conservation de l’environnement dans la construction du régime de la Zone internationale des fonds marins

Le séjour de recherche au sein de l’institut Max Planck de Heidelberg doit me permettre de progresser dans la rédaction de ma thèse. Il doit me permettre de rédiger deux chapitres en particulier, et de finaliser la rédaction déjà avancée de deux autres chapitres. Outre l’environnement de travail de l’institut et ses fonds documentaires, je compte en particulier sur les échanges avec les chercheur.e.s du centre afin de tester la validité et la solidité de mes arguments. En effet, les chapitres que je compte rédiger au sein de l’institut reposent sur une approche historique critique de l’évolution de certaines institutions et de certains principes de droit international, dont l’utilisation représente une spécialité des chercheur.e.s de l’institut. Les chapitres en question portent sur la création du régime de la zone internationale des fonds marins et sur l’utilisation croissante d’une rhétorique fondée sur la conservation de l’environnement comme outil de développement de ce régime.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Suzanne Lalonde

Student:

Partner:

University of Heidelberg

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Public Service, Policy, and Governance; Sustainability & the Environment; Natural Resources

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Rethinking Halifax’s Suburbs as Complete Communities

The Province of Nova Scotia plans to double its population by 2060, resulting in about one million people living in Halifax. To combat climate change and biodiversity loss, Halifax needs to control its urban sprawl and focus growth in already serviced suburban areas. Since the 1960s, sprawling single-family homes which require a car have become the norm, and even with revised planning documents, this model continues today. This research looks at how other Canadian cities have responded to rapid population growth, and which policies and planning tools work best to disincentivize sprawl.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jeffrey Biggar

Student:

Partner:

Ecology Action Centre

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

Le financement de la transition verte des PME Québécoises

Nous ambitionnons, via ce projet de recherche, d’aider les PME québécoises à s’engager dans un virage vert via une offre de financement adaptée à leurs besoins. En d’autres termes, il s’agit de mettre en place un accompagnement au niveau de financement pour intensifier l’engagement des PME dans le virage vert au Québec. Pour ce faire, nous mobiliserons notre expertise afin de fluidifier cette démarche auprès des PME faisant affaire avec le réseau SADC/CAE, notre organisme partenaire. Ce projet est porteur d’avantages pour le réseau dans la mesure où il contribuera à (la liste est non exhaustive): comprendre les besoins des PME en termes de transition verte; mettre en place une offre de financement destinée aux PME souhaitant développer leur engagement vert ; faire un suivi auprès de ces PME pour accompagner leur processus.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Maarouf Ramadan

Student:

Partner:

Réseau des SADC et CAE

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Accelerate

Community Centre Alliance – Fry Family Foundation Scholarship Analysis

This project will provide analysis and recommendations regarding the impact and processes of the Community Centre Alliance-Fry Family Foundation Scholarship Program. Established methods will be used to help the scholarship coordinators identify the goals of the program, and determine the information necessary to ensure those goals are being met through the scholarship program. A review of research on the impacts of need- and merit-based scholarships will be conducted along with surveys and interviews of present and past scholarship recipients. Through this research, the CCA-FFF Scholarship Program will have a better sense of whether the scholarship is generating its desired impact, and how the scholarship might be changed to generate increased social impact.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Thomas Cooper

Student:

Partner:

Community Centre Alliance

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program:

Accelerate

Cross-cultural Governance of Okanagan Lake: Entering Ethical Space

This research will inform the co-governance arrangements for the Syilx-led klusxnitk? (Okanagan Lake) Responsibility Plan by exploring the praxis of ethical space in the development and implementation of the plan, and focusing on two themes: worldviews and knowledge systems. The proposed MITACS grant involves researching and developing an ethical space framework for cross-cultural collaboration in the OKLRPI based on data collected from interviews and workshops, conducting consultations to validate the framework with the Syilx community and OKLRPI partners, and preparing two academic papers for journal submission. The research brings an Indigenous decolonizing lens to the inquiry and uses qualitative methods. The plan is part of the klusxnitk? (Okanagan Lake) Responsibility Planning Initiative (OKLRPI), which is led by the Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) and coordinated by the Okanagan Collaborative Conservation Program (OCCP), and regional and provincial authorities; it involves a valley-wide partnership of private, public and non-governmental organizations.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Aleksandra Dulic

Student:

Partner:

Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services; Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

The University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Program:

Accelerate

Managing Shared State for Video Games in a Networked Multi-core Environment Renewal

Video Games require a vast array of different computations to present the desired experience. These computations must be completed consistently to make the software responsive to the user. The industry trend towards many separate processors (multi-core) in the same physical device and the emergence of network based ‘cloud’ computing have created many opportunities, but also many challenges for the game industry.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alexandra Fedorova

Student:

Partner:

Gaslamp Games

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

QT-Prolonging Medications and Major Adverse Cardiac Events

Some medications affect the QT interval of the heartbeat and can result in major heart events, which can lead to death. It is unclear exactly how much medications compared to other risk factors contribute to these outcomes and when they will occur. This research project will use data from St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton’s (SJHH) Dovetale-Epic electronic medical record (EMR). Patients who were or were not taking medications that affect the heartbeat and experienced serious heart events will be identified. The data will be validated, which will develop a process for validating EMR data and better explain how EMR data fields are linked. This will help SJHH’s Digital Solutions team and researchers better use EMR data for future projects. After data validation, machine learning will be used to predict the importance of medications and risk factors for these serious heart events, which can improve medication alerts for clinicians and patient outcomes.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Anne Holbrook

Student:

Partner:

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Accelerate

Marketing and Digital Content Intern

After nearly two years in business, further implementation of Mended Pathways Wellness’ (MPW) marketing plan which includes growing the digital presence for MPW is vital to help generate more awareness and interest in valuable supports and services offered while also building on the business reputation. A Marketing and Digital Media intern will help to strategically enhance and create content for the MPW website and social media platforms via interviews, videos, live streams, workshop and group therapy promotions, as well as further roll out the overall marketing plan, positioning niche offerings. MPW’s audience will also benefit from greater access to free content and resources with support from an intern. The student will benefit from working with an experienced business owner and marketing professional, receiving ongoing mentorship. Another goal is to establish more connections in the community and build relationships with holistic clinics to grow MPW’s reputation, driving more referrals and growing the demand for group therapy and both online and in person seminars. The work of the Marketing and Digital Media intern is anticipated to free the founder of MPW up a little to make vital connections.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Wendy Tarrel

Student:

Partner:

Mended Pathways Wellness

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Nova Scotia Community College

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Strategic Business Development Process Design

Tuskhub is a growth consultancy that specializes in helping purpose-driven start-ups and scale-ups in various industries. While we’ve had success through word-of-mouth recommendations, we’re now seeking to expand our client base and attract new business. However, we lack a proven process to accomplish this goal. Therefore, this project aims to create an innovative process that allows Tuskhub to identify and reach out to its ideal customers effectively. To achieve this, the project will involve thorough research into existing best practices and software solutions that can help us pinpoint and connect with our target market. Additionally, given that many of our clients are cash-strapped startups, we’ll explore opportunities for grants and other funding options that can help them cover our costs. The project may involve leveraging new and innovative apps or reimagining existing solutions in novel ways. By the project’s end, we will have developed a new process that we can test with a list of clients and initiate outreach efforts. The successful completion of this project is essential to the long-term sustainability of Tuskhub’s revenue growth.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Oleksiy Osiyevskyy

Student:

Partner:

TuskHub

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

SAT-Conservation de l’art numérique

Dans une perspective archivistique, l’objectif général du projet consiste à alimenter une étude de faisabilité relative à un centre de conservation et de documentation pour les arts numériques et la faisabilité d’un tel projet. La stagiaire mettra en place des outils de veille documentaire et effectuera une revue de la littérature relative à la conservation numérique en générale et des œuvres d’art numériques en particulier. Elle identifiera les structures existantes, documentera les stratégies existantes et les méthodes de documentation des œuvres ainsi que les différentes approches qui sont préconisées. Ces différentes activités lui permettront d’identifier et de répertorier les œuvres concernées par les enjeux de conservation. Les enjeux de préservation sont communs à l’ensemble des institutions conservant des œuvres d’art numérique et des industries créatives, la Société des arts technologiques [SAT] souhaite répondre à un défi sectoriel et jouer un rôle fédérateur pour le milieu. Ce projet renforce la mission première de la SAT, qui est le développement de la création numérique et des technologies immersives ainsi que le soutien à l’accessibilité des œuvres pour différentes communautés.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Anne Klein

Student:

Partner:

Société des Arts Technologiques

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

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