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Extending and refining the original automated text mining algorithm for an initial market trial

Text documents often include information pertaining to geographic locations. Mapping these place names to specific geographic locations currently requires a considerable amount of human effort to match the text with a GIS or other mapping system. This becomes especially challenging when the same place name is represented by multiple places, such as in the naming of waterbodies (e.g. lakes and rivers). To overcome this challenge, we propose a new algorithm that could improve the accuracy of geo-parsing applications, with the intention of testing this in a real world situation and evaluate these results.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Liang Chen

Student:

Partner:

The Angler's Atlas

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

University of Northern British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Dune, les métamorphoses d’un héritage homérique de Frank Herbert à Denis Villeneuve, entre transmission, transposition et transformation de la matrice de l’Iliade et de l’Odyssée.

Ce projet de recherche a pour but d’éclaircir le rôle des poèmes homériques (Iliade et Odyssée) dans le processus de création artistique à l’œuvre dans l’univers livresque et cinématographique de Dune. En effet, le premier conteur, poète et auteur occidental continue de peupler nos imaginaires et nos schémas narratifs. Des épopées dont les thèmes éternels ne cessent de questionner notre société dans son organisation, son rapport à la nature, à la question du genre. L’écrivain américain Frank Herbert a su se saisir de cet héritage épique pour produire la saga mythique et écologique des Atréides. Une transposition homérique dans un univers futuriste qui ne pouvait que fasciner les cinéastes. Le réalisateur canadien Denis Villeneuve a été captivé par le pouvoir d’attraction de la matrice homérique qui a sans cesse attiré l’admiration des siècles par son caractère inactuel et sans cesse contemporain. Le chef d’œuvre cinématographique Dune est le pur produit de cette longue tradition de transmission puis de transposition et enfin de transformation audiovisuelle des poèmes homériques.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Gabrielle Tremblay

Student:

Partner:

Université Grenoble Alpes

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

Université du Québec à Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Exploring the Factors Influencing Forest Therapy and Evaluating its Therapeutic Effects

Typical forests in Canada were used to qualitatively and quantitatively study atmospheric environmental factors and plant therapy characteristics The relationship between negative oxygen ion concentration and phytoncides and the environmental factors was analysed by means of path analysis and regression analysis. Biotic and abiotic factors affecting the release of phytoncides are studied, and their effects on the release of phytoncides are analysed and modelled in terms of odour transfer, release and dispersion of the main tree species in different forest types. In combination with local spatial odour release tests, the characteristic parameters of odour release of the main tree species are solved. Finally we also plan to conduct an empirical study of the effects of forest therapy using each forest area as an experimental site. The experiment selects anxious and stressed young people as subjects, and uses virtual reality simulations of the five senses, paired samples t-tests and Wilcoxon rank sum tests to quantify changes in psychological indicators and physiological indicatorsafter participating in short-term forest therapy.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Guangyu Wang

Student:

Partner:

Willowest Enterprise Co. Ltd

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Wholesale trade

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Catégories dérivées d’algèbres graduées et extensions triviales

Valentine Soto (VS) est actuellement en thèse à l’Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) sous la direction de Claire Amiot (CA). Elle bénéficie d’un contrat doctoral international du CNRS à l’UGA dont l’IRL d’accueil est le CRM de Montréal. Son référent scientifique à l’IRL est Thomas Brüstle (TB), professeur l’Université de Sherbrooke (UdS). Ce contrat engage VS à effectuer un ou plusieurs séjours à l’UdS durant sa thèse, mais ne prévoit pas le financement nécessaire à de tels séjours.
TB est un expert en théorie des représentations d’algèbres, qui est le domaine de recherche de VS. Celle-ci a d’ailleurs effectué un séjour de 6 semaines à l’UdS en 2022 durant lequel elle a pu continuer ses travaux sur les catégories dérivées d’algèbres graduées de manière très profitable notamment grâce à ses nombreuses discussions avec TB, ainsi qu’avec les étudiants de l’équipe d’Algèbre de l’UdS. Il devrait en découler un article de recherche dans les prochains mois. Ce séjour avait été financé par des ressources propres de CA.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Thomas Brüstle

Student:

Partner:

Université Grenoble Alpes

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

Education

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Étude d’un site décentralisé de gestion des matières résiduelles organiques. Cas de La Centrale Agricole.

Ce projet de recherche vise à étudier la performance environnementale et économique de certaines activités de La Centrale Agricole. Cette coopérative regroupe des entreprises œuvrant dans le domaine de l’agriculture urbaine. Cette évaluation permettra de comprendre si la gestion des matières résiduelles dans un site décentralisé, c’est-à-dire à l’endroit où est générée la matière permet de réduire les émissions de gaz à effet de serre liés à la gestion des matières résiduelles et est viable économiquement.
Pour La Centrale, ce projet permettra d’obtenir des données environnementales basées sur une démarche scientifique afin de justifier ses activités auprès des partenaires, mais aussi montrer à la ville qu’investir dans un site décentralisé de matières résiduelles organiques est intéressant économiquement.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mathias Glaus

Student:

Partner:

La Centrale Agricole

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program:

Accelerate

Médiation culturelle interactive et ludique en réalité augmentée pour l’exposition permanente du MA, Musée d’Art : Trickster-AR

Ce stage de rechercher-création propose la création d’une application ludique en réalité augmentée pour l’exposition permanente du MA, musée d’Art de Rouyn-Noranda. Grâce aux technologies, le personnage mythique présentant dans plusieurs cultures, le TRICKSTER, participe à l’exposition. Le TRICKSTER va à la rencontre et dialogue avec le public pour lui partager sa vision. Il présente des jeux et pose des énigmes à résoudre. Attention, il joue aussi des tours!
L’approche vidéoludique favorisera l’engagement des jeunes dans la découvrent de leur patrimoine artistique et renforcera le sentiment d’appartenir à une communauté ouverte, diversifiée et accueillante. Ce projet participe à positionner la région Abitibi-Témiscamingue parmi les leaders de l’offre culturelle et artistique au pays.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jean-Ambroise Vesac

Student:

Partner:

Musée d’art de Rouyn-Noranda

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation

University:

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Program:

Accelerate

Design of an efficient DOCSIS 3.1 upstream cable modem termination system receiver operating in OFDMA and S-CDMA modes

The widespread availability of broadband internet has transformed Canadian life. However, the increasing volume of data traffic strains the “last mile” access networks that deliver broadband internet to individual premises. The cable industry has responded with updates to the dominant standard for cable modems (CMs) and cable modem termination systems (CMTSs), known as DOCSIS. The latest revision, DOCSIS 3.1, was released on October 29, 2013, and promises great improvements for the delivery of broadband internet through cable. Equipment compliant with the new standard has not yet been commercialized. There is considerable freedom in the design of DOCSIS compliant CMs and CMTSs, and successful designs must incorporate sophisticated signal processing to mitigate impairments introduced by the cable distribution system. This research project undertakes the design of such algorithms for two key operating modes for a DOCSIS 3.1 compliant receiver, focusing on timing and synchronization issues, carrier frequency and phase tracking, burst noise rejection, and ingress cancellation. SED Systems is expected to benefit from this research by using these algorithms in their implementation of a full DOCSIS 3.1 compliant CMTS demodulator.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Hai Jiang

Student:

Partner:

SED Systems

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Trichome Stalk Length and Bulb Discolouration as Factors of Cannabis sativa Maturity

Cannabinoids and terpenes that make the chemical composition of cannabis material are found in the metabolic factories, glandular trichomes. The trichomes are stalk like protrusions with a bulb at the end that functions to hold the synthesized compounds. The project is to analyze trichomes visually to determine if bulb colour changing and stalk extensions are indications of peak cannabis maturity. Peak cannabis maturity is hypothesized to be peak cannabinoid levels, so the project analyzes the visual and cannabinoid changes as the crops mature. At the end of the project, an SOP focusing on harvest time based on bulb colour and stalk length will be developed.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Anja Geitmann

Student:

Partner:

Cannara Biotech

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

Tissue-constructs to predict optimal vaccine response in neonates.

Vaccines are one of the most effective methods for protection against life-threatening infections such as hepatitis B. Due to the difficulties associated with extensive clinical trials on younger population groups such as infants and newborns, vaccine research is primarily conducted on adults. Therefore, there is a significant gap in our current knowledge of early-life immune mechanisms. In this study, we will use an innovative technique that utilizes blood samples retrieved during a newborn’s birth to measure different biological information, including genes and proteins, to predict and understand the vaccine response of newborns. The findings from this study will provide new insights to improve the immunization protocols adopted by health organizations across the world, furthering the goals of our partner organization, PROOF Centre of Excellence.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Scott J. Tebbutt

Student:

Partner:

PROOF Centre of Excellence

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Stó:lo Indigenous Foodways Co-Lab: Exploring the Relationship Between Agri-food Transitions and Resurgence (part of the Just Transitions in Food Systems Network)

The Stó:lo Indigenous Foodways Co-Lab (part of the Just Transitions in Food Systems Network) is a community-based research project examining the relationship agri-food transitions and traditional food systems resurgence in the context of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia Canada. This project will create a dialogue space to raise and address questions about what changes in the food system today mean for Stó:lo communities and their traditional food practices. Guided by community leaders, we will implement a Circles of Engagement model for understanding how changes in the food system, including land use changes and new technologies, present opportunities or barriers to Stó:lo foodways resurgence.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Evan Bowness;Stefania Pizzirani;Lenore Newman

Student:

Partner:

Stó:lo Service Agency Society

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

University:

University of the Fraser Valley

Program:

Accelerate

Evolution of digital access modes in Employee and Family Assistance Programs

Shepell·fgi is a leading provider of Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAPs) for domestic and global clients. As digital technology and online social networks became increasingly important, Shepell·fgi added new digital services (First Chat, Video Counselling, Online Access, and other online programs) other than the traditional delivery channels (telephone and in-person appointments). Many recent studies focus on analyzing the clinical and monetary effectiveness of these online programs, however, rarely do they focus on user demographics. The goal of this research proposal is to provide statistical longitudinal demographic analysis of 2010-2013 data from Shepell·fgi. The results of these research findings will allow Shepell·fgi to make confident decisions with regards to investment and expansion of their online programs. A better understanding of demographic trends of support delivery will help Shepell·fgi counsel their clients more effectively.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Hanna Jankowski

Student:

Partner:

Shepell FGI

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Information and Communications Technology; Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Information and Communications Technology

University:

York University

Program:

Accelerate

Chitosan-Based Nanofragrance for Sustained Scent Release

An ideal fragrance carrier system should not only be safe but also allow for a prolonged release of fragrances over time without affecting the overall performance of the perfume. However, very little progress has been made to improve the formulation of perfumes despite the size and high social status associated with the market. My project aims to create a release system based on a biomaterial, chitosan, to encapsulate scent molecules in perfumes. This will not only eliminate the use of phthalates, the potentially carcinogenic molecules that are widely used in perfumes to make scents last longer, but also result in controlled scent release given chitosan’s pH responsiveness to changes in human skin pH in different environment.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Marta Cerruti

Student:

Partner:

Springboard Atlantic Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Nanotechnology; Biomanufacturing; Commercial Services

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

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