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Équité, diversité et inclusion en contexte d’attraction et rétention d’étudiants athlètes collégiaux: Enjeux et possibilités en Chaudière Appalaches

Le présent projet, mené conjointement avec l’organisme Accent international et avec la collaboration du Cégep de Thetford et ses équipes sportives (les Filons), vise à améliorer les pratiques relatives à l’équité, diversité et l’inclusion (ÉDI) dans l’encadrement des quelque 300 étudiants-athlètes du Cégep de Thetford.
Au-delà des bénéfices sociaux apportés par la mise en place de pratiques reliées à l’EDI au sein des organisations, certains bénéfices économiques peuvent également être associés à de telles pratiques, dont la rétention des clientèles et des employés, À cet égard, les problématiques socioéconomiques et démographiques (tels que la pénurie de main-d’oeuvre, le vieillissement de la population et la situation reliée à la COVID) vécues dans les régions périphériques, dont la région de Chaudière-Appalaches, font de la rétention éventuelle de ces étudiants-athlètes un enjeu stratégique d’importance. Le présent projet vise à l’identification, au choix et à la mise en place des pratiques relatives à l’ÉDI au sein des Filons du Cégep de Thetford.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sébastien Arcand

Student:

Partner:

Accent International

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

HEC Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Evaluating the Winter Economy in Saskatoon

This study examines best practices for winter economic opportunities with the desired outcome of increased economic activity during the winter months. This study will employ a social impact lens to evaluate the policies and programs in place which support economic activity in winter in Saskatoon. Adopting a social impact lens allows the research team to employ a more holistic framework to analyze the policies and programs by using appropriate methods to collect qualitative and quantitative data from a broad set of relevant stakeholder groups. The data collected will be analyzed using appropriate qualitative and quantitative data analytic tools to present the results. Such evidence-based information is critical to achieve the desired outcomes of the research. An additional, and important, contribution of this research is the development of an assessment methodology (including an evaluation tool) that can be used as a framework for future assessments.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Suresh Kalagnanam

Student:

Partner:

City of Saskatoon

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Public administration; Utilities

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Accelerate

Evaluation of standardized cannabidiol extracts in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease

This project is to test the potential of standard extracts of Hemp cannabis plants from 50N Biotech, a Canada–based biotech company, in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Our working hypothesis is that these extracts strongly suppress the inflammation in the gut of individuals who have the disease, and the combination treatment of these extracts with clinical-use drugs will result in improvement in the management of the IBD. We will use preclinical models to test our hypothesis. The primary outcome measures of the treatments will include the severity of the colitis – a IBD-like disease. We will compare the outcomes of the cannabis extract monotherapy with that of their combination therapy with aminosalicylic acids (a clinical-use drug for IBD) in the treatment of colitis.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Caigan Du

Student:

Partner:

50N Biotech

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Integration of multi-omics data into genomic prediction in pigs

Pork is the most consumed animal protein in the world and demand continues to increase. Significant increases in food availability worldwide have been achieved, however, there is still a major challenge to feed the growing global population. Genomic selection has been widely used in livestock animals and successfully improved genetic progress of production and reproduction traits in pigs. This proposed research project aims to improve the genomic selection in pigs using new genetic software and multi-omics data. The partner will benefit from participating in this program in several ways including technology development and application directly from the intern’s project, knowledge transfer from the intern to the partners staff with respect to new approaches and technology options for R&D, interaction with the intern’s advisor and other personnel from the University of Alberta, and eventually to enhance the partner’s genomic evaluation by application of the latest approaches and software tools.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Graham Plastow

Student:

Partner:

Genesus Genetic Technology Inc.

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Organic matter controls on radium removal via barite coprecipitation

Radium is a radioactive element often found in wastewater from uranium mining and oil and gas industries. One common approach to remove radium from wastewater is to add barium and sulfate to form the mineral barite. The barite traps the radium and can then be disposed of safely. However, chemicals released by decaying plants into the water may sometimes make this process less effective. This project in partnership with Ensero solutions will explore the possible impacts of these chemicals on effectiveness of radium removal with barite formation. Understanding this system better will help them improve approaches to radium removal from wastewater and plan effectively for future seasonal changes at field sites where they are using this treatment approach. For Canada, this will provide benefits to our economy and the environment, allowing Canadian industries with these issues to improve their environmental stewardship and save money on waste disposal costs.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Joyce McBeth

Student:

Partner:

Ensero Solutions Canada Inc.

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Accelerate

Étude des relations interentreprises à partir des informations sur les appels d’offres publics

Dans un contexte de relance économique, plusieurs acteurs suggèrent que le gouvernement et l’État ont un rôle à jouer, notamment dans l’octroi de contrats publics. Selon certaines théories, les effets de débordements liés à la réalisation des travaux pourraient avoir des effets stimulants sur la création d’entreprises locales, mais également sur le renforcement de la position de certains acteurs clés.
Les travaux viseraient à étudier les liens entre les consortiums formés pour répondre aux appels d’offre publics afin de vérifier si l’effet de concentration spatiale joue un rôle important dans la probabilité de remporter ces contrats. L’analyse permettra également d’identifier des acteurs clés dans ce processus permettant de choisir l’entreprise ou le consortium qui se voit remettre la responsabilité de réaliser les travaux identifiés. Il serait également intéressant de vérifier si le lieu de réalisation des travaux a un effet stimulateur sur la création d’entreprises locales, et si cet effet (s’il s’avère) a un effet temporaire ou permanent sur la structure de l’économie locale.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jean Dubé

Student:

Partner:

Université Bourgogne - Franche-Comté

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Public Service, Policy, and Governance; Commercial Services; Manufacturing and Construction

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Thermal Management of Industrial Battery Chargers

Battery chargers are an essential component in electric, plug-in hybrid vehicles and various other clean energy systems. However, the battery charger performance is susceptible to the operating temperature. Thus, an efficient and reliable thermal management system should be developed to address the problems due to induced thermal stress. This project aims to develop a heat sink with PCM for the effective heat dissipation from the battery charger to intact its performance and lifespan. A suitable PCM based on the operating temperature range can control the peak temperature and maintain a uniform temperature in the electronic device. Graphite having superior thermo-mechanical properties will be used as an additive to enhance the thermal conductivity of the PCM. The effect of additive to PCM ratio on the performance of developed heat sink will be investigated. Fundamental understanding, modeling, and manufacturing of such heat sinks are within the scope of this project.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Majid Bahrami

Student:

Partner:

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Automotive; Clean Technology; Energy and Utilities

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Understanding molecular, cellular and tissue responses to low-dose / low-dose-rate ionizing radiation

The project will undertake independent and evidence-based research on the effects of exposure to low-dose radiation (LDR). It aims to obtain accurate and unbiased information on the biological responses resulting from exposures to LDR – a cell and tissue stressor. The project will undertake tasks that will identify changes in metabolic processes and physiological systems that could result in adverse or beneficial effects on the body. Gaps in knowledge on the effects of LDR on epigenetic memory, on the regulation of DNA stability and on homeostatic immune responses will be investigated. The use of funds to support the training and development of doctoral students and post-doctoral research fellows will expand the number of trained specialists and experts available to meet industry, academia, and health service needs in radiobiology.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Tommy Alain;Seung-Hwan Lee;Mary-Ellen Harper;Jeffrey Dilworth

Student:

Partner:

Conexus Nuclear Inc.

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Life Sciences (not health)

University:

University of Ottawa

Program:

Accelerate

An Economic and Policy Assessment for a more Sustainable Electricity Grid in Alberta

This project will investigate the impact of the suspension of the distribution connected generators credit by the Alberta Utilities Commission in July 2021 on the economics of utility scale renewable energy projects in Alberta, and how their economics compare to transmission connected projects. A cost benifit analysis will then be preformed. Based on the results of the cost/benefit analysis a survey and interviews will be conducted with a full spectrum of stakeholders to determine if the the suspension of the credit program has moved Alberta toward a equable and sustainable electricity grid. The survey will specifically address if the existing tariff system unfairly subsidized transmission companies (for being paid for a service that is not provided) when distribution connected generators produce electricity used solely within the distribution network.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Blake Shaffer

Student:

Partner:

Irrican;Elemental Energy

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Utilities

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Long-term performance of bituminous geomembranes for waste containment and mining applications

Geomembranes (thin sheets that can be polymeric or bituminous), are used as the liners in waste containment
and mineral extraction facilities to protect the surrounding environment from contaminant migration. Environmental
awareness and high demand for mineral resources increased the demand for geomembranes and have created
economic opportunities for Canadian companies with an estimated revenue of the geomembrane market reaching
$417 million in 2022. This project seeks to understand how bituminous geomembranes will interact with
aggressive field conditions found in geoenvironmental application by examining their long- and short-term
properties. The proposed work aims to reduce the risks associated with the current uncertainty regarding their
performance to provide more effective and reliable groundwater and surface water protection. Partnership with a
leading geosynthetic installer will provide them with a rigorous understanding on the factors that affect the
geomembrane performance in the field to expand existing and develop new markets for their specialized products.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Fady Abdelaal

Student:

Partner:

Titan Environmental Containment

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure; Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Accelerate

E-Rec Tech Innovation and Test Centre in East Kootenays

Interest in e-recreational activities has increased geometrically in the past 3-4 years, along with related economic opportunities. Electrification of off-road recreation vehicles is happening in all categories, from snowmobiles to motorcycles, watercraft and e-mountain bikes but lacks a collaborative approach between industry, academia and government. KORE’s strategy is to take advantage of this window of opportunity to unite industry and academia and create a Canadian approach to an economic development initiative that will benefit the Kootenays.
An intended outcome of the proposed industry alliance will be to match infrastructure development and deployment with e-recreational vehicle uptake and adoption of this rapidly growing industry.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Paul Tiege;Sarah-Patricia Breen

Student:

Partner:

Kootenay Outdoor Recreation Enterprise Initiative;Economic Trust of the Southern Interior

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Sustainability & the Environment; Green/Alternative Energy; Commercial Services

University:

College of the Rockies

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Visual Analytics for Financial Risk Year Two

The second project also relates to the application of VA to financial systemic risk analytics. The report on the NSF-funded workshop on Next-Generation Community for Financial Cyberinfrastructure for Managing Systemic Risk identifies the need to develop robust simulations and computational models in order to manage systemic risk. Many of these are in the form of financial network analyses which combine network analytics with data visualization. Though there are already many examples of how network analysis and visualization are being used to gain new insights into the behaviour of financial networks in order to better understand financial systemic risk, so far there is no common framework for financial network visualization. Thus, the aim of this research will be to develop a conceptual framework for the visualization of dynamic financial networks as a first exploratory step to development of a technical financial network visualization framework. A Framework would assist a user in determining the display type that would best suit the task at hand using the available data, and in discovering whether there is an available application that would produce that kind of visual display from the data that the user wishes to produce.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Brian Fisher

Student:

Partner:

Appnovation Technologies Inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Elevate

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