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Lithological and thermal controls on fracture development on the Niagara Escarpment, Hamilton, Ontario: Implications of future climate change for erosion and geohazards

The Niagara Escarpment is a dominant landform in southern Ontario and provides the region with exceptional sites of natural beauty including numerous waterfalls and exposed rocky cliffs. However, the escarpment is also a geomorphic feature formed by ongoing erosion processes that create many challenges for those living near or enjoying its natural beauty. Unfortunately, there is very little information or quantitative data regarding the nature of erosion processes or the rates at which they operate along the escarpment. The proposed project aims to monitor temperature fluctuations that can cause stress build up and weakening of the exposed rocks in the summer months. These temperature fluctuations are predicted to increase in the future with climate warming. The results of this research will be communicated to government agencies, recreational users, and the public to help protect and maintain access to this important geomorphic feature.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alexander L. Peace;Alexander Peace

Student:

Partner:

APGO Education Foundation

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Education; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Accelerate

La présence d’autel portatifs dans les maisons et les bâtiments commerciaux en Grèce aux époques archaïques, classique et hellénistique

Mon projet vise à élaborer un répertoire des nombreux autels portatifs que l’on retrouve en Grèce. Pour ce faire, je les identifirai en décrivant leurs caractéristiques plastiques mais également leur contexte de découvertes. Je commencerai avec les autel retrouvé au site de Argilos, il y en aura une quinzaine à analyser. Par la suite, je visiterai différent site et musée à travers la Grèce du Nord et je ferai aussi une recherche dans les publication de fouilles des différents sites de la région. Le but de ce projet est de tenter de trouver des liens entre les différents autels domestiques ou commerciales que l’on trouve un peu partout en Grèce et dont nous avons peut d’information a ce jour.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jacques Perreault

Student:

Partner:

Université de Patras

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Tourism; Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Other

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Investigation of Lithium Mineralization, Distribution Trends, and Remobilization in the Tanco Pegmatite, Manitoba

The Government of Canada considers lithium as a critical element because it is a major component of rechargable batteries in, for example, electric vehicles, but it is also used in lubricants, ceramics, and glasses. The Tanco mine in Manitoba supplies approximately 5% of the world’s lithium, but little is known about the distribution of lithium in the ore body and what geological events led to that distribution. The intern will study this using data and samples supplied by the partner organization, by doing geological mapping and modelling, and by using advanced analytical methods. The benefit to the partner organization will be a much better understanding of their ore body and more efficient mining and ore processing. The results will also benefit future lithium mining in Canada.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Lee A. Groat;Robert L. Linnen

Student:

Partner:

Tanco

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Mining

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Image Theme Recognition and Feature Analysis with Multi-model learning

Grouping images into different themes is a non-trivial step in the photobook curation. In this work, we aim to propose a novel image theme recognition method, and find unique attributes related with theme in given images.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Xianta Jiang

Student:

Partner:

Beaufort Solutions

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program:

Accelerate

Energy Assessment and Cost-Benefit Analysis for selected industrial and commercial Enbridge Gas Distribution (EGD) Customers

The objective of this proposal is to do energy assessment and cost-benefits analyses among selected industrial and commercial Enbridge Gas Distribution (EGD) customers, engaging Ryerson faculty and students. EGD operates defamed side management (DSM) programs to encourage its industrial customers to adopt energy saving equipment and strategies to reduce the natural gas consumption. As a part of DSM program, EGD is partnering with Ryerson University to undertake the energy assessments for small and medium size industrial customers. These customers are in range of 300,000 to 1.5 million cubic meter natural gas consumption per year. The energy assessment will be at, no cost, to the customers to help alleviate their technical and financial barriers and help the next generation energy engineers possessing a unique mixture of engineering and energy management expertise. The students will be provided training in energy assessment and energy management procedures both from faculty and EGD staff. The potential energy related systems that will be investigated include steam generation systems, process & heat recovery applications and space heating and ventilation. The duration of the program will be approximately 18 months. The expected launch date will be September 2013 or as soon as the project is approved.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alan Fung

Student:

Partner:

Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc;Toronto Metropolitan University

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Utilities

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

Program:

Accelerate

Geochemical analysis of Onondaga Chert and implications for studies of pre-contact mobility and settlement patterns in southern Ontario, Canada

The Archaic Period (8,000 BC to 1,000 BC) is the longest occupation of the Niagara Peninsula in southern Ontario, but the least understood and studied. Approximately 1,000 previously unknown archaeological and extraction sites have been identified in this region, mainly in Haldimand and Norfolk Counties. The proposed research project will use a combination of analytical techniques and quantitative methods to analyze chert stone tools and geologic samples to identify a chemical signature to trace the tools to an original bedrock source. The signature will also be used to trace the mobility patterns of Archaic hunter-gatherers as they moved away from these chert sources.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Lee A. Groat;John Greenough

Student:

Partner:

FRS Inc.

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Machine Learning for Non-Destructive Testing

IRISNDT deploys customized workflow productivity enhancement apps that are used by technicians in the field when performing Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and mechanical work. This project will leverage expertise in AI at the University of Alberta to develop and deploy a suite of Data Science and Analytics tools to complement IRISNDT existing capabilities. The project will develop value-added capability that will contribute to IRISNDT maintaining its competitive edge and reputation as a leader in its field. The technology developed in this project can be exported to the other countries IRISNDT operates in, as well as to other end markets, keeping with Canada’s reputation as a worldwide leader in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. Finally, this project will contribute to the training of highly qualified personnel in an area of expertise that is in extremely high demand.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Denilson Barbosa

Student:

Partner:

IRISNDT Corp.

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Gamified Learning about Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies are changing the way we conduct business and how we pay for products and services. Investors are increasingly looking to adopt cryptocurrencies in their practices. However, cryptocurrency trading can be perilous, as many risks are present, ranging from technical and legal risks to market risks. Understanding the concepts around cryptocurrency, like their mining and trading, is critical. Hence, in this project, our goal is to facilitate investors’ learning about cryptocurrency through gamification. We will utilize a unique approach where the learning activities will be integrated into our partner organization’s state-of-the art cryptocurrency trading platform. Our objectives in this project are to understand investors’ attitudes and needs regarding learning and cryptocurrency, to design and incorporate gamified learning as part of the trading platform, and to evaluate the effectiveness of gamification in teaching about cryptocurrency.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ville Mäkelä

Student:

Partner:

Steam Exchange Inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Finance and Insurance

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

Analyse de l’architecture logicielle du simulateur avancé d’un robot soudeur et comparaison des différentes solutions de calcul parallèle sur les nuages (Cloud-native) et en périphérie (Edge computing-native)

AGT Robotique est un leader de l’automatisation et de la robotique industrielle spécialisée dans la robotique flexible pour des productions à faible volume / haute diversité et dans le soudage robotisé. Le calcul des mouvements du robot soudeur pour appliquer la procédure de soudage est une étape cruciale qui doit minimiser les trajectoires de la buse de soudage tout en évitant les collisions avec les structures à souder. La détermination des trajectoires peut demander plusieurs heures de calcul pour des architectures complexes ce qui réduit considérablement la capacité de l’entreprise à offrir des produits innovants dans ce marché de niche. L’objectif principal du projet et crucial pour l’évolution de l’entreprise consiste à rechercher et utiliser tous les outils matériels et logiciels disponibles pour réduire le temps de calcul à quelques minutes. AGT espère par ces améliorations avoir un avantage concurrentiel et devancer à l’échelle mondiale ses principaux concurrents.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sousso Kelouwani;Messaoud Ahmed Ouameur;Miloud Bagaa

Student:

Partner:

AGT Robotics

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Program:

Accelerate

Housing Justice in a Climate Emergency: Intersecting Tenant Vulnerabilities to Extreme Weather

Climate change has complicated the fight for affordable and secure housing in British Columbia. The 2021 heat dome, for example, was responsible for the deaths of 595 people making it the deadliest weather event in Canadian history. Almost all of these deaths occurred at home or in a hotel and disproportionately impacted marginalized communities, many of them tenants living without proper ventilation or cooling. Such inequality is occurring in a province that is already home to the eviction capital of Canada: Metro Vancouver. In this intersecting housing and climate emergency, marginalized BC tenants exposed to extreme weather face unique vulnerabilities. Housing advocates currently lack the data to push for equitable climate-focused changes to tenant protections. UBC’s Centre for Climate Justice (CCJ) and BC’s Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC) are partnering to build a relationship and a foundation for the co-creation of research-driven tenant advocacy in BC’s intersecting housing and climate emergencies.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mohammed Rafi Arefin;Naomi Klein

Student:

Partner:

Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Fund development officer

Fundraising is critical to the health of the organization which is in a rural location in NL. We need a new fundraising model and have identified a student with an interest in this area. Especially in the Covid-19 pandemic, TNL now more than ever needs to change and improve the way it approaches fundraising. A new fundraising model will ensure we are able to continue our contribution to the cultural economy of Cow Head, and the greater Gros Morne National Park. Through the implementation of an improved and more efficient fundraising model, we aim to develop a more innovative approach to fundraising in our company.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Garrett Richards

Student:

Partner:

Theatre Newfoundland Labrador

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Estuary resilience and recovery following exclusion of a non-native invader, Canada Geese

We need to understand whether estuarine marsh habitat recovers to the same condition quality as undisturbed areas after exclusion of intensive goose grazing. Recovery through natural processes takes longer than restoration assisted by transplanting, however understanding how much faster assisted restoration enables recovery helps inform cost-effective strategies. Non-profit organizations can benefit from academic support to identify and set up research-guided projects that will better inform restoration strategies and best practices to optimize restoration outcomes. Having academic support to develop research-guided projects ensures that future projects will generate meaningful inferences.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Tara Martin

Student:

Partner:

Guardians of Mid Island Estuaries Society

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Environmental Science and Technology; Natural Resources; Life Sciences (not health)

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

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