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Statistical Perspectives on Drug SafetyScreening using Spontaneous Reporting Dataand Electronic Health Records

Screening spontaneous reporting (SR) or electronic health records (EHR) data sets for adverse drug reactions (ADRs) has become an important component of drug safety. Much methodological work has been historically done on SR data, however, novel approaches are continually being suggested which merit critical review. Thus, we will first investigate some of these approaches as well as consider the issues of drug-drug interactions in SR data. Next, we will address the analysis of EHR data from two perspectives. First, standard approaches to analyze time-to-event data can be employed ; however, misclassification of the study variable (misdiagnosis) can shift ADR risk estimates. We will use an internal validation sampling approach to derive adjusted methods of estimation to minimize this effect. Second, we propose to model EHR data from a multiple failure with competing risks framework. All approaches will be investigated through the use of large scale simulations. Finally, Risk Sciences International (RSI) will benefit from the development of a breadth of algorithms that can be used to search from potential problematic drugs in both types of data. Screening these data sets can be marketed to regulatory businesses in government or the private sector.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Patrick Farrell

Student:

Partner:

Risk Science International

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

Carleton University

Program:

Accelerate

Development of a Portable Internal Welding Robot for Pipeline Applications

Welding robots have been employed in pipe connections for some time. However, robotic welders for pipeline welding have not been fully developed for massive pipeline connections. Because most current industrial welding robots are giant and stationary, workpieces have to be transferred to the robot’s site for welding, which is impossible for pipeline connections. In addition, due to the limited space inside the pipe and high operational space required by current robots, they cannot operate inside the pipe for internal seam welding. Thus, a new generation of portable welding robots dedicated to pipeline internal seam welding are required. The objective of this project is to develop a lightweight robot mechanism that can be mounted safely inside the pipelines and perform flawless welding on the internal seam. The proposed welding robot will improve weld quality with minimum operator interference, lowering operational costs by decreasing the setup time and labor hour

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mehrdad Moallem

Student:

Partner:

JEWEL WELDING FABRICATION AND COATINGS LTD

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Impact of the addition of a newly developed bio-resin called Biofusion on the strength of concrete

Concrete—the most common construction material in the world—represents the main component of construction. Aggregate materials normally occupy about 70% of the concrete volume and their production results in excessive emission of carbon dioxide. One potential solution to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions from the construction industry is to use the newly developed bio-resin Biofusion in the concrete mix. The benefits of Biofusion, such as being used as a sealant (Yang, 2020), have been previously studied, however, little attention has been paid to its use in the production of concrete and concrete blocks. Therefore, the overarching aim of this work is to study the effect of using Biofusion as an additive in concrete, the effect on its strength properties and to determine the optimal usage in conventional concrete applications.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mark Green

Student:

Partner:

Infrastructure (2007) Ltd

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Accelerate

Extending New Narratives in the History of Philosophy: Nisia Floresta

Extending New Narratives in the History of Philosophy is engaged in retrieving historical philosophical works of women and individuals from other marginalized groups and sustaining their presence in the history of philosophy. Our overall goal is to change the ways we do history of philosophy to enable the discipline to become more inclusive and diverse. The historical scope of the project includes the medieval period, the Renaissance, early modern period (17th and 18th centuries), and the 19th and early 20th centuries (up to 1940). As part of our effort to transform the history of philosophy we are building open-access digital resources to aid future research, the incorporation of findings into curriculum, and to preserve the diversity of our intellectual past. This research project will involve developing digital resources associated with a specific woman philosopher of the past: Nísia Floresta [Dionísia Gonçalves Pinto] (1810-1885).

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Faculty Supervisor:

Lisa Shapiro

Student:

Partner:

Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Hybrid Surfaces to Enhance Oil-Water Separation

Membrane-based separation technologies are increasingly finding broad industrial applications such as remediating natural water sources and industrial or municipal wastewater, and desalination. Compared to hitherto separation processes, they are relatively energy-efficient and cost-effective. However, dissolved and suspended solids in the feed stream can foul membranes which remains a major challenge and hinders industrial adoption. In this research, a hybrid membrane surface will be developed with alternating hydrophobic and hydrophilic zones that can be utilized to separate and desalinate an oil and saline water mixture. Cerium oxide, which can be rendered either hydrophilic or hydrophobic by tuning surface chemistry will be used to manipulate membrane wettability. The expected outcomes of this project are a robust and functional membrane with anti-fouling properties that can selectively and efficiently separate water and oil. Given the robust chemistry of the cerium oxide ceramic, the membrane is also expected to maintain integrity under temperatures exceeding 90°C.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sami Khan

Student:

Partner:

University of Kansas

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Clean Technology; Energy and Utilities; Sustainability & the Environment

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Examining Demographic Patterns in First Year Engineering Students’ Career Readiness

This project will look at the career aspirations and confidence of engineering students in their first year of studies. The data to be analyzed comes from a survey of first year students collected as part of a co-op prepapration program. The data will be analysed to look for differences by gender, international and student status, and academic discipline. The results of this study will provide important information to inform co-op student preparation programs as well as the workplaces that are receiving students and will also provide a baseline for future studies that look at how aspirations and confidence change through student co-op experiences.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Emily Moore;Philip Asare

Student:

Partner:

Ontario Society of Professional Engineers

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Real estate and rental and leasing

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Cohabitation cyclistes-piétons sur les rues piétonnes : Projet-pilote sur l’avenue du Mont-Royal et la rue Wellington

Pour répondre aux besoins des citoyens (mobilité, loisirs, activités sociales) en respectant les impératifs de distanciation physique, la Ville de Montréal et ses arrondissements ont implanté à l’été 2021 des rues piétonnes sur des artères commerciales, donc deux ont proposé des projets-pilotes de cohabitation des piétons avec les cyclistes (Avenue du Mont-Royal et rue Wellington). L’objectif du présent projet est de documenter cette cohabitation et d’en évaluer la sécurité (pour les piétons et les cyclistes) et l’acceptabilité sociale. Les analyses qualitatives et quantitatives qui seront effectuées dans le cadre de ces stages permettront de mieux comprendre la cohabitation entre les piétons et les cyclistes dans ces nouveaux espaces qui leur sont dédiés et d’ainsi proposer des améliorations à appliquer dans les prochaines années, sur ces deux rues ou sur d’autres qui voudraient adopter la cohabitation.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Francesco Ciari;Marie-Soleil Cloutier;Nicolas Saunier

Student:

Partner:

Ville de Montréal (Arrondissement du Plateau Mont-Royal);Ville de Montréal (Arrondissement de Verdun)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Public administration

University:

Polytechnique Montréal; Université du Québec : Institut national de la recherche scientifique

Program:

Accelerate

Intelligent physiological monitoring platform to safeguard the health of vulnerable adults during hot weather

COVID-19 is an unprecedented public health emergency affecting every industry. As we wait to develop treatments and vaccines to protect individuals from COVID-19, we must develop strategies to protect workers in Canada’s vital industries. In the absence of any adaptation strategy, risk of infection will continue to threaten the health and safety of workers. This will cause wealth inequalities for Canada’s industries due to labor loss and place a severe strain on Canada’s health care system. Our project will create a physiological monitoring platform that will equip industry with the tools need to improve decision-making and oversight related to the health readiness of a worker in context of COVID-19.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Glen Kenny

Student:

Partner:

SmartCone Technologies

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Ottawa

Program:

Accelerate

Assessing microplastics and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon contamination in sea otters from Northeastern pacific (British Columbia, Canada): Implications for the conservation of threatened marine mammals

Marine mammals are some of the most contaminated animals in the world. Pollutants work their way up the food chain and cause a number of health issues in predator species like killer whales. This is because any pollution present in their food is passed on to them which continues to increase over their lifespan as they continue to eat contaminated food. Two contaminants that need to be further studied in order to protect aquatic wildlife are microplastics that result from plastic breaking down and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) that result from oil spills. By comparing the contamination found in killer whales at the top of the food chain to other organisms we can better understand the true potential of both microplastics and PAHs to impact the ecosystem.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Andrew Trites;Juan Jose Alava

Student:

Partner:

Stephen Raverty Consulting Services Ltd.

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Simulation temps réel de véhicules intelligents en conduite collaborative

Le développement rapide des technologies de l’information et des capteurs au cours des dernières années a eu un essor de plus en plus important dans le secteur automobile afin de rendre la conduite plus sécuritaire. Les systèmes de sécurité active en milieu automobile visent à éviter les collisions plutôt que de mitiger leur impact sur les passagers. Afin d’évaluer la performance d’algorithmes de traitement et de prise de décision dans des scénarios multi-véhiculaires intelligents de conduite automatisée, nous devons avoir recours à un ensemble d’outils de simulation qui puissent opérer conjointement en temps réel et de la façon la plus proche possible de la réalité. Un des principaux objectifs de cette proposition est donc de développer un simulateur temps réel de véhicules intelligents en conduite collaborative automatisée afin de déterminer comment nous pouvons améliorer ces aspects de fiabilité et de robustesse des systèmes embarqués et des capteurs qui sont de plus en plus omniprésent, nombreux et complexes.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Denis Gingras

Student:

Partner:

OPAL-RT Technologies Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Automotive; Information and Communications Technology; Transportation (excluding aerospace)

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Accelerate

FFUN – Scorecards

Take steps to address worker shortage by improving recruitment and retention rates. Focus on alignment of the competencies required for a role and those the employee/applicant possesses resulting in greater employee performance, satisfaction and overall retention. Work closely with operations to understand positions and develop scorecards.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Trevor Maber

Student:

Partner:

FFUN Motor Group

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Retail trade

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Digital workflows for Factory-In-A-Box (FIAB) Timber Robotic Fabrication on green retrofits

Retrofitting the existing building stock is a key field of action for architecture to move towards a sustainable future. This research proposal focuses on developing data collection digital workflows and communication protocols between different design and machine software for timber fabrication in an onsite / near-site condition enabled by a Factory in a Box (FIAB). This research proposal is the second stage of a three-year project on developing and fabricating high-performance facade panels that address the existing building stock for retrofitting. The fabrication machines inside the FIAB are designed and specifically configured to fabricate the façade panels. They include robot arms, a range of robot end effectors, milling and other shop tools. However, the FIAB is based on the idea of allowing maximum reconfigurability and adaptability as opposed to the maximum efficiency sought by a fixed production line. As a result of the second stage, the FIAB will be equipped with data collection tools in addition to the digital fabrication tools for timber-based façade panels from the first stage. Additionally, communication protocols will be designed and enabled to ease file transfer between the different design and fabrication platforms.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alicia Nahmad Vazquez

Student:

Partner:

DIALOG

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Advanced Manufacturing; Manufacturing and Construction; Construction

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Accelerate

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