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CONSERVATION, GESTION ET ÉCOPHYSIOLOGIE DES PLUS VIEUX ARBRES DU QUÉBEC : LES CÈDRES BLANCS DU LAC DUPARQUET

Sur certaines îles du lac Duparquet en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, nous retrouvons une population de cèdres blancs (Thuja occidentalis L.) vieux de 800 ans et plus. Ce sont les plus vieux arbres du Québec et de la forêt boréale nord-américaine. Véritable mémoire du passé, ces spécimens peuvent nous renseigner sur les adaptations des arbres pour survivre au fil du temps. Ils ont donc un intérêt écologique exceptionnel et peuvent représenter la caisse de résonance permettant de promouvoir la protection des milieux naturels dans une optique de développement durable. Avec ce projet, nous étudierons l’écophysiologie de ces arbres et, en parallèle, nous concevrons des stratégies de sensibilisation pour le public et les acteurs socio-économiques sur la conservation et gestion des écosystèmes naturels dans le secteur du lac Duparquet. Nous aiderons également nos partenaires sur l’acquisition de connaissances sur les forêts à haute valeur de conservation et leur gestion dans un contexte d’exploitation forestière.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Fabio Gennaretti;Yves Bergeron

Student:

Partner:

CREAT;Produits forestiers GreenFirst;Chantiers de Chibougamau Ltée

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture; Manufacturing

University:

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Program:

Accelerate

Effects of high irradiance on the in-vitro pulp temperature rise, mechanical properties of bulkfill resin composites, and light transmission through the post

Nobody likes to have dental work redone. It is uncomfortable and it costs money.
Composite resins have been widely used in restorative dentistry for many years and have good clinical longevity, but adequate photoactivation is a critical step in the restorative procedure. One of the main factors influencing correct photoactivation is the type of curing light used. This justifies the need to keep studying the performance of curing lights, especially concerning the simplest and most commonly sold curing lights on the market so that we can understand what is going on and deliver the best treatment and longest lasting for our patients.
This project aims to answer the question that is of great importance to dental patients and to dentists, namely, how to deliver a restoration that will last the longest. How can the dentist achieve the longest lasting restoration? Based on the results of this project, manufacturers of posts will have a better understanding of how to improve light transmission through their posts.
Ultimately the clinical procedures for the proper selection of fiberglass posts may change
We also aim to produce scientific articles and present our research at dental meetings to bring the results of this research to the dental world.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Richard Price

Student:

Partner:

Universidade Federal de Uberlândia

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Education; Technology

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Documenting safety and efficacy for traditional Chinese herbs for use in dogs and cats: Draft preparation of a regulatory dossier

Traditional Chinese herbs (TCH) have been used for more than 3,000 years. They have gained increasing interest to improve performance in livestock, and have been documented to improve health and prevent, treat, and cure disease or ameliorate disease symptoms. However, limited knowledge is available regarding the modes of action as compared to modern medicine, and their impact on the health and well-being of companion animals. Pet food is highly regulated, and novel ingredients must acquire a definition by specific regulatory agencies in order to be legally used in pet foods. Thus, this proposal has two major goals: 1) To systematically review the use of TCH as supplements or feed additives for dogs, cats and other monogastric animals, and their subsequent effect(s) on metabolism and overall health; and 2) to prepare a regulatory dossier for selected TCH for intended use, ingredient review, comparative safety data in dogs and cats if sufficient literature is available. Julia Pezzali will manage all aspects of the proposed project work (e.g. systematically review the literature and prepare the regulatory dossier) under the guidance of the Principal Investigator and the industry collaborator. The company will highly benefit from having the expertise of the Principal Investigator, who will be supervising the intern, on the use of specific additives on pet foods and the regulatory pathway necessary for approval of TCH. This will potentially create new opportunities for future research, which will benefit the Principal Investigator, the University and the industry partner.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Anna Kate Shoveller

Student:

Partner:

Charmy Box Inc.

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Guelph

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Development of an On-body Sensor Network Usinga combination of INS and USID System and itsapplication to ExoLegs™

Bionik Laboratories Inc. has developed ExoLegs™, a battery powered, motor driven, robotic pair of legs intended for use in rehabilitation and mobility enhancement of individuals with paraplegia. ExoLegs represents a technology that improves rehabilitation and recovery of paraplegics and reduces secondary health issues that result from confinement to wheelchairs for extended periods. The proposed research project will expedite the time-to-market for the ExoLegs, currently in the late stages of the product development cycle. The post-doctoral fellow interns will focus on enhancing the electrical components of the product. The aim is to minimize power consumption of the product while maintaining its reliability and accuracy. Bionik Laboratories will benefit from the expediting of the timeto- market for the product, along with potential intellectual property and know-how generation and recruitment of highly qualified personnel.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Kaamran Raahemifar

Student:

Partner:

Bionik Laboratories Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

Program:

Accelerate

3D Planeta Sales & Financial Planning Process Development

A project to help the company explore and adopt new sales, investment and outreach strategies.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Shelley Rinehart

Student:

Partner:

Terris

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Environmental Science and Technology; Information and Communications Technology

University:

University of New Brunswick

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Mitacs-Queens Internship

eSupply Canada is an Indigenous-owned online distributor of office, janitorial, and industrial that serves Indigenous communities and businesses, industry, and governments. Our company has experienced significant growth since we launched in 2020, and we have proven the concept that our target customers want to buy from an Indigenous supplier. As we move into the next phase of growth strategy, we are preparing to franchise the company. Our 10-year goal is to hit 300 Indigenous-owned franchises across Canada and expect to begin moving forward with selling franchises in early 2022. However, we are still very much a start-up and need to develop and put in place systems and strategies to support this growth.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sandy Staples

Student:

Partner:

eSupply Canada Ltd.

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Retail trade

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

TestPredikt – Fall 2021

Language tests are important in measuring language ability for the success of international students and newcomers to Canada, but the current system of language testing has considerable inefficiencies and inequities. Through applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to a research-informed approach to language testing, our innovation utilizes the predictive features of machine learning to help newcomers and international students reduce expenditures of cost and time, while still accurately assessing and enhancing their English language ability for full participation in Canadian society. In this internship, a Digital Marketing and Innovation Specialist will assist our team in maximizing the potential of multiple social media platforms to build product awareness for the coming international launch of our application.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Martin Halek

Student:

Partner:

TestPredikt

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Market research and revenue projection in quantum technologies

Foqus Technologies Inc. provides solutions based on Quantum Information algorithms and Machine Learning techniques to enhance the sensitivity of Magnetic Resonance Technologies such as MRI and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR). We are developing a software solution that implements our proprietary quantum algorithms and enhances the MRI/NMR. Although there are various potential market applications and opportunities, most of the relevant industries are not familiar with the values brought by the quantum technologies and in some cases are even skeptical. Consequently, the challenges to building up a sustainable and scalable business include how to seek the right partners and customers, increase awareness, and set priorities based on resources constraints. Therefore, we need to have a comprehensive plan to decide exactly what the business and market plan are through more consolidated research and analysis such as competitive analysis, perceptual maps, and SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis. In short, the project aims to develop a valid market plan that helps us discover market opportunities, identify the target customers and guide the marketing initiatives.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Wenlong Yuan

Student:

Partner:

Foqus Technologies Inc

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Quantum Science; Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Préparation de matériaux imprimés en 3D pour la conductivité ionique et électronique mixte

Ce projet consiste à préparer et à caractériser des mélanges polymères capables à la fois d’un transport de charge ionique (polyélectrolyte) et d’un transport de charge électronique (polymère semi-conducteur). Ces mélanges, dont le système modèle sera à base de poly(oxyde d’éthylène) (PEO) et de polythiophène (P3HT), seront imprimés en 3D : l’hypothèse de travail est que les forces de cisaillement impliquées pendant l’impression 3D contribuera à l’alignement moléculaire des composantes semi-conductrices, favorisant ainsi le transport de charge électronique. Pour y arriver, la première étape sera d’optimiser la formulation du mélange, puis d’analyser ses propriétés rhéologiques. Par la suite, les formulations optimisées seront imprimées en 3D. Les architectures imprimées seront d’abord caractérisées en termes de fidélité d’impression, puis leurs propriétés spectroscopiques, thermiques et de conduction seront analysées. Ce projet permettra d’établir des relations structure-mise en forme -propriété pour des mélanges polymères imprimés en 3D pour la conductivité ionique et électronique mixte.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Audrey Laventure

Student:

Partner:

Université Catholique de Louvain

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Education

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Développement d’un prototype de masque de photolithographie à micro-pixels actionnables

Développement d’un masque actif à pixels actionnables, dans le but de remplacer les masques fixes dans les systèmes de photolithographie utilisé pour la fabrication de semi-conducteur. Pour cette première phase, la partie active du dispositif sera micro-fabriqué par des technologies de système micro-electro-mécanique (MEMS).

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Faculty Supervisor:

Luc Fréchette

Student:

Partner:

Technologies Digitho inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Développement d’un cadre de mesure et d’évaluation d’impact social collectif

L’objectif du projet est de valider qu’une approche d’accompagnement collaborative permet de maximiser le potentiel d’impact social de startups en action climatique. Afin d’y arriver, le stage propose de développer et de mettre en pratique une méthodologie flexible afin de mesurer et d’évaluer les effets de cette approche d’accompagnement sur les parties-prenantes, sur l’écosystème et sur le déploiement des solutions climatiques.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Martine Vézina

Student:

Partner:

Stratégies Rhizome

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Social Innovation

University:

HEC Montréal

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

7 Fathoms Skin Care Brand Awareness Internship

This project will enable 7 Fathoms Skin Care, Ltd. to continue to build brand awareness of this new company throughout Canada and into the United States. This project will coincide with two exciting partnerships. First is our partnership with Memorial University and Mitacs to study our extract. Second is with a leading dermatologist in Atlantic Canada who has offered their consulting services to 7 Fathoms Skin Care. Intern Kayla Hopkins will work directly with 7 Fathoms Skin Care’s President Courtney Howell to implement a social media strategy, implement a holiday campaign and also help to collect and organize testimonials of our products. This work will compliment the research at Memorial University and the consulting work with our dermatology consultant, ultimately helping this young company grow.

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Faculty Supervisor:

John Schouten

Student:

Partner:

7 Fathoms Seaweed Skin Care

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

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