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Leveraging Observability via Tracing for Software Regression Detection and Root-cause Analysis

The main objective of the proposed research is to present a new adaptive tracing framework to dynamically adjust the monitoring and tracing of software systems according to the observability objectives at hand. This will lead to a more efficient and effective trace collection and will ensure that the proposed framework will efficiently collect just enough (cost-aware) and relevant (noise-free) trace data around the runtime issues. This is indeed crucial for Ciena, our partner company, where embedded systems and resource-constrained machines are heavily used. To achieve this objective, the interns will study and examine the existing methods and will devise algorithms and strategies for dynamic adaptive data collection as well as dynamic optimization of the amount, speed, and resolution of the collected data, based on the current ongoing behavior or the learned profile of the system under investigation.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Naser Ezzati-Jivan

Student:

Partner:

Ciena Corporation (Ottawa, ON)

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Brock University

Program:

Accelerate

cyberSKA II: Scientific test and verification of multi-node distributed infrastructure for data-intensive radio astronomy

The work to be undertaken by the intern with Rackforce builds on a successful NSERC engage grant to develop a distributed cyberinfrastructure system linking the University of Calgary with the Rackforce data centre in Kelowna. This system will demonstrate reliable leading-edge infrastructure for distributed multi-user collaboration for advanced scientific data processing. The planned work consists of processing, visualization and analytics of very large radio astronomy data sets, leading to the full-scale Square Kilometer Array (SKA). The intern is currently processing and analyzing data in Calgary from the GALFACTS project, to explore the origin and evolution of cosmic magnetism. This project involves over 40 scientists in Canada, the US, Australia, Europe, and India. The intern will research, develop and implement the new installation at Rackforce and integrate this with the GALFACTS processing and analytics at the University of Calgary. This will take place through debugging, testing, verifying and demonstrating the new multi-node system for global collaboration. The work will produce the essential end-to-end testing, verification and demonstration of the multi-node system with the new Rackforce analytics and storage capacities supporting the global SKA project. B

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Faculty Supervisor:

A.R. Taylor

Student:

Partner:

RackForce

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Accelerate

Stylo : un éditeur de texte sémantique pour la rédaction scientifique

Stylo est conçu pour simplifier la rédaction et l’édition d’articles scientifiques en Sciences humaines et sociales. Il est destiné aux auteur·e·s et aux éditeur·rice·s engagé·e·s dans une édition scientifique de qualité. Bien que fondamentale en vue d’une diffusion numérique, la structuration des documents est actuellement reportée à la fin du processus éditorial. Elle devrait pourtant être envisagée dès la production, c’est-à-dire par l’auteur lui-même. La philosophie de Stylo consiste à remettre dans les mains des chercheurs et des éditeurs la gestion du balisage en s’appuyant sur leurs compétences sémantiques plutôt que graphiques. Cet outil repose la question de l’écriture scientifique, d’un point de vue théorique avec une dimension technique en situation d’édition. Le stage sera l’occasion de développer plusieurs fonctionnalités de cet éditeur déjà disponible : l’écriture en mode simultané et la synchronisation avec des systèmes de publication.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Marcello Vitali-Rosati;Emmanuel Château-Dutier

Student:

Partner:

Université François-Rabelais de Tours

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Model for improving customer satisfaction and determining customer choice for maintenance in the automotive industry

In this fast-growing world, customer satisfaction and service quality are the two important concepts that companies must understand to withstand the market and grow. In today’s competitive environment, delivering high-quality service is the key to sustainable competitive advantage. Our company is proposing a model that will help improve customer satisfaction, which will impact the customer’s choice to choose their service provider. A team of undergraduate students will be responsible for the research conducive to the design and selection of the model framework.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alex Stewart

Student:

Partner:

MechMonkey

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

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

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program:

Accelerate

K-12 Curricular and Programming Development around New Chinese Canadian History Resources

The recent opening of the Chinese Canadian Museum’s inaugural exhibition, “A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia,” in Vancouver features the history – and present – of Chinese Canadians’ struggle and agency for acceptance and belonging. The SAT exhibit, including its interactive features, provides a valuable experiential learning opportunity for K-12 students and members of the general public. This project will create educational resources to prepare K-12 teachers and students across the country to engage with the SAT exhibition. This project will leverage the opportunities presented by COVID-19 by creating materials for teachers and students in both print and digital formats, allowing for flexible, dynamic in-person and remote learning experiences. Complementary walking tours and interactive workshops will be developed for teachers, students, and the general public. Partner organizations will benefit from the historical research, program development, and expertise that the student interns provide to this project.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Henry Yu;Jennifer Douglas

Student:

Partner:

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada;MUSE Society

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education; Information and cultural industries; Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Comparaison de différentes traductions en français de l’Énéide de Virgile

Mon projet de mémoire de recherche s’inscrit dans le champ de la traductologie et se veut une approche renouvelée des textes antiques par le biais de leurs traductions. Il s’agit donc de comparer plusieurs traductions en français de l’Énéide de Virgile et de l’Anthologie Palatine à l’aide d’outils numériques (il conviendra d’ailleurs de tester plusieurs approches afin de définir les plus adéquats), d’identifier les variations qui existent entre ces différents textes et de les analyser à la lumière des théories de la traduction. Tout en explorant des questions de traductologie sur les pratiques et les usages de la traduction ou encore sur la spécificité de la retraduction, ces analyses permettront d’interroger la façon dont le corpus choisi donne à voir, individuellement comme collectivement, les œuvres originales et ce qu’il nous en apprend. Autrement dit, les résultats de la recherche permettront de réfléchir sur les apports des traductions à la lecture et à la compréhension du texte source.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Michael E. Sinatra;Dominic Forest

Student:

Partner:

Université Sorbonne Nouvelle

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Coupled green ammonia electrosynthesis and industrial wastewater electrolysis

As developed nations such Canada and Japan realize their commitments of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, hydrogen-based fuels such as ammonia will become more important. More effective technologies for “green” ammonia will need to be developed to ensure the sustainable supply of zero-carbon fuels for shipping and electricity generation. I propose to develop effective electrode materials for use in electrochemical devices coupling “green” ammonia production with industrial wastewater electrolysis, minimizing the formation of byproducts by their cooperative use. In the Wilkinson laboratory at the University of British Columbia, I have developed inexpensive titanium-based ceramic electrodes that are stable in the harsh conditions demanded for industrial wastewater electrolysis. The Takanabe laboratory at the University of Tokyo has recognized expertise working with versatile copper-based electrocatalysts, which are effective at forming ammonia from nitrate, a constituent of industrial wastewater. This project will leverage expertise and research infrastructure developed in both laboratories to advance effective materials and electrochemical reactor designs for this coupled process.

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Faculty Supervisor:

David Wilkinson

Student:

Partner:

The University of Tokyo

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Globalink Research Award

High-speed interrogation of fiber Bragg grating based optical sensors

Brickeye has developed its optical data acquisition (ODAQ) system in conjunction with partners primarily in environmental remediation, for whom the system was optimized for supporting temperature measurement across multiple parallel channels (up to 48) at low speeds (0.2 Hz). Brickeye’s technological advancements have been primarily focused on system ruggedization for harsh environments and developing user-friendly hardware and software for non-expert users. The jump to include high-speed data acquisition, monitoring transient phenomena, and performing more complex data analysis (e.g. Fourier transform versus peak tracing and correlation) would be significant and open up entirely new avenues for potential clients and applications, while still leveraging Brickeye’s core competencies. Brickeye’s IOT software interface would enable the seamless integration of new sensing modalities with existing services and capabilities.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Li Qian

Student:

Partner:

Advanced Opto-Mechanical Systems and Technologies Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Electromagnetic treatment to reduce arsenic mobility and toxicity in Oryza sativa (rice) with implications to improve yield in rice-paddy fields

Arsenic (As) contamination in rice paddies is a fundamental problem that can reduce crop yield, affect human health, and compromise food security. Moreover, rice paddies emit 30% of the methane produced by the agricultural sector. Aerating water during the growing season can mitigate As toxicity and uptake by rice, and reduce methane emissions; however, current methods are energy-intensive, and require costly equipment. E M Fluids has developed a budget-friendly, solar-powered, electro-magnetic (EM) treatment device that enhances oxygenation of water. This can increase redox and pH in saturated soil which, in turn, affect As speciation and mobility. We will use microcosms to study the effect of EM treatment. We will measure the flux of As from contaminated soil to water, and speciation of As (arsenite and arsenate) in pore water and overlying water under reference conditions and under EM treatment. The rhizosphere of rice plants may also affect speciation and mobility of As, and we will include planted and unplanted microcosms in the study (2 x 2 factorial design). This technology could provide a low-cost and clean-energy solution to the problem of As toxicity to rice, and could reduce risk of dietary exposure to As through rice.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Andrew Laursen;Lynda McCarthy;Vadim Bostan

Student:

Partner:

E M Fluids Inc.

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

Program:

Accelerate

Invasion potential of Xyleborine Ambrosia beetles in Eastern Canada and Europe (Coleoptera: Curculionida)

Ambrosia beetles are an excellent example for invasive species that show unusual success in establishing in new regions outside their native range. They pose threat to forest ecosystems and plant nurseries in many continental regions, where they were introduced. They have a mutualistic relationship with a group of fungi called ‘ambrosia’ which they carry with them and farm inside the galleries they bore in the wood. These ambrosia fungi serve as the only food source for the beetles and larvae hence, being the most important component for beetle’s survival. In this project, we investigate invasion potential of two most widely distributed ambrosia beetles: Xylosandrus crassiusculus and Xylosandrus germanus. Both are exotic in North America and Europe. In North America and in many European countries, they are considered as invasive pests. However, in Canada they’ve not become a pest yet though they have started expanding their distribution. Thus, in this project we are questioning what limits the invasion potential of these two beetles’ species in Eastern Canada in the aspects of their relationship with host tree and associated fungi, their temperature tolerance under changing climate, and their genetic variations.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Stephen Heard

Student:

Partner:

Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

University of New Brunswick

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Expressing Vibrancy Using Video-Based Systematic Social Observation Methods

Expressing Vibrancy is a yearlong project outlining an approach for measuring the cultural vibrancy of neighbourhoods. The proposed research seeks to develop methods for understanding and measuring the cultural vibrancy of neighbourhoods, using Hamilton, Ontario as a case study. Using innovative technologies (geo-referenced video), this project will analyze the relationship between measures of cultural vibrancy and human capital outcomes (education, health, etc) –key indicators of economic growth and prosperity. This
research represents a significant leap forward in the study of neighbourhood effects on child and youth development. The findings from this proposed research will play a role in gathering evidence for local and regional planning and infrastructure development, and support the City’s vision of “making Hamilton the best place to raise a child. The alignment of these local resources brings together the municipality, strong research focused non-profit partners, and the resources of the post-secondary community to focus on culturally driven research.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jim Dunn

Student:

Partner:

Cobalt Connects

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Accelerate

Novel Underwater Survey of Super-Kamiokande

Super-Kamiokande is a Japan-based, Nobel Prize winning underground neutrino detector aimed at measuring differences in the behaviours of tiny fundamental particles called neutrinos and their antiparticle counterparts, antineutrinos. These measurements would provide part of the answer as to why our universe is dominated by matter and why so much antimatter is missing.
The detector is a 50-kiloton water tank surrounded by 11000 single photon sensors. My project will focus on the research and development of a cross-disciplinary approach between particle physics and remote sensing called photogrammetry. Using underwater images and videos of the Super-Kamiokande detector, I will determine the geometry of the detector and its features to unprecedented levels of precision. This will reduce uncertainties arising from structural distortions, allowing us to better understand complicated neutrino interactions that occur within. In Japan, I will work with experts to build my photogrammetry analysis framework, altering the way the Super-Kamiokande detector is calibrated, analyzed and understood. It will additionally inform the system design for future detectors in Japan.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Akira Konaka

Student:

Partner:

The University of Tokyo

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Education

University:

TRIUMF

Program:

Globalink Research Award

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