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Conservation des habitats fauniques et acceptabilité sociale

Le ministère de la Faune, des Forêts et des Parcs a pour projet de moderniser le règlement sur les habitats fauniques du Québec pour l’étendre aux terrains privés et voudrait connaître l’avis des intervenants en conservation et des habitants concernés. Le projet vise à recueillir les commentaires et avis des principaux intervenants œuvrant en conservation au Québec sur l’acceptabilité sociale à l’égard des mesures de conservation des habitats fauniques en terrain privé, qui seront mises en place dans le cadre de la modernisation du règlement. Pour ce faire, l’information recueillie lors des consultations mises en place dans différentes régions du Québec sera mise en commun lors d’un atelier de discussion et de transfert de connaissances, et les informations recueillies seront analysées et rassemblées dans un rapport qui sera donné aux organismes faisant de la conservation au Québec, et qui permettront d’accroitre les connaissances dans le domaine.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sebastian Weissenberger

Student:

Partner:

Regroupement national des conseils régionaux de l’environnement du Québec

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

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

University:

Université du Québec à Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Occurrence of pharmaceuticals and personal care Products (PPCPs) in Osisko Lake in north Quebec

Quantitative identification of PPCPs in Osisko Lake for the first time will be achieved using LC MS/MS equipment. Six antibiotics, five anti-inflammatories, one antidepressant, one anxiolytic, three preservative compounds used in personal care products and caffeine will be detected in water and sediments of the lake using specific standards. Quantification methods will be validated. The most important pollution source of PPCPs discharging into the lake will be identified. The output of this study will be to provide insights to establish mitigation measures for emerging pollution contamination control in Osisko Lake.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jean-François Blais;Satinder Kaur Brar

Student:

Partner:

Centre technologique des résidus industriels

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services; Agriculture; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université du Québec : Institut national de la recherche scientifique

Program:

Accelerate

Comprehensive Spray Characterization of Commercial and New Vaping Devices

Aerosol sprays from commercial and newly developed vaping devices will be characterized (size and concentration distributions) using a traditional low flow cascade impactor, in addition to PSD (Particle Size Distribution) analyser and PDA (Phase Doppler Anemometry). Localized regional aerosol deposition in the mouth as well as numerical simulations of aerosol dispersion will also be performed by the intern. The “know-how” and research data to be obtained in this project will be used by the company in the continuous improvement and development of new vaping devices.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Edgar Matida

Student:

Partner:

Green Tank Technologies

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Retail trade

University:

Carleton University

Program:

Accelerate

Enhanced sexual pleasure

The use of sexual enhancement products alone or with a partner can be part of a healthy, satisfying sex life. Although many men and women report using products (like vibrators) during sexual activities, very little research has examined individuals’ preferences (i.e., type, shape, size, methods of use) for anal sex toys. Obotics Inc. has developed a proprietary technology for use in sex toys. The technology, although thought to be effective as a motor to power the toys, has yet to be incorporated into the toy design. The purpose of the present research is to assist the company in better understanding how to maximize the sexual sensations involved in anal stimulation in order to produce a functional and appropriate product (i.e., a butt plug). A series of three studies will evaluate men’s and women’s preferences for butt plug brands and sensation criteria, and their motivations for purchasing and using these products.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Robin Milhausen

Student:

Partner:

Obotics

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Life Sciences (not health)

University:

University of Guelph

Program:

Accelerate

A Story-Based Positive Youth Development Program For Young Hockey Players

Despite the numerous benefits of participating in child and youth sport, they not guaranteed. Purposeful efforts must be made to ensure that sport offerings are age appropriate, promote engagement and enjoyment, and involve quality social relationships. This project represents a partnership with the objective of finalizing and delivering a story-based positive youth development (PYD) program—The 1616 Program—for young hockey players (10 years of age) in North America. The aim of the 1616 Program is to use elite hockey players as role models—through story-telling—to serve as motivating agents to introduce and engage young athletes with important concepts pertaining to PYD. This Mitacs funded project aligns with knowledge translation frameworks that ensure that the creation and evaluation of the 1616 Program pilot are based on the research literature, while also aligning with the founder’s vision for the program.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Luc J Martin

Student:

Partner:

Ladd Foundation

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Accelerate

Variations intra-arbre de la largeur du cerne, de la masse volumique du bois et de la morphologie des trachéides du bois de mélèze laricin (Larix laricina)

Les programmes d’amélioration des arbres sont basés principalement sur les caractères liés à la croissance ce qui a conduit à un déclin de la qualité du bois. Cependant, les caractères de la qualité du bois jouent un rôle essentiel et doivent également être inclus dans ces programmes afin de permettre à la fois une bonne croissance de la ressource ligneuse et la bonne qualité de son bois. Le projet de recherche proposé s’inscrit donc dans un objectif de caractériser les attributs de la qualité du bois des descendances du mélèze laricin (Larix laricina) cultivée au Québec et l’espèce est appréciée aussi pour sa croissance rapide. Les résultats de ce projet de recherche devraient permettre aux industriels le choix des bonnes provenances et de proposer des applications pratiques potentielles qui peuvent notamment affecter le déroulement et les orientations futures des programmes de sélection génétique chez le mélèze laricin.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mebarek Lamara;Ahmed Koubaa

Student:

Partner:

Scierie Bionor inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Program:

Accelerate

Subwavelength radio frequency field imaging via Rydberg atoms in a novel vapour cell

Recently, a new method has been established for high sensitivity electromagnetic field detection using a quantum effect in atomic gases. This technique has several advantages over classical antenna-based sensing methods and has promising applications in many fields including environmental monitoring and materials characterization. This project will focus on the development of a novel vapour cell to be used in these measurements which will increase spatial sensitivity and reduce the measurement’s impact on the electromagnetic field in question. The project will contribute to the partner organization’s overarching goal of developing a low cost, portable platform for ultrahigh sensitivity electromagnetic field mapping.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Nazir Kherani;Naomi Matsuura

Student:

Partner:

Quantum Valley Ideas Lab

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Improving feature extraction from medical documents with structured information

We are building a machine learning algorithm to be able to better understand the unstructured clinical notes. This will help the medical coder and auditor to quickly navigate the clinical notes and locate the text that corresponding to the codes. Reduce the chance of missing labels and mis-labeling in the coding review process.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Michael Brudno

Student:

Partner:

Semantic Health Inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Investigating the potential to enhance post-stroke physical rehabilitation via functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS)

This project involves work towards the development of a medical device meant to help people recover their movement abilities after a stroke. The device measures the part of the brain that controls movement, in order to provide feedback during rehabilitation exercises, as well as to help clinicians better understand the rehabilitation needs of patients. Specifically, in this project several researchers will collect and analyze data (1) to help better understand how such a device can be built so that it is usable by stroke survivors; (2) to understand the use of providing brain activity feedback during rehabilitation, as well as (3) help better understand how the data being collected from this device during the course of stroke recovery might be used to improve rehabilitation.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Shaun Boe

Student:

Partner:

Axem Neurotechnology

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

Contrôle intelligent pour conduite autonome dans conditions routières nordiques

Ce projet vise à développer une commande intelligente robuste pour la conduite autonome des véhicules dans des conditions nordiques. En général, les véhicules autonomes naviguent dans leur environnement en planifiant d’abord, puis en suivant une trajectoire sûre. Ils doivent en fin de compte effectuer ces tâches aussi bien ou mieux que les conducteurs humains dans un large éventail de conditions et dans des situations critiques. Pour cela, ce projet vise à améliorer la conduite du véhicule dans des conditions variées de route allant d’une chaussée sèche à une chaussée de neige. Un contrôle intelligent sera développé pour assurer la robustesse de la conduite dans les différentes conditions routières. Une structure basée sur les réseaux de neurones sera développée pour surmonter certaines limites du modèle physique du véhicule. Les approches de commande
développées seront implémentées sur un véhicule Chevrolet Volt et des tests sur la route seront effectués pour évaluer la performance de l’approche proposée.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Maarouf Saad

Student:

Partner:

Institut du véhicule innovant

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program:

Accelerate

Development of Novel Gripper and Lifting Mechanisms for Automated Test Water Systems

This project involves developing novel gripper mechanisms for Mantech that has faced issues with their robots. The first challenge is the need for having grippers (not pneumatic) that are robust and light. To solve this, we will develop (model, design, fabricate) a novel electromagnetic gripper that is equipped with tactile sensors to ensure perfect grasping. The electromagnets are solenoid-driven, lightweight, have good speeds, and can preserve the throughput of the bottle inspection. Another challenge is the required modifications for bottle lifting mechanisms for which we develop mechanical model of the mechanism and add a feedback sensor, touch or tactile, to guarantee not missing any caps. Extensive experiments for both gripper and mechanism for different robot speeds will be performed to ensure reliability and repeatability. The novel proposed solutions will help Mantech remain competitive in the market. This project also trains a graduate student to acquire training in advanced mechatronics, control.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mohammad Biglarbegian

Student:

Partner:

Mantech

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Guelph

Program:

Accelerate

Improving Conductivity and Waterproof Ability of Solar Tile Connectors

The project is to enhance the stability of the detachable solar tile panel connector in terms of conductivity and waterproof ability. The student will investigate other applications such as solar tiles for roof mounted applications and the current designs and prototypes developed by Square Solar. They will also develop a set of design requirements that the connectors must meet taking into account requirements from applicable Canadian standards. The research will also develop designs to meet the optimum size, thickness, and materials for the solar tile connectors for practical production.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Stephen O'Leary

Student:

Partner:

Square Solar Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

British Columbia Institute of Technology; The University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Program:

Accelerate

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