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Development of an isobar separator for anions for accelerator mass spectrometry

Accelerator Mass Spectrometry is a highly sensitive technique for measuring the concentration of certain long-lived isotopes, such as carbon-14. Recently, the use of an ion-gas reaction cell before the accelerator has been shown to enhance this sensitivity, particularly for smaller accelerators, and to extend the application of this technique to more isotopes. Isobarex Corporation has been formed to develop a commercial instrument embodying this technology and is currently designing such an instrument. The intern will participate in tests needed to finalize this design, using the existing proof-of-principle equipment at the IsoTrace Lab (Universities of Toronto and Ottawa). The intern will gain industrial experience by participating in the progress of this design as it becomes a marketable device and will carry out research contributing to the documentation required by the purchasers and users of this instrument. Isobarex will benefit from the expertise of the intern in analytical work with mass spectrometers.

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Faculty Supervisor:

William (Liam) Kieser;Jack Cornett

Student:

Partner:

Isobarex

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Ottawa

Program:

Accelerate

Marketing and Business Strategy Analyst

As an essential service involved in the importation and distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other disposables for foodservice, janitorial/sanitation, and healthcare industries, we have been significantly impacted by COVID-19. Our sales of disposable woodenware, which normally account for over 60% of revenue, have declined due to the negative impact on the restaurant industry. However, sales of PPE have skyrocketed, and we are on track to double last year’s revenues. While positive in the near-term, this shift creates longer-term risks. 80% of our revenues now depend on a few key products, and current market conditions are not sustainable. Looking ahead, we need to begin planning for the eventual cool-down of the PPE market, and the possibility that our woodenware sales will not recover to pre-COVID levels. It is crucial for us to explore new opportunities to diversify our business and position ourselves for sustainable growth in a post-COVID world. A Mitacs Business Strategy Intern will spearhead this effort by conducting research and analysis to identify new opportunities in adjacent markets or products that complement and leverage our existing business model. The intern’s work will help shape our long-term growth strategy and address key business risks.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Robert Helsley

Student:

Partner:

Icon Global Supply

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Wholesale trade

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Research Project Coordinator

In the next few months, we seek to build our projects that have been put on the back-burner‚ and ensure that they move forth to offset some reduction in client work. These projects will set us up for improved business structures and success in 2021.
• Identify needs within Lux team members on how research projects are moved from different stage to completion
• Research, identify, and shortlist performance management systems
• Research, identify, and shortlist project management software
• Present findings from research for systems and software
• Develop and integrate process documents that transition current performance management documentation to
new system
• Create internal and external reports
• Develop and integrate process that transfers current project management activities into selected software
• Learn and implement new digital solutions

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Faculty Supervisor:

Robert Helsley

Student:

Partner:

Lux Insights

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Digital Projects Coordinator

This will be my second term as the Digital Projects Coordinator at the Arts Club Theatre Company, Western Canada’s largest theatre company. In the role, I plan to work cross-departmentally and aid departments with digital strategy. I work on short-term digital projects, like social media graphics, and newsletters, as well as help in the planning of long term monetized projects like their Podcast seres. I am working in the Development Department, so much of what I do is with the goal of engaging donors and spreading awareness of the other programs the Arts Club offers besides its in person shows.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Robert Helsley

Student:

Partner:

The Arts Club Theatre Company

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Business Development Specialist

TUEX International Education Ltd. is a dynamic platform that quickly matches students with experienced tutors online and helps arrange in-person tutoring sessions. As an intern, I will implement new digital marketing campaigns to help with the growth of the company and potentially expand to the East Coast. Some of the responsibilities include, developing, designing and implementing marketing plans, coordinating and managing projects and building and maintaining strong customer relationship through meetings and networking events.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Robert Helsley

Student:

Partner:

Tuex International Education Ltd.

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Education

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Digital Marketing Intern

I will be undertaking several digital marketing tasks where I will aim to generate more leads for CloudAdvisors. I will be helping with the development and execution of ClousAdvisor’s marketing strategy through various platforms including social media, PR, and communication with customers. This will help CloudAdvisors reach a greater audience, and ultimately help more Canadians gain access to better benefits and insurance packages.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Robert Helsley

Student:

Partner:

CloudAdvisors

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Sales Development Role

GrantMe’s mission is to empower students with the tools and skills to create a fulfilling future. GrantMe is a technology company that has the goal of eliminating student debt in Canada. Canadian students – from grade 9s to undergraduates – use our platform to win scholarships, get into their top-choice schools, and land high-paying jobs.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Robert Helsley

Student:

Partner:

GrantMe Educational Consulting

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Education; Manufacturing

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Business Analyst Intern

The Business Analyst Intern researches market sectors to understand evolving customer needs, market size, trends, and competition. They work closely with Business Development Managers to research and understand the opportunities and use cases that exist in different market sectors that can bring a competitive advantage to our clients. They will also support the Business Development team with core activities that help build and close business.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Michael Maier

Student:

Partner:

AltaML

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

iGen Education (Mitacs Business Strategy Internship)

The project is to aide iGen Education in establishing a marketing strategy – branding and market penetration initiatives in particular, as well as participating in business development planning in order to build and expand their client base. Creating and disseminating content on behalf of iGen Education will be part of the process, and will work to enhance interpersonal, creative, and problem-solving skills.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Andreas Schwartz

Student:

Partner:

iGen Education Group

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Education

University:

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Sounding Out the “Early” Applicability of Health Economics (HE) and Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Considerations in the Drug Development Process

With the imminent emergence of personalized medicine and the availability of costly targeted drugs comes the crucial allocation of ressources within the halthcare systems. Determining which treatment options should be funded has become an increasingly difficult task. Decision-makers are relying heavily on pharmacoeconomic (PE) evalutions to decide which of them will be most effective and safe—but also, which will most improve the quality of life of patients and which will be most valued by society. Unfortunately, such considerations come later in the drug development process where most product-related decisions have already been made. This project seeks to examine the early application of HE and HTA by investigating related tools that could be implemented earlier at the R&D and preclinical phase where funds at the very forefront of innovation seek to invest. Venture capital firms like AmorChem will benefit by gaining such insight on their investments in that they can more concretely ensure commercial viability in the face of pharma, health-care systems and payers.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Michelle Savoie

Student:

Partner:

Amorchem Therapeutics Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Finance and Insurance; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Low-cost complex genome assembly and annotation

There is a pressing need to apply genomics-based tools for rapidly evaluating the impact of industrial and municipal waste management practices and climate change. In order to do this, information about the genome from relevant North American species is needed, yet acquiring these complex genome sequences had been cost and resource prohibitive until recently. Working together with the partner, the intern will develop a low-cost method for generating complex genome assemblies and annotation that is desperately needed. The target species will be the bullfrog, a global frog species that represents the largest frog family, and is regarded as a “wet canary in the coalmine”. The intern’s involvement will provide essential biochemical and biological knowledge to the project. The developed methods will facilitate the creation of new BC-based jobs, and translate to novel environmental monitoring and assessment tools that will be adopted by environmental consulting firms and regulatory agencies.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Caren Helbing

Student:

Partner:

BC Cancer Agency

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Accelerate

Apprentissage automatique pour prédire le temps de charge et la consommation d’un véhicule électrique

L’objectif de ce projet de recherche est de déterminer avec précision le temps nécessaire pour recharger un véhicule électrique d’un pourcentage X à un pourcentage Y en utilisant des données historiques fournies par AddÉnergie. Il sera également évalué s’il est possible d’utiliser ces données historiques pour développer un modèle permettant de prédire la consommation d’un véhicule électrique pour un trajet donné. Les avantages escomptés pour AddÉnergie sont l’utilisation de ces modèles pour améliorer l’expérience client. Cela permettrait, entre-autres, de prédire avec précision le temps nécessaire pour charger de X % à Y % ou la quantité d’énergie récupérée en chargeant pour une durée déterminée ou encore afficher en temps réel à l’utilisateur les bornes qu’il peut atteindre depuis sa position actuelle.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jonathan Gaudreault;Claude-Guy Quimper

Student:

Partner:

AddÉnergie

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

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