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Autonomous Surveillance and Inspection using Drone for Oil and Gas Pipelines

Using drones and sensors to conduct autonomous monitoring has shown benefits in many applications, including urban infrastructure planning and maintenance. In this research, we focus on a less studied problem of detecting hazardous and illegal events along oil and gas pipelines. We aim to deliver a real-time Internet of Drones (IoD) system, which integrates the latest computer vision techniques, including the learning-based approaches, and cloud networks, in collaboration with companies like TELUS and TC Energy Canada. Differing from vehicles and humans, that can already be detected robustly by a number of current tools, our objects or events of interest, e.g., leakages and oil splits along a pipeline corridor, are not frequently seen, such as leakage or oil spills. The system can be applied not only to the oil and gas industry across Canada, but also on other applications, which analyze aerial sensor data.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Irene Cheng

Student:

Partner:

AirMarket

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services; Transportation and warehousing

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Development of a Broadband low Resolution Spectral Irradiance Monitoring Device

The proposed device, that has been requested to Sciencetech Inc. (SCI) during the past few years, is an innovative way to analyze the light generated by modern high intensity light sources in many areas of research, and in particular in those using Solar Simulation (space research, agriculture, biology, medical, semiconductors solar cells and renewable energy devices).

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Faculty Supervisor:

François Lagugné-Labarthet

Student:

Partner:

Sciencetech Inc

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of Western Ontario

Program:

Accelerate

Factors Affecting Nursing Retention in Rural Canada: Managing nursing shortages in Rural Alberta

In this research, we will be identifying the factors that affect retention of nurses in the rural areas, and particularly we will be exploring how such factors including the organizational culture, and the academic preparation of the nurses affect the retention of nurses in the rural areas. It is the objective of this research to explore identify the strategies that have been utilized or are currently being utilized by organizations to deal with this retention challenge. Finally, we will be exploring any new strategies that may be utilized to deal with the retention of nurses in rural areas.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Carolin Rekar Munro

Student:

Partner:

CYNKON

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Royal Roads University

Program:

Accelerate

Developing a Revolutionary Technology for the Niche Tool Grinding Sector

During the intended internship, the industry partner aims to develop machinery for the niche tool grinding sector that can potentially boost current industry technology. This machinery targets immediate launch to market a unique CNC grinding system to be characterized by an unsurpassed flexibility owed to its 14 motion controlled axes, with multiple serial manipulator robots custom designs for the specific application. To further enhance its performances, the grinding system will be coupled with a fully automated robotic loading cell to enable long term/overnight unsupervised operation of the machine. The primary goal of this internship is to investigate and review mechanical systems in detail and complete the design section. Applied research is required in combination with hard design and implementation. Most of the challenges associated with this structure that is unique in the world are a result of its kinematic complexity.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Remus Tutunea-Fatan

Student:

Partner:

Williams and White Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate

Application of ultrasonic technology for converting residual feedstocks into humic acids

New innovative technology is proposed for converting residual feedstocks, like petcoke and asphaltenes, into valuable products such as humic acids. This novel approach process employs an ultrasound technique in an aqueous alkaline media to create OH radicals at low reaction conditions and thus enhancing the formation of humic acids. The process has high efficiency, conversion and selectivity for humic with zero CO2 emissions, thus making the process environmentally friendly. Considering the large amount of feedstocks in Canada, the success of this project helps Carbon OxyTech Inc. to commercialize this technology and sell a high price humic acids which will increase their revenue that can later be leveraged to further advance this project.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Nashaat Nassar

Student:

Partner:

Carbon OxyTech Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Accelerate

5G-DetNet/TSN for Industrial Automation

The 4th industrial revolution, Industry 4.0, promises to create completely flexible production lines with automated-guided mobile robots. To enable this transformation, 1/0 devices (e.g., sensors and actuators) require not only a 5G Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication (URLLC) but also a deterministic and bounded low latency with a guaranteed data delivery and extremely low data loss. In this regard, IEEE 802.1 Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) and IETF Deterministic Networking (DetNet) become the de facto wireline technologies to complement 5G communication for industrial automation systems. Despite all efforts on 5G-TSN integration for industrial automation, still a unified end-to-end integration has not been realized. This research project will look at different aspects of this end-to-end integration

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Faculty Supervisor:

Marc St-Hilaire

Student:

Partner:

Ericsson Canada Inc (Quebec)

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Carleton University

Program:

Accelerate

InterGenNS [Intergenerational North Shore] Project: An Inclusive Vision for Facilitating and Sustaining Intergenerational Community Building Strategies

In response to the vast amount of interest in the North Shore pertaining to intergenerational initiatives, this project seeks to bridge community agencies academic research to provide tangible tools and resources to broaden the awareness of activities connecting different generations in the North Shore to actively contribute to reducing social isolation and loneliness, while enhancing social capital, community capacity, cultural connectedness, social awareness, and social cohesion among various populations in the North Shore community. Based on the data analysis from the community survey and semi-structured in-depth interviews, recommendations will be made via by facilitating a virtual community workshop in order to translate the findings and promote community connectivity and capacity in the North Shore. The partner organization will not only gain an enrichened understanding of the current state of resources available pertaining to intergenerational initiatives in the North Shore but get the opportunity to discuss next steps with like-minded organizations that are interested in intergenerational initiatives.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Habib Chaudhury

Student:

Partner:

North Shore Community Resources Society

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Other services (except public administration)

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

BC Parks Foundation Internship – Lauchlan Scott

The objectives of this project are to assist in the development, testing and implementation of a digital park visitation platform and associated in-park experiences designed for people that are new to nature. The key question is how to welcome more people into nature without undermining its ecology and creating health and safety risks. A sub-question is how to decrease barriers and increase inclusivity for people of colour in parks.
I plan to help the organization through the following key activities:
• target market research and on-going dialogue/feedback
• development of inclusive language and communications
• development of inclusive guided experiences
• development of training materials for ambassadors and partners
• input into digital user interface / experience

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Faculty Supervisor:

Arcan Nalca

Student:

Partner:

BC Parks Foundation

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

The Smile Epidemic: Investigating the Impact of a Digital Social Media Gratitude Intervention

Research shows that keeping a gratitude journal can enhance well-being. The Smile Epidemic Inc. is a start-up company that has developed a digital, photographic social media update on the traditional (private, written) gratitude journal. The Smile Epidemic invites people to express in a few words what made them happy or grateful that day, and to take a photo of that message. People can them post the photos in an online community (see www.thesmileepidemic.com) and share via other social media (e.g., facebook). This updated gratitude journal has the potential to combine the demonstrated benefits of gratitude journaling with the benefits of social support, community acceptance and sharing. The Smile Epidemic is committed to taking an evidence-based approach to developing and improving their positive psychology products. The research goal is to understand whether, how, and for whom= The Smile Epidemic enhances happiness, and the mechanisms that explain how it works.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Anne Wilson

Student:

Partner:

Plasticity

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Wilfrid Laurier University

Program:

Accelerate

Food Matters Manitoba and Brandon Food Council

Brandon Food Council (BFC), a project and subsidiary of the non-profit Food Matters Manitoba, is entering the final stages under its parent organization and getting ready to step out as an independent organization of its own. BFC’s business plan is focused on food security issues in Brandon, using community-initiated and volunteer-oriented programs to combat the complex problems that occur at the intersection of food and modern urban life. BFC has created a community matrix designed to be used to complete three main objectives: creating a business canvas, creating a business strategy, and to provide pros and cons of pursuing charitable status for the organization. The community matrix is multifaceted and focused around how many disciplines and problems interact with community food systems. I intend to solve these problems working closely with the members of BFC, letting their visions of their future work guide the process while being communicative of possible pitfalls, sidestepping and pivoting towards a strong solid canvas and plan, as well as clear answers for charitable status.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Shauna MacKinnon

Student:

Partner:

Food Matters Manitoba

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Winnipeg

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Stage de développement d’une plateforme d’expérience talents

Coach est un projet de développement d’une application talent visant à orienter les jeunes professionnels dans leurs choix professionnels afin de leur permettre d’optimiser leur carrière professionnel. Le projet mise sur une compréhension poussée des motivations personnelles et professionnelles des talents et une compréhension complète des projets proposées par les gestionnaires. L’application mise sur les dernières technologies en intelligence artificielle soit l’utilisation combinée du “Deep learning” aux graphes de connaissance.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Pierre Langlois

Student:

Partner:

Conova AI

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Polytechnique Montréal

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Elizabeth Fry Society Manitoba Bail worker project

This project is done in collaboration with the University of Winnipeg Inner City Development department with work placements at various inner city organizations for students at the University of Winnipeg. The goal is that students will develop practical work skills while learning about how different organizations are tackling the unique challenges of improving the life of people living in inner city Winnipeg. During the project the students will also be working on a project about the work that they are doing with included class time to present at the end of the work placement. My particular placement will be at the Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba, where I will be working with another student as Bail Workers, a placement that is a form of support to eligible Indigenous women who are in the criminal justice system. We will be learning how to support them and the types of resources and strategies to break the cycle of high recidivism rates among this community, This will be done in an office environment in the form of interviews, reports and court accompaniment, both on behalf of the Elizabeth Fry Society and the University of Winnipeg.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Shauna MacKinnon

Student:

Partner:

Elizabeth Fry Society of Manitoba

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Indigenous Affairs; Education

University:

University of Winnipeg

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

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