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Improving Automatic Calibration of Computationally Intensive Groundwater Models

This research aims to develop advanced but practical methodologies for automatic calibration of computationally intensive groundwater simulation models. Such models are largely used in many consulting engineering companies, but they may not be completely calibrated because of the time limits and their very large computational demands. The methodologies developed during this internship increase the computational efficiency of automatic calibration algorithms by using domain specific knowledge in groundwater modelling. The general frameworks for these methodologies have been already developed in the intern’s PhD thesis and tested across different automatic calibration practices on other models such as surface water models. This internship benefits the model development practice in the partner organization as the modellers are provided with advanced tools and techniques to efficiently make use of their available computational budgets when developing and calibrating their models. The computational efficiency gains enable the modellers to develop more accurate groundwater models of the real-world…..TOBECONTINUED

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Faculty Supervisor:

Bryan Tolson

Student:

Partner:

Matrix Solutions Inc (Guelph, ON)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

Development of nanoparticle in vivo labeling contrast probes for tissue clearing 3D microscopy compatible with multi-modal imaging in fluorescence, dark field, MRI, CT and electron microscopy modalities.

High resolution 3D microscopy in combination with tissue clearing techniques such as CLARITY, iDISCO, CUBIC is a rapidly growing area of biomedical research. It also has high potential to replace traditional 2D histology to become a method of choice for the analysis of tissue biopsy samples used in diagnosis of cancer and other diseases. However, currently there is a limited availability of contrast agents that can label organs, biological tissues, and cells in a live animal and are compatible with these techniques. To bridge this gap the Mitacs Fellow will work in collaboration with Luna Nanotech scientists to develop novel nanoparticle based probes that can label specific organs, tissues, structures, and cells in vivo. The outcome of this work will be a commercial line of labeling probes which are fully compatible with the tissue clearing techniques. Furthermore, unique properties of nanoparticles will make these probes highly versatile, allowing the high resolution fluorescence and dark field 3D microscopy to be combined with other whole body and tissue specific imaging modalities, such as magnetic particle imaging, microCT, and electron microscopy. This research will position Luna Nanotech as one of the leaders in the field of 3D tissue clearing microscopy and multi-modal imaging.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Datong Song

Student:

Partner:

University of Toronto;Luna Nanotech

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Exploring neuroimaging methods to assess the effects of music therapy

The objective of this project is to research new technologies and methods to help in the assessment and functional imaging of neuroplasticity related to music therapy. The approach utilizes key novel technologies being researched in partnership with Dr. Ryan D’Arcy. It takes advantage of on-going, integrated work with Music Heals to research music therapy as a means to improve mood in patients experiencing Post-Concussion Syndrome and those with challenges related to Adverse Childhood Experiences.
The interns and companies will benefit through the new knowledge and information generated with respect to the new protocols, methods and devices that will be generated during this project. In addition, interns will benefit from exposure to all aspects of clinical studies, collaboration with industry and the healthcare system and interaction with patients.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ryan D’Arcy

Student:

Partner:

Music Heals

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Reviewing the effectiveness of video as a means of delivery and consumption of macro data in digital media

The goal of the project is to evaluate the effectiveness of video as medium of delivery and consumption of large quantities of digital information. The team will create an automated way to generate videos for properties and rental information so as to reduce costs on manual video creation and build user profiles based on smart questions to present tailored information based on users’ needs in a video format. Through researching, implementing technologies, designing analytics tools and developing a prototype we hope to evaluate the effectiveness of dynamic video information delivery. The benefit to Roomview Technologies Inc. is relevance through innovation in understanding user behavior and improving user experience to be competitive in the market.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Thomas Davidoff

Student:

Partner:

RoomView Technologies Inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Real estate and rental and leasing

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Analysis and Design of Fast Charging System with Flywheel Energy Storage Platform

This project is aiming at the design and analysis of high-performance fast charging system (FCS) to decrease charging time and reduce the high demand effect in the power grid. Besides, the target fast charging system will support transportation electrification infrastructures, maximize customer satisfaction, reduced operational costs and CO2 emissions. The analysis of the FCS system will provide resilient features to ensure minimum operation interruptions. Also, the system maximizes the charging time by protecting battery life. The design of the system can use energy storage system (battery-flywheel) to reduce the adverse effects of the high demand in the power grid. Also, the analysis includes the sizing of the system for different type of environment and weather conditions.The project will give an advance technology advantages to the partner organization members and will contribute to help grow the low-carbon and “smart” technology eco-system in the country, leading to job growth and economic development over the long-term.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Hossam Gaber

Student:

Partner:

Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (ON)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Transportation and warehousing

University:

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Program:

Accelerate

Understanding the contribution of ??-tetrahydrocanabinol and cannabidiol isomers and related compounds to the therapeutic effects and safety of cannabinoids using zebrafish larvae

Most of the medicines available today are either purified from plants or derived from compounds produced by plants. The Cannabis (marijuana) plant in particular produces an enormous variety of molecules that have valuable pharmaceutical potential – in addition to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the primary psychoactive molecule in the pant, the cannabis plant produces dozens of other molecules with poorly understood effects on animal cells. The variety of different molecules and the large number of possible combinations in which they may be present makes it challenging to test these compounds for potentially beneficial properties. Zebrafish share most of the molecular and cellular mechanisms that are affected by cannabinoids with humans. This project will use zebrafish larvae to try to find cannabinoids that have reduced behavioural effects while maintaining useful properties that will be valuable in treating diseases such as multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and cancer.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Bryan Crawford

Student:

Partner:

Ethicann Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of New Brunswick

Program:

Accelerate

Microbial detection of hydrocarbon seeps offshore Nova Scotia

Offshore petroleum exploration requires a multitude of techniques to identify a petroleum system in an offshore area. Novel microbiology technologies which focus on the distribution of marine microbes (microbial biogeography) have been proposed as complementary tools to conventional techniques for oil and gas exploration. Hydrocarbon seepage from subsurface petroleum reservoirs is hypothesized to explain the transport of thermophilic bacterial endospores, i.e. “thermospores”, to cold seabed sediments. A microbial biogeography informed approach to identifying and quantifying petroleum reservoir derived thermospores in marine sediments could offer a strategy to locate reservoirs and improve the success of offshore oil and gas exploration. A data mining-based evaluation of published microbial community assessments of petroleum reservoirs will be used to determine the presence and abundance of thermophilic, endospore-forming bacteria. Prominent thermospores will be compared with those identified in heated incubations of marine sediments from hydrocarbon explorative areas. Analysis of genetic material will be used to evaluate the adaptations of thermophilic endospore-forming bacteria, in sediments overlying known petroleum reservoirs, that would permit growth in a petroleum reservoir, and survival during transport from the hot deep reservoir to cold surface sediments.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Casey Hubert

Student:

Partner:

Offshore Energy Research Association of Nova Scotia

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Mining; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Accelerate

Visual Models and Knowledge Design for Media Studies

Drawing upon emerging practices in Digital Humanities, this research project aims to focus on visual models for the analysis of large corpora in Media Studies. Visual models differ from other types of data-based models in the way they make visible a set of relationships through a process of knowledge design (Schnapp 2014), rather than offering simulations, running tests or undertaking quantitative analysis. Starting from a corpus of television series, the final aim of the research project funded by Mitacs Globalink is to generate an open-access visualization, which will allow researchers and users to browse for information on televisual content and to better understand dynamics of circulation in the current media scenario.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Marta Boni

Student:

Partner:

Brown University

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

New and Digital Media; Information and Communications Technology; Entertainment and Media

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Program evaluation for JUMP Math: An empirical assessment of a resource for math education – Year two

Canadian math scores are in decline. Numerous studies have demonstrated the importance of numerical proficiency for outcomes such as health, employability and financial stability. Therefore, the effectiveness of a child’s math education is key to future success. It is of utmost importance, then, to identify effective math education programs. The proposed project will evaluate JUMP Math – a not-for-profit math curriculum – in a selection of schools within the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB). Along with investigating growth on several key numerical outcomes measures, this study will determine the effectiveness of JUMP Math for reducing anxiety regarding math in both children and teachers. These data will provide valuable information on the effectiveness of the JUMP Math program. Another focus is a literature review to communicate the evidence base for JUMP Math. This will provide clear links to the research that supports design and implementation of JUMP Math. In sum, our collaboration with JUMP Math will provide an empirical investigation and validation of an alternative curriculum for math pedagogy; work that holds great promise to positively impact the state of math education in Canada.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Daniel Ansari

Student:

Partner:

JUMP Math

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education; Information and cultural industries

University:

The University of Western Ontario

Program:

Elevate

Program evaluation for JUMP Math: An empirical assessment of a resource for math education

Canadian math scores are in decline. Numerous studies have demonstrated the importance of numerical proficiency for outcomes such as health, employability and financial stability. Therefore, the effectiveness of a child’s math education is key to future success. It is of utmost importance, then, to identify effective math education programs. The proposed project will evaluate JUMP Math – a not-for-profit math curriculum – in a selection of schools within the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB). Along with investigating growth on several key numerical outcomes measures, this study will determine the effectiveness of JUMP Math for reducing anxiety regarding math in both children and teachers. These data will provide valuable information on the effectiveness of the JUMP Math program. Another focus is a literature review to communicate the evidence base for JUMP Math. This will provide clear links to the research that supports design and implementation of JUMP Math. In sum, our collaboration with JUMP Math will provide an empirical investigation and validation of an alternative curriculum for math pedagogy; work that holds great promise to positively impact the state of math education in Canada.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Daniel Ansari

Student:

Partner:

JUMP Math

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education; Information and cultural industries

University:

Western University

Program:

Elevate

Évaluation de l’immobilisation de l’arsenic dans un remblai minier en pâte cimenté entreposé en milieu salin.

Le site aurifère Méliadine au Canada (NU) est la propriété d’Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM). Il est envisagé au début des opérations minières prévues à l’horizon 2017 qu’une partie des rejets de traitement du minerai soient réacheminés vers les galeries de mine exploitées, dans un mélange avec de l’eau et du ciment. Cette technique du remblai minier en pâte cimenté permet de stabiliser mécaniquement les terrains. Cependant, ce remblai devrait contenir des teneurs non négligeables en arsenic. Le projet présenté ici vise à étudier la stabilité de l’arsenic dans le remblai minier en pâte soumis au contact des eaux souterraines. Sur le site de Méliadine, les eaux présentent la particularité d’être fortement chargée en sels. Une étude basée sur des tests de lixiviation en milieu salin et sur une caractérisation minéralogique sera mise en place pour déterminer l’influence du remblai sur la qualité des eaux souterraines, et sur une éventuelle libération….TOBECONTINUED

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Faculty Supervisor:

Bruno Bussière

Student:

Partner:

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited;Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

University:

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Program:

Accelerate

Renewable polymer based edible packaging materials for improving microbial food safety

Food packaging is a key component in microbial food safety which helps to protect the food from external factors such as temperature, light, humidity and microorganisms. Active food packaging materials interact with food to extend the shelf life mainly by controlling the environment around food and releasing active ingredients such as antimicrobial compounds. Soybean and gelatin like proteins were heavily explored due to their potential of preparing edible packaging films and coatings; however, poor mechanical, water and oxygen barrier properties restrict their uses in developing edible films. Proposed research focuses on developing a novel material platform which is suitable for developing edible active food packaging films using renewable polymers and essential oils with improved functionalities. Therefore, the proposed lipid-protein conjugates can be introduced as low-cost food grade materials which increase the stability and material properties. This research will support for the sustainability and resilience of agri/food systems and contribute to the local and world agriculture and food issues. Overall, success of the research will be beneficial to the health of the general public and to the natural environment.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Nandika Bandara

Student:

Partner:

The University of Melbourne

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

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