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The SAVI Smart Edge Deploying Massive Multiple In Multiple Out (MIMO) Distributed Antenna Architectures

The NSERC Strategic Network for Smart Applications on Virtual Infrastructures is a five-year partnership between Canadian industry, universities, researchers, research and education (R&E) networks, and high performance computing centres to investigate the design of future application platforms that will deliver software applications of greater capability and intelligence. These application platforms will be supported by an extended computing cloud, encompassing a virtual converged infrastructure and control software that also serves as a live testbed for exploring novel concepts in application-oriented networking, cloud computing, integrated wired/wireless access, and smart applications. Novel software applications will build on advanced services provided by the platform, including context, mobility, location, identity, social network, media recognition, and intelligence. The SAVI network will involve the academic community in the creation of new content and novel applications. This MITACS proposal is to support a SAVI internship program that will strengthen the Canadian industrial base in information and communications technology through the preparation of highly qualified manpower with expertise in the design and operation of globally competitive ICT infrastructure and the creation of innovative and disruptive products, services, and applications. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Raviraj Adve

Student:

Partner:

Ericsson Canada Inc (Montreal, QC)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Term Extraction for Micro-domain Ontology in Personalized Search

The objective of this project is to improve the quality of results returned by a search engine by incorporating the user’s prior search history. By adding contextual information about the user, we are able to better understand their needs and provide information tailored specifically for them. A unique, customized ontology is created to best model the user’s interests. The ontology is a signature of the user and can be used to properly disambiguate their query as well as quickly identify their domain of interest. Since the ontology is comprised of words and their relationships, by applying Natural Language Processing techniques along with machine learning methods that minimize the need for expensive prior knowledge, a semantic network is constructed. This ontology, which succinctly captures the user’s profile, is one of the core components in the target product for the partner organization. Our work provides a proof-of-concept for the target product.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Anoop Sarkar

Student:

Partner:

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Investigation of Non-Condensable Gas Behaviour in Thermal Exploitation of Grosmont Reservoir and Its Role and Effect on Reservoir Performance and Simulation History Matching of the Saleski Pilot

The Grosmont formation, a carbonate naturally fractured reservoir in Alberta, Canada, has 400 billion bbl of bitumen resource, which is currently not commercially exploited. Viable exploitation of this reservoir would mean addition of a huge quantity to Canadian oil reserves. Since December 2010, Laricina Energy Ltd. in their Saleski pilot evaluated a bitumen recovery process using steam injection. The pilot was shut down on September 2015 due to low commodity prices. The Saleski Pilot examined Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) and cycle steam injection in Grosmont reservoir. The close to five years operation of Pilot has provided a very invaluable set of data. Some wells in the pilot have proven commercial rates and efficient steam to oil ratio, while some other wells showed less favourable performance. Nevertheless, any future commercial phase in this reservoir would largely benefit from using the Pilot data in order to properly model the reservoir, predict its performance, and subsequently optimize the recovery technology. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Apostolos Kantzas

Student:

Partner:

Laricina Energy Ltd

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Mining

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Accelerate

Digital Educational Programs for Marginalized Youth: Maximizing Their Effectiveness and Reach

This project involves the evaluation of existing youth media programs designed and delivered by the Access to Media Education Socieity. The intern will identify gaps and areas for growth within these programs, as well as development of a range of new outreach workshops and materials. The data generated by this project will direct and guide the future evolution of AMES’ programs, as well as the development of program models and best practices that other organizations can use (through publication of the research generated).

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jennifer Shapka

Student:

Partner:

Access to Media Education Society

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Exploring the Utility of Physical Visualization Construction

Physical visualizations are representations in which data is mapped to physical form, rather than the pixels or ink of traditional visualizations [6]. Creating such representations using tangible tiles (i.e. constructive physical visualization) is an accessible paradigm for visualization novices
to construct representations [5]. Is this approach worth the greater time investment it requires over more automated tools? The purpose of this project is to explore the utility of the process of constructing of physical visualizations. From this work, we expect to gain knowledge of i) which
parts of the construction process are useful, ii) in what way they are useful, and iii) where and iv) for what type of user they might be useful. From this, we will identify design requirements for new tools to support constructive visualization. If the construction process itself has value, then
we should consider designing digital and tangible-digital tools that allow visualizations to be created in a constructive manner, rather than strictly through automated functions.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Anthony Tang

Student:

Partner:

Télécom Paris

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Exploring subliminal processing using instrumental hypnosis

Cognitive scientists typically divide cognition between controlled and automatic processes. This framework construes controlled processes as being voluntary and effortful and automatic processes as involuntarily and effortless. Automatic processes are therefore considered outside the scope of voluntary control. Undermining this notion, studies show that hypnosis – an enhanced form of mental absorption and self-regulation – can actually suppress automatic response. Hypnosis therefore provides a mean to alter mental processes that appear immune to cognitive control. The current project aims to test the boundaries of cognitive control by investigating the limit of this effect and explore the corresponding neural patterns. Because subliminal processes sit below the threshold of awareness, researchers often view them as hard-wired and highly resistant to controlled processes. It is indeed difficult to conceive how one would be able to alter mental processes situated beyond the horizon of consciousness.
Challenging this assumption, we will demonstrate that hypnosis can act at the level of subliminal perception. We intend to employ state-of-the-art psychophysics and human-brain electrophysiology to demonstrate that unconscious perception is actually permeable to cognitive control and measure the corresponding neural dynamics. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Amir Raz

Student:

Partner:

École normale supérieure

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

University:

McGill University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Cortical Changes Linked to Semantic Integration

In this project, we will use computerized games to teach second language material to adults. We will use neuroimaging and eye-tracking (a measurement of a person’s eye movements, which can provide information about reading and the processing of language). Adult learners will complete a 5-day game-based second language-training program. Their brain activity and eye movements will be monitored while they perform reading and auditory language tasks, before and after training. We are interested in whether the people can successfully learn new language material, how their brain activity changes over the course of learning second language material and if they are able to generalize newly acquired second language knowledge. If the participants are successful, we expect to see changes in their behaviour and brain activity that reflect their ability to process second language content.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Aaron Newman

Student:

Partner:

Aix-Marseille Université

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Analyse de l’offre de soins de santé et de bien-être dans une paroisse protestante historique à Paris

En France, le protestantisme historique s’est toujours placé en figure de proue sur les questions de laïcité et de séparation entre l’Église et l’État et sa pensée rationnelle est en harmonie avec les principes de sécularisation, d’école laïque et de médecine laïque. Une paroisse fait toutefois
exception en offrant des soins de santé et de bien–être. Le présent projet vise à effectuer un stage de recherche au CNRS/Université de Strasbourg, dans la seule université d’État française à compter une Faculté de théologie protestante. Dans le cadre de ce stage, supervisé par la directrice de recherche Mme Vincente Fortier, une recherche terrain sera effectuée dans la paroisse protestante historique. Les données récoltées
par la stagiaire sur le terrain seront compilées afin, premièrement, d’obtenir un schéma de description cohérent des activités qui se déroulent dans la paroisse et des soins qui y sont dispensés. Deuxièmement, les données seront analysées à partir d’un cadre théorique (Derocher 2011, Lenoir 2012). TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

David Koussens

Student:

Partner:

Université de Strasbourg

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Drift wave turbulence in the presence of neoclassical forces

Hot plasmas are common throughout the universe, and generally exist in highly turbulent states. Turbulence, and the related anomalous (turbulent) transport, remains a great challenge of classical physics. This poses a substantial issue for the understanding of fundamental phenomena (magnetic dynamo, space and solar activity), and the development of efficient plasma devices (spacecraft thrusters, plasma processing devices, fusion reactors). The long-term objective of this research is to explain and predict the turbulent behavior and transport of magnetically confined fusion plasmas. This project will contribute to the general theory of plasma turbulence, and facilitate design and operation of various plasma devices, including large and small scale fusion projects such as General Fusion (Canada), and ITER (France), among others. This project promotes a deep knowledge of physics, strong skills in analytical and critical analysis, high performance computations, and the processing of large data sets. These skills and expertise are vital to maintain Canada’s competitiveness in science and high technology industries.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Andrei Smolyakov

Student:

Partner:

Aix-Marseille Université

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Relations in Canada

This project will create a timeline that traces the development of Canada though moments that are significant in Indigenous peoples’ relationship with non-Indigenous Canadians. From information available through historical archives and sources, the intern will identify key moments in Canada’s history that have shaped relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people such as the establishment of the first town in Canada, the first residential school and the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission report. The Victoria Native Friendship Centre will utilize this historical story in two major public art installations by master carver Carey Newman. The Witness Blanket is a travelling national monument to recognize the Indian Residential School era. Historical information is needed to populate a new educational app that replicates the monument. Reconciliation Monument will be a permanent art installation on Parliament Hill that will incorporate the timeline in bricks that lay the foundation for the piece.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Robina Thomas

Student:

Partner:

Victoria Native Friendship Centre

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Accelerate

Recherche action portant sur l’implantation précoce du Projet Baromètre

L’équipe de recherche de l’institut universitaire de première ligne en santé et services sociaux travaille en partenariat avec divers milieux de pratique afin de favoriser les innovations sociales et d’améliorer la qualité des services prodigués par le système de santé et des services sociaux. Dans cet intérêt, nous avons développé un outil d’intervention et d’évaluation interdisciplinaire visant à soutenir la personnalisation des services, promouvant des actions fondées sur ce qui est perçu comme signifiant, mobilisateur et prioritaire par la personne usagère, et mettant en lumière les effets concrets produits dans leur vie. Cet outil technologique consiste en une plateforme web, nommée Projet Baromètre, qui est désormais en processus d’implantation dans différents milieux, soit entre autres, le Département de psychiatrie du CHUM à Montréal par exemple. Dans ce contexte, deux organismes partenaires au projet à Sherbrooke désirent s’inclure à cette démarche et favoriser une intervention dite centrée sur les effets. Nous voyons dans la participation du stagiaire au projet, étudiant en recherche à la maîtrise en travail social à l’université de Sherbrooke, une opportunité concrète d’actualiser une approche basée sur la valorisation des savoirs expérientiels et la co-construction, thèmes centraux de son sujet de mémoire.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Paul Morin

Student:

Partner:

Le Rivage du Val St-François;Corporation Ascot en santé

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Accelerate

Developing bacterial inoculant promoting crop growth and health

The development of beneficial bacterial inoculant as biopesticide and biofertilizers is directly beneficial to agricultural producers through the preservation and enhancement of crop quality and yield. At present, a limited spectrum of naturally occurring microorganisms have been developed for directed, commercial agricultural applications in Canada. Engage Agro Corp is interested in developing bacterial inoculants with commercial potential to expand its business and service to Canadian agriculture. P. polymyxa CR1 is identified as a promising candidate for commercial application as both a biofertilizer and biopesticide. Through this project, we will carry out greenhouse study to determine a fixed concentration of P. Polymyxa strain CR1 and other necessary constituents in order to formulate bacterial inoculants that can be supplied to growers to enhance crop growth, health and yield. The current research project addresses a technology gap in agriculture and strives to develop a viable, biologically-based platform for increased productivity and biopesticide uses in Canadian agriculture. The work is a necessary step moving from laboratory trials to greenhouse studies in order to move next step to commercial-scale testing.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ze-Chun Yuan

Student:

Partner:

Engage Agro Corporation

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate

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