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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

Production of Healthy DAG-Enriched Oil from Canola Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Media in Par-Baked Frozen Dough Products

Structured lipids, specifically diacylglyceride (DAG) oils, have potential to replace trans fats and oils high in saturated fats such as palm and thus provide healthier oils with improved functionalities and sustainability. However, they are produced using costly and environmentally unfriendly “enzyme in solvent” systems, and have shortcomings when utilized in certain food applications. DAG oils are clinically claimed to help reduce fat accumulation and can have a major impact on obesity, which is currently identified as a global health risk by the United Nations World Health Organization. This research will investigate the feasibility of manufacturing DAG oil from canola oil based on enzymatic reaction (ER) using supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2). Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) technique will be used to analyze the final product. The SC-CO2 and NMR are “green” solutions compared to current solvent systems and have to potential to be more cost effective. This study is exploring how to use new DAG oil structuring that will produce products with favorable processing and end-use properties, favorable public health and environmental outcomes.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Peter Jones;Martin Scanlon

Student:

Partner:

Canola Council of Canada

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Accelerate

Large-Eddy-Simulation of Brain Aneurysms

Rupture of cerebral aneurysms often leads to mortality or sever morbidity in most cases. Pathogenesis of aneurysms has been attributed to abnormal flow-induced forces that act on the vessel walls. These forces are typically measured by first recreating patient’s aneurysm model
from medical images, and, afterwards, using these as input for computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to simulate blood flow. Majority of CFD-derived literature predicts stable (laminar) flow patterns, whereas our higher-order CFD simulations have shown highly unstable (“turbulentlike”)
flows, consistent with experimental studies. From clinical perspective, these higher-order CFD techniques are computationally expensive and thus, infeasible. To reduce the computation times while maintaining accuracy, we aim to use Large-eddy-simulation techniques, an area of expertise of Dr. Nicoud’s group who have recently applied it to heart flows. This unique collaborative initiative between two world-leading groups will, for the first time, investigate the clinical feasibility of LES techniques for aneurysm rupture risk assessment, with an aim to reduce the computation times.

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Faculty Supervisor:

David A. Steinman

Student:

Partner:

Université de Montpellier

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Modelling wood quality and its implications for lumber recovery in mixed-species and multi-aged stands

For many reasons, forest management in Canada will be constrained by ecological and social forest management objectives. Along with meeting the diverse needs of society, forest managers will need to consider increased demands for renewable resources, such as wood. Wood, as opposed to concrete and steel, has a positive impact on the global carbon cycle but is also strong enough to build large buildings. Therefore, there will be an increased demand for stronger wood in the future. Many factors influence the strength of wood, such as the species, the speed at which the tree grows and the environment where the tree is growing. We are attempting to understand how the properties that affect the strength of wood change when forest managers must also meet social and ecological goals. We propose to develop computer models that simulate wood strength properties in response to forest management. We will also work to incorporate a virtual sawmill into these computer models. This will allow us to virtually understand the implications of sustainable forest management on the end-use products that are made from trees.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Bruce Larson

Student:

Partner:

Azura Formetrics Ltd

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Concentration and Exposure to Short-Lived Seasonal Air Pollutants in Londrina, Brazil

Cycling is a mode of transportation that is increasing in popularity in Brazil. Within a city, there are many different complexities due to geography and design that can lead to the accumulation of air pollution in certain areas. Cyclists, being so close to cars, are more susceptible to breathing in air with higher concentrations of air pollutants. This study aims to quantify air pollution concentrations and identify hot spots within the city of Londrina. Air quality instrumentation and GPS will be attached to bicycles for continuous air quality measurements. The results will be mapped and analyzed to determine air pollution within Londrina. In particular, measurements of black carbon, reactive trace gases, and airborne particulate matter will be made.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mark Gibson

Student:

Partner:

Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Application of Artificial Neural Network for the Optimization in Biodiesel Production

The proposed project related to renewable energy field will be undertaken by Dr. He’s student, Xingyu Peng. She will have to conduct many experimentations to produce biodiesel from waste cooking oil under changes of operational conditions. After that, she will learn and figure out how
to use an artificial neural network (ANN) software in order to find out an optimized operational condition in biodiesel production to obtain the maximum yield. The outcomes would be a great contribution to environmental sustainable development in Canada especially under the context of climate change and resource depletion.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Quan He

Student:

Partner:

Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

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