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Collecte de données et prototypage de modèles d’intelligence artificielle pour la détection d’anomalies acoustiques

Le projet vise à optimiser les performances des raboteuses industrielles utilisées dans la production de bois d’œuvre. Cette initiative répond à des défis croissants, tels que la pénurie de main-d’œuvre qualifiée et les dysfonctionnements fréquents des équipements. Il se concentre sur la collecte de données acoustiques provenant de microphones et de capteurs comme des accéléromètres et des capteurs d’émissions acoustiques. Ces informations permettront de développer des modèles d’apprentissage automatique capables de détecter automatiquement les anomalies, facilitant ainsi l’identification des problèmes mécaniques avant qu’ils n’affectent la qualité ou le rendement. En aidant les opérateurs moins expérimentés à comprendre leur machinerie, ce projet vise à réduire les pannes imprévues. Réalisé en collaboration avec Bois Daaquam Inc., le projet comprend deux étapes principales : la collecte de données multisource sur site, suivie du prototypage de modèles intelligents basés sur ces données. Ces travaux apporteront des bénéfices non seulement à l’entreprise partenaire, mais également à l’industrie canadienne en générant des outils applicables à d’autres scieries.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Anthony Deschênes;Rémi Georges

Student:

Partner:

Bois Daaquam inc.

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Application of Generative AI for Business Intelligence and Data Analytics

This project focuses on implementing Generative AI capabilities for WebPal’s data warehouse system at Palomino System Innovations Inc. The initiative aims to enhance business intelligence and data analytics capabilities through an intuitive AI interface that simplifies complex data management tasks.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Konstantinos Derpanis

Student:

Partner:

Palomino System Innovations Inc.

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

York University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Business & Operations Growth

Turolight is a leading provider of energy-efficient lighting solutions, specializing in cutting-edge Light Emitting Diode (LED) technologies tailored for commercial and industrial applications. The company offers a comprehensive range of high-performance LED products and smart lighting systems designed to meet the evolving needs of sectors such as manufacturing, warehousing, retail, and institutional facilities. With a strong commitment to sustainability, Turolight aims to enhance lighting performance by improving brightness, color accuracy, and uniformity while minimizing glare and ensuring consistent illumination across various environments. This involves optimizing lighting for specific tasks and integrating adaptive controls that respond to occupancy, daylight availability, and user preferences. At the same time, the company strives to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact through the use of high-efficiency components, intelligent controls, and environmentally conscious materials.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ryan Billinger

Student:

Partner:

Turolight

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

City of Yorkton Cemetery Walking Tour Guides

In 2024, Tourism Yorkton hosted a Guided Historical Cemetery Walking Tour, based on the book, “Yorkton Cemetery Walking Tour” published in 2000. Tourism Yorkton’s cemetery tour was well-attended and attendees inquired about the availability of different guided tours within the cemetery. These responses to the tour demonstrate the public’s desire to learn more about the stories in the cemetery and the history of Yorkton. The cemetery hosts many notable interments, is a source of historical facts and Yorkton folklore, is the oldest park in the city at over 100 years, and includes a section devoted to local veterans. The City of Yorkton supports the creation of an updated version of the cemetery walking tour information to both preserve local history and spark renewed interest in one of Yorkton’s primary historical locations. The City of Yorkton seeks an Intern Cemetery Historian to develop three new cemetery tours based on notable interments at the cemetery, historical facts and folklore of the cemetery, and the dedicated veterans’ section within the grounds. The new tour information would be made available both in print and online for residents and visitors of Yorkton to access and use on-demand as self-guided tours and as a source of local history.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alesia Malec

Student:

Partner:

City of Yorkton

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Public administration

University:

Suncrest College

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Intelligent modular electromagnetic mapping instrument for non-contact material characterization

The main objectives of the project are designing, developing, and integrating a high-resolution electromagnetic mapping instrument, with interchangeable sensor arrays or sensor suites for single-sided access, non-contact characterization of materials, by evaluating different electromagnetic properties (i.e., electric conductivity, magnetic permeability, dielectric constant) while using an intelligent modular architecture.
Sustainability of new and improved manufacturing methods, one of the main objectives of the Advanced Manufacturing cluster program, can only be assured though repeatable processes and quality of the resulting parts. In the aerospace industry, introduction of new manufacturing processes (i.e., additive manufacturing) and novel materials are required to demonstrate fitness for purpose. Sensing is simultaneously at the heart of characterization of new materials and maintenance of existing structures. Electromagnetic sensing has a wide variety of applications, as electric and magnetic material properties could identify discontinuities that are or would be detrimental to a part, component, or structure under certain operating conditions or in certain environments. the goal of this project is to develop and integrate electromagnetic sensing instrumentation that would allow for fast, accurate, and non-destructive evaluation of metallic and non-metallic structures, with multi-technique and multi-sensor competencies, that could be deployed both in the lab and in an industrial setting.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Thomas Krause

Student:

Partner:

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

Royal Military College of Canada

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Electrochemical Sensing Using Electrodes Modified with Anion Exchange Polymers: Towards Portable Testing

The rapidly increasing global use of cannabis and the increasing potency of ?9-tetrahydrocannabinol (?9-THC), the primary psychoactive component, necessitate rapid, sensitive, and portable detection methods for drug screening. Traditional chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques, while accurate, have limitations that hinder their use in point-of-care (POC) and real-life scenarios. Electrochemical sensors offer a promising alternative due to their simplicity, speed, simple sample pre-treatment, and potential for quantification. This Mitacs Globalink research project aims to develop and optimize an electrochemical sensor for ?9-THC detection using screen-printed electrodes modified with a thin film of novel anion exchange polymers synthesized at Simon Fraser University. The positively charged polymer film is hypothesized to enhance sensitivity and selectivity by pre-concentrating and stabilizing the electroactive ?9-THC phenoxide while repelling cationic interferences. The project will be conducted at the University of Huddersfield, focusing on electrode optimization in aqueous media, performance evaluation in artificial saliva, and assessment of interference effects from common substances. The anticipated outcome is a cost-effective, stable, rapid, and user-friendly electrochemical sensor for ?9-THC, compatible with smartphone-based POC analysis, offering a significant advantage over existing qualitative methods and addressing critical needs in roadside testing, workplace screening, and cannabis market monitoring.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Steven Holdcroft

Student:

Partner:

University of Huddersfield

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Education

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Mise en place de dispositifs de diagnostic de marais filtrant

Le projet consiste à la mise en place de dispositifs d’échantillonnage et de prélèvements sur des systèmes de biofiltres plantés, ainsi que le suivi des paramètres de traitement de ces systèmes.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Joan Laur

Student:

Partner:

Eureka Environnement

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Evaluating canine hydration through physiological markers of hydration status, drinking behavior and hydration strategy

This project focuses on understanding how hydration status affects the health and wellbeing of dogs, a topic that has long been overlooked. Dehydration in dogs can lead to serious health issues, but the specific water intake requirements for dogs are still unclear. The project will explore key areas such as identifying reliable markers to measure hydration, examining how a dog’s behavior relates to water intake, and testing products designed to promote hydration to see how they improve dog hydration status. By doing so, the research aims to work with the partner organization to develop hydration focused products for dogs. The findings will support product innovation and regulatory compliance in the growing Canadian pet nutrition industry. The intern will be involved with data collection, analysis, and evaluation, working closely with the academic supervisor and partner organization to bridge the gap between academic research and industry application.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Anna Kate Shoveller

Student:

Partner:

BARKON

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Guelph

Program:

Accelerate

Democratize Human-Centered Design to accelerate Innovation at Canadian Pacific Rail

This research project is organized around design and delivery of training workshop, toolkits and support services to democratize Human Centered Design approach within the Information Systems department of CPKC rail. As result of the project deliverables, Information Systems department employees will be able to successfully design and develop digital solutions that are desirable to the end users and aligned with business strategies and business outcomes and position the organization to successfully deliver on its digital transformation roadmap.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Angelika Seeschaaf-Veres

Student:

Partner:

Canadian Pacific Railway

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Transportation and warehousing

University:

Ontario College of Art & Design University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Discussions environnementales et éco-anxiété: Vers l’atteinte d’une conscience environnementale

Le « avant pandémie » et le « après pandémie » divergent sur plusieurs aspects, dont la communication environnementale. D’ailleurs, depuis la pandémie, la population semble davantage fermée aux discussions climatiques, en plus de faire preuve d’éco-anxiété et démontrer moins d’efforts dédiés à la crise climatique. Toutefois, qu’elles sont les solutions viables pour la population qui souffre de cette éco-anxiété? Qu’elles sont les solutions qui s’offrent aux individus pour pallier cette peur de discuter des problèmes environnementaux? En fait, qu’elles sont les raisons de ces peurs, de cette éco-anxiété? Ce sont toutes des questions qui seront traités dans ce projet de recherche. Pour ce faire, les responsables de l’entreprise et moi-même travaillerons de pair pour exécuter des groupes de discussions. De plus, des rencontres individuelles avec des experts du domaine permettront de clarifier et compléter notre revue de littérature. Nous répondrons ainsi aux attentes de l’organisme qui souhaite adapter son plan de communication depuis une perspective citoyenne. Néanmoins, sur le plan de la littérature, nous ajouterons un aspect communicationnel au sujet d’éco-anxiété, traité majoritairement en psychologie. De plus, nous proposerons des solutions concrètes pour les organismes et les organisations souhaitant améliorer leurs discours environnementaux en créant un guide de référence.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Léo Trespeuch

Student:

Partner:

Nature-Action Québec inc.

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Program:

Accelerate

Education in the field; using behavioral wildlife research to inform the interpretive program of an eco-tourism operation – Year two

Knight Inlet Lodge is an eco-tourism resort specializing in grizzly bear viewing, and caters to both national and
international clients. The business requires research to improve their interpretive program by informing guide
naturalists on the function of observed bear behaviour. Research is required to: 1) assess the relatedness and
movements patterns of regularly observed bears, 2) assess the use of bear scent marking trees in the surrounding
estuary, 3) assess how local food availability (salmon) affects the social behaviour of bears. Non-invasively derived
DNA from bear fur will identify individuals and allow for the assessment of relatedness between bears. Capturing
scent marking with remote cameras will allow for the analysis of the behaviour, and assessment of how it is influenced
by food availability. Including this knowledge within the interpretive program will allow Knight Inlet Lodge to offer
clients a noval market niche and high-quality wildlife experience.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Chris Darimont

Student:

Partner:

Knight Inlet Grizzly Tours Ltd

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Accommodation and food services; Arts, entertainment and recreation

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Elevate

Développement des stratégies d’exportation et mise en valeur de Montréal comme capitale de la musique vivante

Ce projet de recherche se divise en deux volets complémentaires visant à renforcer le rayonnement international de la musique québécoise et à positionner Montréal comme une capitale de la musique vivante. Dans le premier volet, une analyse approfondie sera réalisée sur les stratégies d’exportation musicale du Québec. L’objectif est d’examiner les meilleures pratiques internationales et d’identifier des opportunités pour promouvoir les artistes québécois à l’étranger. Ce travail permettra de formuler des recommandations pour optimiser les initiatives actuelles et accroître la visibilité de la musique québécoise à l’international. Le deuxième volet se concentrera sur le développement d’une stratégie pour faire de la musique un levier touristique clé pour Montréal. Une proposition sera élaborée afin de positionner la ville comme une destination incontournable pour les passionnés de musique « live », en mettant en avant sa diversité musicale, la spécificité de son son et la richesse de ses événements tout au long de l’année. Ce projet offrira à l’organisation des pistes de recommandations pour utiliser la musique comme levier d’attraction touristique.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Paul Arseneault

Student:

Partner:

ADISQ (Association québécoise de l’industrie du disque, du spectacle et de la vidéo)

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Other services (except public administration)

University:

Université du Québec à Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

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