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Standing up to Bullying

This internship is in partnership with PREVNet. Researchers have found that bystander intervention during bullying episodes among children stops the bullying in the majority of instances. A number of constructs have recently emerged as potential correlates and predictors for bystander intervention, or lack thereof, and have not yet been studied within this age group (i.e., 10 and 12 year olds). These constructs have also not been investigated together within one study to examine their individual relative contributions (and potentially cumulative effect) to bystander behaviours. In addition, particular strategies that are perceived as most effective in stopping bullying episodes have not yet been generated by children using qualitative methods. The current study aims to address the gaps in our current understanding of bystander intervention during childhood bullying episodes by focusing on the following research questions: (1) What do children report are the most effective ways for bystanders to stop a bullying episode? (2) Is willingness to stand up for others who are being bullied related to (a) attachment relationships with peers, (b) empathy towards peers, (c) social self‐efficacy, and/or (d) attitudes towards bullying and victimization?

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Debra Pepler

Student:

Mary Catherine Cappadocia

Partner:

Astral Media

Discipline:

Psychology

Sector:

Education

University:

York University

Program:

Accelerate

Replacing mercury use and improving gold recovery in artisanal operations

This study aims to improve a process to recover gold in artisanal mining operations by treating a gravity concentrate with cyanide in a closed circuit in a ball mill, trapping gold particles in a capsule of activated carbon in the mill. The main innovation of this process is the use of the activated carbon inside the mill, with no need to remove the balls. Cyanide is safely degraded when the process is complete, with no residual damage to the environment, when the process is carefully applied. Preliminary tests in the Amazon have shown that gold recovery may increase up to 2 times compared to the use of copper plates, even though the process has not been optimized yet. This project involves tests to be conducted at UBC mineral processing lab and in the Amazon region, testing adjustments in the process. It requires lots of mass balance calculations to compare the efficiency of the process when using different levels of reagents, cyanide, charcoal, the mill operation and grinding time.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Marcello Mariz da Veiga

Student:

Rodolfo Neiva de Sousa

Partner:

Earthtone Environmental R&D Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Mining and quarrying

University:

University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Program to Evaluate and Improve Visual Analytic Processes for Analyzing Maintainability, Reliability and Safety Data – Part 1

The average person manages uncertainty on a daily basis, from determining whether to invest in a particular stock to predicting the outcome of a baseball game. However, in some cases, such as that of Boeing safety analysis, the consequences can be much larger. When people’s lives are at stake, effective tools to manage and communicate uncertainty to decision makers are essential. Before being able to visually represent uncertainty effectively, there is a need for understanding where it fits in the analytic process and current methods of visualization. This study involves a structured qualitative approach using Boeing safety analysts to understand the cognitive aspects of communicating uncertainty. This will help to develop a scientific basis for designing visual analytics tools that are useful to more than just safety analysts.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Brian Fisher

Student:

Andrew Wade, Aaron Smith

Partner:

AeroInfo Systems - A Boeing Company

Discipline:

Interactive arts and technology

Sector:

Aerospace and defense

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Planning a sustainable approach to Community Forest Management with the Katzie First Nation at Blue Mountain and Douglas Provincial Forests

The Katzie First Nation is working towards establishing a Community Forest Agreement (CFA) with the Province of British Columbia. The area of intent lies within Katzie Traditional Territory and includes Blue Mountain and Douglas Provincial Forests, located along the east banks of Alouette Lake. To establish a CFA, the Katzie desire a holistic approach to forest planning that not only considers timber harvesting, but also non‐timber economic opportunities, traditional use values, multiple stakeholder desires and prospects for cultural preservation and education. The internship will investigate Katzie values of sustainability to generate criteria to guide CFA planning. Further, the intern will investigate Provincial and academic sources to suggest best practices for Katzie as they plan a CFA. Results will be combined with additional stakeholder considerations to compile a Forest Sustainability Plan for the Katzie First Nation, and will include a template that can be employed by other B.C. communities planning a CFA. Research will also contribute to academic literature addressing aboriginal forest management planning.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Thomas Gunton

Student:

Anna Usborne

Partner:

Smuq’wa Development Corporation

Discipline:

Resources and environmental management

Sector:

Finance, insurance and business

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Groundwork for Modeling the Effects of Climate Change on the Lower Churchill Hydroelectric Development

Nalcor Energy is in the planning stages of the Lower Churchill Hydroelectric Generation Project, expected to cost between $ 6 and 9 billion dollars. Due to the scale (over 2800 MW) and potential lifespan of this project, consideration needs to be made about the effects of climate change on the available water in the Churchill River. This internship is the jumping off point for a working relationship between Memorial University of Newfoundland and Nalcor Energy. The intern will also travel to Nalcor’s existing hydroelectric generation facility, which lies within the same river system, to gather historical meteorological, geographical and operational data that is needed for effective modeling. In parallel with this, the intern will be developing a working knowledge of UNIX and FORTRAN as well as exploring additional research opportunities.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Ken Snelgrove

Student:

Jonas Roberts

Partner:

Nalcor Energy

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Energy

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program:

Accelerate

Evaluating the Economic Impact of Greater Victoria’s Technology Sector

The objective of this research project is to locate VIATeC (the Victoria Advanced Technology Council), its member companies, and the Greater Victoria technology sector in general in relation to its current strategic environment. Through a review of the literature, surveys, interviews, and focus groups, the researcher will bring answers to the following questions: (1) What is the collective economic impact of the technology©sector companies in the Greater Victoria region and in the province of British Columbia? (2) What are the current compensation practices, including salaries and other tangible and intangible benefits, in the sector? (3) Which factors would facilitate the attraction and retention of highly©skilled workers to the area?

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. James Tansey

Student:

Brigitte Gemme

Partner:

VIATeC

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Estimating relative trends in cetacean abundance and distribution from data collected for an opportunistic sighting network (BCCSN)

British Columbia's coastline is home to eighteen species of cetaceans and three species of sea turtles. Nine of these are at risk of extinction. To conserve these species, it is crucial to learn more about their distribution/abundance and habitat use. The British Columbia Cetacean Sightings Network (BCCSN) was established to gather sightings of these species from a network of mariners and coastal citizens. Since then, the BCCSN has received thousands of sightings from hundreds of observers up and down the coast. The objective of this internship is to estimate temporal trends in relative abundance and distribution of cetaceans commonly found in the waters off north‐eastern Vancouver Island, using the sightings collected by one of the BCCSN observers-Straitwatch. The specific objectives for this research are to: (1) establish baseline estimates of trends in cetacean abundance to guide future management decisions; (2) create spatial distribution models (GAMs) of cetacean species within the study area in order to identify areas associated with specific behaviour or other species‐specific factors determining marine mammal distribution; (3) determine whether the assumption that the probability of detecting a species of cetacean is density‐dependant or that a functional response exists; (4) provide a means by which to evaluate the effectiveness of future management actions; and (5) improve the usefulness of data already collected within the BCCSN, as well as, identifying means by which to collect effort information from the large network of volunteer observers.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Randall Peterman

Student:

Nicole Koshure

Partner:

CETUS Research and Conservation Society

Discipline:

Resources and environmental management

Sector:

Fisheries and wildlife

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Digital modelling of DC plasma torches (Part 2)

The use of plasma torches for the gasification of waste products enables the transformation of waste into clean energy with no residual by-products. As a result of the extremely high temperatures generated by plasma torches (from 5,000°C to 20,000°C depending on the type of gas used), torch and reactor modelling represent a technological challenge for designers. Digital modelling of the plasma flare and the electrical arc in the plasma torch will contribute to a better understanding of the degradation of the torch’s internal components. This degradation undermines the reliability of these systems, particularly its electrodes, and generates major operational costs. Among other objectives, this study will help improve plasma torch design. It will also enhance our understanding of the physical and chemical characteristics of the plasma flare in view of efforts to integrate this plasma system to the study of the treatment of waste products using gasification reactors.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Jean-Luc Meunier

Student:

Norma Mendoza

Partner:

PyroGenesis Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Energy

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

Determining road sub-soil anisotropic resilient modulus on site using a self-boring pressure-meter

The proposed research initiative consists of on-site and laboratory tests to evaluate the compaction quality of road sub-soils. To that end, we will use a self-boring pressure-meter to determine the on-site resilient modulus and compare it with results obtained by the Quebec transportation department using triaxial equipment for deviatoric loading in accordance with the LC-22-400 method. Studies demonstrate that the resilient modulus is an essential parameter for road design and analysis. This research will benefit our partner, the Quebec transportation department, in several ways: help develop related expertise in Quebec universities; enhance R&D; contribute to advanced research and potential technology developments; establish valuable links with Quebec universities for future collaborations; and build ties with a new generation of researchers and future professionals in Quebec.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Adolfo Foriero

Student:

Ferdinand Ciza

Partner:

Ministère des Transports du Québec

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Automotive and transportation

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

Design and implementation of a plasma power source

This project calls for the design and implementation of a power source of 20 kW and 600 V. The power source will serve several functions in the labs at Atlantic Hydrogen Inc. (AHI), chief among which is to create thermal CC plasma with current control capability. The source will consist of a static converter that converts alternating current into direct current (AC-DC), a tri-phased transformer to reduce tension throughout the network and ensure galvanic isolation, several transducers (current, tension), control circuits, and a dedicated digital processor. The processor will be used to implement various control and protection modalities. This project will allow AHI to test the validity of different theories and achieve new practical applications, including separating hydrogen from natural gas using plasma. The project will certainly benefit from the supervisor’s and intern’s specific sets of expertise.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Jamel Ghouili

Student:

Hizem Atef

Partner:

Atlantic Hydrogen Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Energy

University:

Université de Moncton

Program:

Accelerate

Analysis of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles in Distribution Networks

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles are hybrid vehicles with large batteries that are capable of travelling on electricity but still maintain the reliability of an on‐board internal combustion engine for extended trips. The batteries will typically be recharged from a standard household outlet, thus increasing the demand for electricity. It is important to understand and predict how these vehicles will affect the operation and planning of networks in British Columbia. The objective of this project is to identify and assess the effects of PHEV charging on low‐voltage distribution networks by examining PHEV operator behaviour and the control over charging. It is essential that these impacts be addressed and fully understood so that BC Hydro can continue to supply electricity reliably and cost effectively.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Peter Wild & Dr. Andrew Rowe

Student:

Liam Kelly

Partner:

BC Hydro

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Alternative energy

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Accelerate

3D building/structure model reconstruction using multiple aerial images

The objective of this research is to propose and implement a set of new methodologies to create a 3D hazard map that includes models of structures and obstacles in the airport area. The project uses multiple oblique and nadir views high resolution aerial imageries (pictometery images) to reconstruct such models. Various views of an obstacle are combined using image processing and computer vision algorithms to create an accurate 3D wireframe model of the obstacle. The building blocks of the project include two sub‐systems. The first subsystem models the entire obstacle including buildings, poles, and trees. The second sub‐system creates a precise rooftop model for urban city buildings. This model includes the length, the slope and the area of every segment of the rooftop.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dr. Parvaneh Saeedi

Student:

Mohammad Izadi

Partner:

MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Aerospace and defense

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

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