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Large-scale scenario modelling of invasive plant spread across Canada

Invasive species are organisms that arrive in a new environment and quickly dominate the landscape. They present one of the most important threats to local plants and animals; this is especially the case for invasive plant species, which comprised almost a tenth of Canada’s vascular plant life in 2008. Despite the abundance of invasive plants, the ways they spread can be difficult to predict due to a lack of information on the various factors at play. However, due to the possibility that certain factors promoting spread – such as habitat suitability and human activity – might be common among invaders, general simulation models could allow new invasions to be forecast when monitoring information is limited. As such, my research aims to model how climate change and Canada’s most damaging invasive species will alter future plant health within protected areas nationwide by (1) weighing the various factors currently driving invasive plant spread and (2) producing maps of forecasted spread under various future climate scenarios. My findings will be made available to conservation practitioners across the country to (1) understand the risk versus resiliency of current protected areas to invasion and (2) prioritize future land acquisition for protection under climate change.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Joseph Bennett

Student:

Partner:

The University of Melbourne

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

Carleton University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Field measurement of sustainable transportation phenomena

The objective of this project is to comprehensively measure the experiences and circumstances around commuting to large employers (e.g., in this case Carleton University). The motivation is to identify barriers and incentives to commuting without a car. Two interns from University of Savoy Mont Blanc’s Solar Academy master’s program will visit Carleton for the summer of 2025. In brief, their project focuses are as follows.
The first intern will develop and deploy methods to measure modal share of commuters to campus. To achieve this, the first intern will design and implement one or more of the following common methods: a survey, manual observation, and/or computer vision. (Multiple complementary methods would be used for validation if deemed necessary after a literature review).
The second intern will measure air quality and noise along key pathways for pedestrians and cyclists who are commuting to campus. In particular, Queen Elizabeth Drive is scheduled to be partially closed to cars for part of the summer, thus the impact of cars on QED can be assessed. To achieve this, the intern will develop a measurement plan (e.g. measure in 100-meter intervals along the road on several days (to capture a variety of wind and traffic conditions).

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Faculty Supervisor:

Liam O'Brien

Student:

Partner:

Université Savoie Mont Blanc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

Carleton University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Méthodes d’apprentissage automatique pour l’étude d’indicateurs d’urbanisme intelligent.

Les municipalités sont confrontées aux différents défis modernes liés à la vie en société. Afin de les aider à prendre des décisions éclairées, les décideurs disposent de plus en plus de données qui leur sont disponibles. Un problème important est que ces données proviennent de différentes sources et sont présentées dans différents formats. Cela rend leur utilisation difficile. De plus, bien qu’il existe des méthodes d’intelligence artificielle efficaces, leur implémentation est complexe et nécessite une adaptation aux problèmes et aux données spécifiques. Cette recherche propose le développement d’un outil d’étude d’indicateurs pour les municipalités. Doté d’une interface graphique simple, le rôle de cet outil logiciel sera de gérer les données extraites de différentes sources, d’appliquer des méthodes d’intelligence artificielle telles que l’apprentissage automatique pour effectuer des prédictions, des classifications, des regroupements (clustering) ainsi que l’analyse et la présentation des données relatives aux indicateurs ciblés. Ces indicateurs seront composés de plusieurs variables. Par exemple, un indicateur de vitalité des quartiers de la municipalité pourrait inclure des variables telles que le taux d’occupation des logements, la valeur moyenne des logements, le niveau de scolarité des citoyens, etc. En fin de compte, l’outil est utilisé pour générer automatiquement un rapport au format PDF, comprenant des graphiques, des tableaux et des textes, dans le but d’aider les décideurs (gestionnaires et urbanistes) de la municipalité dans leurs prises de décision. Développé au cours des prochains mois, ce travail sera un point de départ pour poursuivre dans le futur une exploitation intelligente des données d’une ville à l’aide d’un outil à base d’intelligence artificielle et une interface simple.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jean-Sébastien Dessureault

Student:

Partner:

Ville de Shawinigan

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Public administration

University:

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

The Social and Technical Effects of Device and Display Configurations on Telemedicine

Telemedicine systems can connect health practitioners and patients with specialists in geographically distant regions. Yet we still do not have a strong understanding of how such systems are used and how they support or impede the workflow of health professionals. This research explores how nurses, general practitioners, and specialists make use of telemedicine systems and how the portability of these systems affects usage. We will conduct in situ observations along with semi-structured interviews to learn how health professionals make use of both portable and non-portable telemedicine systems and what success and challenges they face in doing so. The outcome will be a set of design suggestions to improve the design and development of next generation telemedicine systems.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Carman Neustaedter

Student:

Partner:

Net Emedical Technologies Inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Evaluation of Nova Scotia’s Collaborative Food Networks_Glace Bay Town House

Glace Bay Citizen’s Service League – Town House is working to address an issue that impacts many communities: food insecurity. While they’ve made great strides in helping people access food through programs like community meals, cooking classes, and a social supermarket, there’s a need to go further. Food insecurity is more than just a lack of food—it’s tied to people’s dignity, health, and sense of belonging in the community. The challenge is to evaluate how well these programs are working to meet those deeper needs. Are they truly helping to reduce food insecurity? Are they fostering stronger social connections and promoting dignity for those who participate?
This evaluation project will help the Glace Bay Town House assess the effectiveness of its programs, identify areas for improvement, and find ways to serve the community in the long term better. The project requires someone who can develop an evaluation plan, and collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data, engage with the community, and provide insights that go beyond just numbers. The evaluation will ensure that these programs continue to meet the evolving needs of the community, while also providing valuable recommendations for future growth

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Faculty Supervisor:

Maya Giorbelidze

Student:

Partner:

Town House

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Cape Breton University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Education Software Platform

In recent years, the advancement of Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized technology and the way we use and interact with things online. The technology promises to transform how we interact with services, communicate with people, and find data most useful to us. The project focuses on software development to further develop an existing software involved in servicing the communication and education AI space – specifically, interview preparation and presentation preparation. The expected benefit to the partner organization is enhancement & refinement of existing features on the software platform and development of new features which contribute to future growth.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Debajyoti Mondal

Student:

Partner:

MekTek Engineering and Equipment Ltd.

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Eco Oil-ternatives: Innovating Biorefining Solutions for a Sustainable Future

Ergo Eco Solutions Inc. is pioneering a sustainable transformation in the petrochemical market through its innovative use of upcycled food waste. The global dependency on finite, polluting hydrocarbons has created an urgent need for clean, renewable alternatives. Ergo addresses this challenge by developing and producing eco-friendly Oil-ternative™ products derived from Waste Cooking Oil (WCO). This approach not only reduces environmental harm but also creates value from waste. Currently profitable through its biodiesel and refined feedstock sales, Ergo is expanding operations by constructing a cutting-edge Biorefining facility featuring a flexible manufacturing processes, enabling Ergo to adapt to market demands and produce multiple high-value green products, such as bio-lubricants, agricultural inputs, and construction release agents. Unlike conventional biodiesel-only production, Ergo’s innovative approach mirrors petroleum refineries, extracting maximum value from WCO by diversifying product lines. This strategy not only reduces vulnerability to volatile fuel markets but also enhances profitability and scalability. The project promises to create sustainable economic growth, generate green jobs, and contribute to Canada’s greenhouse gas reduction goals.
With the global petrochemical market projected to grow to $1 trillion USD by 2025, and alternative fuels expected to exceed $1.3 trillion USD by 2030, Ergo is well-positioned to disrupt the industry. Annual revenue at the site is expected to grow from the current $1.6M to over $7M within five to seven years, and Ergo also has plans to expand the successful engineering and business model to other sites within Canada and globally through IP development and licensing. Ergo is also anticipating growth in employment opportunities resulting in 10+ new jobs.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Robert McMillin

Student:

Partner:

Ergo Eco Solutions

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Aircraft Conflict Prediction using Machine Learning

The project entails exploring the use of Machine Learning (ML) techniques to assist in the training of air traffic controllers. The core goal is to train models that help predict if an instruction given by an air traffic controller may put an aircraft at risk of colliding with another aircraft during landing procedures.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Diego Elias Damasceno Costa

Student:

Partner:

Adacel

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Accelerate

IA au service de la résilience des villes

Le projet, l’IA au service de la résilience des villes a pour objectif de mettre en place des outils d’IA éthiques et responsables permettant le diagnostic et l’amélioration de la résilience des villes québécoises face aux changements climatiques, économiques et sociales. Étant donnée que de nombreuses villes ne sont pas équipées en termes de ressources techniques pour bénéficier des nouvelles avancées technologiques comme des outils utilisant de l’IA, ce projet vise donc à mutualiser les ressources, les expériences et les données dans le but de faciliter le développement et l’adoption des technologies de résilience. La participation d’une douzaine de villes ainsi que le territoire autochtone Kitigan Zibi a été confirmée. Étant donné l’envergure du projet, une phase de faisabilité est nécessaire pour valider l’accessibilité, la qualité et le volume des données des villes participantes. Cette validation permettra de déterminer si ces données sont suffisantes et fiables pour être exploitées dans des initiatives futures, notamment pour le projet principal. Cette phase de faisabilité est l’intérêt principal de cette demande de financement. Il s’agira d’analyser la quantité de données disponibles, de vérifier leur exactitude et leur cohérence, ainsi que d’évaluer leur accessibilité pour les différents acteurs municipaux et externes. Le projet vise également à identifier les défis potentiels liés à l’utilisation de ces données, ainsi que les éventuelles lacunes dans leur qualité. Finalement, cette étude de faisabilité explorera les opportunités de valorisation de ces données.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Fabian Bastin;Jean-François Plante;Rafael Menelau Oliveira e Cruz

Student:

Partner:

Institut de la résilience et de l'innovation urbaine

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

École de technologie supérieure; HEC Montréal; Université de Montréal

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Enhanced Assessment of hormonal SensitivitY in trauma CARE (EASY CARE study)

Trauma often leaves lasting effects on mental health, increasing the risk of PTSD, depression, and anxiety. These challenges can worsen during hormonal shifts like menstruation, pregnancy, or menopause. Some women may have a heightened sensitivity to these changes that could amplify symptoms, while poor sleep, including insomnia and disrupted sleeping patterns, further complicate recovery. Despite these connections, the interplay between trauma, hormonal sensitivity, and sleep remains underexplored. The current study will examine these factors in women undergoing a nine-week inpatient trauma treatment program. Using wrist-worn actigraphy devices to monitor sleep patterns and daily rhythms, alongside self-reported symptoms, this study will identify how hormonal sensitivity and sleep disturbances impact mental health. The findings will provide valuable insights into how hormonal and biological changes influence mental health, helping clinicians develop more tailored interventions. Partnering with Homewood Research Institute (HRI), this research aims to improve recovery outcomes and support for women facing complex mental health challenges. By advancing understanding in this area, this research will enhance the capacity of HRI to drive evidence-based improvements in trauma and mental health care.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Benicio Frey

Student:

Partner:

Homewood Research Institute

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Elevate

Centre de distribution et de conditionnement de légumes

Le stagiaire réalisera une étude de faisabilité pour les Banques alimentaires du Québec. BAQ reçoit des dons en denrées mais ont également des programmes d’achats. La problématique des produits saisonniers est donc majeure lorsque l’organisation se voit obligée de refuser des dons / achats à très bas prix à cause du manque de capacité d’entreposage. Cette étude a comme objectif d’évaluer s’il serait pertinent pour l’organisation d’envisager l’augmentation des capacités de stockage et de transformation afin d’assurer la conservation des produits saisonniers sur une plus longue durée. Le projet inclut une analyse comparative des options d’acquisition d’un entrepôt par rapport à la sous-traitance de services de stockage et de manutention. Le stagiaire interviendra à chaque étape en fournissant des analyses pour appuyer les choix stratégiques.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Rémi Charpin

Student:

Partner:

Banques alimentaires du Québec

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Other services (except public administration)

University:

HEC Montréal

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Improving stream tracer gauging techniques

Stream discharge, a measurement of the volume of water passing a location along a stream, is an essential variable in many engineering and scientific projects. Discharge can be measured by injecting tracer material (such as common table salt or coloured dyes) into a stream and observing how the material mixes in the stream channel. For many streams, tracer gauging studies are the only reliable and safe method to determine discharge, yet many uncertainties exist in the experimental procedure. The objective of this internship is to improve current tracer gauging techniques to minimize measurement and analysis uncertainty and improve our understanding of mixing lengths. Northwest Hydraulic Consultants uses stream tracer gauging for many of their projects in British Columbia, such as their hydro-electric generation and stream restoration projects. An improvement in these field techniques will save time in the field and provide NHC with more reliable data to make confident, informed design and analysis decisions.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dan Moore

Student:

Partner:

Northwest Hydraulic Consultants Ltd

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

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