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Identification des principales dynamiques de perturbations des vieilles forêts boréales résineuses

Les vieilles forêts sont des écosystèmes fournissant de nombreux habitats associés à une biodiversité spécifique ainsi que des services écosystémiques essentiels aux sociétés humaines. Les coupes forestières à échelle industrielle causent toutefois une perte et une fragmentation des vieilles forêts, ce qui interroge sur la durabilité de ces pratiques. Développer de nouvelles approches de sylviculture et d’aménagement forestier demande toutefois une connaissance fine de la dynamique des vieilles forêts pour s’en inspirer efficacement. Ces connaissances sont toutefois manquantes aujourd’hui, la prise en considération du caractère dynamique des vieilles forêts étant encore récent. Ce projet a donc pour objectif d’utiliser des données dendrochronologiques obtenues au sein d’un réseau de placettes de vieilles forêts boréales du Québec pour identifier les principales trajectoires de dynamique de perturbation et de résilience de ces forêts, ainsi que leur lien avec la structure et la composition des peuplements. Les informations ainsi obtenues seront d’une grande aide pour identifier de bonnes pratiques sylvicoles et d’aménagement permettant de concilier récolte de bois avec le maintien des habitats et des services écosystémiques des vieilles forêts

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Faculty Supervisor:

Maxence Martin

Student:

Partner:

Aix-Marseille Université

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Effets de la taille des lacs et de la composition sédimentaire lacustre sur le signal de feu détecté à partir des fragments de charbon de bois

L’objectif du projet est de reconstituer l’historique des feux à la Forêt d’enseignement et de recherche du Lac Duparquet (FERLD), dans la forêt boréale mixte de l’ouest du Québec, à partir des sédiments de deux lacs. Ces reconstitutions seront réalisées en identifiant et en mesurant les fragments de charbon de bois séquestrés dans les sédiments lacustres des lacs Clo (7,5 ha) et Hébécourt (770 ha) dont environ 5 mètres de sédiments ont été prélevés pour chaque lac en hiver 2024. Les données obtenues seront comparées entre les deux lacs, ainsi qu’aux archives régionales existantes, pour discerner les similitudes et différences de signaux de feu dans cette région. L’étude vise à développer de nouveaux outils méthodologiques et à discerner de nouvelles clés de compréhension des processus qui gouvernent le dépôt et l’accumulation des macro-charbons de bois dans les sédiments lacustres de la forêt boréale.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Carsten Meyer-Jacob

Student:

Partner:

Université de Montpellier

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Education

University:

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Glycoconjugated Metal Compounds: Cytotoxicity and Cellular Distribution

Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada. Cancer patients suffer from the side effects (e.g., hair loss) of the chemotherapeutics, as they lack selectivity, killing both cancerous and non-cancerous cells. Thus, there is a need for more selective drugs.
Cancer cells need sugar for fast growth, having high levels of glucose transporters to deliver glucose. By attaching sugar-containing molecules to existing metal-based compounds with anticancer properties, the cancerous cells may have “preferred uptake” for such compounds, specifically accumulating the drug, leading to cell death.
We have selected copper, rhenium and ruthenium compounds with anticancer properties, replacing one of their ligands with a sugar-containing molecule, forming glycoconjugated compounds. Their toxicity towards cells is measured at the Federal University of São Carlos.
The key in understanding the mechanism of action of potential metal-based anticancer drugs is to identify their cellular target. We use the intense X-rays offered at synchrotron facilities (e.g. Sirius, Brazil) to excite electrons in metals, and monitor their emitted fluorescence specific to each metal, to obtain their distribution maps in the cellular level.
The interns will learn how to measure cytotoxicity, and students from both institutes will receive training to identify the cellular target of their compounds.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Farideh Jalilehvand

Student:

Partner:

Universidade Federal de São Carlos

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Intelligent Data Framework for Crane Safety: Learning from Past Incidents to Predict Future Risks

Cranes are essential equipment in construction sites lifting and moving heavy loads. Due to the large structure, accidents can lead to significant casualties and property damage. Studies shows crane accidents are due to human error and miscommunication, and identifying the person responsible is important for preventing future accidents. A large number of reports are generated daily at construction sites, but there is no easy access interactive database available. To fill this gap, this study proposes an AI-based framework for crane accident analysis and safety management support. Using case-based reasoning (CBR) to reference past accident data, and provides interactive solutions using a large language model (LLM) which retrieves relevant information from OSHA or company guidelines through retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). Decision makers can quickly act on the proposed solutions, which can also be stored in the database to build a cyclical database to enhance crane safety and contribute to proactive accident prevention on construction sites. By pioneering new methods for analyzing textual incident descriptions tailored to safety analytics, this project introduces an innovative approach that Canadian and Korean researchers and industries can leverage to improve predictive safety measures.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jong Won Ma

Student:

Partner:

Yonsei University

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Affective Automation: A Cross-Cultural Exploration of Emotion in Artificial Intelligence Development

This project explores the emotional and cultural dynamics of artificial intelligence (AI) development across four global sites—Canada, the UK, India, and the US—by examining how emotions shape decision-making, productivity, and well-being within distributed teams. Focusing on the workplace processes of a leading transnational AI firm, the research addresses critical industry challenges in managing intercultural collaboration and fostering inclusivity through the lens of emotion. Using a mixed-methods approach, including surveys, interviews, and participant observations, the study investigates how cultural differences in emotional expression and regulation impact team cohesion, feature prioritization, and ethical considerations. By bridging gaps in emotional labour theory and organizational psychology, the findings will offer actionable recommendations to enhance emotional support systems, workplace diversity, and innovation. Participating institutions, including academic and industry partners, will benefit from deeper insights into the emotional underpinnings of AI development, advancing both theoretical knowledge and practical applications. This project also aligns with Canada’s Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy by addressing talent diversification and strengthening innovation capacity, providing tools to build resilient, inclusive global teams capable of driving AI innovation forward.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Megan Boler

Student:

Partner:

University of Oxford

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Artificial Intelligence; Technology; Information and Communications Technology

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Nuclear Elongations of Nup136 and association with Cytoskeletal components in Arabidopsis thaliana

This project aims to explore how changes in the cytoskeletal network influence nuclear morphology in plants, focusing on transgenic Arabidopsis thaliana that overexpress the nucleoporin Nup136

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Faculty Supervisor:

Hugo Germain

Student:

Partner:

Université Paris Cité

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Program:

Globalink Research Award

ÉTUDE COMPARATIVE DU COUPLAGE DE COLLECTEURS SOLAIRES AVEC UNE THERMOPOMPE

Près de 98 % de l’énergie électrique québécoise provient de l’hydro-électricité, une source d’énergie propre et renouvelable. Il apparaît donc important d’utiliser au mieux cette énergie. Dans cette optique, le Québec devrait favoriser l’utilisation de pompes à chaleur qui possèdent des performances supérieures à celles des plinthes électriques. Leurs performances sont toutefois affectées à mesure que la température extérieure diminue. Afin de résoudre ce problème, ce projet propose de coupler des collecteurs solaires thermiques avec une pompe à chaleur dans le but d’en améliorer les performances et d’étendre sa période d’utilisation en mode chauffage. Le système sera destiné à combler les besoins en chauffage et/ou en eau chaude sanitaire des bâtiments commerciale ou/et institutionnel. Ce type de système apporte aussi une solution afin de gérer les demandes de consommation commerciale ou/et ainsi reduire la pression sur le reseau d’Hydro-Quebec lors des episodes de froid intense.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Daniel Rousse

Student:

Partner:

Institut de Recherche Hydro-Quebec - Laboratoire des Technologies de l'Énergie

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Energy and Utilities; Green/Alternative Energy; Technology

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program:

Accelerate

Theorizing Indigenous Group Silencing; Canadian and South African Perspectives

The proposed research project is a theoretical study on the group silencing of Indigenous communities and advocacy groups in South Africa and Canada. The aim is to look into the historical and current systems, mechanisms, and some seemingly innocent acts that silence Indigenous groups and their advocacy groups and shed light on the significance of this. The research will primarily use standard research methods accepted in Philosophy and Political Theory, the intern will work under the supervision of an Indigenous Researcher (Professor Allard-Tremblay). This project aligns directly with the University of Johannesburg’s and McGill University’s commitment to protecting and promoting Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) research and increases the research profile of both institutions in the field of IKS research. Moreover, the project will foster interdisciplinary collaboration between the host supervisor, the home supervisor, and the intern for the duration of the project, and beyond helping future scholars working on indigenous research.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Yann Allard-Tremblay

Student:

Partner:

University of Johannesburg

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

McGill University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Les anaphores lexicales en discours politique : une étude comparative entre le Canada et la France

Ce projet de recherche vise à examiner l’usage des expressions référentielles en français du Canada et en français de France, en se concentrant sur le discours politique. On s’intéresse plus particulièrement à la questions de la référence vague (on, les gens…) et à la manière dont elles sont employées pour introduire des informations non factuelles ou orienter les représentations mentales associées. La méthodologie adoptée combine des approches qualitatives et quantitatives. À partir d’un corpus de discours politiques issus des deux zones géographiques, la stagiaire procédera à l’annotation et à l’analyse des données. Ce travail permettra d’identifier les schémas récurrents dans l’usage des anaphores et d’évaluer leur fonction dans la construction du sens et du positionnement idéologique. En outre, le projet envisage d’exploiter des outils de TAL pour une analyse systématique des corpus, facilitant ainsi une compréhension plus large des dynamiques sociolinguistiques entre les deux variétés de français. Les retombées escomptées de ce projet sont multiples. D’un point de vue théorique, il contribuera à enrichir les connaissances sur les interactions entre langue et discours. Ce projet offrira également à la stagiaire une formation approfondie en analyse de corpus et en méthodologie de la recherche.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Lise Fontaine

Student:

Partner:

École normale supérieure

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other

University:

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Integrated multi-omics approach for glycosylation-based breast cancer subtyping

This project will utilise an integrated multi-omics approach for glycosylation-based breast cancer subtype discovery. Glycosylation is the process whereby carbohydrate structures are conjugated to cellular proteins and lipids, and in doing so, determines their functionality. Glycosylation is dysregulated in cancer and incorporating the glycome in cancer research has led to deeper mechanistic insight. Combining glycomic data with gene and protein expression, as well as metabolite concentrations, results in a panoramic view of cancer in which all aspects of tumour cell biology are included. Through the use of machine learning, these data types can be integrated and utilised for the discovery of breast cancer subtypes. This is a critical step towards personalized cancer treatment. The combination of computational knowledge at the Scientific Computing Research Unit, University of Cape Town, and the lectin microarray technology and integrated multi-omics approach of the Mahal lab, University of Alberta, will lead to deeper insight into tumorigenic mechanisms. This research is expected to identify breast cancer subtypes with similar functional aberrations. In addition, each subtype will be interrogated for diagnostic biomarkers and novel therapeutic targets.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Lara Mahal

Student:

Partner:

University of Cape Town

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Biotechnology; Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Artificial Intelligence

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Globalink Research Award

L2M-Cell-fish Meats (cell-based Atlantic salmon, Atlantic cod, Atlantic wolfish, Sablefish, and Halibut burgers)

The Cell-fish Meats (cell-based Atlantic salmon, Atlantic cod, Atlantic wolfish, Sablefish, and Halibut burgers) project is aimed at starting a pilot project of lab-grown meat production from fish cells for human consumption. The targeted fish species are either expensive or difficult to access to the general public although they are some of the most popular fish products in Canada. Aquaculture and capture fisheries are lagging in the supply of these fish products and our project intends to supplement the shortage at an affordable cost. Moreover, the project intends to provide a sustainable food source for astronauts in space shuttle where cells can be cultured and provide fresh ready food. Production of cell-based fish meats is also is eco-friendly, sustainable, and offers food security. This internship will focus on obtaining industrial partnership for the funding of the development of fish cell-based meats prototypes and conducting consumer marketing research on product and pricing expectations, acceptability and suggestions.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Javier Santander

Student:

Partner:

Springboard Atlantic Inc.

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Aquaculture and Fishing; Biomanufacturing; Agriculture and Food

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Separation of Heterogeneous Biological Samples Using a Tangential Flow Filtration Microfluidic Device

This work suggests an innovative microfluidic approach for complex biological sample separation, emphasizing the need for methods that enhance efficiency while considering the delicate nature of such samples. This project aims to deploying a continuous, portable microfluidic sorter that can effectively process heterogeneous organoid samples, enhancing throughput and preserving sample integrity. The findings will contribute to more efficient biomedical research and applications, paving the way for advancements in personalized medicine and drug discovery. The completion of this project is dependent upon 2 main objectives: 1) Redesigning and assembling the tangential microfluidic sorter based on the specific characteristics of the provided sample (such as size, shape, and density), optimizing the flow rates and sample buffer solutions respectively. 2) Testing the microdevice performance with real biological samples and assessing their viability. Biological testing will be further carried out to determine key biological questions. Successful implementation of this device would validate the effectiveness of this approach and demonstrate its versatility and true tunability to adapt and separate a wide variety of size ranges .

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Faculty Supervisor:

Pouya Rezai

Student:

Partner:

University of Technology Sydney

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

York University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

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