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Touring Strategy for Why Not Theatre

This project will develop an innovative touring strategy for Why Not Theatre’s production of The Mahabharata, expanding its reach across domestic and international markets. The intern will collaborate with theatre professionals to design a business model that enhances touring efficiency, audience engagement, and financial sustainability.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Charlie Wall-Andrews

Student:

Partner:

Why Not Theatre

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Stabilité d’un mélange de probiotiques sur litière de poulailler et efficacité pour contrôler des pathogènes

Le projet inclut plusieurs objectifs, dont le principal qui vise à évaluer l‘efficacité et la stabilité du produit Bio-Litter, un mélange de probiotiques contenant plusieurs souches de Bacillus spp. Ce produit est utilisé pour favoriser la formation d’un biofilm protecteur dans les environnements d’élevage, comme la litière des poulaillers et pourrait ainsi compétitionner avec des bactéries pathogènes. Les objectifs sont d‘étudier la capacité du produit à maintenir ses propriétés au fil du temps après inoculation sur des copeaux de bois, d’évaluer la capacité de formation de biofilm de souches de Bacillus spp. après maturation sur planchettes de bois afin d‘imiter les surfaces de bâtiments d‘élevage, et l‘évaluation de l‘inhibition de croissance de Bacillus sera fait envers deux pathogènes: Escherichia coli (APEC) et Salmonella. Dans l‘ensemble, le projet permettra d‘apporter des réponses quant à l‘efficacité du Bio-Litter en tant qu‘agent inhibiteur de pathogènes et outil de gestion durable.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Martine Boulianne

Student:

Partner:

Probiotech International Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture; Manufacturing

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Actualisation des pratiques de bientraitance pour les personnes aînées LGBTQ au Québec : Mise à jour du projet “Pour que vieillir soi gai” de la Fondation Émergence.

Ce projet de recherche vise à mieux comprendre les réalités et les besoins des personnes aînées LGBTQ+ afin de favoriser des milieux de vie inclusifs et respectueux de leur diversité. Le stagiaire réalisera une étude qui explore les besoins spécifiques de cette population en matière de bientraitance et de sécurité, en tenant compte des multiples aspects de leur identité (âge, orientation sexuelle, identité de genre, etc.). Les résultats permettront de mettre à jour un guide d’information essentiel pour les intervenants en milieux de vie pour personnes âgées, développé par la Fondation Émergence. Ce guide offrira des recommandations pratiques pour aider les gestionnaires et intervenants à créer des environnements où les personnes aînées LGBTQ+ se sentent en sécurité et bien accueillies. Ce projet renforcera ainsi la qualité des services et la visibilité de cette population souvent marginalisée.

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Faculty Supervisor:

David Koussens

Student:

Partner:

Fondation Émergence

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Université de Sherbrooke

Program:

Accelerate

Highly Performant Crop Gripper

The project aims to develop a highly performant tool to cut and grap vegetable crops.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Clément Gosselin

Student:

Partner:

Sami Agtech Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

Model Development to Correlate Pulp Properties with Chip Quality and Online Sensor Data

The proposed research project will investigate how specific pulp fibre properties, such as length, impact the mechanical and optical qualities of paper. Using data from Quesnel River Pulp’s operations, the student will create a detailed profile linking these fibre characteristics to paper strength, surface texture, and brightness, providing insight into how various wood chip blends perform under current refining conditions. This project will support Millar Western in refining its mechanical pulping process to maintain consistent quality, reduce off-grade production, and enable greater adaptability to market demands by correlating fibre properties with final product quality. This approach strengthens QRP’s process control and supports its competitiveness in the pulp and paper industry.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Heather Trajano

Student:

Partner:

Millar Western Forest Products Ltd. (Quesnel River Pulp Division)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Développement et validation des semelles en lattices imprimées en 3D pour décharger et traiter les ulcères du pied chez des patients diabétiques

Chez les personnes diabétiques, la marche régulière permettrait de réduire la mortalité, aide à contrôler la glycémie et diminue l’insulinorésistance. Cependant, elles risquent davantage de développer des ulcères aux pieds, pouvant conduire à l’amputation. La prévention et le traitement précoce de ces problèmes incluent des chaussures ou semelles optimisant la répartition de la pression plantaire. Pourtant, les paramètres de conception et le choix des matériaux pour les semelles sur mesure restent peu documentés. Ce projet, en partenariat avec Toolkit3D, vise à créer une bibliothèque de structures lattices pour semelles de marche, maximisant la décharge de pression plantaire et réduisant les risques d’ulcères chez les patients diabétiques. Les lattices seront conçues avec un logiciel spécifique, guidé par des données de pression plantaire de participants sains, ciblant des zones de haute pression. Des semelles en lattices seront produites par impression 3D et testées en laboratoire de biomécanique avec des capteurs de pression pour optimiser leur efficacité, assurant ainsi une décharge maximale et un confort adapté à chaque patient.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Yosra Cherni

Student:

Partner:

Toolkit3D

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Simplified technique for measuring ammonia emissions during manure management: A validation study

Manure storage and spreading release various air emissions, including ammonia (NH3), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and particulate matter. Among these, ammonia is the most common gas emitted, which can harm air quality, human health, and the environment. High ammonia levels contribute to air pollution by forming fine particulate matter, which harms human health and wildlife. It can also create acid rain, negatively impacting soil quality, water bodies, and aquatic life, disrupting entire ecosystems, and decreasing biodiversity. Therefore, managing ammonia emissions is crucial for protecting air quality and human health, as well as maintaining healthy ecosystems and promoting sustainable agriculture practices. Current methods for measuring these emissions are often complicated and expensive, creating a need for simpler and more affordable options that can be used on different farms. This research project focuses on testing a low-cost passive flux sampler (PFS) to measure ammonia emissions during manure storage and spreading. The study includes a thorough validation process, featuring laboratory experiments, field tests, and modeling techniques. The project aims to offer a practical solution for monitoring ammonia emissions by developing and validating this easy-to-use tool. This research seeks to address the challenges associated with manure management while supporting sustainable farming efforts.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Vijaya Raghavan

Student:

Partner:

Institut de Recherche et de Développement en Agroenvironnement

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Agriculture; Education; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

Mineral Protection of Organic Carbon in Marine Sediments: Isotopic and Molecular Characterization Across Diverse Environmental Regimes in the St. Lawrence Natural Laboratory

This project aims to study how organic carbon (OC) is preserved in marine sediments in the St. Lawrence Estuary and Gulf, a unique natural environment with a range of different conditions. By examining the way OC interacts with minerals in sediments, the research will help us understand how carbon can be stored long-term, rather than released back into the atmosphere. This knowledge is essential for predicting and managing the impact of human activities and environmental changes on coastal ecosystems. The project will strengthen collaboration between Concordia University and ETH Zurich, combining Canadian and Swiss expertise in Biogeochemistry of marine systems, and will produce valuable data for international carbon research initiatives.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Yves Gélinas

Student:

Partner:

ETH Zurich

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Education

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Small Green Changes: Understanding the Relationship Between Structure and Light Interactions of Modified Perovskite Supercrystals

This project aims to improve solar energy conversion technology by exploring the self-assembly of cesium lead halide perovskite supercrystals (CsPbX3 SCs). These supercrystals have unique structural and photophysical properties that can be leveraged to make solar cells (and other optoelectronic devices) more efficient and longer-lasting. The project will focus on gaining a fundamental knowledge on these modified supercrystals to help explain why they form certain morphologies and why they exhibit structurally-related photophysical properties. The result are stable and well-understood materials for converting sunlight into electricity. This research will help advance the understanding of how these materials work and how they can be used as active layers in devices. For the participating institutions, this project will also contribute valuable knowledge to the field of renewable energy, foster collaboration between academic researchers, and support the development of cutting-edge research leading to affordable, efficient, and stable light capture and conversion technologies.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Marek Majewski

Student:

Partner:

Monash University (Clayton, Australia)

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Education

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Enhancing Wildfire Detection and Prediction with Deep Learning and Quantum Machine Learning

Wildland fires in Canada pose significant risks, causing extensive damage to ecosystems, property, and human life. The record-breaking 2023 wildfire season, which devastated 18 million hectares, underscores the urgent need for improved detection and mitigation strategies. Recent advancements in deep learning have demonstrated strong potential in early wildfire detection and fire spread prediction, providing critical support for mitigation efforts.
Building on this progress, Quantum Machine Learning (QML) offers a promising avenue to further enhance wildfire management. By leveraging quantum computing’s ability to process complex data structures and optimize algorithms, QML can complement deep learning approaches, improving model performance in challenging scenarios. Synthetic datasets like SWIFT, have already enhanced training for real-world applications, and QML can further improve the efficiency of these synthetic data-based approaches.
This project aims to integrate QML with deep learning to develop cutting-edge solutions for wildfire management. Objectives include generating synthetic visible and infrared data, developing real-time detection systems, predicting wildfire spread through spatiotemporal analysis, identifying potential ignition hotspots, and creating comprehensive wildfire risk maps. The integration of QML is expected to significantly improve detection accuracy, prediction capabilities, and overall wildfire management strategies.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Moulay Akhloufi

Student:

Partner:

Federal University of Parana

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Artificial Intelligence; Environmental Science and Technology; Information and Communications Technology; Quantum Science

University:

Université de Moncton

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Adsorption of Greenhouse Gases from Mining Industries Using Zeolite Membranes Technologies

The mining sector plays a significant role in GHG emissions, contributing to climate change and environmental degradation. This proposal aims to investigate specific emissions associated with mining activities and evaluate the potential of zeolite membrane direct capture technologies as a viable solution for emission reduction. By addressing gaps in the current literature regarding the application of zeolite membranes in mining, this research will provide valuable insights into their effectiveness, economic feasibility, and contributions to sustainability goals. Overall, the findings could inform industry practices and policy decisions, promoting a more sustainable approach to resource extraction

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Faculty Supervisor:

Raphael Idem

Student:

Partner:

Lulea University of Technology

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Regina

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Characterization of the stability of a novel antifungal peptide

Antimicrobial resistant infections are a burgeoning threat to humankind. Unfortunately, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) programs have traditionally focused on bacteria and excluded fungi, which are now considered critical priority pathogens. Candida albicans, a commensal in many sites in the human body, can become pathogenic in immunocompromised patients. It is resistant to almost all classes of clinically-available antifungals. We have recently engineered an antimicrobial peptide from a salivary host defence peptide and confirmed its ability to mitigate antifungal resistance. Although our peptide was degraded by some of the fungal proteases, it retained excellent antifungal activity and further in-depth investigation of this is necessary. To further develop this peptide, the intern will perform in-depth characterization of the effects of fungal proteolytic enzymes and salt conditions on the peptide. Investigations will include high performance liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry to characterize peptide degradation. Antimicrobial and antibiofilm assays will be performed against reference and multi-drug resistant clinical isolates of Candida albicans. The intern will also perform circular dichroism assays to characterize the secondary structure of the peptides. This MITACS Globalink Research Award funded project will take us a big step closer towards the development of a resistance-proof antifungal peptide.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Prasanna Neelakantan

Student:

Partner:

The University of Hong Kong

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Globalink Research Award

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