Innovative Projects Realized

Enhanced AI Decision Support Module

AI Decision Support Module: An enhanced AI Decision Support Module aimed at streamlining the surgical review process through the identification of suspicious excision margins within medical imaging. Building upon an existing AI framework, which utilizes labeled data for the identification of potentially problematic regions, this project seeks to improve the model’s accuracy and reliability. The key responsibilities involve increasing the training dataset via data augmentation techniques and the development of a new AI model. The expected outcome is a model that demonstrates superior evaluation metrics, including F1 score and AUPRC, on blinded test datasets, thereby facilitating a more efficient and accurate surgical planning and review process.

Word Representation Learning for Detecting Malicious Chat Messages

Communicating with peers online is an increasingly popular activity for children and teenagers, which has led to growing concerns about bullying and other forms of malicious behaviour in online chat rooms and virtual worlds. Although some online forums are patrolled by human moderators, the amount of text being generated is typically too large even for a dedicated team of humans to process. This research project will adapt machine learning techniques for the task of automatically detecting and filtering malicious messages in online chat rooms and virtual worlds. The partner organization, Two Hat Security, provides custom chat filtering as a web service, with the goal of keeping kids safe online. The expected benefits of this internship to Two Hat Security are an improvement in the accuracy of its chat filtering system, as well as more efficient and effective customization of filters for the different virtual worlds that it monitors on behalf of its clients.

Warrior Sales Academy

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Efficacy of Glucose-Lowering Drugs for Young-Onset Type 2 Diabetes: A Meta- Analysis of Individual Participant Data from Randomized Control Trials

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Étude comparative des systèmes de protection juridique des minorités entre la France, l’Allemagne et le Canada

Le séjour de recherche proposé par le financement MITACS est la possibilité unique de pouvoir pour pouvoir réaliser mon mémoire de fin d‘étude en droit franco-allemand à l‘endroit idéal. Cela me permettra d‘inclure une perspective du droit canadien dans mon travail. Celui-ci portera sur une « Étude comparative des systèmes de protection juridique des minorités entre la France, l’Allemagne et le Canada. »

Civik Engagement Retooled

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« Le statut des lanceurs d’alertes en France, en Allemagne et au Canada »

Le statut des lanceurs d’alerte dans le secteur public est un sujet complexe qui soulève des questions juridiques, éthiques et sociales importantes. La définition légale précise et les garanties de confidentialité offrent en France une protection substantielle, mais des défis subsistent quant à la réaction institutionnelle et à la perception sociale.
Les lois sur les lanceurs d’alerte reflètent un équilibre entre la transparence et la sécurité nationale. La culture allemande de responsabilité collective influe sur la manière dont les lanceurs d’alerte sont perçus, influençant ainsi les dynamiques institutionnelles.

Au Canada, la protection des lanceurs d’alerte a également évolué, mais des disparités persistent d’une province à l’autre. Les législations provinciales complètent la loi fédérale, et la collaboration entre les différents niveaux de gouvernement est cruciale. L’équilibre entre la protection des alerteurs et la sécurité nationale demeure un défi constant.

Le statut des lanceurs d’alerte, au-delà de son aspect législatif, façonne la gouvernance et la responsabilité des institutions publiques, appelant à une réflexion continue sur la manière dont la transparence peut coexister avec les impératifs de sécurité. Une étude comparative de leur statut entre ces trois Etats semblent d’un intérêt fondamental.

Bibliometric study on the funding structure of psychopharmacology research

The proposed research project aims to analyze trends in psychopharmacology research, focusing on how different funding sources influence research topics. This analysis will help understand how the field has evolved over time and whether corporate interests dominate the research agenda. By conducting this study, the participating institutions will gain valuable insights into the current state of psychopharmacology research, potentially leading to more informed decision-making in research investment and resource allocation.

Design and implementation of a Frequency Division Multiplexer circuit board for the Canadian-Chilean Array for radio Transient Studies (CHARTS) project

The Canadian-Chilean Array for Radio Transient Studies (CHARTS) project is a collaborative effort between the University of Toronto in Canada and the Universidad de Chile in Chile. CHARTS is dedicated to detecting and analyzing powerful extragalactic signals known as Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs). The primary goal of the Globalink research project is to develop and construct the analog receiver component for CHARTS. Sebastián is a graduate student at the Universidad de Chile, and the student in charge of the analog system design. He possesses a valuable skillset in long radio wavelengths, with particular expertise in the multiplexing method slated for implementation in CHARTS. In his capacity as an intern, Sebastián will bring this expertise to Canada, fostering knowledge exchange with astronomers at the University of Toronto, and actively contributing to the ongoing refinement of CHARTS.

Process mapping and documentation at Eclipse Automation: Balancing standardization and flexibility in an engineer-to-order operation

The first phase of the project produced a detailed modeling and documentation of the Sales and Quotation phase of the partner’s business process. Interview results were combined with existing documents, database information, etc., to map and describe the business tasks in the process. The primary deliverable for the first phase was a detailed model of the partner’s business processes. The model describes the major participants involved, including various functions and roles and interactions with customers and suppliers. The major processes and workflows are represented, and each process is specified in terms of its inputs, outputs, and a detailed description of the activities and/or sub-processes involved. The second phase of the project will extend the modeling and documentation exercise to the other phases of the company’s processes which include project planning phase, design phase, manufacturing & assembly phase, integration & acceptance phase, teardown & ship phase, installation & final acceptance phase and the project cleanup phase.

Science Diplomacy capital for Africa: une étude de cas de la diplomatie scientifique de l’Afrique du Sud

La science, la technologie et l’innovation (STI) n’ont jamais été aussi présentes à l’ordre du jour international. Dans un contexte post-COVID-19 dans lequel les relations entre les gouvernements, les décideurs politiques et la communauté scientifique ont changé, parmi les «?leçons apprises?» figure l’importance de développer des capacités productives de recherche et de développement. La science et la technologie jouent un rôle de plus en plus important dans la conduite des relations internationales, qu’il s’agisse des relations interétatiques ou des nouvelles dynamiques de réorganisation régionale et mondiale.
L’interface entre STI et diplomatie est étudiée par le sous-domaine de la diplomatie scientifique (DS). Dans le cadre de cette recherche, nous analyserons le programme de diplomatie scientifique de l’Afrique du Sud, Science diplomacy capital for Africa; nous souhaitons comprendre comment ce pays, qui est un pays émergent du Sud, utilise ce programme pour construire son leadership face à la communauté internationale. Cette recherche aidera à enrichir l’expertise canadienne en matière de diplomatie scientifique en plus d’aider à comprendre un peu mieux l’écosystème de diplomatie scientifique africain en vue de futurs partenariats.

Optimizing Float Allocation Between Parties Based on Different Contract Models

The research project will focus on understanding how delays in different activities affect the overall time and cost of a project. Specifically, it will look at critical activities, which are essential for completing the project on time, and non-critical activities, which have some flexibility in their timing without affecting the project’s completion date. By studying these aspects, the project aims to identify ways to manage delays effectively and minimize their impact on the project’s timeline and budget. The partner organization stands to benefit by gaining insights into better project management practices, leading to more efficient and cost-effective project completion.