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Soil Analysis and Potential Soil Amendments Best Management Practices on Naturalization Sites within the City of Edmonton

For nearly three decades, Edmonton has been a pioneer in urban sustainability, implementing naturalization projects that revert sections of maintained City green space to a more native and ecologically balanced state. These efforts span diverse urban areas, including roadways, storm water ponds, park spaces, and communities. The City’s Naturalization program strategically plants trees, shrubs, and wildflowers in selected sites to create more biodiverse areas throughout the city. Understanding the intricate relationship between soil characteristics and plant growth is critical for the success of these naturalization initiatives. The naturalization sites present an opportunity to explore how soil attributes influence plant performance. This project aims to assist the Naturalization Team in addressing the challenges of urban soils by conducting soil analysis and identifying best management practices for soil amendments on naturalization sites. The insights gained from this research will enable the City to make informed decisions about which soil amendments could be used to solve common urban soil issues like compaction and salt contamination.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Robert Summers

Student:

Partner:

City of Edmonton

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services; Public administration

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Enhancing Sheep Production Efficiency through Advanced Techniques: A Focus on Machine Learning and Multiomics Data

This proposal is devoted to two areas of sheep production: animal health (parasitic infection) and feed efficiency, which both impact profitability and sustainability. We will investigate potential machine learning using biomarkers indicating parasite resistance and feed efficiency in differentiated animals early in life. One postdoctoral fellow (PDF) will use metabolomics, genomics, and machine learning to accomplish independent and collective objectives. PDF will find novel trends relating metabolites to gene expression and characterize predictive biomarkers for infection level and feed efficiency over time. Additionally, PDF will examine the relationship between feed efficiency and immune response and oversee MSc students’ omics data analysis. This project provides a great opportunity for the intern who is eager to work in the field, interact with industry partners, and implement advanced technology such as metabolomics, genomics, and machine learning.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ghader Manafiazar

Student:

Partner:

Purebred Sheep Breeders Association of Nova Scotia

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture and Food; Life Sciences (not health); Technology

University:

Dalhousie University

Program:

Accelerate

Green House Gas Reduction – Accurate Quantification and Measurement

To construct models that can utilize the extensive data that has been previously collected, associated with numerous GHG reduction initiatives to accurately quantify realized or unrealized GHG emission reductions. From the work that was completed by O’Hanlon Paving’s previous intern, we were able to gather extensive data but unable to determine accurately if gains had been realized due to the complexity of the multiple variables associated with construction activity. This is to serve as a phased approach to support working towards net zero emissions, helping to position not only O’Hanlon but also assist the construction industry in positioning itself for the future sustainability goals and requirements.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Robert Summers

Student:

Partner:

O'Hanlon Paving Ltd.

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Novel Methods for Creating Eco-Friendly High Performance Aerogels

We are testing a novel approach that enables us to create structures with specific sizes and shapes within aerogel using syringe pumps and 3D printers. This method enables specific internal pore structure design. This is possible because freeze-drying removes ice structures placed within the wet gel. Once the aerogel is lyophilized, it will have cavities in the precise shape of the ice structures. Tuning an aerogel using ice structures like this will enable new advances in aerogel optimization in many fields. Additionally, coating the ice structures and freezing chemicals within the ice makes a new additive distribution method possible, which could lead to novel attributes and interactions.
The benefit to the partner organization is creating new technology that matches up to cutting-edge applications in many fields. We are focusing on electromagnetic wave insulation and thermal insulation.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Milad Kamkar

Student:

Partner:

Airsero

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

Investigating Alternative Long-term Solutions for Addressing Waste within Off-leash Dog Parks

Dog ownership is increasing within our cities along with increasing usage of dog parks and off-leash areas. This increased usage is drastically increasing the amount of waste within these off-leash areas. Understanding the factors that affect how waste can be reduced or diverted from landfills is key in creating a more sustainable long term waste management plan.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Robert Summers

Student:

Partner:

City of Edmonton

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services; Public administration

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Efficacy assessment of FLASH radiotherapy on 3D cancer spheroids cultured in lab-on-chips

Non melanoma skin cancer, comprising basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, are the most common cancers with over 75000 cases/year in Canada. They are curable with radiotherapy or surgery with recurrence rates less than 10% with either modality. Age is an important risk factor (the median age is > 65 years of age); many patients are frail and elderly. FLASH is a new modality potentially permitting radiation therapy in just a single session. However, the optimal dosing has not been established. Testing with standard 2D cell lines is not representative of the 3D architecture of cancer. We wish to combine 3D culture (spheroids) using the MISO Chip devices with FLASH to determine optimal dosing and improve biology relevance of our in vitro results. Prompting this new technology will benefit the Canadian manufacturer of MISO Chip in demonstrating its applicability in the field of FLASH radiation and benefit Canadian cancer patients, by paving the way for a simpler and better treatment option.

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Faculty Supervisor:

David Roberge;Philip Wong

Student:

Partner:

MISO Chip Inc.

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Economic optimization of visceral leishmaniasis control

Visceral leishmaniasis is one of the world deadliest and neglected infectious diseases. Therefore, it is important elaborating a good strategic control for this disease. In this project, our general objectives include how to plan the optimization of visceral leishmaniasis control, taking into account the economic approach. This research will not involve experiments and clinical study. Its primary focus is on the theoretical study based on mathematical analysis and computer simulations but it has potential applications in informing policy and evaluating different strategies. The results of this research could indirectly indicate how much the public health services should economize with healing initiatives (due to incidence of human cases). In a general view, we expected that predominates the decision to invest on vector control and that the current control activities be reviewed.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jianhong Wu

Student:

Partner:

Universidade de São Paulo

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

University:

York University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Spatial distribution and environmental stressors of kelp forests in the Broughton Archipelago, BC

The objective of this project is assessing the current distribution of kelp forests and to identify potential areas where the environmental conditions could enhance the development and resilience of kelp forests in the Broughton Archipelago, northeast of Vancouver Island. This information will help research, managers, communities, and Bamfield Marine Science Centre, the partner organization, to understand the distribution and health state of kelp forest along the Broughton Archipelago. Furthermore, it would be important to guide efficient planning and management of kelp forest, which is a priority of Mamalilikulla, ‘Na_mg_is, and Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis First Nations in their aim to help wild salmon populations to recovery.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Maycira Costa

Student:

Partner:

Kelp Rescue Initiative

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Environmental Science and Technology; Sustainability & the Environment; Life Sciences (not health)

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Accelerate

A quarterly real GDP index for the province of Alberta

Stress tests link key bank variables with macroeconomic indicators to measure, for example, how much bank earnings can vary during economic downturns. For local businesses, which are closely tied to the health of the local economy, it’s important that these macroeconomic indicators have a regional focus. In this project, our goal is to enhance the accuracy of our forecasts for Alberta’s output. Since many businesses in Alberta depend on these forecasts for decision-making, this tool will offer valuable insights to businesses throughout the province.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sebastian Fossati;Valentina Galvani

Student:

Partner:

ATB Financial

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Finance and Insurance

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

Étude de l’évolution stylistique et fonctionnelle de la céramique commune grecque

Participant au stage de l’école de fouille d’Argilos, j’aimerais faire un voyage de deux semaines avant le stage et de quatre semaines après le stage afin de collecter des données concernant l’évolution structurelle et fonctionnelle de la céramique commune grecque à travers les visites de musée et de site archéologique dans le Péloponnèse et dans le nord de la Grèce. Ces données obtenues permettraient de compléter les connaissances acquises à travers les semaines de fouille et d’étude au musée.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jacques Perreault

Student:

Partner:

Université de Patras

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

La recherche-création : vecteur de réappropriation de la parole chez les victimes de violence conjugale

Ce projet consiste à susciter et à accompagner la prise de parole de survivantes de violence conjugale en la médiatisant par l’entremise de la création littéraire. Recrutées en collaboration avec des organismes communautaires des régions du Saguenay et de la Capitale-Nationale, ces femmes prendront part à des entretiens préparés par des professeur.es en littérature et en psychologie, à la suite desquels elles seront soutenues et guidées dans leur processus de reconstruction. Innovant, ce projet favorisera la création de ponts entre les secteurs académique et éditorial, en plus de fournir une porte d’entrée importante aux chercheur.euses participant.es vers les milieux de pratique et d’intervention. Plus spécifiquement, le projet Mitacs permettra de financer la participation de l’étudiant au 3e cycle Tristan Malavoy-Racine, qui contribuera durant son stage à différentes activités éditoriales des Éditions XYZ, activités qui le prépareront à coordonner le processus éditorial de l’ouvrage collectif projeté.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Catherine Morency

Student:

Partner:

Éditions XYZ

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Social Innovation; Education; Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Program:

Accelerate

Determining the force of infection from a dynamic model

Through a method of mathematical modeling, we intend to obtain essential data to determine the risk of non-immune tourists acquiring dengue during the stay of these tourists in Brazil in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in 12 host cities, and in the 2016 Summer Olympics that is Rio de Janeiro as the host. In 2014, during the World Cup, 600,000 tourists are expected in Brazil. To determine the risk, a careful analysis of the number of dengue cases, by city, for the period between 2003 and 2013 is required. These data were obtained from the Ministry of Health of Brazil.
Expected results.
1 – The force of infection for each host city.
2 – The risk of dengue for tourists in Brazil.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jianhong Wu

Student:

Partner:

Universidade de São Paulo

Discipline:

Mathematics

Sector:

University:

York University

Program:

Globalink Research Award

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