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Uniting perspectives for a holistic assessment of Nature’s Contributions to Life within the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere

As a response to the rapidly increased crises of climate change and biodiversity loss, this research aims to conduct a holistic evaluation of nature’s contributions to life (NCL) within the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere (NEB). By recognizing the limitations and narrow scope of ecosystem services assessments, this research proposes using a Two-Eyed seeing perspective to comprehensively investigate the current and future status of seven targeted NCL categories. These are 1) habitat creation and maintenance, 2) regulation of climate, 3) regulation of freshwater and coastal water (quality, quantity, location and timing), 4) food and feed, 5) supporting identities, 6) learning and inspiration and 7) maintenance of options across the NEB. By ethically engaging both Indigenous and non-indigenous communities, this research seeks to outline the
community-centered understandings and valuations attached to nature’s gifts, outside of monetary valuation. The project also aims to guide future collaborative Two-Eyed conservation management and monitoring practices for Plenty Canada, Brock University and NEB.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Liette Vasseur

Student:

Partner:

Plenty Canada

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Agriculture; Arts, entertainment and recreation; Education; Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Brock University

Program:

Accelerate

Generating predictive models from advertisements

We want to analyze the data collected about customers in order to better understand their behavior. Such an analysis could reveal which advertisements are more likely to interest the customers, what is the return on investment of an advertisement and what are the advertisements tactics that are the most successful. The advances in machine learning, in statistics, and in computer science allows to extract his knowledge from large data bases often called: big data.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Claude-Guy Quimper

Student:

Partner:

Cossette

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and Communications Technology; Entertainment and Media; Commercial Services

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

Design and Development of an AI-Assisted Robotic System for Precision Hydroponic Ginseng Cultivation: Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability in Agriculture-Phase #1

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Faculty Supervisor:

Pouria Tavakkoli

Student:

Partner:

Jing Jing Nutrifood Ltd.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology

Program:

Accelerate

Fit Optimization for Chairs using AI

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ed Sykes;Haruna lsh Haruna lsah

Student:

Partner:

ErgoCentric Inc.

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

Program:

Accelerate

Cyclic-AMP dynamics and heterogeneity in Mycobacterium tuberculosis: Insights into host-pathogen interactions

Tuberculosis is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide with more than 1.3 million deaths reported in 2023. With the increase in multidrug resistant cases of TB, it is important for us to develop newer and faster acting drugs to treat TB. In addition, one-quarter of the world’s population carries a latent form of TB. During latency, M. tuberculosis has the capacity to reactivate depending upon the host immune state. As cAMP is an important secondary messenger involved in cell-cell signaling in both mycobacteria and in the host, this could play an important role in persistence and latency of TB infections. This information will guide us on designing therapeutics that target these specific pathways, offering novel therapeutics in the fight against tuberculosis. Bovine tuberculosis poses unique challenges to the one-health paradigm since it not only affects bovine animals, thereby affecting ecological health, biodiversity, dairy and meat industries, but can also be transmitted to and infect humans in the form of zoonotic tuberculosis. A one-health approach is therefore paramount due to potentially vast bovine reservoir for tuberculosis. This research, therefore, aims to be an inclusive one-health approach to potentially develop better treatments for both human and bovine tuberculosis.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Neeraj Dhar

Student:

Partner:

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Biotechnology; Other

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Globalink Research Award

HomePorter Encoder/Classifier

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Faculty Supervisor:

Dhanya Sridhar

Student:

Partner:

HomePorter Inc.

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Real estate and rental and leasing

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Empowering K-12 students and teachers to navigate negative eco-emotions effectively

The escalating environmental challenges of recent years underscore the critical need for proactive action on climate change and sustainability. However, the mental health impacts, particularly negative eco-emotions (e.g., eco-anxiety, eco-anger, eco-grief), experienced by children and youth due to climate-related concerns pose significant barriers to climate action engagement, resilience and wellbeing. This study aims to address this gap by empowering K-12 students and teachers with knowledge, skills, and coping mechanisms to navigate these challenges effectively. Objectives include reviewing existing approaches to negative eco-emotions, developing resources for educators, and piloting these resources in K-12 classrooms. The study includes a review of the relevant literature on existing approaches to and research on managing eco-emotions with K-12 students and co-development of evidence-based resources by the academic and non-academic research partners. An explorative pilot evaluation study will assess the usefulness and effectiveness of these resources, utilizing surveys and focus groups. Findings will inform recommendations for fostering resilience and engagement among young people in the face of climate-related mental health challenges, contributing to the broader discourse on sustainability education and youth empowerment.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Manuel Riemer

Student:

Partner:

Learning for a Sustainable Future

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

Wilfrid Laurier University

Program:

Accelerate

Feasibility study of analyzing the semantic content of satellite images using Quantum kernels

The rapid advancement in satellite technology has led to an exponential increase in the volume of satellite images. Analyzing the semantic content of these images is a challenging task due to the high dimensionality and complexity of the data. Traditional kernel methods, while effective, suffer from quadratic algorithmic complexity and significant time overhead in kernel computation. This proposal aims to explore the feasibility of using quantum kernels to overcome these challenges. By harnessing the quantum technology, we hope to improve our understanding of Earth from space, leading to better environmental monitoring and disaster response.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Rakesh Mishra

Student:

Partner:

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Quantum Science

University:

University of New Brunswick

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Fraser Health Authority – Communication & Knowledge Exchange and Workforce Development Initiative Internship

Fraser Health Authority is the largest regional health authority in British Columbia and is dedicated to delivering top-quality healthcare services to over 1.9 million people across 20 diverse communities. As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we are enhancing our workforce development and communication strategies. The Workforce Development Initiative Intern will support the integration of a structured project framework, ensuring alignment with the Mental Health and Substance Use strategy and standards. This includes developing clear terms of reference, work plans, and evaluation processes. Meanwhile, the Communication & Knowledge Exchange Intern will focus on enhancing internal communication processes and expanding the capacity to effectively communicate information about services. Both roles are pivotal in driving innovation and excellence in healthcare delivery while prioritizing the well-being of patients, families, and communities.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Stephanie Howes

Student:

Partner:

Fraser Health Authority

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Discovery & optimisation of bacterial lignin degradation pathways for the manufacture of value-added chemicals

The design of sustainable manufacturing processes that convert renewable feedstocks into valuable products under clean and ‘green’ operating conditions is essential to ensuring continued economic development and stewardship of the environment. To this end, the use of engineered biological systems to convert biomass into useful chemicals could greatly diminish society’s dependence on petroleum and improve its environmental footprint. Accordingly, we propose to leverage recent developments in biotechnology to unearth novel bacterial enzymes that can efficiently degrade lignin into the value-added molecule, vanilla, and subsequently genetically engineer the simple bacterium E. coli to express these vanilla-producing enzymes, thereby developing a microbial-based vanilla production process. We will achieve our aims in collaboration with our partner organization, MetaMixis Inc., a Canadian corporation that aspires for world leadership in the flavours and fragrances market. Saliently, our proposal to produce vanilla using engineered microorganisms is vastly more efficient than the current manufacturing practice. By assuring reliable and sustainable production of the world’s most popular flavour, this project greatly advances the commercial interests of MetaMixis, Inc.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Vikramaditya Yadav

Student:

Partner:

MetaMixis Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Accelerate

Correa Equity Partners Ltd – Brand & Social Media Coordinator Internship

Correa Equity Partners is a real estate investment firm committed to investing with purpose, creating safe, beautiful living spaces, and positively impacting Canada’s rental landscape. Despite our success, we face challenges in managing social media, brand development, and content creation due to time constraints. To address this, we are interested in bring a Brand and Social Media Coordinator on board, who will play a vital role in shaping our company’s narrative, enhancing online visibility, and building credibility with the audience. The intern will work closely with Michele Correa, the founder, and will also collaborate with a virtual assistant to execute various tasks, gaining valuable experience in marketing, real estate investing, and wealth building.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Stephanie Howes

Student:

Partner:

Correa Equity Partners Ltd

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Finance and Insurance

University:

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Evaluation of an Automated Tooth Segmentation Tool

In dentistry, communication between dentists to plan treatment is very important. Originally, treatment planning involved communicating information by speaking or writing, often resulting in communication errors and misaligned expectations. The partner organization is involved in the development and provision of solutions for treatment planning and the development of software that can be used in dental specialties. Their ultimate goal is to allow dentists to communicate with each other through a web application that displays 3D results and can also produce treatment tools based on the created treatment plan.
The preparation of data for use in orthodontic dentistry is complex and has a high probability of error. It also takes time to prepare the data, including learning how to use the program. The developers, therefore, saw that if the complexity and time required to prepare the data could be reduced, it would be beneficial both for treatment and for learning. To address this need, the partner organization has developed an AI for tooth segmentation to work on complex parts and reduce the working time. The purpose of this research project is to evaluate the tooth segmentation algorithm through the use of 3D imaging collected at the School of Dentistry at the University of Alberta. The supervisors are experienced in developing similar ML algorithms for image segmentation tasks. They will supervise the task for a graduate student who will benefit from the learning experience in validating an external and commercially developed algorithm.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Hollis Lai

Student:

Partner:

Tomorrow Smile Digital Healthcare

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

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