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Using Invasive Species for Biochar Production in Kenya: Assessing Climate Mitigation, Economic Viability and Environmental co-benefits

This project explores the potential of low-tech biochar production using an invasive species to mitigate climate change and generate carbon credits. Focused on Kenya, the research assesses the viability of this practice, considering factors like feedstock availability, production data, and environmental impacts. The team aims to provide communities, policymakers, and investors with valuable insights through a user-friendly online tool. By incorporating recent advancements in carbon credit methodology and methane emissions from low-tech biochar production, the project bridges knowledge gaps and offers a more accurate representation of the economic and environmental benefits of low-tech biochar systems. This research contributes to global efforts for climate change mitigation, and economic development, making it a crucial endeavor for a brighter, more sustainable future.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jean-Thomas Cornelis

Student:

Partner:

Veritree

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Elevate

Effets des sous-produits de la fertilisation urbaine sur la croissance des plantes dans un contexte de Résistance au changement climatique

Le projet de recherche cherche a valoriser les sous-produits de l’agriculture urbaine pour en révéler le plein potentiel fertilisant . Pour se faire, la mission des stagiaires consistera à développer des protocoles novateurs puis caractériser l’impact de ces fertilisant sur les agroecosystemes. Ils concevront des procédures de d’utilisation de ces matières telles que:
1) actuellement utilisées et commercialisées, ie compost, fumier d’insectes et substrat épuisé de la culture de champignon épandu sur planches de cultures,
2) sous forme soluble pour fertilisation foliaire possiblement activée (“thé” de compost et autre).
Les stagiaires évalueront l’impact de ces fertilisants sur la croissance des plantes et la santé du sol. Afin de comprendre comment ces fertilisants influent sur l’ensemble de l’agroécosystème, le suivi sera particulièrement exhaustif : de mesures physiologiques aux analyses d’ADN environnemental. Une attention particulière sera accordée à la persistance des micro-organismes dans la rhizosphère et la phyllosphère.
Partie importante d’un large programme de recherche en démarrage qui est soutenu par plus de 20 partenaires du milieu agricole montréalais, ce projet promet des avancées significatives dans la recherche agricole urbaine en offrant des solutions durables et innovantes, contribuant ainsi à façonner un avenir plus vert pour notre agriculture.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Joan Laur

Student:

Partner:

Sup'Biotech

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Beyond the Basics: Developing an Advanced Platform for Wellbeing Measurement

This project is about understanding and keeping track of personal wellbeing over time. While wellbeing apps have
helped people closely monitor various aspects of their lives, there’s still a challenge in effectively using this data
for self-improvement. I’ll work with UpBeing to determine the best ways to measure wellbeing and identify factors
contributing to improved personal wellbeing. The insights gained from this research will help UpBeing to improve
its application for future product improvement.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Norman Farb

Student:

Partner:

UpBeing Inc.

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Model Development for Manitoba Hydro Regulating Reserve Management

The main objective of this research is to calculate Control performance standards in an interconnected power system without running the time domain simulation. Using a faster approach which requires probability distribution of load change. PSCAD and PSSE simulation tools will be used to carry out the research. System identification technique will be used to estimate necessary transfer function models. These transfer function models will be used to generate data for the calculation purpose. These models are expected to accurately evaluate the impact of external generation especially wind power generation to Manitoba Hydro system frequency performance. This research and development associated with it will benefit the partner organization in different ways. The project would help Manitoba Hydro to be able to meet the related existing and future NERC/MRO standards in the most efficient manner. Meeting these standards would provide exceptional value to Manitoba Hydro’s customers. It will help Manitoba Hydro to enhance its frequency control responsibilities with the interconnections while maintaining cost effective regulating reserve. This could enable Manitoba Hydro to increase its profit from expanded export market sales.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Udaya Annakkage

Student:

Partner:

Manitoba Hydro

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Utilities

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Accelerate

Advancing Wastewater Treatment Efficiency: Empowering Data-Driven Modeling with Domain Knowledge Integration

In Canada, ensuring clean and safe water while promoting environmental sustainability is a top priority. While wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) has been playing a crucial role in public health and environmental protection, but their operational efficiency still needs to be improved. To this end, this research project focuses on harnessing the power of data-driven modeling (DDM) and the wisdom of domain experts to enhance WWTP operations. Current WWTPs often operate with excess caution, consuming substantial energy, space and resources. We aim to change that by leveraging data from various sources, including SCADA systems, water quality measurements, and regulatory data, to predict and optimize WWTP performance. Specifically, we’re exploring the integration of domain knowledge with DDM to make predictions more accurate and models more interpretable.
Our research, supported by comprehensive datasets spanning four years, aims to predict critical parameters, such as total phosphorus concentrations, essential for meeting water quality regulations. By embracing DDM and domain knowledge, we aim to make WWTPs more efficient, eco-friendly, and adaptable. This research aligns with federal sustainability strategies and supports the Ontario Clean Water Agency in achieving optimal performance while addressing environmental concerns.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Usman Khan;Satinder Brar;Stephanie Gora

Student:

Partner:

Ontario Clean Water Agency

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure; Utilities

University:

York University

Program:

Accelerate

Validation and feasibility of lower limb-based sensor for dual-task gait assessment

The aim of this project is to develop a wearable device, called ImpactSense, to help measure performance on walking tests specific to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and/or Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The proposed research will investigate whether the sensor can be used to understand the: 1) effects of distracted walking, such as walking while counting backwards, and 2) use of walking aids, such as canes or walkers. Studies will include examining 3 populations: 1) healthy, young adults, 2) healthy, older adults, and 3) selected cases of people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and/or mild-to-moderate ADRD to see if the sensor is useful for doctors, therapists, and/or kinesiologists.,

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Faculty Supervisor:

James Tung;Arash Arami

Student:

Partner:

MEGA InTech

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Wholesale trade

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

Addressing Canada’s Access to Information Act’s Midlife Crisis

The right to information, although central to today’s societies, is both currently undervalued and underperforming. The main reason for this is that changes in the informational landscape and in the role of the State in our societies has impacted on both the meaning of information, and the contours and extent of the right to information. These changes, however, have not been taken into account by most national freedom of information regimes and even less so by applicable international human rights standards.
This proposal seeks to assess these changes in the specific context of Canada. The research will analyse the main challenges identified by users, practicioners and scholars in relation to the now 40-year old Canadian Access to Information Act and its applicability and effectiveness in our current digital setting.
It will then systematize ongoing discussions and proposals concerning the review of the Act and contrast them with the new conceptual and policy frameworks for the right to information proposed by the intern/fellow in their doctorate thesis – a recalibration of the right to information requires addressing five key limitations of the current interpretation of the right to information in international law:
• A limited definition of public information;
• A focus on passive transparency;

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Faculty Supervisor:

Nandini Ramanujam

Student:

Partner:

Centre for International Governance Innovation

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

McGill University

Program:

Accelerate

Agricultural Reclamation: Building Resilience for Turbulent Times

Reclaiming degraded land for food production is a major global challenge. The turbulent waves of extreme weather experienced across western North America over the past year continue to shake agricultural producers – farmers must contend with both extreme rainfall and drought while still maintaining financially and ecologically viable systems. This research project will determine the most financially viable agricultural methods for improving soil health and carbon sequestration on a degraded former horseracing track. Multi-year field trials will be conducted at the Sandown Centre for Regenerative Agriculture on Tseycum traditional land in North Saanich, British Columbia and the results will be shared with the wider agricultural community.

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Faculty Supervisor:

John Volpe

Student:

Partner:

Sandown Centre for Regenerative Agriculture

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Accelerate

Dreamcatcher Informatics: a Web-based and Mobile Information System to Support Land Management, Consultation, and the Preservation of History, Culture and Traditional Ecological Knowledge

The role of this internship is to assist in reaching the SSHRC goal for theDreamcatcher system of capturing cultural data, traditional ecological knowledge, and traditional land use in order to create as full of a historical, cultural, and economic record as is possible as well as strong land use management/consultation, water management, asset management, and public health systems. This information will inform cultural research, treaty negotiations, and community development. This goal will be reached by the intern: 1) in researching, collecting and editing the oral histories of members of MNCFN to populate the Dreamcatcher system,2) in researching the histories/lives of members of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation that have served Canada in military service and creating narratives for inclusion in the Dreamcatcher system, and 3) disseminating of the collected data through writing of articles and conference presentations

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Faculty Supervisor:

Donald Cowan

Student:

Partner:

8392692 Canada Inc

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Management of companies and enterprises

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Accelerate

Creating future-ready bus stops: Promoting equity, safety, and climate resiliency in future bus stop planning guidelines

Edmonton’s public transit (PT) system plays a prominent role in reducing transportation related GHG emissions. Encouraging more people to use PT is not only a structural intervention, but also behavioral, as individuals, especially those with access to other modes, have to make a conscious choice to travel by PT. This choice has become increasingly complex as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, with a heightened focus on personal health and growing concerns about social disorder in public spaces, including PT. Adding to this complexity, the increased frequency of extreme weather events have signaled the need to incorporate impacts of such events into the design and provisioning of transit infrastructure, such as bus stops. Through this project we aim to understand the experience of transit riders at bus stops in Edmonton. We will respond to this information through developing an enhanced bus stop design guideline that involves best practices for climate adaptation, safety, and equity to achieve the underlying goal of this research which is to improve the safety and comfort of bus stops through enhanced design guidelines.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Emily Grise

Student:

Partner:

City of Edmonton

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

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

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

The Online Climate Policy Crisis: Misinformation and Disinformation in the Digital Age

While climate change must be countered through effective mitigation and adaptation approaches at the global, national, and local levels, implementing effective policies to do so can only be accomplished through buy in by a critical mass of citizens. However, we know that to-date this remains a challenging prospect to accomplish both in the Global North and Global South. While countries in both regions face many different challenges in doing so,
there are also a number of shared roadblocks to attaining popular support for effective environmental governance. Beyond the types of challenges themselves, various states both experience their impacts asymmetrically, while simultaneously being equipped with different tools for treating them. As democracy is not a binary category of government but instead a multi-dimensional spectrum along which states are constantly struggling, it becomes pivotal
to seek to develop policies that deal with modern challenges while taking advantage of new technologies and techniques. This project aims to analyze the type of digital tools that exist which channel the types of information and misinformation that contributes to informing increasing numbers of people. How these information flows are managed and leveraged is pivotal for effectively governing in general, and specifically for environmental and climate
governance.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ryan Katz-Rosene

Student:

Partner:

Centre for International Governance Innovation

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Ottawa

Program:

Accelerate

Performance of self-tapping screw in mass timber subjected to moisture content change

This research addresses the issue of self-tapping screw (STS) failures resulting from the swelling of mass timber
products during the installation process or service. STS is a common type of fastener used for connecting timber
members. Since mass timber products are relatively new, there is a lack of specific design guidelines for STS in
the Canadian timber design standard, especially concerning moisture content changes. The objective of this
project is to comprehend and evaluate the force generated in the screw by wood swelling and the influence of
torque on the performance of STS under varying moisture conditions. The results will provide valuable data to our
industry partner for enhancing safety of mass timber structures. Furthermore, our research will make a significant
contribution to the wood construction sector, potentially influencing future revisions of the Canadian timber design
standard. Finally, the results of this project will help to enhance the overall performance of STS employed in mass
timber structures.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Zengtao Chen;Ying-Hei Chui

Student:

Partner:

Rothoblaas

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Wholesale trade

University:

University of Alberta

Program:

Accelerate

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