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13270 Completed Projects

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Computer science
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Engineering
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Engineering - biomedical
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Engineering - chemical / biological

Interfaces and algorithms to interactively improve medical datasets for machine learning

Galmed is creating leading edge medical image processing technology that exploits machine learning to empower physicians and improve patient care. The success of our algorithms depends on the availability of high-quality data, which in our current study means working with chest x-ray images (CXRs) that are accurately labeled with the findings that a radiologist would report in their examination.
The goal of this study is to identify and adapt algorithms and their corresponding user interfaces to make significant improvements to the sample CXR dataset at our disposal, while leveraging the limited time available from expert label reviewers. As the larger machine learning community – far outside medical field – relies on weakly-labeled but large publicly-available datasets, this study has a potentially broad impact.
Results from this study will be directly used in the development of Galmed’s products, benefitting Galmed, the Canadian economy, and patients in hospitals where Galmed’s software is used.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Leonid Sigal

Student:

Borna Ghotbi

Partner:

Galiano Medical Solutions Inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Medical devices

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Assessing the role of small-scale structures in controlling auriferous fluid flow: Nadaleen trend, Yukon.

Carlin-type gold deposits (CTGDs) are large, high-grade gold deposits named after the world renowned occurrences in Nevada. Despite their economic importance, agreement on how they formed is still lacking. We are undertaking an integrated geological and geochemical study of CTGDs in the Nadaleen trend, Yukon, to better define the hydrological regime that controlled their formation. The proposed Mitac internship will form part of the overall study – performing detailed analysis of small scale features that were potential fluid flow pathways for hot gold-bearing hydrothermal fluids. This work, combined with previous work studying the deposit geology and architecture, will be used as a framework to collect samples for future laboratory analysis. Ultimately, the data and samples collected by the intern will provide the partner organization with an improved understanding of how the deposits formed and this will benefit future exploration for CTGDs.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Kenneth Hickey

Student:

Andrew Steiner

Partner:

ATAC Resources Ltd

Discipline:

Geography / Geology / Earth science

Sector:

Natural resources

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Development and optimization of a new roll-to-roll atmospheric pressure plasma reactor: deposition of functional nanocomposite coatings on polymer and paper rolls

Wood and wood-related substances have been among the most important materials in human history. Today, various forms of wood are being used in numerous industries, and therefore a significant market exists for improved and functionalized wood-based products. In this context, we’re proposing an atmospheric-pressure plasma-based approach to treatment of wood-based surfaces using a roll-to-roll cold plasma reactor. Furthermore, this process may be adjusted for other flexible and heat-sensitive substrates, such as various polymeric films. A novel plasma source will be designed, optimized and fabricated that incorporates multiple discharge openings (a ‘plasma showerhead’) and can facilitate the deposition of nanocomposite coatings using solid nanoparticle-containing suspension mixtures. Potentially, a wide range of functionalities, such as hydrophobicity or hydrophilicity, moisture and/or oxygen barrier properties, or photocatalytic properties, may be achieved on wood-based and/or polymeric substrates depending on the plasma parameters, nanoparticles implemented in the process and gas phase composition. The goal of this project is to explore such possibilities and demonstrate the potentials of such novel processes in surface engineering.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Luc Stafford

Student:

Siavash Asadollahi

Partner:

Plasmionique

Discipline:

Physics / Astronomy

Sector:

Advanced manufacturing

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Development of an Educational Resource to Assist Not for Profit Organizations in the Formulation and Implementation of Federal Disability Legislation

To ensure the largest impact possible, members of community disability organizations must be involved in the entire process of designing and implementing research. SCI Canada has spearheaded the development of CAIP and FALA, thereby achieving comprehensive input from disability organizations nationwide. Understanding the process of formulating and implementing legislation is a key element for creating important changes in the access and inclusion of Canadian society. Our research will help design an educational resource and evaluate it’s effectiveness in increasing the confidence of partner organizations to become involved in this process. As a whole, our research will contribute to a growing body of evidence that highlights the importance of research being used in practice.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Kathleen Martin Ginis

Student:

Kendra Todd

Partner:

Spinal Cord Injury Canada

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Medical devices

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Instituting Composite Knowledge About Living Architectural Systems

This project seeks to accumulate information on several focused research initiatives, either recently completed or currently being conducted by partners of the Living Architectural Systems (LAS) group, and provide analysis of these with respects to their potential contribution to a paradigm of “living systems” in architecture. This project is embedded in the need to transcend the communication/methodological barriers seen in traditional interdisciplinary collaborations. A collection of research with accompanying synthesis, as is proposed, has the substantial prospect of laying the groundwork towards equipping a new generation of architectural designers with the skills they need to work with complex, far-from equilibrium systems. Seifert Architect Inc. stands to benefit from this internship by directly applying the techniques being developed by the LAS to their evolving projects, such as lightweight scaffolds, composite component assemblies, and the integration of dynamic systems and sustainability analysis. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Philip Beesley

Student:

Luke Kimmerer

Partner:

Seifert Architect Inc

Discipline:

Architecture and design

Sector:

Education

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Mobile Analytics Interface for an Ocean Vessel Profiling Device

The goal of this project is to design and implement a mobile “dashboard” interface for an ocean vessel profiling device that captures speed, location, torque, and other data relevant to ship powering measurement and prediction. The interface will provide real-time visualizations that a pilot, engineer, or scientist can use to monitor the impact of ship maneuvers, conditions, etc. on performance. In addition, anomalous measurements or pronounced shifts in measurements will trigger prompts for annotations on the tablet, to aid further analysis and classification of events impacting powering performance.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Bonnie MacKay

Student:

Vijai Venkataraman

Partner:

Glas Ocean Electric

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Action Research on Youth Physical Literacy in Recreation

Physical literacy means developing the foundational skills and the confidence required to participate in regular physical activity, play a sport or get to the podium. Research shows that physical activity levels start to decline as children enter into adolescence. Recreation organizations, such as YMCA Calgary are interested in finding out how their programs help support youth to stay active. Through action research, a unique strategy where researchers and practitioners work together on a particular project, this project aims to determine the effectiveness of youth programs that focus on helping youth stay active taking place at YMCA Calgary. A PhD student from Brock University will work alongside the staff at YMCA Calgary to evaluate their programs to help inform YMCA Calgary on what is working well and learn about what changes they could make to help youth develop confidence, motivation and the skills to lead a healthy, active lifestyle.

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Faculty Supervisor:

James Mandigo

Student:

Jennie Petersen

Partner:

YMCA Calgary

Discipline:

Kinesiology

Sector:

Life sciences

University:

Program:

Accelerate

An investigation of the effectiveness of competency-based management implementation

Competency-based management (CBM) is an approach to human resource management (HRM) that has grown in popularity over the years. CBM involves objectively defining the necessary competencies (defined as job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, and other attributes) to effectively perform a job, then integrating this framework into the organization’s HRM processes. While this approach makes sense in theory, there is little hard evidence available about its effectiveness for organizations. In an effort to bridge this knowledge gap, this project will involve conducting a comprehensive interdisciplinary review of the literature to determine what evidence currently exists about the effectiveness of CBM for learning and development initiatives in organizations. Importantly, the review will also assist organizations with preparing themselves to evaluate future CBM initiatives.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Kevin Kelloway

Student:

Vanessa Myers

Partner:

Human Resource Systems Group Ltd

Discipline:

Psychology

Sector:

Information and communications technologies

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Artistic Voices: An Oral History Community Heritage Project at the Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning, Kingston ON

Using oral history interviews, this collaborative project will document and explore the social history of the efforts made by the Kingston arts community to preserve the historic Morton Brewery and Distillery and to create the Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning, a vibrant community arts hub. Supplemented by archival research, I will interview the artists, cultural organizations, and community members to document this community history and privilege the voices of those who worked so hard to create this space. While many projects in Kingston focus on the tangible, physical heritage of the city, this project seeks to highlight the “intangible community heritage” of Kingston’s arts community, focusing on the importance of the people rather than limestone, brick, and mortar, and the ways in which these disparate groups came together and became a community. TO BE CONT”D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jeffrey Brison

Student:

Bronwyn Jaques

Partner:

Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning

Discipline:

Visual arts

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Use of Guide and Outfitter Knowledge and Sampling to Advance Wildlife Health Surveillance Systems

This research intends to work towards establishing essential baselines of health status and trends in the Northern Mountain Population (NMP) of woodland caribou in the Skeena region of northwestern British Columbia. We will use scientific data from a guide and outfitter-led sampling program in combination with local ecological knowledge from practicing guides and outfitters in these regions towards a comprehensive understanding of the health and status of these culturally, ecologically, and economically valuable animals. The intern will be responsible for the development and implementation of a caribou sampling training program to local stakeholders as well as in the systematic collection of local knowledge using in-depth interview techniques with members of this industry. In partnership with the Tahltan Guide and Outfitters Association, this project ultimately hopes to create capacity and develop a framework for a collaborative, locally-driven wildlife health monitoring program extendable to various species and regions. This species is of critical value to the local guided hunting industry and, in filling the existing gaps in knowledge, adaptive and effective wildlife management will be facilitated.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Susan Kutz

Student:

Naima Jutha

Partner:

Tahltan Guide and Outfitters Association

Discipline:

Epidemiology / Public health and policy

Sector:

Life sciences

University:

Program:

Accelerate

Creating personality based coaching manuals to manage leader Counterproductive Work Behaviours and improve leadership interpersonal competencies

Counterproductive Work Behaviours (CWB) refer to negative behaviours in the workplace that hinder organizational effectiveness. CWB ranges from violence and harassment to stealing and drug consumption on the job. Despite its importance and prevalence, little attention has been paid to leader CWB, as the focus has been mainly on employee CWB. Leader CWB, could be largely attributed to negative aspects of individuals’ personality. Therefore, the first objective is to discover what types of personality based CWB are more prevalent in leaders. Also, given the lack of practical guidelines in the literature on how to manage and diminish CWB in leaders, the second objective is to create coaching manuals for organizational consultants that let them identify CWB patterns in leaders and help leaders overcome their negative behaviours in their workplace. This project is in line with the partner organization’s mission of translating knowledge to practical management guidelines for consultants and leaders.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Catherine Kwantes

Student:

Amirreza Talaei

Partner:

Expert Insights International Inc

Discipline:

Psychology

Sector:

Finance, insurance and business

University:

University of Windsor

Program:

Accelerate

A fuzzy logic based alert propagation system for temporal tracking of clinical samples

Clinical logistics has more than 20 years of experience in providing clinical samples to some of the largest pharmaceutical companies for the clinical studies. These samples are mainly used in clinical studies for research and development of new drugs. Thus the quality and timely provision of sample is of utmost importance. Currently the operation of clinical sample collection and management is performed manually. This makes the operation error prone and limits its scalability. The primary goal of the proposed research is to improve the sample tracking by use of a fuzzy logic system and a novel alert system. This will allow Clinical Logistics to improve sample tracking and will ensure that it is able to provide the clients with the clinical samples with highest quality. Such a tracking system, being scalable will also allow clinical logistics to attract more business. TO BE CONT’D

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Faculty Supervisor:

Pawan Lingras

Student:

Ranjit Mishra

Partner:

Clinical Logistics Inc

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Finance, insurance and business

University:

Saint Mary's University

Program:

Accelerate

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