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Assessing emergency shelter patterns to inform solutions to homelessness

The mandate of the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness is to end homelessness in the Capital Region by 2018. Significant progress has been made, 162 units of supportive and 129 units of affordable housing have been built since 2009, yet homelessness remains a significant problem in Victoria, BC (Pauly et al., 2013). There continues to be a constant number of people using the emergency shelters annually (approximately 1650 for the past three years) and the number of people waiting for social housing has remained high (Pauly et al., 2013). Thus, a better understanding of the needs of people using emergency shelters would provide key information to inform action that could contribute to stopping the flow into homelessness. The results from this research will provide the Coalition with a more nuanced understanding of individuals using emergency shelters in Greater Victoria. This result will provide the Coalition with clearer estimates of how much of what type of housing is still needed to solve homelessness in Greater Victoria.
? To develop a deeper understanding of shelter user groups in Greater Victoria’s emergency shelters through the development of typologies based on shelter use patterns.
? To identify the particular housing needs of each user group….

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Faculty Supervisor:

Douglas McArthur

Student:

Partner:

Alliance to End Homelessness in Capital Region;GT Hiring Solutions

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Public Service, Policy, and Governance; Public Service, Policy, and Governance

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Investigation of antifungal properties of thiazolidine derivates

Infections, caused by the Candida species have emerged as a significant global health concern. These diseases can range from superficial to life-threatening, affecting various body parts. However, the effective management of Candida infections is increasingly challenged by the growing issue of drug resistance.Focusing on that problem, our research project aims to investigate the antifungal properties of thiazolidine derivatives, a class of organic compounds. Thiazolidines have shown promising potential in various biological applications, but their specific antifungal properties remain underexplored.
We will use a variety of laboratory techniques such as detection of MIC concentrations, screening of synergetic action with fluconazole, biofilm and worm assays to establish potencial antifungal activity and possible mechanisms of action. This work will help us in research of new potencial medicines to treat diseases caused by Candida species.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Rebecca Shapiro

Student:

Partner:

Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Biotechnology

University:

University of Guelph

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Using scintillation to measure to explore pulsar’s orbit and explore the interstellar medium

My research project at ASIIA would focus more on the properties of the ISM for PSR J0621+1002. Scintillation is caused by inhomogeneity in the ISM, known as scattering screens. The main objective of the project is to map the scattering screen between us and the pulsar and how it changes over 8-10 years of observed data. To do this, we plan to use the data from The Large European Array for Pulsars (LEAP) which consists of five telescopes ( the Effelsberg Telescope, the Nançay Radio Telescope, the Sardinia Radio Telescope, the Westerbork Synthesis Radio Telescope, and the Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank) and VLBI techniques. Using VLBI, we want to directly measure the extent of the scattering screen between us and the pulsar across the sky.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ue-Li Pen

Student:

Partner:

Academia Sinica

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Aerospace; Technology; Other

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Unintended consequences of elemental sulfur induced soil acidification on bacterial and fungal communities in Okanagan vineyard soil

Elemental Sulphur (So) is a natural crop input commonly used in organic farming. It can be used to fertilize soil, make soils more acidic or control pathogens. These multiple uses make So a unique organic input that can improve growth conditions for crops. The effect of So on soil microbes is largely unknown, despite the wide spread use of So in horticultural systems, particularly viticulture. Studies have shown that fungi are especially sensitive to So. Bacteria live in specific ranges of pH and may be affected by the change in acidity following use of So. It is likely that application of So for a desired use may have unintended consequences on soil microbes. Given the importance of soil microbes for sustainable soil and ecosystem health, it is important to understand how this practice affects soils. Our lab will test the sensitivity of fungi and bacteria collected from vineyard soil to So and pH changes. We will also measure changes to bacterial and fungal communities in the soil following So application. This study will be important for informing local growers on the potential consequences of using So on their crop yield and quality.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Miranda Hart

Student:

Partner:

Park Hill Vineyards

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

The University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Program:

Accelerate

Development of mass spectral methods for the detection sulfide modification sites in proteins.

Proteins are large molecules found in all tissues they are composed of amino acids. Proteins perform most of the function in our bodies. Diseases are the result of changes to specific amino acids in proteins that result in alteration or complete loss of protein function. Pharmaceutical interventions in controlling or eliminating diseases depend on the identification the altered amino acid residues. The proposed project is designed to develop new mass spectrometry based methods for the identification of the amino acid residues in proteins that are susceptible to modification/alteration. The techniques being developed will be of interest to biothechnology, pharma and medical device industries both in Canada and in Turkey.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Bulent Mutus

Student:

Partner:

Akdeniz University

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Windsor

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Développement d’un modèle de cécité corticale chez la souris

Les déficiences visuelles, dues à des lésions cérébrales, touchent les nouveau-nés et les personnes âgées des pays industrialisés, en raison de l’allongement de la vie. Ce projet de recherche va utiliser la souris pour étudier la récupération des fonctions visuelles après un AVC. Il va explorer les modifications neuronales et de connectivité grâce à des techniques avancées telles que l’imagerie calcique et l’inactivation optogénétique. Cette étude pourrait ouvrir la voie à de nouvelles thérapies pour les troubles visuels cérébraux.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Matthieu Vanni

Student:

Partner:

Université de Lille

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Biotechnology; Life Sciences (not health)

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Globalink Research Award

MTY Group : Amélioration de l’infolettre clients

MTY Group est une entreprise spécialisée dans le franchisage de restaurants et la gestion de multiples franchises au Canada et aux États-Unis. Ce stage s’inscrit dans un contexte de preuve de concept pour une des premières
marques de MTY : Yuzu Sushi.
L’objectif de ce stage est de concevoir et rendre opérationnel un outil permettant de proposer des offres et communications personnalisées par client du programme de fidélité de Yuzu Sushi, en étroite collaboration avec
les équipes d’opérations de marketing et de data.
Pour répondre à cet objectif, l’étudiant aura à sa disponibilité plusieurs bases de données pertinentes sur les ventes et profil des clients fidèles et sur le domaine opérationnel de la marque.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Christian Gagné;Audrey Durand

Student:

Partner:

Franchises MTY inc.

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Accommodation and food services

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

Thermo-hydraulic performance of Lithium Battery in extreme weather conditions

The project is part of ‘InfiniBatt’ which is a smart battery system designed and developed by Motsai. This particular task for intern students aims to investigate the thermal simulation modeling of large range temperature (-40C~50C) controlled battery systems, with an emphasis on optimizing their performance, efficiency, and safety. The study involves the development and implementation of advanced thermal models to accurately predict the thermal behavior of these systems under extreme conditions. The project will simulate and use the finite volume analysis (FVA) tools to create detailed 3D models that account for the complexities of the battery’s geometry, material properties, and thermal management components. These solutions will be crucial for the creation of future connected systems, where effective thermal management is essential to maintaining the reliability and longevity of batteries.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ziad Saghir

Student:

Partner:

Motsai Research

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

Program:

Accelerate

Modélisation énergétique d’une grande tour à bureaux pour l’optimisation énergétique et la réduction de l’empreinte carbone

Le projet vise à modéliser la consommation énergétique d’une grande tour à bureaux à Montréal à l’aide d’un logiciel dans le but de simuler sa performance avant et après l’application de différentes mesures permettant de réduire l’intensité énergétique et l’empreinte carbone. Ce projet sera utile pour le client qui obtiendra des pistes de réflexion pour limiter la consommation d’énergie de la tour et pourra servir de point de départ pour l’aide à la décision.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Stanislaw Kajl

Student:

Partner:

Equans Services

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

École de technologie supérieure

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Optimizing Mushroom Growth Monitoring through Machine Learning and Vision Systems

Mycro Harvest is a agriculture technology start-up focusing on revolutionizing mushroom production through implementing cost-effective automation and artificial intelligence models. Despite the increasing demand for mushrooms in various applications ranging from food to bioplastics, the industry faces significant challenges in scalability and efficiency. The application of our AI-based vision models aims to automate what has previously been a labor-intensive and specialized task, thus increasing yield, while decreasing crop loss and enabling more scalable farming operations.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Stephen Murphy

Student:

Partner:

Mycro Harvest

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Review of best practices in measuring, monitoring, evaluating and reporting (MER) of climate resilience as relevant to the City of Toronto

Urban areas will be some of the most complex and important sites of resilience planning in the 21st century.
Despite notable efforts, best practices for how local and municipal governments set goals and track progress toward resilience have yet to be established or widely agreed upon. The City of Toronto seeks input into the development of an approach for measuring, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting (MER) of climate resilience. This project will draw on a literature review and input from City staff to address several interrelated questions. What are the needs for a MER framework related to climate resilience for the City of Toronto? What are the decisions that feed into the design of such a framework? What guidance or best practices are available from similar efforts underway in other cities and relevant academic literatures? The deliverables of the project will be a short report and a presentation to City staff.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Robert Soden

Student:

Partner:

City of Toronto

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Public administration; Utilities

University:

University of Toronto

Program:

Accelerate

Analysis of Fluid-Structure Interactions in Constricted Flow

Atherosclerosis is a chronic disease of the cardiovascular system that involves hardening of arteries due to the deposition of plaque [1]. Atherosclerotic lesions in different locations may lead to a variety of diseases such as Coronary Artery Disease, Cerebrovascular Accident and Peripheral Artery Occlusive Disease which should be detected at early stage [2, 3]. To diagnose a stenosis, phonoangiography is a noninvasive
method and should be preferred over invasive approaches [4]. By analyzing the sound spectra of the arterial murmurs, this method is designed to detect the severity of the stenotic occlusion in the peripheral. Sound spectra measured in human subjects with stenosed peripheral arteries will be compared with the wall pressure spectra of a fully developed turbulent constricted flow due to the similarity between the two [5-8]. By studying the pulsatile constricted flow numerically and experimentally, this investigation is expected to provide researchers with improved understanding of constricted pulsatile flow pattern.

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Faculty Supervisor:

David Ting

Student:

Partner:

Middle East Technical University

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Windsor

Program:

Globalink Research Award

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