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Evaluating and Visualizing Feminist Community Organizing in Games

This project entails a partnership with the Pixelles, a nonprofit organization that has been a leader in increasing the participation of women and other marginalized people in the Canadian games industry. This research will provide insight into how to evaluate the short-, medium-, and long-term impact of community organizing for inclusion in exclusionary industries through the case of digital games. The intern will provide academic expertise to further data collection, analysis, and knowledge mobilization. They will analyze interviews conducted with community members to identify patterns and organize a workshop with the Pixelles community focused on feminist methodologies for tracking and reporting impact of inclusivity organizing. Lastly, the intern will develop plain language written communications and social media infographics for the partner organization to share to their members and community. The project will contribute to furthering Pixelles’ initiatives and inform their strategies around community-oriented modes of reporting, visualizing, and disseminating impact.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Alison Harvey

Student:

Partner:

Pixelles

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation

University:

York University

Program:

Accelerate

Le paradoxe de l’isolation thermique chez les oiseaux forestiers résidents

La Corporation de la forêt d’enseignement et de recherche (FER) Macpès est un organisme qui a pour mandat d’assurer la gestion et la promotion d’un territoire forestier dédié à l’enseignement et à la recherche. Cette étude, qui s’étalera sur deux ans, a pour but de déterminer comprendre le rôle que joue la qualité isolante du plumage dans la thermorégulation chez les oiseaux forestiers et ce, à deux moments critiques de l’année, soit l’hiver et la période d’approvisionnement des oisillons. La réalisation de cette étude, en partenariat avec la FER Macpès, permettra de contribuer à l’atteinte de l’objectif de support à la recherche de la corporation, en plus d’accroître notre compréhension des contraintes physiologiques générées par l’aménagement forestier sur les espèces résidentes de la forêt québécoise et canadienne.

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Faculty Supervisor:

François Vézina

Student:

Partner:

Corporation de la forêt d'enseignement et de recherche Macpès

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

Université du Québec à Rimouski

Program:

Accelerate

Developing a coupled enzyme cascade assay to screen PETase activity

This project aims at developing a coupled enzyme assay strategy that will allow us to engineer and screen engineered PETase enzymes that are useful in degrading otherwise non-biodegradable plastics. The proposed method will be faster and robust compared to existing assay methods. PolyTide Inc. aims to apply this technique towards engineering PETase enzymes it is developing for commercial purposes. This work will provide valuable tools to improve biocatalysts that will enable clean and environmentally friendly recycling of plastics that are otherwise persistent in the environment, improving the sustainability of these plastic products that are in wide use around the world.

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Faculty Supervisor:

David Kwan

Student:

Partner:

Polytide Technology Inc.

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Environmental Science and Technology; Clean Technology; Biotechnology

University:

Concordia University

Program:

Accelerate

Sensitive In situ Chromatic Biosensors for Detection of ESKAPE pathogens: Boosting Sensitivity, Preventing False Positive, Design Freeze

The developed Nanobiosensor is based on electrospun nanofibres with a core-shell structure. The core of fibres is based on polyurethane, and the shell is based on polyurethane, polyvinylpyrrolidone, hemicyanine dye, surfactant and acid. The HCy dye (colorimetric probe) changes colour when bacteria secrete lipase. The lipase cleaves the ester bond of the HCy, and the probe changes its colour due to intramolecular charge transfer. The incorporated surfactant increases lipase activity by providing a water-oil surface. When more lipase is activated, it can be possible for the HCy dye to change its colour in a lower concentration. Therefore, the sensitivity of the Nanobiosensor is boosted, and bacteria presence can be detected before local infection. The incorporated acid not only can help with faster wound healing but also prevents any false colour change that may happen due to changes in wound pH or the microenvironment of the wound. This innovation helps to monitor the wound in real-time with in situ detection and easy readout. The colour-changing can be recognized with the untrained and naked eyes and is compatible with different wound dressings.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Song Liu

Student:

Partner:

ParaNano Wound Care, LLC

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Manitoba

Program:

Accelerate

Development of AI-based Managed Automation Products & Solutions

The adoption of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in support of business operations makes organizations dependent on software tools that evolve nowadays with the fast pace. This requires testing the software to ensure that processes are implemented correctly. Automated test case management including selection of an appropriate script, its execution, and tracking the results improves significantly the efficiency of the process and the quality of the results. The project aims at developing a technological solution that leverages Natural Language Processing and question answering approaches to offer a pragmatic and beneficial tool for test case selection. Incorporation of Artificial Intelligence into the software products for automated testing will improve company’s productivity and provide its clients with enhanced customer experience.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Marina Erechtchoukova

Student:

Partner:

neuralg8

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

York University

Program:

Accelerate

Dispositif d’accompagnement pour un tourisme durable à Anticosti

Anticosti attend la réponse à sa candidature pour inscription sur la liste du patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO en septembre 2023. Cette démarche fait suite à une importante réflexion de la communauté anticostienne à l’égard de son avenir. Elle a choisi de faire reconnaître la richesse exceptionnelle de son patrimoine naturel et d’en faire un moyen de développement social et économique, ainsi qu’outil de protection de son environnement unique. Le tourisme peut s’avérer un moyen de contribuer à la mise en valeur du territoire, mais il doit être réalisé de façon organisée et respectueuse de la population. La Municipalité de L’Île-d’Anticosti a entrepris des démarches à cette fin, et souhaite se doter d’un dispositif lui permettant d’assurer une mise en oeuvre touristique durable et respectueuse. Le stage permettra d’accompagner la municipalité dans cette mise en oeuvre d’un tourisme durable.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Laurent Bourdeau

Student:

Partner:

L'Île-D'Anticosti

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Public administration

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

Plasma activation of gold electrodes for the preparation of electrochemical aptamer-based biosensors

Electrochemical aptamer-based sensors (aptasensors) are a promising type of biosensor that can be potentially used as a
biomedical diagnostic tool to detect a wide range of biochemicals with remarkable sensitivity and selectivity. However, the surface
of electrochemical aptasensors is susceptible to degradation and etching, which can compromise their reliability and stability. To
address this issue, we propose investigating the use of a novel plasma surface treatment methods to modify the sensors’ surfaces
and optimize their stability and robustness. Furthermore, the study will provide insights into the immobilization efficiency of
aptamers and bio-sensing performance of electrochemical aptasensors. The outcomes of this research will have a significant
impact on the development of more sensitive, reliable, and selective electrochemical aptasensors for applications in point-of-care
(PoC) biomedical diagnostics.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Anna Ignaszak

Student:

Partner:

University of Sydney

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Education

University:

University of New Brunswick

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Determination of Nicotine in Aerosols Generated by Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems under Various Conditions by GC-MS : A Contribution to the Development of a Precision Dosing Regression Model for Nicotine Replacement Therapy

Nicotine is a highly addictive chemical and smoking is still, to this day, the leading cause of preventable death. Several pharmacological strategies have been approved for smoking cessation and nicotine addiction treatment. However, these strategies are not always effective and lead more often than not to relapse. Hence, new nicotine cessation products and devices are needed that are safe and effective. Towards this goal, Ditch Labs is designing a nicotine replacement device to make quitting smoking personalized and safe. The project between Ditch Labs and Trent University aims to explore nicotine delivery from nicotine-based devices towards improving our understanding of physicochemical properties of such nicotine cessation tools, ultimately resulting in an effective and safe device performance.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sanela Martic

Student:

Partner:

Ditch

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Trent University

Program:

Accelerate

HomePorter Advanced Search Tool

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ioannis Mitliagkas

Student:

Partner:

HomePorter Inc.

Discipline:

Computer science

Sector:

Real estate and rental and leasing

University:

Université de Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Employing Storytelling Approaches and Participatory Research Methods to understand Migration Journeys and Re-settlement Experiences of Refugee Women from Syria, Afghanistan, and Ukraine, in Ontario, Canada. Stories of Impact: “Only by sharing our stories that we truly become one community,” Freudenberger (2012)

This two-year storytelling and research project explores the potential of storytelling and arts-based approaches to build understanding about transnational trajectories of forced migration and re-settlement in Ontario, Canada, especially as related to experiences of refugee women from Syria and Afghanistan, and women displaced from Ukrainian since the war started in 2022.
The knowledge created through this Participatory Action Research project-where participants are equal partners in research design, data gathering, and analysis- will be useful for assessing the overall impact of programs and services and in addressing gaps; and in participants’ capacity-building, securing employment; empowerment and agency.
Research insights will be shared through academic means; and knowledge mobilization will also focus on sharing learnings in community and settlement contexts, for professional development, and for action to implement change in settlement and integration practices. Additionally, stories and learnings will be disseminated in mainstream society, through creative writing formats, digital storytelling, and cultural artefacts, like, photo-exhibits and podcasts.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Anna Triandafyllidou

Student:

Partner:

Catholic Crosscultural Services

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

Program:

Elevate

ALBINOMICS: A comparative approach to studying the evolution and function of mycoheterotrophy in tribe Neottieae (Orchidaceae)

This study investigates the evolution of plant-fungal symbiotic relationships and trophic mode changes, with a focus on mycoheterotrophy, the ability to obtain fixed carbon from fungi. Mycoheterotrophy has evolved multiple times across various plant lineages. While most species perform both photosynthesis and mycoheterotrophy, several hundred species have completely quit photosynthesis and become fully mycoheterotrophic. These independent transitions to higher degrees of mycoheterotrophy provide a compelling model system to investigate the evolution of plant-fungal symbiotic relationships and trophic mode changes. The proposed research will use genome-wide transcript analysis to identify the genes involved in mycoheterotrophy and characterize the changes in the degree of heterotrophy. The study aims to gain insights into the adaptation of mycoheterotrophic taxa to forest understories, where they are predominantly found, and the mechanisms driving the transitions to non-photosynthetic lifestyles. This research will contribute to our understanding of the evolutionary dynamics of plant-fungal symbioses and the ecological and genetic factors underlying the trophic mode changes.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sean Graham

Student:

Partner:

Naturalis Biodiversity Center

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Life Sciences (not health); Biotechnology; Natural Resources

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program:

Globalink Research Award

InSAR time-series analysis for assessing seismic hazards

Earthquakes occur during movement along plate boundaries and active faults. Evaluation of seismic hazards on active faults relies on the understanding of seismic histories and rates of the current deformation. However, in some fault zones large earthquakes have long recurrence periods (> 100-10,000 years; e.g., Tian Shan, China; Charlevoix, Quebec), and thus past seismic statistics are rare. In these regions, it is critical to estimate the present-day deformation rates and compare them to the long-term rates, in order to assess to what degree the geological deformation are accommodated by slow-slip or small-magnitude seismic events. Recent advances in time-series analysis of Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) data provide an efficient way to estimate the surface motion over decadal scales, and has great potential to be a powerful tool for seismic hazards assessment. This project will use the Tian Shan Thrust Belt as an example to improve and refine the algorithm for InSAR time-series analysis and the outcome will be relevant to studies of other fault zones worldwide.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ruohong Jiao

Student:

Partner:

University of Leeds

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Victoria

Program:

Globalink Research Award

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