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Évaluer les effets de dérivés (THC et CBD) du cannabis vapoté par la cigarette électronique sur la pathogénicité des microorganismes buccodentaires

La cigarette électronique est un dispositif proposé aux fumeurs pour remplacer la cigarette standard dans le but de réduire-éliminer les effets nocifs de la fumée de cigarette. Cette cigarette électronique est habituellement utilisée pour vapoter un liquide composé de propylène glycol, de glycérine végétale et de nicotine. Cependant, plusieurs études rapportent une combinaison de l’e-cigarette avec des produits dérivant du cannabis. Parmi ces produits nous trouvons l’ajout du THC ou de CBD à la solution à vapoter. Le chauffage de ces produits du cannabis en combinaison avec les produits chimiques contenus dans le liquide à vapoter pourrait induire plusieurs pathologies au niveau de la bouche. Parmi ces pathologies, la flore buccale pourrait être perturbée favorisant les infections, dont la candidose ou les caries dentaires. Le présent projet est d’étudier les effets du vapotage des produits de cannabis sur le comportement des microbes trouvés dans la bouche des utilisateurs d’e-cigarette. Après réalisation, cette étude nous permettra d’avoir des résultats qui nous aideront à mieux conseiller les utilisateurs sur les bienfaits/les dangers de la cigarette électronique combinée ou non aux produits du cannabis.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Mahmoud Rouabhia

Student:

Partner:

Université Abdelmalek Essaadi

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

Université Laval

Program:

Globalink Research Award

ROC (Reservoir on Chip) Modified Water Flooding for Enhanced Oil Recovery

Oil and natural gas are typically found in the reservoir rock, accumulating over millions of years and can be extracted through various techniques and technologies. The oil from the reservoir can be extracted in three stages: primary, secondary and tertiary. Secondary techniques are often implemented after the production from the primary stage ceases, mainly due to a decline in the reservoir’s natural pressure energy. Traditional Water flooding technique can recover 30-40% of OOIP (Original oil in place) and is one of the most common secondary techniques in the field stage, primarily due to the low cost and abundant availability of saline water (brine). The proposed project primarily focuses on developing alternative novel techniques to extract the remaining oil, which is either trapped inside due to capillary forces or bypassed due to reservoir heterogeneity. The proposal emphasises using the novel microfluidic platform-based Reseroivor on Chip concept to explore and understand the flow phenomena at the pore scale. The learnings from direct visualisation will potentially play a decisive role in designing and implementing improved and clean waterflooding techniques per the stringent climate laws.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sushanta Mitra

Student:

Partner:

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Waterloo

Program:

Globalink Research Award

Optimisation de processus de remplissage des bacs au mezzanine du centre de distribution de Boucherville de Rona inc

L’optimisation des opérations dans les entrepôts constitue une composante importante dans une démarche de réduction des coûts et par conséquent d’augmentation de la compétitivité des entreprises. Le bon fonctionnement des grands centres de distribution est basé sur leur capacité à réduire le temps de réception et d’expédition des commandes. Dans le contexte du problème étudié dans ce projet, on s’intéressera particulièrement à l’optimisation du temps pour compléter les commandes de produits à l’unité dont la préparation se fait dans des bacs qui sont remplis pour être ensuite acheminés vers le client par camion. Le remplissage des bacs se fait via un circuit de tapis roulants automatiques reliant différents secteurs de l’entrepôt. Nous utiliserons un modèle de simulation pour représenter le fonctionnement actuel de ce circuit afin de tester différentes règles visant l’optimisation du temps de préparation des commandes.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sylvain Perron

Student:

Partner:

Rona Inc (QC)

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

HEC Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Better Connected

The Better Connected project is a collaboration between 411 Seniors Centre Society and researchers from Simon Fraser University’s Science and Technology Research (STAR) Institute. It aims to address technology and internet-related challenges faced by seniors by developing programs to enhance their digital skills. With a focus on digital access, accessibility, capacity, and capability, the project seeks to create strategies that empower seniors to thrive in a digital world, bridging the divide and promoting inclusion. Led by the research intern, the project includes a capacity-building initiative to develop a volunteer training program. This program will equip volunteers with the skills to support seniors in improving their digital literacy and navigating the digital landscape. Participating in the project will provide valuable insights and solutions for supporting digital literacy in the senior community. It also offers cost-effective opportunities to enhance existing programs and services, aligning with the mission of the 411 Seniors Centre Society.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Andrew Sixsmith

Student:

Partner:

411 Seniors Centre Society

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

The effect of providing a rest period to surplus dairy calves without unloading from the trailer during long distance transportation

Few studies have investigated how rest period impact behavioral, metabolic, and clinical indicators of health and welfare of surplus dairy calves during long distance transportation. This project aims to fill these knowledge gaps and determine if unloading calves from the trailer for a rest period will mitigate the impact of transport. Results from this study will provide scientific evidence which can be applied in future development of transport regulations in Canada.

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Faculty Supervisor:

David Renaud

Student:

Partner:

Dairy Farmers of Canada

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture; Information and cultural industries

University:

University of Guelph

Program:

Elevate

Optimizing bioinks for 3D bioprinting of cardiac tissue

In this research project, scientists aim to develop a new method for repairing damaged heart tissue caused by cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). They will use a technique called 3D bioprinting to create functional cardiac tissue using human stem cells. The researchers will develop a special ink that can be used to print the stem cells in a way that mimics the structure and function of natural heart tissue. They will also add other types of cells, such as fibroblasts and endothelial cells, to create a more realistic and physiologically relevant tissue model. The goal is to create mature cardiac tissue that can be used for drug testing and studying the underlying causes of heart diseases. This research has the potential to provide new treatments for patients with CVDs.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Glen Tibbits

Student:

Partner:

Stem Cell Network;Axolotl Biosciences

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program:

Accelerate

Bulletin de l’égalité des chances en éducation

Le bulleting de l’égalité des chances en éducation au Québec brosse un portrait de la réussite scolaire au Québec en collectant et en diffusant chaque année des indicateurs sur les inégalités en éducation dans une perspective historique, tant
pour l’enseignement obligatoire et préscolaire que pour l’enseignement postsecondaire. Les indicateurs retenus portent sur
l’accès, la fréquentation, la réussite et la transition scolaire ou vers le marché du travail.
Chaque Bulletin présente également une analyse sur un thème spécifique et les résultats d’un sondage populationnel Léger,
ainsi que des perspectives concrètes pouvant être adoptées par les instances décisionnelles pertinentes pour favoriser
l’inclusion, l’équité et l’égalité.
Le projet bénéficie du soutien du ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur, de la société civile et du milieu de la recherche,
avec une quinzaine d’organismes incontournables et d’expert.es éminents appuyant le projet, coalisés au sein du comité
aviseur.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Caroline Bouchard;Xavier St-Denis

Student:

Partner:

Observatoire québécois des inégalités

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université du Québec : Institut national de la recherche scientifique; Université Laval

Program:

Accelerate

Cross-functional teams to develop and commercialize AI-powered solutions – Part E

AltaML is an innovative company capitalizing on a major technological trend: artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, enabled by big data, are driving a fourth industrial revolution. AI will transform all industries, but traditional industries face challenges in implementing AI. AltaML has a unique business model to overcome barriers to adoption of AI solutions by industry, which is to bring the innovating startup together with the large organization, thereby bringing together rich datasets, AI talent with a playbook for industry application and the close collaboration of subject matter experts and AI experts–with a mindset for change. In addition to AI expertise, we bring agility that our large, corporate partners often lack, and which is so essential for innovation. With a strategic focus on AI adoption and product, AltaML works across industries as well as with the public sector using a co-development approach to create applied AI solutions as well as joint AI ventures. This rich, complex multisectoral environment provides the breadth that enables insights in one area to be applied in new areas, leading to ever increasing opportunities for innovation.

The project comprises internships in a variety of technical and business roles, which are: associate machine learning developer, business development associate, communications associate, finance associate, associate business solutions consultant, and project delivery associate. Outcomes will include algorithm creation and deployment, data visualizations, market research reports, sales collateral, competitive landscape analysis, feasibility analysis; key messages and content writing such as case studies and feature articles, financial model development, data analysis, financial reports and variance analysis, customer workflow mapping, business case reports, resource allocation plans, project update reports, and project plans.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sandy Staples

Student:

Partner:

AltaML

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Machine Learning-Driven Quantum Error Correction in Photonic Cluster State Quantum Computation

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Faculty Supervisor:

David Feder

Student:

Partner:

Xanadu

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Accelerate

Development of Hydrogen-Fueled Reefer Trailer for More Sustainable Operation in Transportation Sector

This project aims to develop a fuel cell-powered refrigerated trailer that can operate in different climatic conditions to provide cleaner transportation. Hydrogen will be the only source for refrigerated trailer operations. The present
project has three objectives: to develop a thermal management system for extreme winter and summer conditions for operating the fuel cell under safe conditions, to develop a power management system to provide optimum
integration of battery and fuel cell integration, to perform a comprehensive energy, exergy, economic and environmental (4E) analyses for assessing and optimizing for the system. Refrigerated trailers are generally used
in long-distance trips or serve as a temporary storage solution in a stationary location. Due to the changing ambient conditions, it requires an advanced thermal management system. Therefore, a PCM-based hybrid thermal
management system will be developed. A power management system will be designed to manage the voltage levels of energy supplies (fuel cell and battery pack) and demands (air conditioner or heat pump). As the main
purpose of the system is to reduce the environmental impact of refrigerated trucks, a complete 4E analysis will be performed to reach an optimum design.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Ibrahim Dincer;Sheldon Williamson;Martin Agelin-Chaab

Student:

Partner:

Hydrocool

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Transportation (excluding aerospace); Automotive; Energy and Utilities

University:

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Program:

Accelerate

Gearbolts / télécommande SteelGrip

Le projet vise à concevoir une nouvelle télécommande de jeu interactive utilisant des fonctions inédites parmi les consoles de jeu existantes. Le design sera développé selon une approche centrée sur les utilisateurs afin d’assurer leur confort et le plaisir de jouer. La methode prévoit l’analyse ergonomique des modèles de commandes offertes sur le marché, l’élaboration de concepts sous forme de sketchs et modélisations, des études de volume à l’aide de maquettes, de la modélisation 3D, du prototypage rapide et des validations, d’abord entre les concepteurs, puis avec une douzaine d’utilisateurs âgés entre 7 et 12 ans. L’analyse portera sur les postures fines et modes opératoires déployés lors de l’utilisation du jeu. Compte tenu de la vitesse d’exécution des mouvements et de leur récurrence, la forme, les dimensions et la résistance du joystick représentent un enjeu majeur sur le plan de l’ergonomie, notamment pour le pouce ; thème qui s’inscrit dans nos activités de recherche.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Steve Vezeau

Student:

Partner:

Frima Studio

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Université du Québec à Montréal

Program:

Accelerate

Art and Waste in Panniqtuqq (Pangnirtung) Nunavut.

This internship follows a four-year collaboration of a group of Inuit artists with settler Canadian artist and Ph.D. candidate Micky Renders, who are raising awareness about the historical, present and imagined future of ‘wastes’ in Panniqtuuq, Nunavut. This internship will support the critical curation of socially-engaged visual art and stories on the theme of Arctic ‘wastes’ (broadly defined as both literal and symbolic), with a focus on community advocacy. The Art and Wastes in Panniqtuuq (Pangnirtung), Nunavut Exhibition will be mounted at Queens’ University in October 2023 and the Art Gallery of Peterborough in 2025. The writing of all supporting texts and documentation, marketing of the exhibition, and organization of related events, will aim to foster discourse on Arctic wastes and probe the following questions: What are the roles of settler-colonialism and neoliberalism as they intersect with settler-Canadian research practices and wastes in Inuit Nunangat? Who gets to define wastes, and who is responsible for the myriad of waste-related issues in Inuit Nunangat?

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Faculty Supervisor:

Myra Hird

Student:

Partner:

Art Gallery of Peterborough;Hamlet of Pangnirtung

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation

University:

Queen's University

Program:

Accelerate