![Page 1: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
1 www.mitacs.ca
Supporting Collaborative
Research & Student Training
Nolan Beise, PhD
Business Development Specialist
![Page 2: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
2
About Mitacs
National research network (non-profit)
16 years in operation
61 university partners
12,000+ projects to-date connecting universities to business innovation
![Page 3: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
3
Foster innovation in Canada through national and international research collaborations
Connect universities with private sector opportunities for world class research across all disciplines
Train highly qualified personnel to advance industry innovation and research excellence
Our Mandate
![Page 4: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
4
Mitacs by Numbers
Why Mitacs?
$1.8 Million
![Page 5: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
5
SPONSOR PARTNER UNIVERSITY
Identify research challenges Industry-applicable research
Collaboration
• For-profit • Not-for-profit • Government • NGO
Masters, PhD, postdoc
• Any discipline
![Page 6: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
6
Building research collaborations
Research funding from 4 months to 3 years
Masters 1 year, PhD and postdocs 3 years
Non-competitive: apply any time
3 to 6 weeks for evaluation
Peer reviewed
![Page 7: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
7
4-6 months
4-6 months
4-6 months
$15,000
$5,000
$10,000
=
Funding cycle Mitacs Accelerate
4-6 months
4-6 months
4-6 months
$90,000
![Page 8: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
8
For postdoctoral fellows
Two year $110,000 fellowship
Competitive applications
Research collaboration with private sector
Professional skills development
Open to any discipline
Creating R&D leaders
Next deadline Oct 23rd
![Page 9: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
9
Connecting global industry with Canadian innovation
Build and support collaboration between MNE, Canadian SME and Canadian researchers
Enable supply chain development in Canada
Facilitate investment in Canadian R&D
Generate opportunities for Canadian talent
![Page 10: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
10
International research collaborations for senior undergraduate and graduate students
Partner countries: Brazil, China, India, Mexico, Turkey, France, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Tunisia and Vietnam
Australia, Japan, and Korea are in negotiations
International Research Collaborations
![Page 11: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
11
Two-way research mobility
• Research Internship 3 month research project
• Graduate Fellowship
$10000/yr for 3 years
• Research Award $5000 3-6 month project
• Partnership Award $15000 4-6 month project
![Page 12: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
12
Professional Development Training
Taught by industry professionals
For graduate students and postdocs
Transferable skills increase employability
No charge to participants
Workshops include: leadership, management, communications, relationship building entrepreneurialism
![Page 13: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
13
Our Funding Partners
![Page 14: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
14
Contact Info
Nolan Beise
University of Victoria 3800 Finnerty Road Sedgewick A
email : [email protected] mobile: 250-661-0761
www.mitacs.ca new
![Page 15: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
15
Outcomes
![Page 16: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
16
96% of interns would recommend the program
Most interns feel more employable
– Acquisition of professional experience
– Expanded professional network
Outcomes: Academic Experience
![Page 17: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
17
51% of interns working in industry
– 46% interns were hired by their partner company
– 67% working in R&D
19% of internships led to the creation of a new position
Outcomes: Employment
![Page 18: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
18
91% Currently live in Canada
87% attribute their Mitacs participation with an increased satisfaction with their stay
93% would recommend Mitacs to students from their home country
Outcomes: Retention
![Page 19: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
19
Project Examples
![Page 20: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
20
Health Care
Dr. Stuart MacDonald
Dr. Debra Sheets
Developing a frailty index that uses data acquired over time to more efficiently and accurately predict potential cognitive and functional impairments.
![Page 21: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
21
Education and Mental Health
Dr. Bonnie Leadbeater
“Community Catalyst” implementation framework that identifies programs champions in both the community and schools and supports them to act locally to enable high quality WITS program implementation and scale up.
![Page 22: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
22
Dr. Kenneth Christie
Overall aim of the research is to increase the influence of citizens in governance activities in Vietnam through bilateral development assistance from Canada
David Josey – MA School of Humanitarian Studies
![Page 23: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
23
Health Care Reform
exploring how complexity in health care delivery systems impact and influence leadership development outcomes
Dr. Silvia Vilches
Dr. Ronald Lindstrom
![Page 24: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
24
Alternative Energy
Creating a scalable, flexible, light and low cost autonomous energy system
![Page 25: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
25
Water Purification
Next Generation UV Disinfection
for Wastewater Treatment
![Page 26: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
26
High Rise Construction
Constructing building to
withstand earthquakes
and optimize leasable
space
![Page 27: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
27
Data Science
Victoria-based start-up technology to manage mobile experience. Founders are Mitacs Accelerate internship program alumni.
Accelerate
![Page 28: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
28
Computer Graphics & Visual Effects:
Computational Fluids & Smoke
• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars
• Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC)
• Adapting algorithms for real-time games applications
Best Poster Award – SCA 2013
Dr. Robert Bridson, Visual Effects Research, Fluid Simulation
IMAGER Lab @ University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC
![Page 29: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
29
Petrochemicals
Application of Spatial Statistics to Quantify Mixing and the Potential for Chemical Reaction
![Page 30: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
30
MoleScope™ from research at SFU is designed to help track and monitor moles over time for skin cancer prevention.
Accelerate | Elevate
![Page 31: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
31
Ezibreath Medical Technologies
Designing algorithms for analyzing COPD patient's sleep data for patient treatment. Data to be gathered by a novel wearable wrist actigraph with high accuracy.
Accelerate
![Page 32: Supporting Collaborative Research & Student Training• Film credits: The Hobbit, Avatar, Harry Potter, Star Wars • Microsoft Studio (Vancouver BC) • Adapting algorithms for real-time](https://reader035.vdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022071109/5fe4c8ef4bfb1c226f2988ff/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
www.mitacs.ca
32
Research Internship for Summer 2016
Profs submit projects
Students submit applications
Profs and students matched
Internship logistics confirmed
Internships start
May - Jun
Jun - Sept
Sept - Jan
Jan - Apr
May - Sept 2016
June 18th is the last day to submit your projects!