Vertical jumping is important for athletic performance (for example, basketball, volleyball), but could also involve injury risk if done incorrectly. Our purpose is to explore whether a stretching program of the calf muscles enhances vertical jump performance and decreases some of the risk factors for injury in adolescent athletes. Having more flexible calf muscles increases […]

In this research project, the intern will use Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models for multiphase flow to investigate particle deposition in the interceptor-pit of a carwash. Interceptor-pits are designed to remove the suspended sediment in the water that flows through the unit. The study will reproduce the geometry of the interceptor-pit and use numerical simulations […]

Antimicrobial resistance is a growing, global problem. Our arsenal of effective antibiotics against drug resistant bacteria and fungi is quite limited and innovative approaches are needed. Focusing on cannflavins, this proposal will evaluate if these hemp-derived molecules with anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effects (1) are candidates for interacting with pathogen protein targets, (2) are effective to […]

Business incubators have the proven ability to significantly improve the success rate of startup companies. A key factor in the potential for positive impact is ensuring alignment between the services and mission of the incubator and the needs and values of the startup company. An in-depth introduction program offers an innovative approach to assessing alignment […]

Long-term decision making strategic investment planning under the condition of great uncertainty is of great importance to power utilities such as Manitoba Hydro. However, existing analysis methods lack the definition of clear formal methods to define the framework for these uncertainties nor to coordinate the decision-making methodologies to support the definition of robust investment programme […]

The structural integrity of mine tunnels is critical to worker safety as failures (e.g. rock falls) can cause injury or death. This project aims to determine whether it is feasible to automatically evaluate the safety of side walls in potash mines using the sound produced when the wall is struck by a metal bar. Previous […]

For the past 5 years, Craven SPORT Services has been providing an osteoarthritis (OA) exercise intervention programs within their Saskatoon clinic. Demand for the OA program has grown considerably over the last two years with waitlists for each cycle of the program and increased client retention for consecutive program cycles (often several months and years). […]

Pillar spalling, or thin slabs of rock falling off of pillar walls, is common along temporary pillars. This may happen adjacent to more permanent pillars which may then require scaling and supporting to maintain rock stability. Stresses induced in potash pillars can lead to this spalling and predicting this by measuring a stress change is […]

The overall goal of this project is to remove off-flavors from pea plant proteins using ozone. Considering the dietary, animal welfare, and environmental impacts of animal proteins, there is growing awareness and interest in alternative protein sources. Plant protein is one major alternative protein source whose utilization could help address these sustainability issues. However, plant […]

Harvesting wheat grains require that the plant be cut from the stem and threshed. When the stem (straw) of the wheat bend due to pest and other factors, losses are incurred during harvesting. To minimize losses, breeders have developed pest-resistant wheat (solid stemmed) as compared to the hollow stemmed. The solid stemmed varieties may lead […]

This research project enables an intern to work with the Friends of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum to undertake a project working with the Pinay Collection in the Ethnobotany collection at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum. The Pinay collection was acquired through a donation to the RSM and includes 56 photographs taken in Cumberland House, SK at […]

Aurora Heat, Inc., led by Indigenous entrepreneur Brenda Dragon and headquartered in Fort Smith, NWT, creates sustainable, reusable hand, foot and body warmers from sheared beaver fur. Their mission is to empower Indigenous women and youth through inclusive employment, fair wages, and cultural heritage preservation, all while meeting warmth and health needs for North Americans. […]