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. […]

This project, in partnership with the City of Saskatoon, will develop the parameters for Active Transit corridors. While the long term goal is for multiple corridors, this initial exploration and research will focus on the College Corridor adjacent to the University of Saskatchewan Campus and one that has a great deal of daily traffic. This […]

This project aims to investigate the structural features, functional properties, and nutritional quality of durum wheat flours and respective isolated starches of five different lines varying in amylose contents. Flours of two selected durum wheat lines (one normal and one high-amylose) will also be used to produce high-quality and nutritious pasta products and evaluated to […]

Bovine colostrum is the milk produced by cows immediately after calving. It contains high levels of proteins that improve immune protection and may act to prevent colds. During intense training, athletes often have compromised immune function. This may be especially true in club-level rugby players who abruptly start high intensity training in the spring in […]

Enhancing the efficiency of expanding HVAC systems is a complex task. Utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques like Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning offers promising solutions. ENA Solution’s smart thermostats provide the potential to employ AI methods for temperature control and energy optimization. In recent years, the company has made efforts to integrate AI for […]

Hemophilia is a genetic bleeding disorder in which the blood flow is impaired from clotting. If you have hemophilia, you may bleed for a longer time than others after an injury. The primary goal of our work is to enable patients with the condition to make effective decisions when injuries occur. For instance, our proposed […]