Bluetooth Enabled Radiation Detectors

  The project involves adding Bluetooth connectivity to a gamma radiation detector. The resulting device will be simple, small, low cost and rugged, making it ideal for the Homeland Security and similar markets. Environmental Instruments Canada Inc. (EIC) is located in Saskatoon and designs and manufactures radiation detection equipment, mainly for use in uranium mines […]

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Estimation of Production Cost for Chicken Broiler Producers in Saskatchewan

The objective of this research is to estimate the total production cost and its components for chicken producers in Saskatchewan, with different technologies and size, using a survey analysis. The results of this research are expected to provide a ranking on efficiency of different technologies and scales of production (efficiency in terms of both total […]

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Effects of oil and gas development on density and reproductive success of grassland birds.

  Native grasslands in Alberta provide important breeding habitat for many grassland birds, including species at risk.  However, conservation agencies are concerned that the quantity and quality of remaining grasslands in southeastern Alberta may currently be threatened by expansion of energy development. The Antelope Creek Habitat Development Area (ACHDA) is composed largely of native grassland […]

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Development of a Web-based Resource for Consumers of Vitamin/Mineral Supplements

  The purpose of this proposed research is to determine a mechanism (i.e. information posted on an appropriate website) to assist consumers with the selection of a vitamin/mineral supplement.  The principles to be considered are: appropriate dosage, product quality, high benefit, and low risk. The Dietitians of Canada have agreed to contribute funds for this […]

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Assessing Small Mammal Community Assemblages and Population Dynamics across Multiple Geographic Scales on the Canadian Prairies

  Small mammals (mice and voles) are a vital component of most terrestrial ecosystems; however, their communities have not been studied on large geographic scales because of limits imposed by conventional sampling methods (ie. Trapping). This project will take advantage of great-horned and burrowing owls as efficient surveyors of small mammal communities. Specifically, small mammal […]

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Demonstration Fusarium Removal Machine Engineering

  Fusarium Head Blight is a very common fungus disease prominent in small grain cereal throughout the world. This fungus infected wheat crop across Canada from Ontario to Alberta. The economic losses in Canada are estimated at $80 million annually over the last decade due to yield loss and quality loss. Fusarium has been detected […]

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Do adequate access to Certified Respiratory Educators with spirometry in family physician offices create reduction in health care expenditures?

  Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is frequently under-diagnosed until it becomes severe. Studies show that the failure of diagnosis can severely hamper or postpone effective treatment of COPD. Early detention also plays an important role in the treatment of asthma. The Lung Association of Saskatchewan aims to improve the timely diagnosis of asthma and […]

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Organizational Risk Appetite/Tolerances

Organizations face increasing pressure to articulate organizational risk appetite/tolerances but are not adequately equipped to do so. To remedy this problem, this project addresses how an organization should determine and express its risk appetite and tolerances. It employs qualitative research methods to integrate diverse theory, practice and policy literatures with the partner organization serving as […]

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Effects of natural gas development on density and reproductive success of grassland birds in south-western Saskatchewan

  Native grasslands in Saskatchewan provide important breeding habitat for many grassland birds, including species at risk. However, conservation agencies are concerned that the quantity and quality of remaining grasslands in south-western Saskatchewan may currently be threatened by expansion of natural gas development. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada manages large grassland parcels and seeks to maintain a functioning prairie ecosystem […]

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PLC Design for Wastewater Treatment

This project is aimed at designing a comprehensive PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) system for the automatic operation and control of three wastewater treatment plants under construction in northern Saskatchewan. We are going to use mathematical modeling to complete this task. In order to maximize the safety level of the operating plant, we will carefully investigate […]

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Genome Sequencing and analysis of two bacteria for applications to biofuel wastes

  The project will investigate the genomes of two naturally occurring bacteria. These bacteria are of interest because they can convert the wastes from biodiesel and bioethanol production into valuable compounds. This is novel in comparison to other bacteria used for similar processes because these bacteria are generally regarded as safe, naturally occurring, and contain […]

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