The proposed project is an ergonomic manual shovel that aims to decrease stress and injury. The project aims to improve manual transfer of materials for farmers, construction workers, landscapers, and homeowners. The goal of this project is to improve the technological readiness of an initial prototype to bring it closer to commercialization.

The project is part of the PhD research conducted by Madeline Berezowski. It is also part of a multifaceted research program developed collaboratively by Dr. Sowa and Dr. Fransson. It revolves around the idea of developing custom mathematical methods in support of frontier quantum physics research. Our specific target is an analysis of systems of […]

The proposed project will leverage AI technology and citizen science to improve the efficient and responsible use of pesticides in agriculture. Farmers and agronomists face significant challenges in identifying insect species in their crops. Many insects look similar, but while some are harmful pests causing severe crop losses, others are beneficial, acting as natural pest […]

The Yorkton Legion created and published a history book in 2005 that included historical information about local veterans, their service, stories, and contributions the Yorkton area, the province of Saskatchewan, and Canada as a whole. Twenty years on, new service members and veterans deserve to be honoured in an updated history book that would capture […]

SkillShark Software is a SaaS model company leading the industry in making youth athlete evaluations easy. Current sport organizations do evaluations on pen and paper and spend countless hours re-entering the data onto a spreadsheet and are even then unable to provide report cards to athletes and parents. SkillShark has signed contracts with the largest […]

The proposed project aims to develop a robust, data-driven supply chain dashboard for Kisaan Die Tech (KDT) to enhance visibility, improve decision-making, and align production schedules with customer demand. The dashboard will integrate data from multiple sources, optimize inventory levels, and enhance cash flow management, addressing challenges related to overseas supplier lead time, transit time, […]

SaskEnergy developed an in-situ remediation program using a soil vapour extraction (SVE) system to facilitate recovery of petroleum hydrocarbons at the Cantuar Site. One of main problems associated with this program is the deficiency in the knowledge of process control based on the fate and transport of contaminants, and effective studies for assessing the environmental […]

Bit Service Company Ltd. is a Saskatchewan manufacturer and distributor of mining products and equipment. They specialise in design, manufacturing, and deployment of carbide and speciality alloy tipped cutting bits for underground mining. The project directly supports Bit Service Company Ltd. ability to better monitor inventory levels and predict sales in the future based on […]

Emma Lake is one of many recreational lakes located in the boreal forest of west central Saskatchewan that has experienced increased cultural eutrophication due to increased lake development and urbanization. Cultural eutrophication refers to artificially enhanced nutrient loading associated with shoreline development, vegetation removal, and factors related to sedimentation, increased use of fertilizers, and proliferation […]

A key challenge in corporate law is the efficient indexing and retrieval of legal documents. This project focuses on enhancing the accuracy of AI-driven legal document processing, making it easier for law firms to manage client records. With improved document indexing and data extraction, legal professionals will have better access to structured, reliable legal information. […]

This project, in partnership with SimplyCast, aims to create a smart waste management solution to help the City of Regina reduce landfill waste and support its sustainability goals. Despite having waste collection schedules and reminders in place, many residents still lack the tools and awareness needed to reduce waste effectively. By using SimplyCast’s no-code automation […]

The proposed research focuses on the development of biocarbon materials from waste spent clay and soapstocks from vegetable oil processing. The biocarbon will be used as the filler in developing rubber composite material as a potential substitution for carbon black produced from petroleum sources. The intern will work with the team of graduate students and […]