Student Showcase displayed over 30 student applied research projects
May 23, 2018 – Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Applied Research Student Showcase shared over 30 projects focused on solving real-world problems.
“One of the main differences between Sask Polytech and other post-secondary institutions in the province is our strength in applied research,” says Dr. Larry Rosia, president and CEO. “Applied Research is where ideas intersect with reality. Congratulations to all the students in this year’s showcase on a job well done.”
Sask Polytech students are encouraged and supported by faculty to partner with business, industry and the community on applied research projects that provide real world solutions to today's challenges. When business and industry partners work with students they get to keep the research findings. Participating in applied research gives students hands-on experience to transition seamlessly into their chosen career and positions them as an employee of choice in today's competitive job market.
“The Applied Research Student Showcase demonstrates the diverse types of applied research our students undertake,” says Dr. Susan Blum, associate vice-president, Applied Research and Innovation. “All students participating today have previously received a $1,000 scholarship to assist with their research to date. Congratulations to this year’s winners, we cannot wait to see what you accomplish in the future!”
2018 Applied Research Student Showcase Winners
| First ($700) and Industry Choice ($300): | Student: John Kenneth Santos Program: Geographic Information Science for Resource Management certificate Project: Three-dimensional visualization modelling of the subsurface geology of Al Khadar, Saudi Arabia using geophysical well log data in ArcGIS |
| Second ($500): | Student: Benjamin Swerhone Program: Mining Engineering Technology diploma Project: Determining influential factors of cavity stability for jet boring mining operations at Cigar Lake Mine |
| Third ($300): | Student: Courtney Koroluk Program: Bioscience Technology diploma Project: A comparison of recombinant laccase enzymes from different microorganisms |
Saskatchewan Polytechnic serves 28,000 distinct students through applied learning opportunities at campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon, and through extensive distance education opportunities. Programs serve every economic and public service sector. As a polytechnic, the organization provides the depth of learning appropriate to employer and student need, including certificate, diploma and degree programs, and apprenticeship training. Saskatchewan Polytechnic engages in applied research, drawing on faculty expertise to support innovation by employers, and providing students the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills.
All student projects are listed below:
| Table | Project Title | Student(s) |
| 1 | Vibrational Study of North America’s Largest 3D Printer | Kelly Broad & Zoltan Nagy |
| 2 | Design Project Bourgault | Neil Foster |
| 3 | Techniques for Filming Lake Sturgeon in the North Saskatchewan and Adjoining Waters | Samuel Bill |
| 4 | Kreel Survey of Lake Sturgeon in the North Saskatchewan River | Jordan Hippert |
| 5 | Managing Infrastructure Asset Inventory | Courtney Aschenbrenner |
| 6 | Development of Identification Keys for Beer Spoilage Bacteria | Lori Tedford |
| 7 | Stress & Coping Mechanisms | Darby Janz |
| 8 | A Continuing Education Needs Assessment Survey of Rural and Remote Sask Registered Nurses | Macarena Castro Munoz |
| 9 | Climate Assisted Refrigeration System |
Kyron Hoimyr & Dylan Markwart |
| 10 | Three-Dimensional Visualization Modelling of the Subsurface Geology of Al Khadar, Saudi Arabia Using Geophysical Well Log Data in ArcGIS | John Kenneth Santos |
| 11 | Threat Potential of the Invasive Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens Glandulifera); A Collaborative Research Project of Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the City of Prince Albert , Saskatchewan |
Jeremy Toon, Cole Tomlinson & Daryl Gareau |
| 12 | GIS Applications in Wildfire Management: Automated Burn Severity | Kaitlin Rennie |
| 13 | Perspectives in Nursing Education of Professional Presence on Social Media | Nicole Cotterill |
| 14 | Meewasin Valley Trail Mapping | Kevin Benmerrouche |
| 15 | A Comparison of Recombinant Laccase Enzymes from Different Microorganisms | Courtney Koroluk |
| 16 | Migratory Birds | Ashtin Bourgonje & Landen Farber |
| 17 | Determination of Beer Flavour Profile | Holly Rempel |
| 18 | Identification of Fungi Using PCR and DNA Sequencing | Justin Lukan |
| 19 | Engineering of E. Coli Genome Using CRISPR/Cas9 | James Matheson |
| 20 | Security System for Remote Server | Aaron Yaskowich |
| 21 | GPS Based Smart Parking System | Yash Solanki |
| 22 | RFID Inventory System with Server Maintenance | Neil Leskun |
| 23 | Tracked Surveillance Robot | David Monteith |
| 24 | 3D Printed Circuits and Articulating Joints | Marcus Dionne |
| 25 | Shear Strength Analysis of Hollow Core Rock Bolts | Dustin Crosson |
| 26 | Determining Influential Factors of Cavity Stability for Jet Boring Mining Operations at Cigar Lake Mine | Benjamin Swerhone |
| 27 | Diamond Mine Design | Samuel Penner |
| 28 | Self-Transforming Autonomous Robot | Jeremie Le Nouail |
| 29 | Expand Upon the 2017 Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens Glandulifera) Control Project to Include the Remaining Regions and Storm Sewer Outlets | Dawson Paynter |
| 30 | LiDAR Data Import and Conversion |
Dhruval Patel & Priyank Patel |
| 31 | Road Attribution Collection for Civic Addressing (Sask 911) | Dhruval Patel |