Applied Research Student Showcase shared 66 innovative and creative applied research projects
May 5, 2023 – Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Applied Research Student Showcase celebrated 66 projects focused on solving real-world problems. Projects were adjudicated by judges, industry and community partners.
“Congratulations to all 84 students who participated in this year’s Applied Research Student Showcase,” says Dr. Larry Rosia, Sask Polytech president and CEO. “You truly are helping lead the rise of polytechnic education and your innovation and passion will help us build a better future. Participating in applied research gives our students hands-on experience to transition seamlessly into their chosen careers and positions them as employees of choice in today's competitive job market.”
“We are excited to share the work of so many students contributing to applied research at Sask Polytech, says Dr. Susan Blum, associate vice-president, Applied Research and Innovation. “This is our largest showcase ever. Our faculty encourage and support students to partner with business, industry and the community on applied research projects that provide real-world solutions to today's challenges. We are preparing the leaders of today for success in the communities and economies of the future. Congratulations to this year’s participants and winners. You are leading the way!”
Fifty-nine of the student participants previously received a $1,000 scholarship to assist with their research, and three were recent winners of the Student Sustainability Innovation Competition. Other students presented capstone projects, which are final assignments and part of their academic program.
2023 Applied Research Student Showcase Winners
HEALTH AND SOCIAL
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First ($1,000) |
Kyle Stremick Determination of a correlation between saybolt FUROL viscometer and zahn cup viscometer analysis This project focuses on the roles of chemical technologists in the petroleum industry, one of Western Canada's most prominent industries.
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Second ($800) |
Anson Chen Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing A new experience-based pedagogical approach for teaching nursing students IV skills This project investigates implementing programming within the curriculum to provide for more hands-on IV access and medication administration experience in the clinical setting to improve the confidence of new graduate nurses and increase retention rates within the health care system.
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Third ($500) |
Yohanna Kiros Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing Access to medical and supportive care for patients with cancer in rural Saskatchewan: a qualitative study This qualitative study aims to explore the experience of accessing oncologic medical and supportive care for patients in rural Saskatchewan with the goal of improving patient care.
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TECHNOLOGY
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First ($1,000) |
Nirmal Joseph Multi-beamline imaging of canola seed Working with the Canadian Light Source (CLS), the goal of the project is to determine if a micromolecular Mid-IR image of a seed can be correlated to a structural computed tomography (CT) image of the same seed. Once the two images from the multi-beamlines are compared a qualitative study can be done to check if the images are complementary to each other.
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Second ($800) |
Curtis Dammann & Thomas Owens Instrumentation Engineering Technology diploma Drive motor control strategy of a tripper car system using a variable frequency drive (VFD) controller with a programmable logic controller (PLC) and arduino. Using data records from Yara Belle Plaine this project examines costs of major components and average downtime figures of the tripper car to calculate an approximate time and production loss analysis. This project highlights some major improvements in control of the tripper car when compared to the revised control program of the microcontroller.
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Third ($500) |
Timothy Clark Computer Engineering Technology diploma Fly trap project This project investigated and designed a product to automate pest control in farming to increase productivity.
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PEOPLE’S CHOICE
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People’s choice ($500) |
Ethan Hamilton & Sadegh Alizedeh Mechanical Engineering Technology diploma Adjustable lifting system for painting This project uses many skillsets from different courses including strength of materials, FEM, inventor, design and developments and project management to design a lift system.
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Sask Polytech faculty, researchers and students collaborate with the private and public sector on applied research projects. These projects take many forms including product development, process design, technology adoption and proof of concept. Using state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and faculty expertise Sask Polytech delivers solutions and helps industry to capture new opportunities. Intellectual property for all applied research projects is retained by industry, creating more incentive for future creative engagement and ongoing collaboration.
Sask Polytech is always looking to create more work-integrated learning opportunities for our student researchers. If you have a business challenge you need assistance with, please contact us.
Learn more at saskpolytech.ca/research.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic is signatory to the SDG Accord. Sustainable Development Goal alignment is one of the ways Sask Polytech is leading the rise of polytechnic education.
Published May 2023.