Jennifer Zhang, Year 2 Research. Abstract Investigating the materials to block certain mechanical waves, such as sound waves, is important for communities because noise can lead to physical or mental health problems. My research question is would the sound intensity level affect the effectiveness of the existing sound-absorbing materials. So, four samples had been […]
A Survey of the Winter Littoral invertebrate Community of Diefenbaker Park Pond, North Creek Duck Pond and Boundary Park Pond in Vancouver, British Columbia
Jonah Angelidis-Nordlund Abstract The taxonomic composition of the littoral zone of three ponds throughout coastal southwestern British Columbia has been analyzed. Surveys of aquatic communities occur, as a general rule, in summer, and so there is a lack of data on the taxonomic composition in winter. Samples were collected with a plankton net and […]
Effectiveness of Antibacterial Toiletry Products on E. Coli Bacteria Growth Inhibition
Nicolas Deporcq-Pomerleau, Year 2 Research. Abstract As sales of products labelled as “antibacterial” rise, discussions about the necessity of said products are also brought up. With the 2016 ban of Triclosan, numerous studies have been conducted to test these products. In this experiment, different household antibacterial products were used on E. Coli samples to see […]
Different Methods Of Coffee Ground Fertilizer Application And Their Effects On Plant Growth
Rand Wang, Year 2 Engineering. Abstract Coffee is a staple drink across the world. With the large amounts of coffee production, comes large amounts of used coffee grounds disposed of. Through this project, used coffee grounds were put to use as fertilizer in an attempt to create a renewable fertilizer. To test the effect of […]
Investigating the Viability of a Piezoelectric Insole to Harvest Kinetic Energy
Flora Guo, Year 2 Engineering. Abstract: Inspired by the need for sustainable, compact power sources for wearable devices and novel LED light-up shoes, this project aims to design, build, and test a “proof-of-concept” piezoelectric insole. Four piezoelectric pads were attached to a foam insole and wired to bridge rectifiers in parallel. The output of the […]
Development of an EOG Classification System for SCI Prosthetic Hand Movement
Mohamed Fawzan Hussain, Year 3. Abstract In 2016, it was estimated that over 85,556 people live with a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). People with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) often struggle to move certain muscle groups and overcome barriers for comfortable living. Through using an Electrooculogram (EOG)- based Human Computer Interface (HCI), people with SCI […]
An Investigation of the Interactions Between Microplastics and Biofilms of Lactococcus Lactis
Sean Hong, Year 2 Research. Abstract Biofilms are a common formation for bacteria and algae to grow in and they appear in a multitude of places, from oceans to intestinal tracts. This study aimed to test the effects that microplastics may have on biofilms. This was done by growing samples of Lactococcus lactis in a […]
The Effects of Chemical Fertilizer on Soil Fertility and Plant Growth
Helen Zhang, Future Science Leaders. Abstract Chemical fertilizer was largely used in farmlands to increase yield and protect plants from pests, however, some people remained unaware of the negative effects on the soil fertility. This experiment was conducted to compare the plant growth in soil with chemical fertilizer and without. Two groups of spinach seeds […]
Testing effectiveness of affordable non-toxic mordants and modifiers on cotton dyed from the skins of yellow onions and skins and pits of avocados
Emily Ng, Year 2 Research. Abstract The ongoing environmental impacts of the textile industry are partially attributed to the exploited use of synthetic dyes. This project attempts to find ways for individuals who are uncertain on how to alleviate large-scale issues within the textile industry to dye fabric from skins of yellow onions and skins […]