Cathy Xiong, Teen Advisory Group Abstract Asian-Canadians are underutilizing mental health services despite experiencing equal, if not higher, amounts of mental health concerns. In this study, the identified demographic is newly immigrated East-Asian youths ages 15-17 due to their vulnerability to mental health concerns and low percentages of seeking help. This discrepancy in health care […]

Kevin Guo, Year 2 Engineering. Abstract Advancements in Bluetooth technology in recent years have introduced features beyond simple data transmission and have raised questions regarding its viability as a substitute for traditional location services technologies such as GPS and WiFi but past versions of Bluetooth have all proved to be too volatile and inconsistent to […]

Patrick Handra, Year 2 Engineering. Abstract Modified exhaust systems are extremely disputed against for their intense sound level. However, a valve system allows the driver to control the level of exhaust noise. This project aims to prevent attention drawn to loud cars with a design in which the valve mounts directly to the exhaust tip. […]

Nina Peloso, Year 2 Engineering Abstract While more than one hundred thousand annual deaths are attributed to drownings worldwide, Shallow Water Blackout (SWB), a leading subset, is often overlooked. Thus far, efforts have largely consisted of awareness organizations and small-scale campaigns; although the feasibility of a wearable device has been explored in the prevention of […]

Rachel Chung, Year 2 Research Abstract Conducting genetic experiments for high school or science fair projects can be challenging because of high costs as well as lack of equipment and training. In practice, studying genetics in the lab can pose barriers to students. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine whether a genetic […]

Nitya Goel, Year 2 Research Abstract Acidic soil affects many people living in coastal British Columbia, impacting farming, wildlife and plant growth. Using natural and artificial soil conditioners can reduce acidity and help raise the pH of soil to a neutral range. This experiment tested the effectiveness of natural fertilisers, including wood ash and mushroom […]

Pierre Collet, Year 2 Research Abstract Since the development of the first antibiotic, Penicillin, in 1928, scientists have identified the possible risk of antibiotic resistance. Because bacteria are living organisms, they can evolve and adapt to current treatment methods, causing the creation of superbugs. These antibiotic resistant bacteria are much more difficult to treat and […]

Makena Dyck, Year 2 Research Abstract Many factors such as antibiotics, affect the immune systems function, while plant extracts, vitamins and minerals all support healthy function. This paper explores an Immune Blend consisting of vitamins C, E, D, zinc, iron, oregano oil and echinacea. The Immune Blend was tested alongside an antibiotic, streptomycin, in hopes […]

Diana Urbanczyk, Year 2 Engineering Abstract Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) are being explored as yet another source for sustainable energy with their curious method of producing electricity. By taking advantage of a temperature differential, electricity is created that can then be used to power electrical components. Therefore, this project explores whether it is possible to reach […]

Ahmad Shams, Year 2 Engineering Abstract This paper aims to explore the effect the sense of touch has on developing muscle memory in the context of typing. If the sense of touch can improve the development of muscle memory, it could potentially help in developing motor skills at a faster rate. To investigate this, a […]