PROJECT: Evaluation of an Existing CHeP Plant
PI: Dragos Paraschiv, Professor, School of Applied Technology
Partner: Toronto Community Housing Corporation
Number of Students Involved: 2
Funded by: Humber Research Staff Initiated Research Fund
Synopsis: TCHC has installed a 335 kWCHeP unit in one of their multifamily residential buildings. This project will evaluate the CHeP unit performance to date, identify the heating and electric loads coincidence in this building, and model the impact of natural gas and electricity rates on the CHeP unit performance.
PROJECT: The Development of a Language Aid to Support Math Success
PI: Brett Reynolds, Professor, Liberal Arts and Sciences
CI: Dr. Rebecca Milburn, Dr. Jean Choi
Number of Students Involved: 122
Funded by: Humber Research Staff Initiated Research Fund
Synopsis: This project will identify Mathematical English terms that are challing for iESL students, and lead to the development of a glossary specific to Mathematical English terms.
PROJECT: Protein Supplementation following Resistance Training Program
PI: Adam Upshaw, Professor, School of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism
CI: Dr. Sarah Wilkinson, Brent Welsh
Partner: Dr. Peter Lemon, University of Western Ontario
Number of Students Involved: 15
Funded by: Humber Research Staff Initiated Research Fund, Guelph Humber Research Fund
Synopsis: The purpose of this study is two-fold. One, we wish to investigate whether or not dairy milk can produce greater post exercise increases in strength and muscle hypertrophy and health beneifiting body composition changes when compared to whey protein and branch chain amino acid suuplements. Two, the study will examine whether a vegetarian protein supplement, specifically hemp protein, can be shown to be sufficient post resistance protein supplement for vegetarians
PROJECT: Development of Force Applying Machine Prototype
PI: Neil Mohammad, Program Coordinator, Electromechanical Engineering Technology,
Partner: 416 Automation Inc.
Students: Robert Dorion
Funded by: CONII
Synopsis: Current car seat calibration systems are large, outdated and can only test one level of weight and force. 416 Automation Inc., with the assistance from Humber students, will be developing a FAM system that is more efficient, less expensive and can be adjusted for multiple weights and forces. Humber students have the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience and develop a product that should revolutionize the automotive car seat testing industry.
PROJECT: Glossary or Dictionary? A Pilot Study for Mathematics Support
PI: Dr. Jean Choi, Professor, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
CI: Brett Reynolds, Dr. Rebecca Milburn
Number of Students Involved: 32
Funded By: SSHRC Institutional Grant
Synopsis: The educational practice of utilizing a language aid to assist ESL students in mathematics will be assessed. During this project they will assess two language aids, a math-specific glossary versus a generic language aid (dictionary) on a mathematical task consisting of items similar to those found in the math placement test.
PROJECT: Assessing the Impact of the Communications Upgrading Program on Student Success: A Model for Increasing Student Self-Efficacy
PI: Franc Jamieson, Writing Center Coordinator, Liberal Arts and Sciences
CI: Sean Gilpin, Paula Gouveia
Number of Students Involved: 1
Funded by: Humber Research Staff Initiated Research Fund
Synopsis: This research project proposes to undertake an investigation of exploring the value of an Upgrading Program as a vehicle for the development of student self-efficacy. This project will determine the correlation between participation and completion of the Communications Upgrading Program and student program GPA.
PROJECT: Functional Capacity Testing in Paramedic Candidates
PI: Denise Gardner, Professor, School of Hospitality, Recreation, & Tourism
CI: Lynne Urszenyi, Mike Walker, Craig MacCalman, Erin Gray, Richard Alvarez
Number of Students Involved: 89
Funded by: Humber Research Staff Initiated Research Fund
Synopsis: The purpose of this research is to provide exercise science and kinesiology students with the opportunity to develop a Functional Abilities Screening tool for Paramedic candidates based upon the technical skills and knowledge they have obtained through specific Humber courses.
PROJECT: The STEP Program: A Study of Participant and Stakeholder Experiences
PI: Dr. Jeanine Webber, Professor, School of Social & Community Services
CI: Sonya Spencer & Amanda Morris (St. Leonard’s Society of Toronto)
Partner: St. Leonard’s Society of Toronto
Number of Students Involved: 3
Funded by: Humber Research Staff Initiated Research Fund
Synopsis: The proposed study seeks to understand the role a community based crime prevention program has in the lives of the program’s participants and to identify the program’s strengths and areas for continued development.
PROJECT: Development and Evaluation of Moss Propogation Systems for Green Roofs
PI: Melanie Sifton, Director of the Arborteum, School of Applied Technology
Partner: verticiel
Students: Peta-Gaye Ebanks, Nathaniel Magder, Graeme Mackenzie
Funded by: CONII
Synopsis: This three-part pilot project is to develop an efficient way to propagate moss. Growing moss in a controlled environment will allow verticiel Inc. to grow moss reliably and sustainably for its greening system and several vertical markets. Humber students from the Sustainable Energy and Building Technology Co-Op program gained valuable industry experience helping verticiel Inc. bring this product closer to commercialization.
PROJECT: Industrial Redesign of the Snap-n-Go Mop
PI: Pat Burke, Program Coordinator, Industrial Design, School of Applied Technology
Partner: Marino Manufacturing Ltd/Vileda Professional
Students: Kory Graham, Jessica Wiemann
Funded by: CONII
Synopsis: The goal of this project was to redesign the “snap-n-go” mop head for a company called Marino Manufacturing Ltd. (manufacturer of the widely used Vileda mop head), which had the following components: added value for the consumer, ergonomic, sustainable and innovative while meeting the needs of the original market. The company also wanted to add branding and increased efficiency of the product which could potentially improve corporations’ bottom line. The result is an ergonomically designed mop head with interchangeable heads that allows for the user to easily expand the utility of the product, with the logo of the company designed into the body of actual product.
PROJECT: Innovation Humber Incubator
PI: James Watzke, Dean of Research
CI: Laura Keating, Research Facilitator
Students: New Venture Fund Awardees
Funded by: OCE Enhanced Learning Program (ELP)
Synopsis: The Innovation Humber Incubator (IHI) is a space where young entrepreneurs, who have been awarded funding through the New Venture Fund program, can go to access hands-on management, education, technical and vital business support services, networking resources and financial advice.
PROJECT: Placement Testing and Student Success at a Post-Secondary Institution
Faculty Member: Rebecca Milburn, Program Co-ordinator, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Synopsis: At Humber College, all students must write two math based placement tests, CPT arithmetic and CPT algebra. These results from both of these tests (equally weighted) are used to assess all incoming students. For this study, faculty member Rebecca Milburn, with the assistance of two student research assistants, undertook an investigation of the entry math placement scores (CPT scores). The scores were correlated with the student outcomes in math courses within programs and the final overall GPA to determine if a relationship exists and ultimately if these placement tests are a valuable tool in the post-secondary educational system at Humber College.
PROJECT: Safe Drinking Water and Appropriate Treatment Technology in Small and Remote Northern Communities
Faculty Member: Shawn Cleary, School of Applied Technology
Synopsis: Humber Professor Shawn Cleary has been working with students in the Civil Engineering Technology program to test a slow sand filtration water treatment system in cold temperatures. The aim is to simulate temperature conditions that would be incurred in Northern and remote communities. The testing will demonstrate if this system would be a suitable method for providing drinking water to these remote communities.
PROJECT: Flour Silo Inventory Control (Give & Go Prepared Foods)
Faculty Member: Jeff Dixon, Professor, Electrical Engineering Technology
Synopsis: Humber students, supervised by Professor Jeff Dixon, were responsible for finding a solution to accurately measure the amount of flour in Give & Go Prepared Foods’ silos. The method selected by Give & Go officials was attaching 8 strain gauges around the skirt of the silo and calibrate the signal to display the flour weight.
PROJECT: Flip and Drip Server (Combofit)
Faculty Member: Bruce Thomson, Professor, Industrial Design
Synopsis: Humber Industrial Design students, supervised by Professor Bruce Thomson were asked to create the drawings and visual concept for Combofit’s Flip and Drip server. The 2-in-1 server is a colander that can be flipped and used as a serving bowl.
