May 27, 2011
U of S College of Law welcomes new Dean
Posted May 27, 2011
The College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan is about to embark on a significant period in its history. Its new dean, Dr. Sanjeev Anand, begins his five-year term on July 1, 2011, at an exciting time as the college prepares for its centennial year in 2012.
Sanjeev Anand, the new dean of the College of Law
“I am extremely honoured to be the new dean at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Law,” Anand said. “The college is well-positioned to build on its many strengths, including its long tradition of providing exceptional legal education and the recent major renovation to the law building – providing the best teaching facility of any law school in the country. During my mandate, I hope to enhance experiential learning opportunities and ensure the best legal education in Canada is provided to the college’s undergraduate law students. As well, we must grow the graduate studies program in a fashion that supports both the undergraduate program and the increasingly ambitious research objectives of faculty members.”
As dean, Anand will also lead a variety of activities to mark the 100-year milestone, including a reunion celebration in Saskatoon, on October 6, 2012, providing graduates with the opportunity to renew ties with their alma mater and one another. Additionally, the college will begin its next 100 years during his term.
“Dr. Anand is a senior and widely acclaimed legal scholar who will provide strong academic leadership to faculty, staff, and students at this important point in the life of the law college,” said Brett Fairbairn, provost and vice-president academic. “He will be taking the reins from acting dean Beth Bilson, who has provided wise and steady leadership at the college and initiated planning for its centennial during her one-year appointment.”
Anand is currently a professor at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Law. Before entering the academy in 1999, he was Appellate Counsel in the Criminal Appeals Division of the Alberta Department of Justice and prior to that was a Crown Prosecutor in Edmonton. He started his career as a legal aid staff lawyer whose practice primarily dealt with the defense of young offenders. He teaches and does research in five fields: substantive criminal law, criminal procedure, sentencing, evidence and constitutional law. He has authored more than 30 articles in a number of scholarly journals, and is the co-author of the 2007 book, Principles of Criminal Law (3rd ed.), and the 2009 book, Youth Criminal Justice Law (2nd ed.). His work has been cited by courts across the nation, including the Supreme Court of Canada. Anand is also a frequent media commentator on criminal and constitutional law issues. He has a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University; a Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of Alberta; and a Doctor in Philosophy (PhD) degree in law from Osgoode Hall.
May 26, 2011
Supporting Aboriginal arts: Morgan speaks at U of S
Posted May 26, 2011
The state of cultural policy in Canada raises important questions about the future of public support for Aboriginal arts and culture while pointing to several issues that can be applied to cultural development as a whole. At a time when policy emphasis appears to have shifted from culture’s educational importance to its commercial potential and from creativity in the arts to participation, public funding policy is challenged to address the unique importance of the creative expression of Aboriginal peoples. In his presentation, Jeremy Morgan will explore current policy approaches and the possibilities of a new framework for developing policy in this area.
Jeremy Morgan, Diefenbaker Policy Fellow at the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy
Jeremy Morgan has been actively involved with the arts and cultural communities in Saskatchewan for over 22 years. From September 1999 until March 2010, he was the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Saskatchewan Arts Board. During his tenure, the Arts Board initiated and/or partnered in a number of new programs including several which directly support Aboriginal artists and communities, arts and learning, creative industries, touring and access and public engagement. From its opening in 1992 until August 1999, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Wanuskewin Heritage Park. Prior to his employment at Wanuskewin, Mr. Morgan was the General Manager of the Saskatchewan Council of Cultural Organizations, presently known as SaskCulture Inc. Mr. Morgan is currently a Diefenbaker Policy Fellow at the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy.
When: Tuesday May 31, 2011
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Category: Public Lecture
Location: Room 46, Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan Campus
For more information, visit the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy website
May 20, 2011
EU Ambassador Matthias Brinkmann speaks at U of S
Posted May 20, 2011
The Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy and the University of Saskatchewan International Office welcomed European Union Ambassador and Head of Mission, Matthias Brinkmann, to campus on May 25.
European Union Ambassador and Head of Mission, Matthias Brinkmann
As part of his visit, Ambassador Brinkmann gave a public lecture in Convocation Hall, entitled “Relations between the European Union and Canada: history and recent developments”. His talk specifically touched on the ongoing EU-Canada trade negotiations and numerous economic advantages a potential agreement will bring to both economies. He also explained bilateral cooperation on policy issues, with examples taken from sectors such as agriculture and natural resources. A panel discussion followed featuring:
- Jeremy de Beer, associate professor, Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa; adjunct professor and former Diefenbaker Policy Fellow, Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan
-Robin Hansen, assistant professor, College of Law, University of Saskatchewan
-William Kerr, professor, College of Agriculture and Bioresources, University of Saskatchewan
First patient-oriented research centre launched
Posted May 20, 2011
By Michael Robin
Saskatchewan patients will soon have access to some of the latest drugs and medical technologies thanks to the Saskatoon Centre for Patient Oriented Research (SCPOR), an eight-bed facility officially opened today at Saskatoon City Hospital.
The ribbon cutting ceremony marked the official opening of SCPOR
Photo by Michael Robin
SCPOR is an initiative of the University of Saskatchewan, the Saskatoon Health Region and the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency devoted to clinical research. Such research includes clinical trials of new drugs, treatment protocols and medical technologies, as well as innovative ways of providing patient-oriented care. Participation is voluntary and subject to rigorous ethical review.
“This is the first time that patient care space is being dedicated to hands-on, patient-centred research. It’s a big step for the health region and for our province,” said Beth Horsburgh, who holds a dual position of Associate Vice-President Research – Health with the U of S and Vice-President Research & Innovation with the Saskatoon Health Region.
“The research done at the Centre will help both our patients and many others who will eventually benefit from new drugs and other treatments. We are very pleased that residents of Saskatchewan may have access to leading edge treatments in an environment that ensures the safety of their care” said Maura Davies, President and CEO of the Saskatoon Health Region. “Our focus is providing the best care we can for our patients and this is another way we can do that.”
Patients participating in clinical research have access to the latest advances in pharmaceutical and medical technology. Since the research requires more data than standard care, a patient can expect to see their doctor often and have access to more advanced services such as medical imaging and genetic testing. Finally, clinical research is typically led by leading experts in a particular field of medicine; patients receive the benefit of their knowledge and skill.
“The centre will provide our oncologists and researchers with the opportunity to participate in broad patient research initiatives,” said Scott Livingstone, CEO of the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. “It also opens up prospects in clinical trials that can make a significant difference in the lives of patients and their families.”
While all three member agencies participate in clinical research to some extent, SCPOR will expand and augment these capabilities. The U of S College of Medicine is providing resources for a medical director, research nurses, administrative support and equipment. The Saskatoon Health Region is providing space at Saskatoon City Hospital, with physician coverage and emergency backup. The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency is providing help with staff education and credentialing, as well as study auditing.
Until now, Saskatchewan was the only province in Western Canada without a hospital-based patient-oriented research institute or dedicated clinical trials facility. This was a considerable disadvantage, since clinical research must be carried out in hospital space where patients receive treatment under highly controlled conditions and where physician supervision and emergency response is readily available.
With SCPOR, Saskatchewan can participate fully in patient-oriented research, pursuing opportunities to benefit patients and provide advanced training for medical researchers and health professionals.
The SCPOR launch coincides with International Clinical Trials Week, which pays tribute to those who have participated in or are involved with the delivery of clinical trials. It also is aimed at presenting people with the opportunity to consider a clinical trial as a treatment option.
May 19, 2011
U of S-SRC team wins Award of Innovation for greenhouse gas-to-fuel technology
Posted May 19, 2011
A team of researchers from the U of S have been awarded the 2011 Innovation Place-U of S Industry Liaison Office (ILO) Award of Innovation for creating technology to help transform greenhouse gases into gasoline and other fuels.
Hui Wang, Ajay Dalai, and Jianguo (Jack) Zhang from the College of Engineering, have developed a catalyst used to transform carbon dioxide and methane - both potent greenhouse gases - into synthesis gas, or syngas, a basic feedstock for producing gasoline and other fuels.
“This technology is a real game changer in that it allows us to simultaneously address the problem of greenhouse gas as well as the need for energy,” said Glen Schuler, managing director of the U of S ILO.
Co-sponsored by Innovation Place and the U of S ILO, the Award of Innovation honours U of S researchers who are commercializing their technologies. The winners were announced at the Celebrate Success Business Awards Gala in Saskatoon May 18th.
“Sponsoring this award is another opportunity for Innovation Place to support the growth of Saskatchewan’s technology sector,” said Austin Beggs, Vice President Corporate Relations at Innovation Place. “We are delighted to see university researchers working so closely with researchers here at Innovation Place to come up with a technology that could have a significant impact on our society.”
Last December, the ILO brokered a deal to licence the catalyst technology to California-based Carbon Sciences Inc. The catalyst eliminates a major development hurdle for the company, which was stymied by problems such as carbon deposits that fouled their own catalysts.
Meanwhile, after a decade of effort, the U of S-SRC team had developed a solution: a catalyst that offers high conversion rates with no significant carbon build-up. This allows it to remain active over long periods of time – more than 2,000 hours in bench top tests. The team’s research is funded through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC).
Two other nominations were considered for this year’s Award of Innovation:
Susantha Gomis from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and Suresh Tikoo from the School of Public Health and Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) have developed a hepatitis vaccine for broiler chickens. The vaccine was co-invented with Davor Ojkic from the University of Guelph. Inclusion body hepatitis is a serious problem for the poultry industry, killing between 10 and 30 per cent of infected flocks. The new vaccine is administered to the parent birds, who then transfer their immunity to the disease to their chicks. The ILO is working to license this technology to several companies for use in Canada and the United States.
Brian Rossnagel, one of Canada’s best known crop scientists and a world expert in oat and barley genetics, was also nominated for the Award of Innovation. Based at the U of S Crop Development Centre (CDC), he is responsible for more than 90 new cultivars, several of which are the preferred varieties for western Canadian farmers. Sown on millions of acres every year, these varieties have generated more than $3 million in royalties for the CDC to date.
Unique varieties include the first hull-less barley, the world’s first high oil, low lignin hull feed oat, and a low-phytate barley which can help reduce environmental impact of high intensity hog operations.
Selection criteria for the Award of Innovation include innovation, novelty and potential commercial impact. The
selection committee includes representatives from Innovation Place and the U of S.
Innovation Place is one of North America's most successful university-related research parks. For more information on Innovation Place, visit www.innovationplace.com.
The ILO works with inventors to identify and accelerate innovations developed at the U of S. For more information on the ILO, visit www.usask.ca/research/ilo.
May 18, 2011
Riders sign Huskie Peter Thiel
Posted May 18, 2011
The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced they have signed non-import linebacker Peter Thiel. The financial details of the signing were not released.
Huskie linebacker Peter Thiel tackles an opponent from the U of A
Photo by Josh Schaefer
This photo and others are available for download in the U of S Flickr gallery
The 6'1, 220-pound Thiel played for the University of Saskatchewan Huskie football team. In 2010, the 22-year-old tallied 20 solo tackles, 22 shared tackles and one quarterback sack in six games. Last season, Thiel also took part in the East West Bowl and was named a Canada West All-Star.
The Regina native has two seasons of CIS eligibility remaining. He will take part in Rider Rookie Camp which will begin on June 1st at Mosaic Stadium.
Find out more on the Huskie Athletics website
U of S student receives Stan Rowe Home Place Graduate Award
Posted May 18, 2011
By Kira Paluck
For the first time since the Stan Rowe Home Place Memorial Fund was established in 2006, a University of Saskatchewan student is one of this year’s two recipients.
Chérie Dugal in the Agriculture Atrium
Photo by Kira Paluck. This and other photos available for download in the U of S Flickr gallery
Chérie Dugal, a graduate student in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, was presented with the award on May 11 by the Canadian Council on Ecological Areas (CCEA).
“It is wonderful to have Chérie honoured with this award,” said Dean Mary Buhr, College of Agriculture and Bioresources. “She is an excellent student and highly deserving. The college has always held careful stewardship of our precious natural resources to be one of our greatest responsibilities. Chérie’s accomplishment and her participation in our program reinforce the importance of this continuing commitment.”
The cash award of $1000 is offered to a graduate student in the first year of their program, who is studying in Canada and engaged in research concerned with the establishment or management of protected areas which are representative of Canada’s terrestrial, aquatic or marine ecological diversity.
Dugal's graduate study will evaluate elk movement and habitat selection across an agriculture-dominated landscape between Riding Mountain National Park and Duck Mountain Provincial Park, in southwestern Manitoba. She will also assess the risk and implications of pathogen transmission between elk sub-populations, such as Chronic Wasting Disease and Bovine Tuberculosis.
The Stan Rowe Home Place Memorial Fund was established by the CCEA as a scholarship fund in honour of Dr. John Stanley Rowe who was an outstanding Canadian thinker and teacher on ecology and ecological ethics. Dr. Rowe was a founding member of CCEA and was a professor in Plant Ecology at the University of Saskatchewan for almost 20 years. His eloquent words, books, articles and films convinced a generation of ecologists, foresters and land managers that it is possible to live harmoniously with our “home place” Earth.
The Canadian Council of Ecological Areas is an independent, nationally registered charitable organization that encourages and facilitates the selection, protection and stewardship of a comprehensive network of protected areas in Canada.
Additional information on the Stan Rowe Home Place Graduate Award or Memorial Fund, and CCEA is available on the website: CCEA.org.
May 16, 2011
Province announces 110 new U of S daycare spaces
Posted May 16, 2011
The University of Saskatchewan has received funding towards an additional 110 childcare spaces after an announcement by the provincial government May 16.
Charges from the Campus Daycare play outside during the provincial announcement May 16, 2011
Photo by Mark Ferguson. More photos available in the U of S Flickr gallery
The spaces will be split between the USSU Daycare Centre, located in the R.J.D. William's Building, and the U of S Campus Daycare, located in the Education Building.
More information on the allocation of child care spaces around Saskatchewan, see the Government of Saskatchewan News Release
Donation allows U of S business students to invest real money
Posted May 16, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 16, 2011
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The Edwards School of Business announces a $1 million gift from George Dembroski that will help students invest real money in the stock market.
George Dembroski
This photo and others available in hi-res in the U of S Flickr gallery
“I had decided I would donate a substantial amount of my Cameco shareholdings to the University of Saskatchewan,” said Dembroski, an Ontario-native who recently retired from Cameco’s board. “I wanted to recognize the vitality of the Saskatchewan business community by investing in local education.”
Dembroski’s donation will support business students through scholarships and enhancements such as a virtual trading floor and data sets for financial research. His gift will also allow the Edwards School to establish the George S. Dembroski Student Managed Portfolio Trust, adding Edwards to the number of other Canadian business schools that offer a student managed portfolio program.
In addition, Edwards will launch two investment practicum courses in the 2011/2012 academic year, enabling students to earn credit through the hands-on experience. The courses will teach a select group of third and fourth-year business students the intricacies of managing an investment portfolio including selecting financial assets, governance and the ethical issues involved with investing other people’s money.
“We are entrusting our students with an incredible responsibility,” said Daphne Taras, dean of the Edwards School. “And we are expecting a high level of professionalism.”
A portion of the income students earn will be reinvested into the portfolio and the remainder will go toward providing benefits to Edwards’ students. Initiatives will include scholarships, sponsoring guest speakers and funding additional activities to improve the student learning experience. “I hope this will be an incentive for further donations to the Business School to expand the whole area of corporate finance,” said Dembroski, who requested that his funds be used toward “further studies in portfolio management and stock trading.”
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Dean Taras and George Dembroski will be available for interviews at the Edwards School of Business between 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
For more information or to confirm an interview, contact:
Jessica Wallace, Advancement Officer
Edwards School of Business
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-7743
wallace@edwards.usask.ca
May 11, 2011
University of Saskatchewan Releases 2011-12 Operating Budget
Posted May 11, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2011
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The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) Board of Governors has approved a balanced budget for 2011-12 that shows expected revenues of $420 million and continues to focus on institutional priorities including improving the student experience and enhancing the research profile.
Students studying in the Physics Building
Photo by Tammy Boehmer
“This year’s budget again reflects how the valuable support of the Government of Saskatchewan allows us to continue to invest prudently in our priorities, which include providing an exceptional experience for our students, both graduate and undergraduate,” said Brett Fairbairn, provost and vice-president academic. “Investments in our faculty are key to our students' success. We are also investing an additional $4.79 million of our incremental tuition revenues in student-related program and service enhancements. These include additional financial aid, student advising, curriculum innovation, increased research activity and hiring professors to strengthen our student/faculty ratios. Our budget enables us to enhance the learning environment that prepares our students to succeed in their chosen fields across the province.”
Of total revenues in 2011-12, the provincial operating grant accounts for 70 per cent with another 22 per cent coming from tuition. The increased provincial investment, together with the university’s planning and management processes, will allow the U of S to maintain its commitment to strategic priorities such as the Academic Priorities Fund, funding for scholarships and bursaries, and library acquisitions.
The budget also includes targeted funding from the provincial government to support important strategic initiatives. One example is $2.17 million to expand the number of undergraduate seats in the College of Medicine to 336, along with related post-graduate seats, a positive change for the future of health-care delivery in Saskatchewan. Finally, the budget reflects government and university investments in the International Vaccine Centre (InterVac) facility and in the University of Saskatchewan’s Canada Excellence Research Chair in Water Security, research initiatives that address the challenges of infectious disease control and the growing need for clean, safe and sustainable water
Richard Florizone, vice-president finance and resources, said the university’s mature planning process and its constant assessment of both risks and opportunities allows for informed, proactive budget decisions that have far-reaching benefits.
“Our relatively conservative approach to managing the resources entrusted to us means we are in a position to strategically support areas of real importance to not only the University of Saskatchewan
but also to the Province of Saskatchewan,” said Florizone. “Again this year, we were able to balance the budget while continuing to invest in the kinds of innovative teaching, learning and research opportunities that contribute so much to our success and that of the province.”
To download a background document for the 2011-12 operating budget, visit www.usask.ca/vpacademic or www.usask.ca/vpfr.
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For more information, contact:
Mark Ferguson, Media Relations Co-ordinator
University Communications
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-1851
Email: m.ferguson@usask.ca
May 06, 2011
Three Huskies named to Team Canada
Posted May 06, 2011
University of Saskatchewan Huskie football players Bryce McCall and David Rybinski, as well as alumnus David Stevens have been named to the Senior Men’s National Team, competing at the 2011 International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Senior Men’s World Championship in Austria, July 8 - 16.
The Huskies scrimmage during spring training camp
Photo by Liam Richards
The three are part of a partial roster announced by Football Canada Wednesday that includes 18 players hailing from six different provinces: seven from Ontario, four from Quebec, three from Saskatchewan, two from Alberta, and one each from British Columbia and New Brunswick.
“I’m very excited to represent Canada and compete with some of the best football players in the world,” said McCall, who is currently at the East-West Bowl. “This is an excellent opportunity for me.”
McCall, a safety, was named a Canada West All-Star and a CIS First Team All-Canadian in 2010 with 26.5 tackles and four interceptions for the Huskies, while Rybinski finished the 2010 season with 16 tackles and two sacks on the defensive line.
David Stevens played running back for the Huskies from 2001 to 2005. Stevens sits fourth on the Huskies all-time rushing list with 2,276 yards and 18 touchdowns. He was named a Canada West All-Star and CIS First Team All-Canadian in 2005 after recording 1,229 yards in the season, and was drafted to the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2006 in the fifth round, 36th overall.
The coaching staff of Team Canada is lead by former University of Western Ontario coach Larry Haylor, the winningest head coach in CIS history with a career record of 178 wins, 47 losses and four ties. Defensive coordinator Blake Nill (University of Calgary) and offensive coordinator Greg Marshall (Western) are targeting mid-May to name a final group of players to the roster. The Huskies' head coach Brian Towriss is also part of the coaching staff.
Football Canada is holding a final identification camp May 7 in London, ON, prior to the CIS East-West Bowl, which will include former Huskie defensive lineman Brian Guebert. A training camp will be held at The University of Western Ontario starting on June 24th as the team prepares for Austria. For more information on the Canadian National Team please visit www.footballcanada2011.com
Find out more at the Huskie Athletics website
May 05, 2011
Best in show: former U of S students make final two in Rolling Stone contest
Posted May 05, 2011
Local rock band and former U of S students, The Sheepdogs, have made it to the final two in a competition that could feature them on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.
The Sheepdogs
Photo by Emma McIntyre - More photos available on The Sheepdogs website
At stake for the band, of which three of the members (Ewan Currie, Ryan Gullen and Sam Corbett) are former U of S students, is not only an appearance on the cover of the magazine, but a recording contract with Atlantic Records. By making it to the next round of the competition, the band will perform in front of 90,000 people at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in Tennessee in June.
The Sheepdogs’ first taste of competition was at the Battle of the Bands at Louis’ Pub on the U of S campus five years ago and Currie, the band’s lead singer and guitarist, is also a former linebacker for the U of S Huskie football team. His mother, Lyn Currie, is a member of the University Library staff as well.
The Library’s Saskatchewan Music Collection also features recordings and sheet music of Saskatchewan artists from all musical genres including all the recordings from the fast-rising Sheepdogs. You can listen to them in the Education and Music Library on campus.
To find out more about The Sheepdogs, the only Canadian band in the competition, visit the Choose the Cover of Rolling Stone website.
U of S alumnus named to Globe's Top 40 Under 40
Posted May 05, 2011
Former U of S student Andy McCreath (BA’99) has been named one of the Globe and Mail’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2011.
Andy McCreath (BA '99)
After working for the NHL’s head office in New York and as a player’s agent, McCreath started tinePublic Inc. in 2005 with his long-time friend Christian Darbyshire. The pair wanted to produce events for young professionals after they observed a lot of existing events were priced beyond what most young people could afford.
According to McCreath, over 200,000 people across Canada have attended their events that featured high-profile speakers such as former US Presidents Bill Clinton, George Bush Sr. and George W. Bush, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Donald Trump, Lance Armstrong, and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
McCreath’s activities also include charitable work for organizations such as the Canadian Cancer Society, the Royal University Hospital Foundation and KidSport.
Find out more about McCreath in the Globe and Mail's Top 40 Under 40 site.
May 03, 2011
U of S students take pulse-food product to national competition
Posted May 03, 2011
By Kira Paluck
University of Saskatchewan students Caitlin Olauson, Erin Berscheid and Kaipeng Yu, know as 'Rec Boy Inc.', won first place for their Benny Bar - a healthy pulse base granola bar alternative. The group launched their product through Mission: Impulseible, a student food product development competition sponsored by Pulse Canada. In July, the winning team will be travelling to Vancouver to attend the Canadian Special Crops Association meeting to compete against other provinces in Pulse Canada's national competition.
Rec Boy Inc in the Agriculture Building
Photo by Kira Paluck
"Our product is called the Benny Bar which is the Beneficial Pulse Bar. We used lentils as the base of our product and chickpea butter was added to give a nutty flavour, which makes the Benny Bar a great peanut alternative snack kids can take to school," said Olauson.
She said their Benny Bar utilizes the great taste of a granola bar and contains two types of pulses, which provide protein, fibre, and iron.
As part of a food product development undergraduate class aimed at experiential learning, students worked in teams to develop new food products starting from the idea/concept stage through to market analysis and product launch. This year the class was directed to develop a healthy food product containing a pulse ingredient that is attractive to elementary age kids (age 5-12).
"This project gave us practical, hands-on experience with all stages of food production, from developing the food to marketing our product," she added.
