Food Science Research and Experimentation
Timeline
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September 9, 2019Experience start
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October 22, 2019Proposal presentation
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November 5, 2019Proposal report
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November 12, 2019Budget approval
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March 24, 2020Results presentations
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April 14, 2020Final results report
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April 16, 2020Experience end
Timeline
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September 9, 2019Experience start
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October 22, 2019Proposal presentation
Students will present their proposed research design for the project to Food Science Faculty members and teaching assistants. Industry sponsors are also welcome to attend if they wish.
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November 5, 2019Proposal report
Students will submit a proposal report as a group that includes:background information on the company/research problem or project, the objectives of the project, a literature view on topics pertaining to the project, and the methodology and supplies that they will use to conduct the experiments.
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November 12, 2019Budget approval
Students will finalize a budget sheet of the supplies they will require for their experiments, and send it to their industry sponsors for approval prior to purchasing.
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March 24, 2020Results presentations
Students will present the findings from their research project to UBC Food Science Faculty members, teaching assistants, and industry sponsors who wish to attend.
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April 14, 2020Final results report
Students will submit individual written scientific reports that outline the main findings from their experiments and what these findings mean for the company as well as limitations associated with the project and future directions.
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April 16, 2020Experience end
Categories
Product or service launchSkills
presentation skills data analysis communication research skills professionalismStudents will spend over 200 hours on research and experimentation, to solve a specific objective set out by the food, supplement, or drink producer.
- Proposal report
- Bi-weekly update reports
- Two oral presentations
- Final results report
Project timeline
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September 9, 2019Experience start
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October 22, 2019Proposal presentation
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November 5, 2019Proposal report
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November 12, 2019Budget approval
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March 24, 2020Results presentations
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April 14, 2020Final results report
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April 16, 2020Experience end
Timeline
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September 9, 2019Experience start
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October 22, 2019Proposal presentation
Students will present their proposed research design for the project to Food Science Faculty members and teaching assistants. Industry sponsors are also welcome to attend if they wish.
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November 5, 2019Proposal report
Students will submit a proposal report as a group that includes:background information on the company/research problem or project, the objectives of the project, a literature view on topics pertaining to the project, and the methodology and supplies that they will use to conduct the experiments.
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November 12, 2019Budget approval
Students will finalize a budget sheet of the supplies they will require for their experiments, and send it to their industry sponsors for approval prior to purchasing.
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March 24, 2020Results presentations
Students will present the findings from their research project to UBC Food Science Faculty members, teaching assistants, and industry sponsors who wish to attend.
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April 14, 2020Final results report
Students will submit individual written scientific reports that outline the main findings from their experiments and what these findings mean for the company as well as limitations associated with the project and future directions.
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April 16, 2020Experience end
Project Examples
Students will work in groups of 4 or 5 to develop a research proposal to solve a specific objective set out by the food, supplement, or drink producer. Students develop hypotheses, perform a literature review, devise an experimental plan, and then execute experiments followed by data analyses, all the while being supported with expertise from faculty supervisors and the research facilities of the school.
Prior to starting their experiments, students will develop and submit a budget that has been approved by their industry sponsor.
This project will run over two semesters:
- In the first semester of the course students will become acquainted with their company and faculty supervisors and submit a proposal report that is accompanied by an oral presentation.
- During the second semester students will execute their experimental plans leading to a final written report and oral presentation of their results.
Past examples have included:
- Different pre-treatments of the cacao bean in order to lower the amount of acetic acid (bad for chocolate) to find out which would be the fastest and least expensive
- Starch gelatinization affects on the staling of bread
- How fermentation temperature affects a specific grape in order to produce the highest quality of wine
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Be available for a quick phone call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.
Be available to meet with students (phone, skype, or in person) before Sept 20th to become acquainted and to finalize your project objectives.
Pay an invoice at the end of term (April 2020) for consumables (media, plastic, chemicals etc.) used in the project. Equipment and glassware as well as some other items will be provided by UBC.
Respond to student e-mails in a timely manner (ex. within 2-3 days) to avoid delays in the project progress.
Timeline
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September 9, 2019Experience start
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October 22, 2019Proposal presentation
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November 5, 2019Proposal report
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November 12, 2019Budget approval
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March 24, 2020Results presentations
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April 14, 2020Final results report
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April 16, 2020Experience end
Timeline
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September 9, 2019Experience start
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October 22, 2019Proposal presentation
Students will present their proposed research design for the project to Food Science Faculty members and teaching assistants. Industry sponsors are also welcome to attend if they wish.
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November 5, 2019Proposal report
Students will submit a proposal report as a group that includes:background information on the company/research problem or project, the objectives of the project, a literature view on topics pertaining to the project, and the methodology and supplies that they will use to conduct the experiments.
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November 12, 2019Budget approval
Students will finalize a budget sheet of the supplies they will require for their experiments, and send it to their industry sponsors for approval prior to purchasing.
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March 24, 2020Results presentations
Students will present the findings from their research project to UBC Food Science Faculty members, teaching assistants, and industry sponsors who wish to attend.
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April 14, 2020Final results report
Students will submit individual written scientific reports that outline the main findings from their experiments and what these findings mean for the company as well as limitations associated with the project and future directions.
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April 16, 2020Experience end