Food Science Industry Projects
Timeline
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September 9, 2022Experience start
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September 17, 2022Industry Partners Meet with Students
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October 22, 2022Proposal Presentation
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November 5, 2022Proposal Report
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November 12, 2022Budget Approval
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March 25, 2023Results Presentation
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April 29, 2023Experience end
Timeline
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September 9, 2022Experience start
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September 17, 2022Industry Partners Meet with Students
Meeting between students and industry partner to confirm: project scope and objectives, communication styles, and important dates.
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October 22, 2022Proposal Presentation
Students will present their proposed research design to Food Science Faculty members and assisting graduate students. Industry sponsors are also welcome to attend if they wish.
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November 5, 2022Proposal Report
Students will submit a group proposal report that includes a introduction to the 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, 2022Budget 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 25, 2023Results Presentation
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 29, 2023Experience end
Categories
Biotechnology Product or service launchSkills
writing presentation skills data analysis research scientific literature reviewStudents 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 containing literature review
- 20+ page final document containing results and discussion
- Frequent project updates
- Two oral presentations that industry partners are welcome to intend
Project timeline
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September 9, 2022Experience start
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September 17, 2022Industry Partners Meet with Students
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October 22, 2022Proposal Presentation
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November 5, 2022Proposal Report
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November 12, 2022Budget Approval
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March 25, 2023Results Presentation
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April 29, 2023Experience end
Timeline
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September 9, 2022Experience start
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September 17, 2022Industry Partners Meet with Students
Meeting between students and industry partner to confirm: project scope and objectives, communication styles, and important dates.
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October 22, 2022Proposal Presentation
Students will present their proposed research design to Food Science Faculty members and assisting graduate students. Industry sponsors are also welcome to attend if they wish.
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November 5, 2022Proposal Report
Students will submit a group proposal report that includes a introduction to the 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, 2022Budget 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 25, 2023Results Presentation
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 29, 2023Experience end
Project Examples
Students will work in groups of 3 or 4 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 UBC's Food Science research facilities.
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, submit a proposal report that is accompanied by an oral presentation, and complete a budget and order supplies.
- During the second semester students will execute their experimental plans leading to a final written report and oral presentation of their results.
Past project examples have included:
- Impact of various natural antioxidants on lipid oxidation in snack bars
- Effect of cocoa bean roasting time and temperature on polyphenol levels in chocolate
- Investigation of most effective prebiotics for specific probiotic strains in yogurt
- Determination of wild yeast strains that produce desirable wine characteristics
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Meet with students (phone, skype, or in-person) preferably on Fri, Sept 16th, 2022 between 1 and 5 pm to become acquainted and to finalize the project’s focus and objectives. It is critical that a meeting be scheduled this week so that students do not fall behind in the course.***
Make an effort to support students by attending their oral presentations and providing feedback.
Respond to student e-mails in a timely manner (ex. within 2-3 business days) to avoid delays in the project’s progress.
Approve the project’s proposed budget drafted by the students. While the cost of each project differs depending on the scope, most fall around $1000.
Pay an invoice at the end of term (April 2023) for consumables (media, plastic, chemicals etc.) used in the project. Equipment and glassware as well as some other items will be provided by UBC.
Review and sign a UBC Industry Partner Non-Disclosure form.
Timeline
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September 9, 2022Experience start
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September 17, 2022Industry Partners Meet with Students
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October 22, 2022Proposal Presentation
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November 5, 2022Proposal Report
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November 12, 2022Budget Approval
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March 25, 2023Results Presentation
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April 29, 2023Experience end
Timeline
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September 9, 2022Experience start
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September 17, 2022Industry Partners Meet with Students
Meeting between students and industry partner to confirm: project scope and objectives, communication styles, and important dates.
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October 22, 2022Proposal Presentation
Students will present their proposed research design to Food Science Faculty members and assisting graduate students. Industry sponsors are also welcome to attend if they wish.
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November 5, 2022Proposal Report
Students will submit a group proposal report that includes a introduction to the 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, 2022Budget 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 25, 2023Results Presentation
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 29, 2023Experience end