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Printed Circuit Board Design

SRC has the experience and tools for designing and assembling Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) for a wide variety of purposes.

Cheek Out Your DNA

Your DNA contains important instructions found in every cell about how your body is built and functions. Try this simple experiment to extract DNA from your cheek to see what you’re made of!

Snowstorm in a Jar

In this experiment, learn how to make your own snowstorm in a jar with SRC and Wowl STEAM Lab using common items found around your kitchen.

Mission, Mandate, Vision & Core Values

Mission We proudly deliver smart science solutions, with unparalleled service to clients and colleagues, that grow and strengthen our economy. We embrace our safe, creative and diverse work...

Uncovering Saskatchewan's History: Finding and Protecting Artifacts

Archeologists are uncovering hundreds of artifacts in Saskatchewan every year. When there's a risk of development impacting heritage resources, a screening process determines whether or not an impact assessment is required. Find out how a projectile point was discovered at an abandoned mine site.

Archive: CHOPS: but not for your BBQ

CHOPs produces thousands of barrels of heavy oil per day for Saskatchewan, but also leaves 90 per cent of the oil in the reservoir untouched. Maturing wells represent an opportunity to deploy new technology into the reservoirs to recover the remaining oil.

Know Your Extreme Winter Weather Hazards in Saskatchewan

Old Man Winter has arrived in Saskatchewan and he's brought suitcases full of snow. It's important to be prepared for extreme winter weather events, like blizzards and extreme cold. The more we can anticipate and plan for these events, the more we can reduce their impacts and risks on us.

Bubbles, S’mores and More! Summer Science Fun with SRC

This summer you can have fun in the sun and learn a little about science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) at the same time. Here are some entertaining and easy science experiments for kids and adults alike to fill long, sunny days (and some indoor activities for the rainy ones).

How Mentorships can be Mutually Beneficial for Industry and Academia

Research programs that foster collaboration between industry and academia are an effective way to support industrial and social innovation. Learn about a recent mentorship that led to a ground-breaking discovery for the oil and gas industry.

A Diamond Lab in Saskatchewan? You bet.

When people think of Saskatchewan, diamonds don't often come to mind. Well, give your head a shake. Saskatchewan has one of the world's largest diamond labs at it's attracting international attention.

How Mentorship Provided the Next Level of Learning for an Engineering Student

Learn about a former Mechanical Engineering student's experience working with SRC's Industrial Engineering team.

Environment & Safety

Safety is SRC’s overriding priority. The existing mine and mill sites have hazards related to structures, contaminants and low levels of gamma radiation and ambient radon. SRC is focused on safe work...

Where the Wind Blows: Reducing Pesticide Spray Drift and Improving Safety

Throughout the 1970s, SRC investigated pesticide spray drift, which happens when pesticides drift beyond the targeted crop area (including runoff from plants and soils) by accident. Learn about the field trials and the results of the study.

The Nascence of Research Councils in Canada - A Saskatchewan Perspective

At the beginning of the 20th century, organized research, development and technological innovation were quite rare, but this changed with the advent of industrial research organizations. Read more about the evolution of SRC.

Why it's important to customize corrosion testing to the application environment

Many industries in western Canada face corrosion problems due to the frequent exposure of metal alloys to water, salt, oxygen, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide and lesser well-known sulfur compounds. In our lab, we test metal corrosion by simulating the environment in which it will be applied. Learn more.

Accessibility Plan

As Canada’s second largest research and technology organization, SRC is committed to fostering accessibility and inclusivity for both employees and the public.

Powering Possibility: Designing and Building a Microgrid for a Remote Community

SRC was contracted by the provincial power utility, SaskPower, to design, construct, install and commission the province’s first-ever independent community power system of its kind for the small, remote community of Descharme Lake, Saskatchewan.

Anthroposols: A new soil order for an ever-growing global human footprint, but is it good enough?

Soil scientists have proposed a new type of soil based on the wide-spread effects of human activity: Anthroposols. We task this novel soil to mimic and support our ecosystems, but we're not sure how to measure its performance over time. One scientist is studying possible measures to see how well Anthroposols can supply nutrients to Canada's boreal forest.

SRC helps move helium forward in Saskatchewan

With Canada’s most significant helium reserves found in southwestern Saskatchewan, the province has the potential to be a leader in helium production. Learn about the findings from a report SRC developed to investigate the potential of building a helium liquification hub in the province.

Radon: Is it in Your Home?

Did you know that Saskatchewan has some of the highest rates of elevated radon in homes and buildings in Canada? Sandy Hutchison from Health Canada guest blogs about how people can protect themselves and their families from radon.