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Celebration of the 2025–26 Cohort
On April 30, 2026, the CREATE in Product Design for Human Comfort (PDHC) program came together to celebrate the accomplishments of our 2025–26 cohort. Over the past year, students have engaged in interdisciplinary research, developed innovative solutions to real-world challenges, and contributed to advancing the field of product design for human comfort. The celebration provided […]
2nd Annual Symposium was a success!
On April 9, 2026, the CREATE in Product Design for Human Comfort (PDHC) program hosted its 2nd Annual Symposium, bringing together students, faculty, and program partners to celebrate another year of innovation, collaboration, and research excellence. The symposium provided an opportunity for members of the 2025–26 cohort to showcase their projects and share the progress […]
Winter Term I (2025-26) Productivity Cafe
The Winter Term I Productivity Café Seminar brought together CREATE trainees, faculty members, and partners for a collaborative and engaging session at the MMRI Hub. The seminar featured preliminary presentations from the two student project groups, followed by in-depth discussions and a faculty–student engagement session that supported the advancement of each group’s research. The event […]
CREATE Product Design for Human Comfort Symposium 2025
The CREATE in Product Design for Human Comfort Symposium successfully brought together our first cohort of CREATE students, faculty members, and industry partners for an engaging session featuring keynote speakers and student presentations.
Seminar Series Kickoff with Dr. David Torvi
We were delighted to host Dr. David Torvi, Professor and Undergraduate Chair in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan, for the first talk in our Seminar Series for the CREATE Product Design for Human Comfort Program. Dr. Torvi presented on “Tools to Evaluate Performance of New and In-Use Firefighters’ Protective Clothing.” […]
First Brainstorming and Planning Session for Product Design for Human Comfort (PDHC) Program
We are excited to announce that the first brainstorming and planning session for our collaborative training and research program, Product Design for Human Comfort (PDHC), took place on June 21st, 2024. This initial meeting brought together key faculty members, industry partners, and participants to lay the groundwork for this innovative program focused on enhancing human […]