On March 31th, 2011, the 14th annual Project SOY (Soybean Opportunities for Youth) took place in Peter Clark Hall at the University of Guelph, ON. It showcased 18 different projects from 37 University of Guelph students. In Project SOY, it awards cash prizes to students representing U of G and its regional campuses at Alfred, Kemptville and Ridgetown in two categories: diploma and undergraduate/graduate. First place wins $2,500, second place receives $1,000, and third place is awarded $500.

Topping the undergraduate/graduate category was Sara Bonham for Soya Plast BioPak, a soy-based, 100-per-cent compostable bioplastic food packaging material. Sara Bonham is a current graduate student at the BDDC, under the supervision of Dr. Mohanty & Dr. Misra.

For more information on the event, please click HERE.