News Archives 2013

Dr. Darla Zelenitsky of the Department of Geoscience: “I’m motivated by a drive to discover and learn, and to bring these discoveries to science".

Geophysics student Emily Hilton juggles a lot of balls these days, but she still found time to help Canada win a team handball competition in Guatemala.

Dr. Darla Zelenitsky of the Department of Geoscience and her work with feathered dinosaurs is featured.

Biological Sciences PhD candiate Ella Bowles is not your ordinary grad student. She is researching genetic divergence in stickleback fish and refuses to be limited by her eyes.

On May 1, GeoAC hosted a sold-out function bringing together 138 geology and geophysics alumni from classes as far back as 1972.

Researchers in the Department of Physics and Astronomy are among the authors of a study that proposes a new technique to measure the gravitational mass of anti-hydrogen.

Drs. Bernhard Mayer (Geoscience), Masaki Hayashi (Geoscience) and David Hall (Veterinary Medicine) have been awarded more than $1 million in funding for projects to research drinking water.

Congratulations to David Feder (Physics & Astronomy), Robert Langhair (Biological Sciences) and Anthony Russell (Biological Sciences) for receiving Teaching Excellence Awards in the category of science.

An astounding six participants from Calgary will be taking a third of the spots at the International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Arizona this May.

Brenda Wright, P.Geol., FEC alumna of the University of Calgary, has received the Outstanding Mentor Award from the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).

Professor Jason Donev spoke on science and science fiction during the weekly meeting of the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs.

A new dinosaur egg study finds that at least one dino, 'Troodon', a small, meat-eating dinosaur, took a birdlike approach to hatching eggs.

Dr. Darla Zelenitsky explored how a small, bird-like dinosaur incubated its eggs in a similar way to brooding birds – bolstering the evolutionary link between birds and dinosaurs

Geoscience professor Leslie Reid looks forward to the launch of  the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning, which will support faculty in becoming the best teachers they can be.

If Elizabeth Romo-Rábago has her way, about 100 villagers in a remote leprosy community in China may soon be converting their waste into gas to cook their food and fuel their village.

Industry Day on May 9 promotes links between university and industry and the Dept. of Computer Science is hunting for research challenges.

Not everyone comes to the Canadian Rockies to snowboard. Some visitors, mathematicians from around the world, will spend a week hunkered down working on “Whitney problems.”

Grade 11 student Arjun Nair is the winner of the Sanofi BioGENEius Challenge Canada, a biotechnology competition that seeks to identify and develop promising young scientists.

Master of Science student Michael Lang's unique project offers adventure trips for struggling young cancer patients.

On April 18th, the public is invited to attend presentations from eight senior environmental science students on the effects of human practices on soils.

Heather Addy from the Department of Biological Sciences hosted some 30 Faculty of Science professors and instructors for a Teaching and Learning forum, Strategies for Effective Feedback.

Jasper Martin, a third-year natural sciences student, wants to help more people become aware about sustainability and he’s starting by volunteering his time on campus.

On March 26th, diverse perspectives were shared on the Science Works Industry Panel - science students learned from professionals how to leverage their degrees.

About 400 people turned out last Saturday for the annual Earth Ring Ceremony for students graduating from the Department of Geoscience.

Dr. Michael Locasto of the Institute for Security, Privacy and Information Assurance (ISPIA) answered questions from a group of oil company retirees about computer security.

Tom Keenan, professor with the Faculty of Environmental Design and adjunct professor with the Department of Computer Science, was honoured by NSERC in March 21st ceremony.

On March 26th learn what suggestions and tips industry professionals have for working in the science industry after graduation, and how to leverage your degree.

TFDL exhibit features pieces dating back to the 17th century and includes books, periodicals, puzzles, games, kaleidoscopes, illustrations and lithographs.

René Plume, an astrophysicist in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, states previous images of galaxies forming in the early universe "have just been fuzzy blobs in space."

National Co-op and Internship Week is March 18-22:  The Faculty of Science offers an Internship Program, which includes 12 to 16 months of consecutive work.

Paleontology researchers Annie Quinney and Darla Zelenitsky calculations show that a drastic climate change occurred during a five-million-year period in Alberta’s badlands.

Science A had a much-needed interior makeover and is open again to the campus community. Phase one of the work on the building was recently completed, and student activity has begun in the new spaces.

Prospective students;  On March 19th and 20th get all of your questions answered whether you have applied, are considering, or are preparing to attend University in the fall.

Researchers have amassed evidence that the continuing loss of wild insects is not just an environmental concern but also  a threat to global food production.

Masters student Ola Czyz has published two papers in the prestigious Journal of Biological Chemistry that outline work into anti-tumor lipids.

Dr. Masaki Hayashi of the Department of Geoscience notes the study's data will be used to better understand the groundwater processes in Rocky View County.

Geoscience professor Masaki Hayashi says an online platform launched by the University of Calgary and Rocky View County will help equip landowners to monitor changing water levels.

Raymond Turner, a University of Calgary biochemistry professor, and Howard Ceri, a University of Calgary biology professor, are exploring ways of cleaning up tailing ponds.

Geoscience professor Dave Pattison was awarded the 2013 Peacock Medal by the Mineralogical Association of Canada for his outstanding contributions to the mineral sciences in Canada.

Dr. Christoph Simon and colleague have published a paper in Physical Review Letters that delves into the phenomenon of quantum entanglement - which Einstein called ‘spooky.’

Since September, undergraduate student Brodie Lipon has been working with an innovative heart surgeon to help study how human heart cells respond to heart failure.

Rhonda Clark and the team of researchers in Petroleum Microbiology can breathe a little easier and work more comfortably with the installation of advanced fume hoods.

The Faculty of Science hosted their first Snow Showdown on Jan. 16 in the Taylor quadrangle. Six teams with a total of 30 students participated in this snow sculpture competition.

With the help of a $6,000 Program for Undergraduate Research Experience (PURE) award, Colin Brown spent last summer working on a research project for iGEM Calgary.

Researchers from the University of Calgary, including Dr. Masaki Hayashi from the Department of Geoscience, are trying to figure out why the Banff Upper Hot Springs dries up every winter.

With the support of a $6,000 Program for Undergraduate Research Experience (PURE) award, Manpreet Malhi carried out innovative medical research this past summer at Utrecht University in the Netherlands.

Associate professor in physics and astronomy Wolfgang Tittel and colleagues have received funding from DARPA to overcome the distance barrier in quantum distribution.

When Leslie Reid accepted an assignment as faculty lead on Project Engage in 2010, she began with a simple philosophy: improving student engagement starts with engaging and empowering faculty.

Computer scientist works to make piles of data more accessible: On Jan. 18, Dr. Sheelagh Carpendale will kick off the lecture series, Eyes High on Research – Winter 2013.

The flag is half-masted today in memory of Professor Emeritus Gordon Pritchard.  Pritchard was a valuable member of the Department of Biological Sciences from 1967 to 1997.

Dr. Saul Greenberg has been named a fellow in the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), for his contributions in designing computer systems and interfaces to fit social practices in our everyday environment.

For scientists and northern lights rubberneckers, the year 2013 promises to be a once-in-a-decade opportunity to experience the sun’s magnetic power.