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Finding Bitumen

A University of Alberta geologist is hoping a one-of-a-kind imaging system will satisfy two needs of oilsands producers: to find more energy and to return mining sites to a natural state.

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Diamond Mind

Graham Pearson, the U of A’s foremost expert in diamond research, uses unique "fingerprints" to determine the origins of the world’s favourite gemstone.

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U of A responds to community

Economic development in Alberta has received a boost from the University of Alberta, with a new community planning program that will help to fill a critical need in the province, while building a better future for Albertans, says Robert J. Summers, acting director of the recently established Community Planning Program.

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Scientists confirm rocks fell from Mars

They came from Mars, not in peace, but in pieces. Scientists are confirming that 15 pounds of rock collected recently in Morocco fell to Earth from Mars during a meteorite shower last July.

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Keeping pace in the race to the field

“We define field research quite broadly, from the classic view of a biologist out in the High Arctic or the rainforests of Brazil, to searching library science archives, to investigating archeological sites,” says director Jeff Kavanaugh. “We’re looking to support all aspects of off-campus research.”

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Centennial Lecture Series

George Castles (Vice-President Exploration, Talisman - retired)
Wed. February 8th, 2012 @ Noon
Tory 3-36

NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards

If you are an undergraduate student, have an appetite for discovery and achievement, and would like to be paid for 16 weeks of research, then apply for an NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award.