Marcus Samuel, a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary and director of Greenhouse Operations, is a plant geneticist who has made significant contributions to the study of the genetics of canola. Today, he has his own lab where multiple individuals, post-doctoral researchers, graduate
At the Clara Christie Theatre, the University of Calgary held a panel with researchers and professionals who are currently studying the effects of Cerebral Palsy (CP). Muhammad Saim spoke with the Gauntlet about the panel and how they can engage with the University of Calgary community about informing those regarding
The University of Calgary recently implemented a new program that has the potential to transform the way nursing is approached through the UCalgary Nursing Health Systems Transformation Initiative (HIVE). The manager of HIVE, Suzanna Crawford, spoke with the Gauntlet about the HIVE initiative and how it has a practical impact
The University of Calgary Zoology Museum, also known as the Collections Room, displays a collection of vertebrates, invertebrates, geoscience and herbarium. The university itself has a massive collection of specimens from mainly Alberta and North America. This includes 2,000 mammal specimens, 12,000 fish specimens and approximately 1.45
The Schulich School of Engineering is home to the design students who are part of Student Organization for Aerospace Research (SOAR). The design team has continued to allow students to design and build rockets that would be entered in competitions. The captain of the SOAR team, Andrew Cyprian Gonsalves sat
The University of Calgary offers a multitude of opportunities for incoming undergraduate students to participate in research and other activities. Both STEM and social sciences offer scholarships, grants and student-led projects. Each faculty has the resources and staff which can equip students for the future. One of the most
The upcoming 2025 federal election sparked major debate regarding the dismissal of issues that can impact voter turnout and engagement. The recent announcement for the political parties to disregard climate change in the election has influenced whether or not climate change had significant influence over federal policies. Jed Kaplan serves
The Little Gallery will be hosting an art gallery titled “Surfacing: the Science of Addiction Gallery”, which is a four-day long event in collaboration between the STEM Art Hub and the UCalgary Recovery Community (UCRC). Krysia Denys, a UCRC Peer Recovery Navigator at the UCRC and VP External of
The Alberta Paleontological Society hosted their 28th annual symposium on March 15 at the Jenkins Theatre in Mount Royal University. The symposium will cover a wide range of topics within the study of paleontology. Event organizer Mona Trick and speaker Emily Bamforth spoke to The Gauntlet about the symposium. Trick
The 34th annual History of Medicine Days will be taking place from Mar. 14-15 at Libin Theatre in UofC’s Foothills Campus. The free, national and interdisciplinary conference invites undergraduate and early graduate students studying medicine, health care, history or literature to present talks and posters on a myriad
