University of Calgary clubs Bioinformatics Club (BINF) and Artificial Intelligence in Medical Systems Society (AIMSS) are joining forces to host BioHack, a free health hackathon that will be the first bioinformatics-focused hackathon at the university, taking place from March 8-9. Taking place over two days, BioHack is open
The Alberta Law Foundation has made a monumental and historic donation of $26.8 million dollars to UCalgary’s Faculty of Social Work and Law. The Dean of the Faculty of Law, Dr. Evaristus Oshionebo, talked about the role of the Faculty of Law in this research project in an
Five years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare response to the deadly virus continues to shape how Albertans may access immunization and disease prevention services now and in the future. The Alberta COVID-19 Pandemic Data Review Task Force: Final Report takes a ‘contrarian’ perspective on
Contraceptives have come a long way in the last couple of years, from the pull-out method being the only thing available at the time to the syringe method to devices like condoms and diaphragms becoming available to the creation of the birth control pill. While early methods were either
Every little kid dreams of going to space and through the virtual reality experience “ISS: Curiosity in Orbit”, they can. This hands-on experience, transforming school gyms into space labs, is being delivered in Canadian and U.S. schools in a partnership with VRCORE Education and the International Space Station
Although a winter coat, lined toque and fluffy mittens may not always be the most fashionable statements, understanding the dangers of frostbite may rationalize the choice of staying warm over staying stylish. Freezing cold injuries (FCI) — like frostbite — occur when skin is exposed to sub-zero temperature for prolonged periods
The Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI) works in collaboration with the University of Calgary towards research in children’s health. The research that is taking place at the hospital involves students and supervisors both working towards understanding children’s health and wellness. Julia Klenin, a project manager with
The Energy and Environment Engineering Student’s Association (EEESA) at the University of Calgary will host a panel discussion event at MacKimmie Tower’s Sustainability Hive titled, “Outlooks on Energy” and will feature speakers and their experiences within the energy industry. Vice President of Academics Jenice Seto sat down with
The University of Calgary’s ETHEREAL research group is developing extended reality (XR) solutions for non speaking autistic individuals through their user-centric software products. With nine research articles in the past three years and various programs in development, the team aims to fill a research and technological gap for
Wildfires have become an increasingly devastating reality for Alberta and much of Canada. In 2023 alone, Alberta faced its worst wildfire season in recorded history, with over 2.2 million hectares of land burned and thousands of residents displaced from their homes. Entire communities were uprooted, and the scars on
