Research may seem like something only fully qualified professors do, but undergraduate students can participate in research and even create their own research projects while still working on their undergraduate degree. Both the Students’ Union (SU) and the University of Calgary have programs to encourage and support undergraduate researchers. For
With the first study of the possibilities of harmful materials being found in tampons being published this summer by postdoctoral scholar, Jenni A. Shearston, at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health, the breaking news of positive tests in these products for metals like lead, arsenic and zinc has taken
As Alberta’s healthcare landscape faces growing challenges, from longer wait times to overburdened emergency departments, a crucial yet often overlooked element of patient care is coming to the forefront: compassion. As the healthcare system grapples with improving patient experiences, new research reveals that how care is delivered can significantly
The landscape of education is rapidly evolving, with an increasing emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). At the forefront of this transformation is the Capstone Engineering Academy (CEA) in Calgary, a pioneering institution dedicated to nurturing the next generation of innovators. Recently, CEA launched its new campus at
Imagine a medical system that is proactive in addressing possible health issues before they become life-threatening, where diseases are prevented before they even show symptoms and where each patient's treatment plan is specifically tailored to their individual biology. Thanks to developments in artificial intelligence (AI), this vision
This past June BigGeo, a Calgary technology company that specializes in geospatial data technology and solutions, was recently acknowledged on a billboard in Times Square in New York City. The company had recently been listed as one of the finalists in the 2024 Snowflake Startup Challenge. The software company, Snowflake
In July, University of Calgary researchers conducted a three-day archeological dig at John Ware’s first homestead near Millarville, Alberta. John Ware (1850–1905) was designated a National Historic Person by the Government of Canada in 2022 due to his enduring reputation as a skilled cowboy, his generosity and
Accessing primary care for new refugees in Canada is a necessary and crucial step for new refugees upon their arrival. As surges of refugees occur more often in recent years, the capacity of the refugee health network has been under pressure. Researchers at the University of Calgary have created the
The University of Calgary’s International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) undergraduate research group is hosting their annual JulyGEM event on July 28 at the Clara Christie Theatre in the U of C’s Health Sciences Center. iGEM is a competition involving undergraduate university teams around the world, working to use
For more than 12 years, the Calgary and District Beekeepers Association has educated Stampeders on the importance of bees in our ecosystems. Their booth – located in the Agriculture building at Stampede Park – had a team of passionate volunteers guiding visitors through the different types of pollinators, the importance of sustainability,
