2024 Science News

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Convocation ‘24: Kai Sven Luedemann, BSc Specialization, Computing Science major, Business minor, Gold Medal in Science

  • Donna McKinnon
  • 13 June 2024
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Convocation ‘24: Brian Cheuk-Yue Kong, BSc General, Biological Sciences, Dean’s Gold Medal in Science

  • Donna McKinnon
  • 13 June 2024
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Convocation ‘24: Matthew David Harrison, BSc Honors, Neuroscience, Lieutenant-Governor's Gold Medal

  • Donna McKinnon
  • 13 June 2024

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  • Adrianna MacPherson
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  • Jordan Cook
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  • Donna McKinnon
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Convocation ‘24: Kai Sven Luedemann, BSc Specialization, Computing Science major, Business minor, Gold Medal in Science

  • Donna McKinnon
  • 13 June 2024
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Convocation ‘24: Brian Cheuk-Yue Kong, BSc General, Biological Sciences, Dean’s Gold Medal in Science

  • Donna McKinnon
  • 13 June 2024
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Convocation ‘24: Matthew David Harrison, BSc Honors, Neuroscience, Lieutenant-Governor's Gold Medal

  • Donna McKinnon
  • 13 June 2024
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Convocation ‘24: Neel Patel, BSc, Computer Science and Biological Sciences

  • Donna McKinnon
  • 13 June 2024
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Convocation ‘24: Shelby Findlay, BSc, Biological Sciences

  • Donna McKinnon
  • 13 June 2024
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Convocation ‘24: Sara Moore, BSc, Biological Sciences

  • Donna McKinnon
  • 13 June 2024
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2024 Celebration of Excellence in Research and Teaching

  • Andrew Lyle
  • 28 May 2024
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A new initiative, in partnership with the Gilead Foundation, aims to dismantle barriers to STEM education for underrepresented students

  • Donna McKinnon
  • 9 May 2024
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Students develop industry-ready skills in geoscience thanks to Alberta-based software company SeisWare

  • Donna McKinnon
  • 1 May 2024
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  • Oumar Salifou
  • 10 April 2024
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  • Bev Betkowski
  • 9 April 2024
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  • Geoff McMaster
  • 27 March 2024
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  • Oumar Salifou
  • 7 March 2024
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  • Oumar Salifou
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