February 9, 2012
UAlberta News: Projects that save lives
Congratulations to Prof. Michael Serpe, a winner in this year’s Grand Challenges Canada competition.
February 9, 2012
UAlberta News: Four 3M awards for U of A
Congratulations to Prof. Charles Lucy, awarded a 3M National Teaching Fellowship.
October 13, 2011
UAlberta News: U of A hits a CRC high
Congratulations to Prof. Yunjie Xu, awarded a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Chirality and Chirality Recognition
September 28, 2011
UAlberta News: Chemical game changer
Prof. Steven Bergens and his research group have discovered an active catalyst that has the potential to improve the efficiency and environmental impact of manufacturing processes used to make products such as agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. [read more]
September 16, 2011
UAlberta News: A league of their own
Congratulations to Prof. X. Chris Le, who has been honoured as a Distinguished University Professor. [read more]
September 14, 2011
An article from Prof. Steven Bergens's research group was highlighted on the inside cover of an upcoming issue of Angewandte Chemie International Edition.
September 12, 2011
An article from Prof. Julianne Gibbs-Davis's research group was highlighted on the back cover of Angewandte Chemie International Edition.
September 8, 2011
An article from Prof. Robert Campbell's research group was highlighted by Science Express. UPDATE (September 12, 2011): This article has been highlighted in the Science & Technology Concentrates section of Chemical & Engineering News.
September 1, 2011
UAlberta News: U of A gets $4.9M for innovation
Prof. Ratmir Derda was among the recipients of new funding from.the Canada Foundation for Innovation's Leaders Opportunity Fund. [read more]
July 8, 2011
UAlberta News: Chemistry professor presents on solar panel to royal couple
University of Alberta chemistry professor and NINT scholar, Jillian Buriak, was given the chance to show off her research into low cost solar panels to the royal couple during their final hours in Canada. [read more]
May 26, 2011
Congratulations to Prof. Rod Wasylishen, recipient of the 2011 EAS Award for Outstanding Achievements in Magnetic Resonance. The Eastern Analytical Symposium (EAS) awards honour analytical chemists who have distinguished career achievements and advanced their fields by superior work in developing theory, techniques or instrumentation
April, 2011
Congratulations to Prof. Eric Rivard, recipient of the 2011 Petro Canada Young Innovator Award. The Petro-Canada Young Innovator Awards Program was established at the University of Alberta in 1999 by an endowment from Petro-Canada. This Program is designed to recognize and help support the work of outstanding young faculty researchers in the School of Business and the Faculties of Engineering and Science.
February 11, 2011
Congratulations to Prof. X. Chris Le, recipient of the 2011 CSC Maxxam Award. This award recognizes distinguished contributions to the field of analytical chemistry while working in Canada.
February 8, 2011
Congratulations to Prof. Fred West, recipient of the 2011 CSC Alfred Bader Award. This award is presented as a mark of distinction and recognition for excellence in research in organic chemistry.
December 7, 2010
Congratulations to Department Chair Jed Harrison who has been awarded the J Gordin Kaplan Award for Excellence in Research. The award is the U of A's top research award.
[Faculty of Science Story]
November 15, 2010
Congratulations to Prof. John Vederas, who received the ASTech Award for Outstanding Leadership in Alberta Science on November 12. [ExpressNews story] [Faculty of Science Story]
November 3, 2010
ExpressNews: Research team takes another big step in creating small chips
Plastic, heated in a simple microwave oven, is the technique researchers at the University of Alberta and the National Institute for Nanotechnology believe could help to re-invent the manufacture of computer chips. [read more]
October 22, 2010
ExpressNews: Martha Cook Piper Prize recipient engineers palate of 'glowing' proteins
One of the most important biochemical advances of the past century has been determining how to use fluorescent proteins to highlight processes inside living cells. [read more]
August 12, 2010
ExpressNews: Research presentations whet appetites for graduate studies
Undergraduate student Brandon Johnston, working with Prof. James Harynuk, is featured.
June 22, 2010
ExpressNews: Life of plastic solar cells jumps from hours to eight months
A team of researchers from the University of Alberta and the National Institute for Nanotechnology has extended the operating life of an unsealed plastic solar cell from mere hours to eight months. [read more]
June 16, 2010
Congratulations to Lars Laurentius of the McDermott group for winning First Prize in the Surface Science Division Graduate Poster Competition at the Canadian Society of Chemistry Conference in Toronto, May 29-June 2 for his poster entitled "Multiplexed Biosensing Employing Metal Nanoparticles and UV-Visible Detection".
June 2, 2010
Congratulations to Mahmoud Bahnasy of the Lucy group for winning 2nd Prize in the Analytical Graduate Poster Competition at the Canadian Society of Chemistry Conference in Toronto, May 29-June 2 for his poster entitled "Surfactant bilayer coatings in narrow-bore capillaries in capillary electrophoresis" (with co-authors Makedonka D. Gulcev, Teague McGinitie and Charles A. Lucy).
May 20, 2010
Congratulations to Nan Wang, Mingguo Xu, Peng Wang and Prof. Liang Li, whose paper entitled "Development of Mass Spectrometry-Based Shotgun Method for Proteome Analysis of 500 to 5000 Cancer Cells" was highlighted in three separate news articles in Analytical Chemistry, SpectroscopyNow.com, and Expert Reviews.
May 11, 2010
Congratulations to the following student presentation prize winners from the 2010 Western Canadian Undergraduate Chemistry Conference held in Lethbridge from May 6-8:
- Best overall poster: Curtis Whale
Curtis worked in Dr. James Harynuk's group for his 401 senior research project.
- Best analytical presentation: Jade Lam
Jade worked with Dr. Julianne Gibbs-Davis for her 401/403 senior research project.
- Best overall presentation: Sean Liew
Sean worked in Dr. Todd Lowary's group in the completion of his 401/403 senior research project in chemistry.
May 5, 2010
ExpressNews: Research team discovers possible treatment for intestinal disease (5 May 2010)
Prof. John Vederas is part of an international team that has discovered a possible new treatment for an intestinal disease that can be fatal for young children and the elderly. [read more]
November 2, 2009
ExpressNews: Melanoma treatment options one step closer
A targeted chemotherapy for the treatment of skin cancer is one step closer, after a team of researchers led by Prof. Dennis Hall successfully synthesized a natural substance that shows exceptional potential to specifically treat this often fatal disease. [read more]
July 1, 2009
Congratulations to the following student poster competition winners from the 2009 CSC Conference in Hamilton:
- Teague McGinitie (undergrad - Analytical Chemistry)
- Brett C. Feland (undergrad - Physical, Theoretical & Computational chemistry)
- Sabesan Yoganathan (graduate - Biological Medicinal)
May 15, 2009
ExpressNews: U of A chemist joins UK's Royal Society (15 May 2009)
Congratulations to Prof. John Vederas, named to the United Kingdom's national academy of science. [read more]
March 26, 2009
Premier Brad Wall of Saskatchewan presented the Saskatchewan Distinguished Service Award to Prof. Ron Cavell at Government House in Regina on March 24. Wall said "His vision, leadership and commitment to the Canadian Light Source has made Saskatchewan the home of first class discovery and innovation that will serve not only our province or our country, but people on a global scale."
The department extends its congratulations to Dr Cavell. More information can be found here.
February 25, 2009
ExpressNews: U of A and NINT researchers make solar energy breakthrough
ExpressNews: U of A awarded five Canada Research Chairs
Congratulations to Prof. Jillian Buriak, current Canada Research Chair in Inorganic and Nanoscale Materials, who had her funding advanced from tier 2 to tier 1.
February 5, 2009
ExpressNews: Two more 3M fellowships attached to U of A faculty
Congratulations to Prof. Glen Loppnow, who has been awarded a 3M National Teaching Fellow, which is considered Canada's highest award for undergraduate university teaching excellence.
February 2, 2009
ExpressNews: Organic chemist named Steacie Prize winner
Congratulations to Prof. Dennis Hall, who has been named the 2008 winner of the prestigious Steacie Prize for outstanding scientific research carried out in Canada.
December 10, 2008
ExpressNews: Leading the research charge: the U of A's chemistry legacy
September 8, 2008
ExpressNews: Royal Society welcomes 10 new fellows from the U of A
Congratulations to Prof. Wolfgang Jäger on his election as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
July 14, 2008
Congratulations to Prof. Robert Campbell, recipient of the 2008 Petro-Canada Young Innovators Award.
June 11, 2008
ExpressNews: Two Canada Research Chairs renewed
The University of Alberta received word that two of its Canada Research Chairs would be extended during the Government of Canada's latest funding announcement on June 10. [read more]
June 2, 2008
The 91st Canadian Chemistry Conference, which was held May 24-28, 2008 at the Shaw Convention Centre in Edmonton, was highly successful. UA President Indira Samarasekera welcomed the delegates at the opening ceremony, and Prof. Christopher Walsh of Harvard Medical School presented the opening plenary lecture. Over 2000 participants attended 51 symposia and 5 general sessions in all areas of molecular science. Four UA chemists received awards. For more information about the conference, please see: www.csc2008.ca
Four University of Alberta Chemists Recognized
Four members of the University's Chemistry Department received awards for their scientific achievements at the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC) Annual Conference, which was held in Edmonton this May at the Shaw Convention Centre (May 24-28, 2008) [read more]
May 21, 2008
ExpressNews: Chemistry researchers lead in sampling techniques and awards at national conference
An aspirin a day may keep the doctor away, but what is it doing to our water? [read more]
May 14, 2008
Congratulations to Prof. Charles Lucy, recipient of a 2008 Faculty of Science Award for Innovation in Teaching. This award recognizes creative contributions to the development of tools for the innovative presentation of coursework, new curriculum design, and the creation of an improved teaching and learning environment.
Congratulations to Dr. Laura Deakin, recipient of the 2008 Kathleen W. Klawe Prize for Excellence in Teaching of Large Classes. The prize recognizes excellence in the teaching of large classes. It is awarded in alternate years between the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Science.
Congratulations to Dr. Robert McDonald, recipient of the 2008 Faculty of Science Service Award. This award is given to recognize outstanding contributions by an individual staff member for service to the department, faculty, university and/or community.
May 12, 2008
Four University of Alberta Chemists to Receive Awards
Four members of the University's Chemistry Department will receive awards for their scientific achievements at the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC) Annual Conference, which will be held in Edmonton this May at the Shaw Convention Centre (May 24-28, 2008). [read more]
March 31, 2008
The University celebrates research excellence with a display advertisement in the Globe and Mail featuring Professor Dennis Hall, recipient of a 2008 NSERC Steacie Fellowship.
March 26, 2008
ExpressNews: New funding supports diverse research projects
Congratulations to Professor Christopher Cairo, who received a CFI grant to fund a single molecule fluorescence laboratory for probing plasma membrane enzymology in single cells using chemical and spectroscopic tools. [read more]
March 17, 2008
ExpressNews: Boron chemistry pays off
Congratulations to Professor Dennis Hall, who was awarded an NSERC E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowship for his work into making more efficient synthetic chemistry. [read more]
January 17, 2008
ExpressNews: Battling TB, and E. coli, centre receives increased funding
The Alberta Ingenuity Centre for Carbohydrate Science has been awarded $12.5 million over the next five years in recognition of its progress in developing new vaccines and treatments for some of the world's most persistent health problems. [read more]
October 22, 2007
Congratulations to Professor David Bundle, who was was honoured by an ASTech award in the category of Outstanding Leadership in Alberta Science for his role in the development of a carbohydrate structure that successfully fights E. coli.
September 21, 2007
ExpressNews: Christie McDermott earns accolades for her support of students
Congratulations to Christie McDermott, who was selected as an Excellence in Learning Support Award winner.
August 28, 2007
ExpressNews: Molecules line up to make the tiniest of wires
As technology shrinks, the computer industry is facing the complex challenge of finding ways to manufacture the minuscule components necessary...[full story]
June 18, 2007
Congratulations to the following award winners from CSC2007:
Graduate Student Competition Winners
Biological and Medicinal Chemistry
- Matthew Clay (poster - $100)
- Hongqiang Liu (poster - $100)
- Thanh Luu (poster - $100)
Environment
- Brian Asher (poster)
- Matthew Ross (poster)
- Sherri MacLeod (oral)
Macromolecular Science and Engineering
- Andrew Grosvenor (poster - $250)
Organic Chemistry
- Feng Peng (Oral - 1st)
- Thanh Luu (Oral - 2nd)
- Lisa Carosi (Oral - 3rd)
Undergraduate Student Poster Competition
Analytical Chemistry
June 18, 2007
Congratulations to the following graduate students who were recent winners in the University of Alberta General Awards Competition.
Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarship
- Yujuan Hua
- Dan Lehnherr
- Tao Zeng
Andrew Stewart Memorial Graduate Prize
Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship - Doctoral
- Eric Henderson
- Colin Hessel
- Janet Macdonald
Well done, the Department is proud of your accomplishments.
June 15, 2007
ExpressNews: Young innovators earn recognition
Congratulations to Prof. Yunjie Xu, one of this year's recipients of the Petro Canada Young Innovators Awards.
May 15, 2007
ExpressNews: The next big thing in molecular separation
A new sieve designed by a University of Alberta graduate student could be the next big thing in separating molecules using really, really small devices....[full story]
April 23, 2007
Congratulations to Prof. Dennis Hall, recipient of a 2007 Faculty of Science Award for Excellence in Teaching. This award recognizes the commitment by its academic staff to high standards in teaching. The Award for Excellent Teaching is given to recognize outstanding teaching and the key role it plays in allowing the Faculty to attract and develop excellent students.
Congratulations to Prof. Glen Loppnow, recipient of the 2007 Faculty of Science Award for Innovation in Teaching. This award recognizes creative contributions to the development of tools for the innovative presentation of coursework, new curriculum design, and the creation of an improved teaching and learning environment.
Congratulations to Dr. Randy Whittal, recipient of the 2007 Faculty of Science Service Award. This award is given to recognize outstanding contributions by an individual staff member for service to the department, faculty, university and/or community.
March 20, 2007
ExpressNews: Buriak earns Steacie Fellowship
February 7, 2007
ExpressNews: NINT lures U.S. chemist to U of A
February 5, 2007
Congratulations to Professor Pierre-Nicholas Roy, recipient of the 2007 Keith Laidler Award from the Canadian Society for Chemistry.
July 27, 2006
ExpressNews: Margaret-Ann Armour joins the Order of Canada
May 12, 2006
Folio: Grant funds cystic fibrosis research
May 5, 2006
ExpressNews: Professor's chemistry earns Humboldt Award
Congratulations to Professor David Bundle, winner of the prestigious Humboldt Award.
March 22, 2006
ExpressNews: Province unveils genomics funding agency
March 13, 2006
ExpressNews: Steacie Fellowships support physics and chemistry research
Congratulations to Professor Todd Lowary, who was awarded a 2006 Steacie Fellowships, one of Canada's top science and engineering research prizes.
Congratulations to Professor Jillian Buriak, winner of the 2006 Faculty of Science Research Award. This award provides recognition and career enhancement for the Faculty's most outstanding and highly promosing young researchers. It recognizes research carried out primarily after the nominee's appointment at the University of Alberta.
November 21, 2005
ExpressNews: U of A researcher fuelling hydrogen technology
Most junior high school students can tell that you a sponge cut into pieces will absorb water much faster than a whole one, due to the increased surface area. But now chemistry professor Jonathan Veinot at the University of Alberta is using this same principle on a nano-scale to develop a more efficient way to store hydrogen for use in vehicles.
November 4, 2005
ExpressNews: Province honours U of A leaders
Congratulations to Professor John Vederas, one of the recipients of the Alberta Centennial Medal.
June 24, 2005
Congratulations again to Professor Jillian Buriak who has recently been awarded the 2005 Martha Cook Piper Research Prize of this University. This prize is given annually to recognize faculty members who at the early stage of their career, enjoy a reputation for original research, and show outstanding promise as researchers.
June 3, 2005
ExpressNews: Nanotechnology researcher wins national medal
Professor Jillian Buriak is this year's recipient of the Royal Society of Canada Rutherford Memorial Medal in Chemistry . . .
Congratulations to Professor John Vederas, who recently won the Alfred Bader Award in Organic Chemistry from the Canadian Society for Chemistry. This award is presented as a mark of distinction and recognition in organic chemistry research carried out in Canada. [read more]
Congratulations to Dr. Margaret-Ann Armour, who recently won the Montreal Medal from the Chemical Institute of Canada. This medal is a mark of distinction and honour for leadership in or outstanding contribution to the profession of chemistry or chemical engineering in Canada. Sponsored by the Montreal CIC Local Section. [read more]
May 27, 2005
Folio: Work isn't just about the pay cheque for skilled chemistry technician
Congratulations to Dr. Angelina Morales-Izquierdo, a mass spectrometry specialist in the Department of Chemistry, who is the recipient of the Nat Rutter Outstanding Technician Award.
May 13, 2005
ExpressNews: Instructors honored for outstanding undergraduate teaching
Congratulations to Dr. Laura Deakin, who is a recipient of the 2005 William Hardy Alexander Award for Excellence in Sessional Teaching.
May 6, 2005
Congratulations to Professor Dennis Hall, Dr. Lois Browne, and Dr. Albin Otter, who were honoured at the Faculty of Science Celebration of Excellence in Teaching and Research Award Night. [read more]
April 15, 2005
Congratulations to Professor Todd Lowary, who has named the 2005 recipient of the Horace S. Isbell Award of the Division of Carbohydrate Chemistry, American Chemical Society. The award recognizes a younger scientist who has demonstrated excellence in the field and shows promise of continuing to make quality contributions to carbohydrate chemistry and biochemistry.
April 8, 2005
Congratulations to Professors Mariusz Klobukowski and Fred West, winners of the Undergraduate Chemistry Students' Association Award for Teaching Excellence.
March 7, 2005
ExpressNews: Kaplan awards honour excellence in research.
Congratulations to Professor David Bundle, one of the two recipients of the prestigious J. Gordin Kaplan Award for Excellence in Research . . .
March 4, 2005
Congratulations to Dr. Hubert Taube, winner of SALUTE (Students' Union Award for Leadership in Undergraduate Teaching).
November 22, 2004
ExpressNews: NINTs new leader set to guide "landmark" institution
November 16, 2004
ExpressNews: Research may lead to improved fuel cell design.
Professors Steve Bergens and Rod Wasylishen have provided the first internal images throughout an operating hydrogen fuel cell, paving the way for design improvements and increased efficiency. . .
October 4, 2004
ExpressNews: Microwave oven helps speed protein analysis
September 29, 2004
ExpressNews: Reunion Week kicks off with Distinguished Alumni Awards
Congratulations to Dr. Margaret-Ann Armour, recipient of a 2004 Distinguished Alumni Award!
August 17, 2004
ExpressNews: Ingenuity grants awarded to new faculty members.
Professor Robert Campbell is among the five faculty members new to the U of A who are receiving the Alberta Ingenuity New Faculty Grant to further their research . . .
August 10, 2004
ExpressNews: Small bumps could make a big difference for hip replacement.
Using nanotechnology, Professor Hicham Fenniri and his research group are developing a method for making artificial hips last longer. If the technique works, it could make hip replacement surgery more economical and minimize patient pain . . .
July 2, 2004
Congratulations to Professor Dennis Hall, who has been selected as one of two recipients of the 2004 Martha Cook Piper Research Prize. This award recognizes faculty members who are at an early stage of their careers, enjoy a reputation for original research, and show outstanding promise as researchers. [read the ExpressNews stories: 23 Aug 04, update 7 Dec 04]
May 13, 2004
ExpressNews: Young Innovator Award recognizes ground-breaking efforts
Congratulations to Professor John Klassen, for earning a Petro-Canada Young Innovator Award!
April 30, 2004
ExpressNews: Top 40 winner has a certain chemistry
Congratulations to Professor Jillian Buriak, named one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40!
March 5, 2004
ExpressNews: Pioneering chemist Ray Lemieux named to hall of fame
November 7, 2003
ExpressNews: Chemistry students concoct international conference
October 30, 2003
ExpressNews: The megahype of nanoscience
September 17, 2003
ExpressNews: Armour honoured, WISEST benefits
August 1, 2003
ExpressNews: Royal society honours U of A chemist
July 22, 2003
ExpressNews: Six new chemistry profs scooped by the U of A
July 4, 2003
ExpressNews: Young researchers draw millions from Alberta Ingenuity
June 26, 2003
ExpressNews: Top chemists come to NINT and U of A
June 24, 2003
ExpressNews: Armour makes Maclean's honour roll
April 28, 2003
ExpressNews: Petro-Can award recipient bides his time
April 3, 2003
ExpressNews: Technician builds good will
March 28, 2003
ExpressNews: Chemistry professor joins elite group
October 23, 2002
ExpressNews: Armour honoured again
October 22, 2002
ExpressNews: Researchers earn ASTech awards
Professor Jed Harrison received an ASTech award for Outstanding Leadership in Alberta Technology.
September 20, 2002
ExpressNews: Chemist makes waves in superfluidity
March 5, 2002
ExpressNews: Chemistry professor wins top Canadian research award
February 26, 2002
ExpressNews: Young prof finds beauty in molecules
January 1, 2002
ExpressNews: Taking chemistry into the fast lane
November 30, 2001
ExpressNews: U of A pays tribute to chemistry pioneers with Gunning / Lemieux Chemistry Centre
