@ucalgaryscience

The place where curiosity sparks discovery.

 Calgary
science.ucalgary.ca
Joined April 2009
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Seven researchers. Seven wonders. Plenty of reasons to get curious. Meet the UCalgary researchers behind Seven Wonders of Science at @Beakerhead. Register: bit.ly/4s8y3aT @ucalgaryscience
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UCalgary alum, honorary doctorate recipient, and conservationist, Harvey Locke, addresses a nature-positive future at EARTHx lecture series bit.ly/47C7hym @ucalgaryscience
UCalgary alum and 2018 honorary degree recipient Harvey Locke gives a talk at EARTHx on Oct. 13.

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Seven researchers. Seven wonders. Plenty of reasons to get curious. Meet the @UCalgary researchers behind Seven Wonders of Science. Join us for an afternoon of big ideas, surprising discoveries and hands-on science on Nov. 7. Register here: bit.ly/4s8y3aT @Beakerhead
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@UCalgaryOct 20
Join us for Open House on Oct. 24! Explore campus, tour residence, and step inside labs, simulation centres, and the learning environments that bring UCalgary to life. Open House is the perfect opportunity to discover what makes UCalgary unique. Register: bit.ly/4rdGykx
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From punch card computing in the ‘70s to overseeing 20 space missions for NASA, alumni Maria So built her career in space research, starting with a degree in computer science. Story here: bit.ly/4k8KIZr

From punch-cards computing in the ‘70s to overseeing 20 space missions for NASA

UCalgary computer science alum Maria So retires after an illustrious, inspiring career

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Researchers @ucalgaryscience used the CLS to study nickel-based catalysts and #heterocycles, key building blocks in many medicines. They hope improved nickel catalysts could make medicines safer, cheaper & greener: bit.ly/4mwwPDu #ResearchInAction @UCalgary @NSERC_CRSNG
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Curiosity is growing. As part of Petri Dish by @Beakerhead, a new science festival from @TELUS_Spark in association with @UCalgary, the Faculty of Science invites you to get curious with Seven Wonders of Science. Register today! bit.ly/4s8y3aT
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@UCalgaryOct 14
Dr. Tamara Bodnar receives Killam Memorial Emerging Leader Chair for her community-engaged research on how we understand Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder bit.ly/4jSyQdU @ucalgaryscience @KillamTrusts
Sandra Davidson, provost and vice-president (Academic) and Tamara Bodnar.

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First @XPRIZE Canada Hub at UCalgary cohort puts academic expertise to work on global challenges bit.ly/4dtN8xR
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Living in our new digital world: From innovative ideas to public awareness, see how UCalgary researchers are staying ahead of cybercriminals bit.ly/4enAxfM @SchulichENGG @ucalgaryscience
Ken Barker in the Faculty of Science makes a presentation with the Cyber Assessment and Training Centre (CATE) in 2023.

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The EARTHx public lecture series returns. Join Dr. Harvey Locke for Nature Positive: A global goal to restore stability to the earth system. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EEEL Building, University of Calgary + livestream. Free public event. bit.ly/48FOCQy
A graphic banner advertising Dr. Harvey Locke's talk: Nature Positive.

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Explore careers, make connections, and grow your network! Location: EEEL Lobby, Main Campus Time: 5:00-7:00pm Who: open to all faculty of Science students RSVP: bit.ly/3UiklFV
Graphic advertising "Science in Action: Beyond your Degree", an event taking place in the main lobby of the EEEL building on university campus on Wednesday, Oct. 14 between 5-7 p.m.

ALT Graphic advertising "Science in Action: Beyond your Degree", an event taking place in the main lobby of the EEEL building on university campus on Wednesday, Oct. 14 between 5-7 p.m.

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Quantum computers need space, sub-zero temperatures, superconducting circuits and extremely sensitive electronics. Dr. Shabir Barzanjeh in @ucalgaryscience lays out framework for drastically reducing the size of a quantum system. bit.ly/47dEjoe @KillamTrusts
The quantum computer in the UCalgary lab measures nine cubic metres. Associate Professor Shabir Barzanjeh stands in front for scale.

ALT The quantum computer in the UCalgary lab measures nine cubic metres. Associate Professor Shabir Barzanjeh stands in front for scale.

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With an international team, Killam Fellowship recipient Dr. Shabir Barzanjeh has published an article surveying how quantum computers are made and what it might take to make them smaller, cheaper and less complex to operate. Full story here: bit.ly/47dEjoe
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Dr. Shabir Barzanjeh poses in front of his research lab's quantum computer

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Congratulations to Drs. Ben Tutolo and Dan Shugar, UCalgary researchers who have been awarded 50 Under 50 Awards! Both researchers have upcoming public talks. Story: bit.ly/4yf74ft Jasper Dark Sky Festival: bit.ly/4y6abWZ Brew Lab: bit.ly/4hDMZu4
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Congratulations to all of the 2026 Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholars, whose work and outstanding career achievements help shape the trajectory of research and scholarship. The Faculty of Science is proud to recognize and celebrate our recipients! bit.ly/4jcFCLj

2026 Killam Celebration honours family legacy

UCalgary community gathers to celebrate excellence in research and scholarship at the annual Killam Awards

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Join internationally recognized conservation leader Dr. Harvey Locke as he explores the global Nature Positive movement. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m. EEEL Building, University of Calgary. Also available online via livestream. Register here: bit.ly/48FOCQy
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There are fewer than 300 wolverines across 81,800 square kilometres in western Alberta and eastern British Columbia. Dr. Mirjam Barrueto, PhD, estimates it could be about 30 per cent higher without current levels of recreation and roads. Full story: bit.ly/46SFcCz
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Congratulations to Travis Issler, a PhD student in Biological Sciences, and Anju Sethia, a PhD student in Physics and Astronomy!
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Presented by @HunterHubYYC and the Faculty of Graduate Studies, the 2026 Cannon Lachapelle Award graduate recipients represent diverse disciplines and exceptional entrepreneurial spirit and innovation.
Congratulations to the 2026 Graduate Award Recipients: Kazim Haider, Schulich School of Engineering Anuj Sethia, Faculty of Science Shariful Kibria Nabil, Schulich School of Engineering Jacob Amengor, Schulich School of Engineering Hamidreza Heidary, Schulich School of Engineering Zahra Lasemiimeni, Schulich School of Engineering Travis Issler, Faculty of Science

ALT Congratulations to the 2026 Graduate Award Recipients: Kazim Haider, Schulich School of Engineering Anuj Sethia, Faculty of Science Shariful Kibria Nabil, Schulich School of Engineering Jacob Amengor, Schulich School of Engineering Hamidreza Heidary, Schulich School of Engineering Zahra Lasemiimeni, Schulich School of Engineering Travis Issler, Faculty of Science

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