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Thursday, November 12, 2015 3:30 pm - 3:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Seminar - “Flocculation of Mature Fine Tailings: Is there a Solution in Sight for the Canadian Oil Sands Environmental Challenge?” by Joao B.P. Soares, Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

ABSTRACT:  Oil sands are a strategic resource for Canada, but despite technological advances in extraction techniques, the treatment of tailing ponds resulting from bitumen extraction is plagued by many environmental challenges. The crucial technical challenge is to separate bitumen from the sand and clay particles, then flocculate or stack the clay particles to release water that can be recycled to the bitumen extraction process. The clays can then be placed in the mine, giving rapid reclamation without forming tailing ponds that may take decades to be reclaimed.

Tuesday, November 10, 2015 11:30 am - 11:30 am EST (GMT -05:00)

Seminar - "Tips on How to Write and Submit a Successful Paper" - Joao B.P. Soares, Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

Overview

In this mini workshop I explain what you need to know to write and effective scientific paper, simplify the review process, and expedite the acceptance of your paper. I will discuss the scientific elements you should include, the writing style you should follow, and the formatting you should adopt to compose an excellent article. I will also explain the reviewing and publication process followed by most journals.

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Wednesday, October 28, 2015 3:30 pm - 3:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Seminar - “Bioactive Peptides from Enzymatic Hydrolysates of Deer Protein” by Yan Jin, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Science

ABSTRACT:  Deer constitutes an important animal in traditional Chinese medicine and most deer organs are used as medicines or nourishment in traditional Chinese medicine. The most valuable portion of deer is the antler. With the development of deer breeding in northeast China, many other deer organs are now harvested after the antler is collected. Deer protein is the valuable source for producing bioactive peptides, which have been defined as specific protein fragments that have a positive impact on health.

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Waterloo iGEM team awarded Gold for Best Poster & Best Software Tool 2015

Congratulations to the Waterloo iGEM team, and their advisors, Marc Aucoin (ChE), Trevor Charles (Biol), Brian Ingalls (Appl Math), Andrew Doxey (Biol), Barb Moffat (Biol) who were awarded Gold, Best Poster, and Best Software Tool and were nominated for Best Foundational Advance project at the 2015 International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition held in Boston, MA. The team competed against more than 260 student teams from around the globe.

Tuesday, October 6, 2015 5:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Engineering Graduate Studies Recruiting

Canada's top engineering schools talk about the critical need for graduate level engineers

Canada's top engineering schools have joined together to lead a national dialogue on the myths surrounding graduate school. Come learn more about the graduate studies opportunities available at the University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, McGill University, University of Toronto and the University of Waterloo.

Learn what a graduate degree in engineering can off you!