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December 2002

Research chair to focus on head and neck reconstruction
December 2, 2002
A $1.2 million research chair will enable cutting-edge research to develop more effective methods of treating people requiring reconstruction of the head and neck as a result of disease or injury.

October 2002

Research teams will seek innovative solutions to pressing problems in health, energy, environment and more
October 8, 2002
The University of Calgary and its partners from industry, government and the community today launched a new era in collaborative, high-tech research.

Alberta investing in technology to reduce harmful emissions
October 3, 2002
Edmonton... A new technology that could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 85 per cent in heavy oil extraction has received a major boost by the Government of Alberta and the energy industry.

September 2002

Investing in energy research the key to sustaining Alberta's future
September 26, 2002
Edmonton, AB - To address climate change and ensure Alberta's economic and environmental prosperity, Alberta must develop new energy technologies and gain further commitment from industry, universities and government, says a strategic research plan developed by the Alberta Energy Research Institute (AERI).

$4.35 Million contribution helps open up a world of small wonders
September 8, 2002
EDMONTON, AB - Stephen Owen, Secretary of State (Western Economic Diversification) (Indian Affairs and Northern Development) and Victor Doerksen, Minister of Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, today jointly announced funding of $4.35 million to solidify Edmonton's leadership in microsystems and nanotechnology, and further advance Canada's Innovation Strategy in the West.

July 2002

ANPI launches $16 million proteomics network
July 8, 2002
Proteomics research, the next generation of cutting-edge life sciences progress, officially entered a new era today with the launch of the multi-million dollar Alberta Network for Proteomics Innovation (ANPI), a partnership among the Universities of Alberta, Calgary and Lethbridge and the governments of Canada and Alberta.

New U of C climate observation network a first
July 3, 2002
A University of Calgary climatologist has been awarded $590,000 in funding to create the first detailed climate observation network to be placed in the wilderness.

June 2002

Researchers share $32.8 million from province
June 5, 2002
The University of Alberta has been awarded $32.8 million in funding from the Alberta Science and Research Investments Program (ASRIP) for 25 new research projects in diverse fields ranging from nanotechnology and psycholinguistics to the development of fire-resistant materials.

Alberta reinforces strong commitment to world class research
June 5, 2002
Alberta's vital science and research community continues to be supported by funding through the Alberta Science and Research Investments Program (ASRIP). ASRIP will direct almost $39 million to 55 research initiatives across the province.

May 2002

Research institute to help set priorities for Alberta's forestry industry
May 21, 2002
Alberta's forestry industry got an injection of experience and talent recently, as the Government of Alberta appointed nine members to the board of the Alberta Forestry Research Institute (AFRI).

 

 

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