Petroleum Engineering - Press Releases | Science and Technology
SHELL CANADA TO PUMP $400,000 INTO EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
University of Manitoba | November 14, 2006
Student competitions, scholarships and mentoring to be part of corporate support package....[continue]
Offshore Oil and Gas: Is Newfoundland and Labrador Getting Its Fair Share?
Memorial University of Newfoundland | November 10, 2006
The economy of Newfoundland and Labrador is among the fastest growing in Canada, mainly due to its oil and gas industry....[continue]
Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture located at the U of S Recognizes Donors to its Founding Chairs Program
University of Saskatchewan | November 9, 2006
Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture located at the U of S Recognizes Donors to its Founding Chairs Program...[continue]
New Arboretum Bridge is A World First
University of Guelph | October 27, 2006
The world’s first footbridge made of wood fibre and plastic composites will be unveiled at the University of Guelph's Arboretum Oct. 30....[continue]
Chinese delegation gets economic lowdown from SFU
Simon Fraser University | October 5, 2006
With Simon Fraser University political scientists as their personal tour guides, six high-level academicsandcivic officials from China are visiting B.C. October 9-13 to get a primer on BC’s economy....[continue]
Shell Canada supports computer science students with $150,000 gift
University of Regina | October 2, 2006
An innovative scholarship program established by Shell Canada will provide computer science students at the U of R with scholarships as well as the possibility of employment with the company....[continue]
UNB and Green Imaging Technologies Sign a Deal for Oil and Gas Technology
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | September 7, 2006
The University of New Brunswick and Green Imaging Technologies Inc. (GIT) have signed a technology transfer agreement that will provide GIT with exclusive rights to a new MRI technology developed by researchers at UNB’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Research Centre....[continue]
Innovation and science fund supports University of Regina researchers
University of Regina | September 5, 2006
As part of the Government of Saskatchewan's commitment to expand the Innovation and Science Fund, two University of Regina researchers, Canada Research Chairs Dr. Christine Chan and Dr. Joe Piwowar, received over $800,000....[continue]
My research just rocks
St. Mary's University | August 3, 2006
Canada (PRAC). This funding will allow her to carry out an extensive research project, which is entitled, "Diagnesis of Cretaceous Rocks in the Sable Sub-Basin, Offshore Nova Scotia."...[continue]
Dalhousie’s new Canada Research Chairs seek to understand our changing planet
Dalhousie University | July 19, 2006
From the heights of the atmosphere to the depths of the earth, the two new Canada Research Chairs announced today at Dalhousie will help Canadians learn more about our rapidly changing planet. The chairs were announced today with a funding commitment from the chairs program of $1.9 million....[continue]
StFX welcomes $1,400,000 Canada Research Chair in Colloid Chemistry New Chair will significantly broaden colloid research capabilities
St. Francis Xavier University | July 19, 2006
St. Francis Xavier University proudly welcomes to its faculty, new Canada Research Chair, Derek Leaist, who holds a $1,400,000 Tier 1 Chair in Colloid Chemistry over seven years. Prof. Leaist has also been awarded a $74,000 grant from the Canada Foundation for Innovation for laser light scattering equipment for measuring colloid diffusion and size distributions....[continue]
David O’Brien - Chancellor
Concordia University | June 7, 2006
David P. O’Brien is Chairman of the Royal Bank of Canada – Canada’s largest bank. He is also Chairman of EnCana Corporation – North America’s largest independent oil and gas company....[continue]
Students’ achievements recognized at convocation
University of Regina | June 1, 2006
University of Regina students will be recognized for a variety of achievements during the University's annual spring convocation June 5-7 at the Conexus Arts Centre....[continue]
From paper to supercomputers: U of C alum reflects on 40 years of computing
University of Calgary | May 31, 2006
Dr. William R. Pulleyblank stumbled accidentally into computer science, at a time when the university’s only computer was the size of a large office desk, programs were punched onto cardboard cards, and data was spit out onto long strings of paper tape....[continue]
Moose Jaw company donates $100,000 to U of S
University of Saskatchewan | May 31, 2006
Moose Jaw Asphalt and its parent company, Gibson Energy Ltd., presented $100,000 to the University of Saskatchewan today - the largest gift ever received by the University from an organization in Moose Jaw....[continue]
Students compete at ACE Nationals
St. Francis Xavier University | May 25, 2006
Entrepreneurship is alive and well at StFX, and will be growing next year if three business students have their say about it....[continue]
StFX hosts 2006 Energy Research and Development Forum
St. Francis Xavier University | May 25, 2006
As many as 200 experts converged on the StFX campus May 24-25 to discuss how Nova Scotia can meet growing energy and environmental challenges, and identify future priorities for the province's energy sector....[continue]
StFX hosts 2006 Energy Research and Development Forum
St. Francis Xavier University | May 25, 2006
As many as 200 experts converged on the StFX campus May 24-25 to discuss how Nova Scotia can meet growing energy and environmental challenges, and identify future priorities for the province's energy sector....[continue]
Students compete at ACE Nationals
St. Francis Xavier University | May 25, 2006
Entrepreneurship is alive and well at StFX, and will be growing next year if three business students have their say about it....[continue]
Brandon University to confer Honorary Degrees upon Ms Miriam Toews and Judge Ronald D. Bell at Spring Convocation
Brandon University | May 17, 2006
Brandon University is pleased to announce that at our Spring 2006 Convocation, taking place on May 27, 2006 at the Keystone Centre, Honorary Degrees will be conferred on renowned Manitoba writer Ms Miriam Toews (Doctor of Literature, honoris causa) and Brandon University alumnus and patron Judge Ronald D. Bell (Doctor of Laws, honoris causa), Chancellor Emeritus of Brandon University and a highly successful lawyer currently based in Ottawa, Ontario....[continue]
Contaminated carbon and munching microbes
McMaster University | May 15, 2006
McMaster researcher applies chemistry to environmental remediation...[continue]
Eighth national research chair named at U of R
University of Regina | April 28, 2006
Christine W. Chan, a professor of electronic/software systems engineering at the University of Regina’s Faculty of Engineering, was named today as the University’s eighth Canada Research Chair....[continue]
StFX Biology Professor leads offshore energy research project
St. Francis Xavier University | April 27, 2006
A St. Francis Xavier University biology professor is at the forefront of a $6.4 million investment by the Province of Nova Scotia into offshore energy needs....[continue]
SMU has the energy!
St. Mary's University | April 27, 2006
Saint Mary’s is playing a key role in helping Nova Scotia take control of the research and development efforts that will help shape the province’s offshore energy future....[continue]
Giving to U of C hits record $70.5 million
University of Calgary | April 26, 2006
University buoyed by 12,000 donations in 2005/06, including gifts fromTorontonian Seymour Schulich, alumni and Oil Patch...[continue]
Reaching the summit: three Schulich professors take home hardware at the 2006 APEGGA Summit Awards
University of Calgary | April 24, 2006
The 2006 APEGGA Summit Awards, held Friday April 21st in Edmonton, were attended by over 1100 engineering professionals, educators researchers, and guests....[continue]
Biodiesel project battles climate change with grease
University of Calgary | April 21, 2006
Fast food fat powers campus grounds equipmentin greenhouse gas reduction program...[continue]
There's oil in them there . . . Classrooms
University of Calgary | April 21, 2006
Dean Celebrates Schulich Oil & Gas Engineering Program...[continue]
Fresh Research, Sunny Side Up – why safflower is saving lives
University of Calgary | April 17, 2006
Heart patients and diabetics have learned to love safflower thanks to the research of Mr. Andrew Baum, President and CEO of SemBioSys Inc....[continue]
Engineering researchers lead the way in the latest round of ACOA funding
Memorial University of Newfoundland | April 4, 2006
Four of the five projects announced on March 31 under the Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF) involve researchers from the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Memorial University....[continue]
Honorary degree recipients for June 2006 convocation
University of Alberta | April 4, 2006
The University of Alberta will confer nine honorary degrees at spring convocation 2006, June 7-9, 12 and 13 in the Jubilee Auditorium....[continue]
UVic Researchers Make Their Mark in the World
University of Victoria | March 28, 2006
A world expert on the human use of plants, an internationally renowned physicist, and a historian who brings Canada’s colourful past alive to the world via the Internet are among this year’s winners of the University of Victoria Craigdarroch Research Awards....[continue]
U of C geology & geophysics students rock Market Mall
University of Calgary | March 16, 2006
Seismic equipment and shopping aren’t two words you’d normally hear in the same sentence, but on Saturday, March 18 you can do both at Market Mall....[continue]
Local residents asked if change in Grenfell College status will impact region
Memorial University of Newfoundland | March 6, 2006
Dr. Don Downer is co-ordinating a report from the business and commercial communities of the Corner Brook region with respect to the likely impact of a change of status in Grenfell College on the region and its development....[continue]
Harley N. Hotchkiss to receive 2006 Distinguished Business Leader Award
University of Calgary | January 24, 2006
The Haskayne School of Business’ Business Day Group and The Calgary Chamber of Commerce are pleased to invite the media to attend the 36th Annual Business Day Award Banquet, Thursday, January 26, 2006....[continue]
DAVID P. O’BRIEN NAMED CHANCELLOR OF CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Concordia University | December 19, 2005
Chairman of the Board of Governors Peter Kruyt and Concordia President Claude Lajeunesse are pleased to announce the appointment of David P. O’Brien as Chancellor of Concordia University....[continue]
Memorial University's 2004-2005 President's Report released on DVD and Web
Memorial University of Newfoundland | December 14, 2005
Memorial University President Dr. Axel Meisen has formally presented the university's annual report to Joan Burke, the minister of Education....[continue]
Memorial’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science gets top rating
Memorial University of Newfoundland | December 8, 2005
All five programs in the Faculty of Engineering at Memorial University were granted a full six-year accreditation, the maximum accreditation period possible for engineering degree programs in Canada, after a review by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB)....[continue]
We’re the finest in the world
St. Mary's University | December 7, 2005
Three Saint Mary’s University students have received a $3,000 World Petroleum Council (WPC) millennium scholarship for the 2005-06 academic year....[continue]
Scrambled eggs, sausages, and a side order of politics
University of Calgary | December 1, 2005
This Friday morning, Dec. 2, University of Calgary professor Dr. Lisa Young will offer her take on how changes to legislation governing political party fundraising will affect the ongoing federal election campaign...[continue]
