May 2009
May 20 | Taking a natural path to greener energy production
Atlanta, GA...The Government of Alberta, through Genome Alberta, is supporting a research team that will examine Alberta’s potential to reduce the use of water and natural gas in oil sands extraction and improve the management of tailings ponds. |
May 20 | Valuable compounds in plant DNA may help human health
Atlanta, GA...Alberta researchers will lead a project to discover plant genes that produce valuable compounds and will share this knowledge with scientists worldwide. |
May 14 | Alberta's growing biotech sector showcased in Atlanta
Edmonton... Alberta’s growing industry in life sciences and its commitment to increased technology commercialization will be showcased at an international biotech conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Doug Horner, Minister of Advanced Education and Technology, will attend Bio 2009, May 18-21. |
May 4 | Governments Act to Renew Universities and Colleges — Canada and Alberta Invest in Research Capacity
Edmonton, Alberta, May 4, 2009 — The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Canada's Minister of State (Science and Technology), along with the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Canada's Minister of Labour, and the Honourable Doug Horner, Alberta Minister of Advanced Education and Technology, today announced investments totalling more than $348 million in 28 projects at post-secondary institutions throughout Alberta. |
