August 14, 2009

NATIONAL POST - AUG. 14, 2009

1. ANTI-LISTERIOSIS AGENT FOUND IN MANGOES
A University of Alberta food researcher has found a compound in mango pits that kills listeriosis bacteria while also acting as a food preservative. PhD student Christina Engels has been studying mangoes since March 2008 and recently published her findings in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
Link: http://www.nationalpost.com/news/canada/story.html?id=1891209

2. ANNOUNCEMENT - CANADA'S OUTSTANDING CEO OF THE YEAR? AWARD PROGRAM 2009
The Caldwell Partners, Deloitte and National Post are pleased to announce the appointment of Gwyn Morgan to Canada's Outstanding CEO of theYearTM Advisory Board for 2009. Morgan has received the Canadian Business Leader Award from the University of Alberta.
Link: http://www.nationalpost.com/story.html?id=1891250

NATIONAL POST - AUG. 13, 2009

3.ALBERTA FRETS OVER U.S. CLIMATE-CHANGE TARIFF BILL
The Alberta government is worried about a provision in a U.S. climate change bill that would grant the President the power to slap tariffs on imports that have a carbon footprint larger than American-made goods. University of Alberta economist Andrew Leach is cited.
By: Renata D'Aliesio
Link: http://www.nationalpost.com/story.html?id=1890640

4. ADVERTISEMENT - DIRECTORS EDUCATION PROGRAM
An advertisement for the Directors Education Program which is offered at the Alberta School of Business.
No link available

THE ECONOMIST.COM-AUGUST 13, 2009

5. BOMBS IN THE BUSH
Someone is disturbing the peace in the remote Peace River country of British Columbia. Since last October six bomb attacks have been made on natural-gas pipelines near Dawson Creek by someone demanding that their operator, EnCana, dismantle them. Paul Joosse, a sociologist at the University of Alberta believes the latest bomber is either an angry landowner or disgruntled EnCana employee.
Link: http://www.economist.com/world/americas/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14229025

FOXBUSINESS.COM (US)-AUGUST 13, 2009

6. SOLA ADDS FURTHER GEOLOGICAL EXPERTISE TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Geologist Jody Dahrouge of Edmonton, Alberta is appointed to the Board of Directors of Sola Resource Corp. He is a graduate of the University of Alberta's Geology program (B.Sc. 1988) and Computing Science program (Sp.C 1993).
Link: http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/markets/industries/industrials/sola-adds-geological-expertise-board-directors/

MONTREAL GAZETTE-AUGUST 14, 2009

7. LISTERIOSIS KILLER FOUND IN MANGOS
A University of Alberta food researcher has found a compound in mango pits that kills the listeriosis bacteria while also acting as a food preservative. PhD student Christina Engels research on mangoes is profiled. Engels is quoted extensively.
Similar article appears in the Vancouver Province.
Link: http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/Listeriosis+killer+found+mangos/1891080/story.html

VANCOUVER PROVINCE-AUGUST 14, 2009

8. SFU TAKES STEPS TO MAKE SURE CHEATERS NEVER PROSPER
Simon Fraser University recently introduced a new method for dealing with cheaters -- a grade called FD, meaning failure with academic dishonesty. A similar University of Alberta policy is mentioned in the article.
Similar article appears in the Calgary Herald.
Link: http://www.theprovince.com/takes+steps+make+sure+cheaters+never+prosper/1891739/story.html

OTTAWA CITIZEN-AUGUST 14, 2009

9. ONTARIO GIRL HEADING HOME AFTER ALBERTA HEART VALVE SURGERY
An Ontario girl who became a cause celebre for disabilities funding in that province was released from an Edmonton hospital Thursday after undergoing a minimally invasive heart-valve replacement. Ian Adatia, a cardiologist at the University of Alberta, is mentioned in the story.
Similar article appears in the Calgary Herald, Nanaimo Daily News, Vancouver Province, Victoria Times-Colonist, Montreal Gazette, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Regina Leader-Post,
Link: http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/Ontario+girl+heading+home+after+Alberta+heart+valve+surgery/1890563/story.html

FINCHANNEL.COM-AUGUST 13,2009

10. SAUDI ARAMCO: EXPEC ARC TECHNOLOGIST HONORED
Panos Kelamis, chief technologist of the EXPEC Advanced Research Center Geophysics Technology Team, has been honored by the Society of Exploration Geophysicists with the prestigious Society's Life Membership Award. Kelamis holds a PhD in geophysics from the University of Alberta.
Link: http://www.finchannel.com/news_flash/Oil_&_Auto/45024_Saudi_Aramco:_EXPEC_ARC_Technologist_Honored/

NEWSPOST ONLINE.COM-AUGUST 13, 2009

11. SCIENTISTS IDENTIFY GENE INVOLVED IN COMMON BIRTH DEFECT IN BRAIN
Researchers from the University of Chicago and University of Alberta have identified a gene that appears to be critically involved in a common birth defect which causes mental retardation, motor delays, and sometimes autism.
Link: http://www.newspostonline.com/science/scientists-identify-gene-involved-in-common-birth-defect-in-the-brain-2009081365842

CALGARY HERALD-AUGUST 14, 2009

12. ALBERTA FRETS OVER US CLIMATE CHANGE TARIFF BILL
The Alberta government is worried about a provision in a U.S. climate change bill that would grant the president the power to slap tariffs on imports that have a carbon footprint larger than American-made goods. University of Alberta economist Andrew Leach is quoted.
Similar article appears in Nanaimo Daily News, Vancouver Province, Victoria Times-Colonist, Montreal Gazette, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Regina Leader-Post.
Link: http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Alberta+frets+over+climate+change+tariff+bill/1890686/story.html

EDMONTON JOURNAL - AUGUST 14, 2009

13. PREMIER RAISES TARIFF FEARS OVER U.S. CLIMATE BILL
University of Alberta economist Andrew Leach gives expert comment in a story on how the Alberta government is worried about a provision in a U.S. climate change bill that would grant the president the power to slap tariffs on imports that have a carbon footprint larger than American-made goods.
Link: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/business/Alberta+premier+raises+tariff+fears+over+climate+bill/1892663/story.html

14. ALBERTA RESEARCHER FINDS BENEFICIAL USE FOR MANGO PITS
University of Alberta researcher Christina Engels has found a way to extract a bacteria-killing compound from the millions of mango pits tossed or burned around the world daily.
Link: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/life/Alberta+researcher+finds+beneficial+mango+pits/1892710/story.html

15. WISEST STUDENTS EXPLORE WORLD OF WONDERS
This year's high school class of Women in Scholarship, Engineering, Science and Technology graduates is interviewed about their projects. The Grade 11 students worked in University of Alberta labs for the summer.
Link: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/technology/Students+explore+world+wonders+Alberta/1892714/story.html

16. AT SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY THERE IS A GRADE WORSE THAN F
Story on new grade of FD for academic honesty being handed out by Simon Fraser University notes that the University of Alberta already has a similar grade of F8 or F9.
Link: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Simon+Fraser+University+there+grade+worse+than/1892671/story.html

17. ONTARIO GIRL SPARED ANOTHER OPEN-HEART SURGERY
Dr. Ian Adatia of the University of Alberta was able to help a little girl with a congenital heart effect avoid yet a fourth open-heart operation.
Link: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/health/Ontario+girl+spared+another+heart+surgery+Edmonton+hospital/1892717/story.html

18. TIRELESS VOLUNTEER CONTRIBUTES GREATLY TO EDMONTON LIFE
Columnist profiles Melanie Nakatsui, one of Edmonton's young outstanding volunteers. Nakatsui started a hair salon and spa soon after leaving the University of Alberta.
Link: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/health/Tireless+volunteer+contributes+greatly+Edmonton+life/1892715/story.html

CTV EDMONTON-AUG 14, 2009

19. U OF A'S WISEST PROGRAM BREAKS BARRIERS
WISEST the U of A based group that introduces young women to science careers also does the same for young men who want into science fields traditionally dominated by women. Sixty Edmonton area high school students just wrapped a six week research program at the U of A. There were six young men in the group.
Link: http://www.criticalmention.com/report/6850x86495.htm

CITY TV EDMONTON-AUGUST 14, 2009

20. U OF A'S WISEST PROGRAM BREAKS BARRIERS
This is a full report on the summer research program for high school students sponsored by WISEST. Of the 60 Edmonton area high school students in the program, six were young men looking at careers in fields of science that are dominated by women. Those fields include nutrition and nursing.
Link: http://www.criticalmention.com/report/6850x86498.htm
This story also aired on CBC Edmonton. Critical Mention does not pick up stories from local CBC stations.

GLOBAL TV EDMONTON-AUGUST 14, 2009

21. U OF A GRAD EXCELS AS COMIC BOOK ARTIST
Kuen Tang a U of A Education grad confined to a wheelchair after a car accident has found a creative outlet, adding the text to comic book stories. Tang and her husband are finalists in an online competition sponsored by DC Comics. Anyone can vote for Tang and her husband's comic book, titled Absolute Magnitude by going to zudacomics.com
Link: http://www.criticalmention.com/report/6850x86487.htm

NORTHERNLIFE.CA-AUGUST 13, 2009

22. SUDBURY TO GET X-WEIGHTED WITH TV TRAINER
Studio Fitness at Sixth Avenue in Lively will be presenting a seminar Aug. 23, lead by fitness and nutrition expert, Paul Plakas, head trainer on the television show X-Weighted. Plakas earned a fitness and nutrition degree from the University of Alberta.
Link: http://www.northernlife.ca/news/sports/2009/aug/xweighted130809.aspx

METRO EDMONTON-AUGUST 14, 2009

23. GROWING VEGETABLES, MAKING A DIFFERENCE
A collaboration between the School of Public Health and the University of Alberta has made a larger-than-life impact in Rwanda. Sarah Bowen, professor with the School of Public Health, and garden initiator, is quoted.
Link: http://www.metronews.ca/edmonton/local/article/282701--growing-vegetables-making-a-difference

SHERWOOD PARK NEWS-AUGUST 13, 2009

24. CLEAR FLOW GETS GRANT
Sherwood Park-based Clear Flow Consulting received $124,536 on Thursday from the federal government for its research in wastewater treatment. The company is researching ways to treat aquaculture wastewater and wastewater from small-scale wastewater treatment facilities with the University of Alberta and other partners.
Link: http://www.sherwoodparknews.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1699103

POSTSECONDARY MENTIONS

GLOBE AND MAIL - AUG. 14, 2009

25. GOVERNMENTS CUT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADS
Top high school graduates are the latest group to feel the pain of the financial meltdown, as scholarship dollars become fair game for budget-cutting governments. British Columbia sent letters to 185 of its leading high school students this month informing them of the cancellation of the Premier's Excellence Awards, which for more than two decades have given thousands of dollars to high-achievers who stayed in the province for their undergraduate education.
By: Elizabeth Church
Link: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/scholarships-latest-victim-of-government-cutbacks/article1251607/

NATIONAL POST - AUG. 14, 2009

26. MEDICAL JOURNAL 'AUTHORS' THREATEN CARE: SURVEY
A new Canadian survey suggests studies published in medical journals often list "honorary authors" who had nothing to do with the work, and warns the phenomenon can lead to poor health-care practices.
link: http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=1891191

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