ALES News - Archive 2017
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The best gift I ever got: Mike Flannigan
Wildfire expert remembers the beloved holiday gift that sparked a Christmas conspiracy with his brother.
Green and Gold Garden receives Canada 150 recognition
Volunteers support Rwandan women by growing local produce to sell
How to avoid Yuletide melodrama
Relationship experts offer tips to prevent family tension from erupting into a full-blown meltdown over the holidays
WATCH: How to care for a Christmas tree
Learn how to care for a Christmas tree this holiday season.
Holiday food baskets: Beware the calorie bomb
You can enjoy those goodies without paying the price on your waistline, says dietitian. Here's how.
Annual ALES Awards celebrate staff and faculty
Teaching Hall of Fame also adds 2017 members
Cattle delayed a weekend before slaughter produce lower grade meat
Stress of multiple loading and unloading events may be to blame
WATCH: How to pick a Christmas Tree
Learn how to pick the best Christmas tree this holiday season.
Human Ecology student wins 2018 Rhodes Scholarship
Accomplished BSc undergrad will pursue graduate studies at University of Oxford
A bakery based on bugs
ALES-trained scientists launch business selling cricket-flour treats
Making food safe and tasty with fewer chemicals
New Canada Research Chair's goals align with consumers' desires
Innovation Awards shine spotlight on two ALES researchers
Nov. 16 event celebrates their latest patents for new technology
New trap for mountain pine beetles could help weaken their spread
Researchers change chemical recipe of baits and their placement to catch more of the destructive bugs.
Canada's forests vital to our national drinking water security
Visiting scholar to explain how and why during 40th annual Forest Industry Lecture
UAlberta wins national Quiz Bowl in forestry management
Students earn glory, plus useful skills and contacts
Communities in Mackenzie River Basin observe profound changes to fishing, waters
'Citizen science' documents major effects of climate change
Invasive Prussian carp damaging Alberta rivers
First evidence of harm to North American waters is worrisome for continental U.S.
Discover Faculty of ALES' wide array of programs during Open House, Oct. 21
We offer programs in environment, nutrition, textiles and family studies, as well as agriculture, animals
Remarkable results
These ALES achievers are outsanding in their fields, as reconized by their Alumni Awards.
Connecting the community
The University of Alberta celebrates its relationship with Edmonton at community event
Young researchers set to explain their game-changing ideas
Falling Walls event will select UAlberta participants for international finals
Why leaves change colours in the fall
... and why it's a good idea to rake them, among other facts about fall's golden cloak.
Lentils replace eggs and milk in baking process
UAlberta researchers pull animal-based products out of the mix
Nutrition and food science students help develop astronauts' food
Canadian Space Agency picks ALES students for prestigious internship, two years running
No magic pill for postpartum weight loss
Breastfeeding to aid weight loss is a myth,University of Alberta nutrition researchers find
Figuring out how climate change affects the fungi that feeds trees and absorbs carbon
It's one of more than 170 UAlberta research projects sharing in federal funds worth $26.1 million
Project Serve relieves many tensions new students feel
Popular one-day event starts friendships, boosts confidence
Seeing is believing
When science and speculation meet, sometimes the results can be disastrous. But in Food Evolution, the ideas of food security and GMOs is explored.
Trees chemistry puts mountain pine beetle in sticky situation
Discovery could mean lodgepole pine seedlings can be bred to survive attacks
Commentary: Bear 148 presents the hardest decision in wildlife management
Researchers say giving young habituated female grizzly another chance is latest example of unenviable decision making
Half of those considering divorce change their feelings within a year
Thoughts of divorce are common and dynamic, study says
Forest biology graduate students land shipboard post as Arctic scientists-in-residence
Dream trip will sail them through Northwest Passage
ALES student is one of 10 new Vanier scholars at UAlberta
PhD student's poultry study plus leadership qualities earned her a top award
Two plant biologists celebrated by national organizations
Awards recognize their advancements in research, teaching
Two UAlberta plant biologists celebrated by national organizations
Awards earned for advancements made in research, teaching
Dairy researcher honoured twice in two weeks
Six animal science students also receive high recognition
Largest migration of Painted Lady butterflies expected in over a dozen years
Entomologist asking public for help in finding out more about butterflies' travel habits
Flowers, berries, even nuisance plants a source of summer food
UAlberta horticulturist gives tips about edible plants, growing wild food
How to dig into sustainable food
Six ways to put local fare onto your plate
Build of new Aga Khan Garden reaches halfway point
Islamic-inspired garden is driving transformation at University of Alberta Botanic Garden
Study on women's empowerment in agriculture wins two awards
Women with inherited land rights wield more power in rural Peru, researcher finds
Canada on a plate
Celebrate the sesquicentennial with this all-Canadian salad dressing.
Being older not main reason some Canadians struggle with technology
Study shows it's more about income, education, opportunity
Conference shines spotlight on how to protect and manage the boreal forest
UAlberta hosting forestry scientists and managers from across North America
Mature student waves off life's curveballs on way to PhD
Her research explores how marriages change after a stroke
On-campus volunteer projects improved marks, sharpened focus
Work outside class prompted switch to environmental and conservation sciences
Connection to bicycles reinforces connection to self others and community
UAlberta grad student researches benefits of biking beyond exercise
ALES 2017 alumni award winners announced
Four alumni to be recognized in September for their achievements
Award-winning clothing design is sustainable and versatile
Flattering details meant to please a range of ages
'Antibiotic-free' meat unappetizing when it comes to animal welfare
Contrary to popular belief, consuming products from animals treated with antibiotics is not a threat to human health
Novel app offers layers of maps
Digital tool lets students view multiple details of a landscape's soil, vegetation and water
UAlberta winner to compete for Canada's 3 Minute Thesis National Award
Autumn Watkinson's passionate plea for conservation wins her a spot at national competition
'Chaos in women's wear'
Human Ecology exhibit pulls back the dressing room curtain on poor fit
High-protein diet may improve outcomes in colorectal cancer
Study needs volunteers to eat more lean meat, cheese, eggs and other protein-rich foods
Growing her community
ALES alumni Shirley Ross shows how connecting back builds success
Outstanding in the field
Spring field school celebrates partnership with Portage College
Researchers receive $3.76 M in federal funding for greener agriculture
Scientists will look at ways to make grazing, crop selection and soil more sustainable.
Nutrition students rave about new food theory course
Lessons in how to culturally adapt meals, safely handle foods considered invaluable professionally, personally
Microwaves convert seed oils into valuable chemicals faster
New approach improves efficiency and cost, too
Winners of Mission ImPULSEible showcase their new food
Treat is one of four available to taste at food product development event
Building a more sustainable wardrobe
With a capsule wardrobe consumers make conscious and ethical choices while also scaling down to clothing basics.
UAlberta forestry studies ranked fifth in the world
Centre for World University Rankings assessed more than 26,000 institutions
Fictitious scenarios give way to real life as capstone project improves
Land reclamation students consult with First Nations, industry 'clients'
A workhorse of a resource
Barney teaches students anatomy and practical skills
Surprise! There's sugar in that!
Plus 4 other (bittersweet) truths about everyone's favourite flavour
Construction of Forge Hydrocarbon's biofuel production plant set to start
Researcher's method to create fuel from waste oils ready for commercializing
Clever winter clothing solves multiple problems for people with mobility issues
Design professor's new system lets users be safe, warm and sporty
Popular botanic garden reaffirms its connection to university with new name
"The Devonian" now called University of Alberta Botanic Garden
Three new studies find no elevated levels of toxic metals in Athabasca River near oilsands
New, ultra-clean SWAMP lab provides results in two of the studies
Wildfire season is here--what can we expect?
A dry winter could spark more runaway blazes this year, says wildland fire expert
Precision feeding chickens is a breakthrough technology
UAlberta invention improves uniformity and production in chicken flocks
Undergraduate wins twice at national agriculture-economics competition
Research poster showing farmers reap biggest benefits of biotechnology draws attention
Forestry researchers receive NSERC grant to study risks from climate change
Study tests how far tree populations can be moved to mitigate harm
ALES Range team hauls home top awards as coach retires
Wins include first place in plant identification exam
Why we fall for chocolate on Valentine's Day
In all its shades from dark to milk and semi-sweet, chocolate may be our favourite sweetheart
Want to help your partner deal with depression? Try a little tenderness.
Easing your romantic partner's stress can boost their mental health later, study shows.
UAlberta's resource economists more than hold their own against powerhouses
Department of REES now ranked 22nd internationally
ALES Week has eloquent kick off
An 86-year-old tradition is the premier event of a week of activities
Mid-winter week of ALES activities ahead
A week-long celebration of ALES is coming up and you want to get connected
Genomics spur new studies to protect environment
Three different ALES projects seek fixes by examining how genes work together
Canadian grasslands among world's most endangered ecosystems
Carbon-storing prairies being eaten up by industrial sprawl, farming, oil and gas development and recreational use
Help save the planet, one laundry load at a time
Jeans-cleaning study confirms measurable downsides to washing too often
New ALES atrium is a jewel studded with meaningful details
The more you look, the more you learn about diverse faculty