Chinook Symposium

On Friday, September 15, the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department held its 16th annual Chinook Symposium. This event celebrates the research done by high school, undergraduate and graduate students within our department. This year was extra special with the introduction of new trophies for the winners of the best oral presentations, generously made by Agility. The symposium was sponsored by BlueSky Analytical Labs, Flexahopper Plastics Ltd. and the Canadian Journal of Chemistry.

The winners were:

BSc CHEM

  • Ryley Chalack
  • Ryan Fjordbotten

MSc CHEM

  • Elaura Lilienthal
  • Taylor Adamitz

PhD CHEM

  • Felix O’Donnell
  • Briana Boychuk

BSc BIOCHEM

  • Jason Luddu
  • SarahAnn Walker

MSc BIOCHEM

  • Liam Kerr
  • Jinay Patel

PhD BIOCHEM

  • Dani Gemmill
  • Elizabeth Trofimenkoff

Rookie Award

  • Alison Stevens

Canadian Journal of Chemistry Best overall posters

  • Felix O’Donnell (Grad)
  • Ryley Chalack (UG)

Agility Innovation Prize

  • U of L iGEM Team
  • Jenna Letain

Best MSc Oral Presentation

  • Jenna Letain

Best PhD Oral Presentation

  • Edward Hsiang

 

Send Inquiries about the Symposium to chinooksymposium@uleth.ca 

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