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The Pros and Cons of Using Fossil Fuels

By: Sowmiya Wigneswaran Everyday, millions of people worldwide heat their homes, take public transportation, and power industrial factories. These events involving electricity are certainly not rare. In fact, these things are so common that many of us don’t even bat our eyes at how much energy we are using. However, considering the origins of the crude oil, natural gas, and coal we use for these purposes may make us more… Read More »The Pros and Cons of Using Fossil Fuels

Top 10 Chemistry Careers

By: Deeana Saminathan There are many types of career options that exist in the chemistry field. Here are what some experts are calling the top ten career pathways: Analytical Chemist Analytical chemists utilize their expertise to analyze substances, identify the existing components, as well as the behaviour and the reaction of the components. The analysis of drugs and food can determine the quality and safety of a product before human… Read More »Top 10 Chemistry Careers

Avoid the Flu – Current Vaccine Options

Written By: Deeana Saminathan The flu, known as seasonal influenza, is mainly harmless in the majority of cases, but can potentially cause life-threatening complications in certain individuals. Each year, approximately 5% to 20% of Americans are known to get the flu, and more than 200, 000 are hospitalized due to complications. Vulnerable groups that are most susceptible to complications from the flu are juveniles and seniors (Williams et al, 2014).… Read More »Avoid the Flu – Current Vaccine Options

Earth Ring Ceremony 2019

The Earth Ring Ceremony is a ritual of welcome into the profession of newly qualified geologists, geophysicists and geoscientists by senior practicing earth scientists. This tradition started 40 years ago in Alberta. Eligible graduating students and alumni are invited to receive their rings at the 2019 ceremony. Ring payments can be brought to the EPSA office, EV264, on Wednesdays from 10am-1pm or Thursdays from 1pm-4pm. If you have any questions… Read More »Earth Ring Ceremony 2019