January 2009 | Vol. 1 | No. 2
	Vice-president (Research)
Win Bookstore Gift Card Upcoming Events Vice-President (Research) U of C News Research in Action Publications RIAonline Archives		Dr. Rose Goldstein Two groups of researchers at the University of Calgary start the year off with exciting announcements, while the Offices of the VP Research undertake a review of awards and work on audits. >>more
	Update on Research Offices
		Q&A with Gary Libben, associate vice-president research Gary Libben has barely had a chance to settle into his new office in the executive suites since he started his new appointment on Jan. 1, but the new associate vice-president research is brimming with enthusiasm for all things research. He’s keen to meet with faculty and researchers to help further the university’s interdisciplinary research strengths.>>more
	News and highlights
		New research centre devoted to natural resource care Federal government funds Centre of Excellence partnership to develop high-tech systems for monitoring forest fires, wildlife, water and land use.>>more
		Movies inspire travel Australian tourism officials are crossing their fingers at the moment, having invested millions of dollars promoting their country on the tailcoats of the movie Australia, starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. But do movies really inspire viewers to visit locations? A University of Calgary professor investigates.>>more
		State-of-the-art fuel cells research facility opens “Fuel cells have the potential to revolutionize electrical energy production by being significantly more efficient and environmentally friendly than the traditional combustion of fossil fuels,” says chemistry professor Viola Birss, who heads the new Fuel Cells Research Lab.>>more
		Are advertisers fooling our kids? Researchers test how much children are influenced by product placement in entertainment media.>>more
		Mapping caribou For people across the circumpolar Arctic and Subarctic, caribou and reindeer (both members of the same species—Rangifer tarandus) are important sources of food and income and they are of great cultural significance. An inter-disciplinary team is taking an in-depth look at caribou—their anatomy, their habitat and the issues that affect them.>>more
		Sharing U of C’s research with the world Whether you’re a seasoned U of C researcher or just starting a research project, the Research Outreach Program can help you change the way you communicate with the world.>>more
	Awards and Honours
		Engineering prof named Distinguished Microwave Lecturer University of Calgary professor Fadhel Ghannouchi has been selected as a Distinguished Microwave Lecturer for a three-year period (2009-11) by the IEEE Microwave Theory and Technique Society.>>more
		Award named for U of C researcher The Canadian Society for Immunology is honouring a University of Calgary medical professor for his work by creating an award in his name. The John D. Reynolds award is given for a long-term member of the society for exceptional service to the group.>>more
		Virtual biopsy product development gets a boost from Precarn The University of Calgary Imaging Informatics Lab and Calgary Scientific Inc. (CSI) have received a $600,000 infusion from Precarn Incorporated for a collaborative project to develop a virtual biopsy tool.>>more
		NSERC seeks John C. Polanyi Award nominations Applications sought for prestigious $250,000 research award >>more
	News Makers
		U of C researchers are in the news Better mammograms, fireballs and evolution rates >>more
	Investigative Eye
	Canada’s Night Sky >>more Gatekeepers >>more Ice forming >>more
	Do you have a story idea? Comments? E-mail: RIA@ucalgary.ca