![Students in a cope boat at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre - Credit to Marie Fournier](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_hero_cta_large_desktop/public/2022-12/MarieFournier.jpg?itok=JjXsUk9X)
Faculty of Science News Stories 2022
Take a look back at highlights from the past year.
This year, we gained momentum and we're not stopping. We attracted talent and investments from across our province, our country, and the world. We blazed new trails in quantum research, medical diagnostics, cybersecurity, skills development, and more. These are just some of the shining examples of what you’ve enabled us to achieve through our commitment to innovation, engagement, and collaboration.
Read on to discover some of the published UCalgary News stories about the incredible work done by our researchers, students, and staff in the year 2022.
![Dr. Kristin Baetz](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_trio_cta_tile/public/2022-12/Baetz.jpg?h=cc4d2bf7&itok=25b7uCbp)
Q-and-A with Kristin Baetz
New science dean looks forward to playing role in UCalgary’s ‘transformative’ forward-focused strategy
![student at a laptop](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_trio_cta_tile/public/2022-12/1.png?itok=hjxrr5uf)
UCalgary and Raytheon Canada partner to open new cybersecurity training centre
Canadian Cyber Assessment, Training and Experimentation Centre to offer students unique training and skill development opportunities
![Dr. Ian Lewis announces the Alberta Centre for Advanced Diagnostics](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_trio_cta_tile/public/2022-12/ACAD-announcement.png?h=9ff183cb&itok=Gu7PgjBZ)
UCalgary launches Alberta Centre for Advanced Diagnostics
Globally competitive research centre launched with $14.6M investment to fast-track development of new medical diagnostic technology
![Dr. Ben Tutolo using a microscope in a lab.](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_trio_cta_tile/public/2022-12/P7191992_crop.jpg?itok=7hKKnxJV)
UCalgary scientist to use data from the Curiosity Rover exploring the Red Planet
Ben Tutolo studies Mars’ geology for signs the planet could have once supported life
![UCalgary Indigenous Graduation Ceremony](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_trio_cta_tile/public/2022-12/Indigenous%20Graduation%20Ceremony.png?h=d93e7e05&itok=7U2w4W8o)
Programs provide individualized academic & cultural support
New Indigenous Pathway programs in the faculties of Science and Arts at the crossroads of cultural practice and western teaching
![Paul Kennedy](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_trio_cta_tile/public/2022-12/Paul%20Kennedy.png?h=367e45f1&itok=Ky_K40Fp)
Kennedy Scholars Program to recruit future tech leaders & drive the new economy
$2.3M gift brings science and business together with prestigious new scholarship
![Dr. Barry Sanders speaks at funding announcement](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_trio_cta_tile/public/2022-12/220609_Quantum-City-029.jpg?itok=mXA4aV5E)
Government of Alberta invests $23M in quantum training, research and innovation
Quantum City ready to make big moves with universe’s tiniest objects
![Group shot of the Math Attack summer camp participants](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_trio_cta_tile/public/2022-12/Group%20photo%20July%2012%202022.jpg?h=a2ae14b2&itok=NI6ot31t)
Summer camp inspires girls to follow passion for math
UCalgary professors and grad students led fun sessions teaching various fields of math to young teens from across the province
![Dr. Ryo Suzuki in the lab](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_trio_cta_tile/public/2022-12/ryo-suzuki.png?h=e58d15ed&itok=dDPxYWZJ)
New shapeshifting robot design offers solutions for long-distance space missions
UCalgary and MIT labs in human-computer interaction create and demonstrate how ‘ElectroVoxels’ work without any moving parts
All abuzz about bees at University of Calgary 'Bee Campus'
Giving Day support will provide more undergraduate students with hands-on research and outreach opportunities, says Faculty of Science bee expert
![Dan Shugar and students with Nun cho ga](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_trio_cta_tile/public/2022-12/Nun%20Cho%20Ga.png?h=c8a9e4ca&itok=gvJuNllf)
Discovery of baby woolly mammoth remains in Yukon permafrost
Remarkably complete mummified mammoth, complete with skin and hair, has been named ‘Nun cho ga’ by Elders
![Peace River Valley in British Columbia](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_trio_cta_tile/public/2022-12/1200px-Peace_River_Valley.jpg?h=3a1fd15e&itok=RC9LVtG3)
UCalgary research uncovers first ‘slow-slip’ earthquakes related to fracking
Most slow-slip earthquakes occur naturally and have minimal associated hazard on Earth’s surface
![Students on cope boats at Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_trio_cta_tile/public/2022-12/MarieFournier_0.jpg?h=88825ec6&itok=XJDaxLln)
Giving Day gifts provide 'life-changing' experiential learning opportunities, sa
UCalgary students conduct real-world ocean research at unique West Coast facility
![Dr. Jennifer D. Adams](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_trio_cta_tile/public/2022-12/Jennifer%20Adams.png?h=14a72952&itok=BNRTYGCV)
Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion welcomes 3 new colleagues
Expanded team will help shape the future of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility at UCalgary
![Researchers take wastewater samples](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_trio_cta_tile/public/2022-12/wastewater-data.png?itok=d0oqQGFO)
Popular website offers citizens expanded insights into public health
Wastewater data tracker now includes COVID-19 variant info and flu data
![Students in geoscience lab looking at hologram](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_trio_cta_tile/public/2022-12/Geoscience-hologram-credit%20Adam%20Pidlisecky.jpeg?itok=45vLGPw9)
Taking a field trip without ever leaving the lab
Geoscience educators' innovative teaching method combines mixed reality technology with study of our planet’s landscape for immersive educational experience
![Green aurora at night](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_trio_cta_tile/public/2022-12/PXL_20220305_105435676.NIGHT_.jpg?itok=_cDEOMc6)
Faculty of Science space physicist participates in NASA rocket mission
Emma Spanswick in Faculty of Science invited to deploy next-generation radio instruments built at UCalgary
![Logan Skori and Marcus Samuel in the Faculty of Science greenhouse](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_trio_cta_tile/public/2022-12/Logan-Marcus.png?h=611cca13&itok=hdrX-Mpv)
New work by Marcus Samuel and Logan Skori receives multi-institutional funding
Innovative research helps improve wheat crops’ resilience, yield, and nutrient value
![illustration of lock](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_trio_cta_tile/public/2022-12/security-4868165_1280_0.jpg?itok=V6eIn4Gt)
Partners team up to fight cybercrime
UCalgary brings expertise in network and software security to partnership with police and industry
![Richard Zhao and Meadow Schroeder test their game program with a student](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_trio_cta_tile/public/2022-12/220818_ADHD-and-Games-010.jpg?h=72ab7d2f&itok=85adlgoa)
Researchers turn to gamified lesson to help future university students cope
Online games may reduce post-secondary peril for learning-challenged students
![Dr. Kristine Bauer](/sites/default/files/styles/ucws_trio_cta_tile/public/2022-12/Kristine-Bauer.png?h=39ebcaa0&itok=_pEnUxE8)
New funding for Math to Power Industry workshop ensures program's sustainability
Industry turns to UCalgary math sciences grad students to solve complex problems