Calgary CIC Local Section 
2009 Awards

This page is an opportunity to recognize the excellence of its Section members.  If you know of someone in the Calgary CIC Local Section who has received an award, please let us know by e-mailing the Section chair.

CSCT Student Symposium, SAIT
April 3, 2009
Calgary CIC Local Section Awards were presented to Daniel Matthews and Adam Sarchuk, 2nd year students at SAIT for their oral presentations.

Calgary Youth Science Fair
April 1-4, 2009
2009 Calgary CIC Local Section Award
winner: Taylor Bourque
"Yeast: A Baker's Best Friend

 

Taylor Bourgue receives her award from Chris Swyngedouw, MCIC in the photo.

2009 CIC Fellowships
David Cramb
Professor of Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
University of Calgary

David Cramb was trained as a small molecule spectroscopist. In his independent research program at the University of Calgary he has developed a highly original research program in the area of biophysical chemistry. The medical aspects of his research program attract a large number of undergraduates with diverse backgrounds. Cramb is director of the newly instituted Nanoscience program at the University of Calgary. He has played a leadership role in the Physical/Theoretical Chemistry Division including Division chair and Program Chair for the Division at the Calgary 2000 CSC Conference.

Warren Piers
S. Robert Blair Professor of Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
University of Calgary

Warren Piers is regarded as Canada’s most outstanding organometallic chemist in his (mid-career) age group, winning a number of highly prestigious awards including a Steacie Fellowship and being elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. Piers has been involved in the Inorganic Chemistry Division executive for many years. He has also participated on several editorial advisor boards for chemical journals.