Research Showcases + Events
Build your research journey into something innovative and impactful and learn to make your research accessible to wider audiences.
Three Minute Thesis
Explain the breadth and significance of your research project to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes.
Images of Research
Communicate the essence of your research in one image and capture the attention of new audiences.
Falling Walls Lab
Showcase your groundbreaking ideas in this world-class pitch competition — how will your research change the conversation?
Join us for the 2025 3MT Finals!
Date: March 21, 2025
Time: 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. MT
Location: ECHA 2-190, North Campus
Come out and watch our 2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT™) finalists present their research.
EPL On The Edge
On The Edge is a speaker series featuring cutting-edge research presented by scholars and researchers from Edmonton's academic community. Presented by the University of Alberta's Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), these sessions take place monthly at the Strathcona Library Branch. All are welcome to attend and explore the forefront of academic discovery with us! For more info
Worms of wisdom: Using ancient worm burrows to understand Earth’s history
This talk explores the fascinating field of ichnology – the intersection of geology and paleontology – where we uncover the secrets of Earth's past by examining the traces left behind by ancient life. Forget bones and shells – we're diving into the world of fossilized footprints, burrows, and trails!
Since the evolution of complex life ocean floors have been home to soft-bodied animals, like marine worms. These animals leave behind traces in the sediment, much like humans leave footprints in the sand. These ‘traces’ enter the rock record as ‘trace fossils’ when sediments turn to stone. During this talk, we will discover how these seemingly simple fossil markings can reveal incredible details about ancient environments, animal behavior, and even the evolution of life itself.
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 7 - 8:30 p.m. MT | Online (Zoom)
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