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Abstract This presentation explores the connections between health, environment, and well-being within human-made infrastructure in the context of the role of the civil engineer. The presentation will explore how we can enhance environmental sustainability and community well-being by emphasizing culturally and contextually relevant, community-driven approaches. Covering topics in engineering, in relation to health and policy, …

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Abstract This presentation will provide the audience with a better understanding of how the City of Calgary plans for water system capacity and redundancy to ensure delivery of safe drinking water to customers now and in the future.  In addition, the presentation will highlight key infrastructure projects that are underway to serve growth in Calgary and …

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Abstract Hydrogen is particularly difficult to transport and store over long distances or times, due to its low volumetric energy density. Canada has both abundant feedstocks for hydrogen production and a strong energy sector to enable broad hydrogen deployment. The realization of high-density hydrogen storage is a significant challenge for the use of existing hydrogen …

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Abstract Lithium is a much sort after commodity today being a key component of modern batteries used in household electronics to electric cars. It is considered a critical mineral for energy transition. My talk will discuss the common lithium sources and explore lithium abundance at cosmic, rock and mineral scale. The talk will also discuss …

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Abstract Many Canadians feel they’re paying too much in carbon taxes but aren’t sure why these taxes exist or where the money goes. Love them or hate them, carbon taxes are worth understanding. To help make sense of it all, this talk will break down what carbon revenue is, where it goes, how it’s calculated, …

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Abstract Cancer is most effectively treated when it is detected at an early stage. Unfortunately, many people do not have their cancer detected early. Reasons for this include technology limitations, reduced screening program participation, and gaps in access to screening. Blood tests are a type of technology with the potential to address cancer screening gaps. …

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Abstract Since the start of the space age, and until recently, NASA has been the US organization that has led both manned and unmanned space exploration. This talk will cover some of the Leadership Lessons from NASA Mission Control over the last 60 years. Bio Ginger Kerrick, MSc Ginger Kerrick graduated with a BSc and …

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Abstract Water level monitoring provides essential information about the condition of aquifers and their responses to water extraction, land-use change, and climatic variability. It is important to have a spatially distributed, long-term monitoring well network for sustainable groundwater resource management. Community-based monitoring involving citizen scientists provides an approach to complement government-run monitoring programs. This approach …

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Abstract We take water for granted, assuming the supply is endless but it isn’t. The talk will deal with water quantity and quality issues in an attempt to raise awareness of this precious but under- appreciated resource. Bio Dr. Doreen Barrie Doreen Barrie is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Political Science Department at the …

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Abstract Railway Technology : – aka (Almost) everything you wanted to know about railroads but were afraid to ask!   A review of some interesting facts about the evolution of railroad technology including developing new technologies.  There will be reference to specific issues in Western Canada such as long tunnels and energy conservation. Bio Paul Clegg Paul Clegg, Calgary, …

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