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Students to have look at field research

Scientists will give students a glimpse into their field research at a two-day Student Science and Engineering Conference at Red Deer College starting on Friday.Students will discuss a wide variety of topics that include an examination of potential treatments for multiple sclerosis, the biofuel potential of grass, incorporating technology into math education, and a campaign to nominate a suitable candidate for provincial microbe.

Scientists will give students a glimpse into their field research at a two-day Student Science and Engineering Conference at Red Deer College starting on Friday.

Students will discuss a wide variety of topics that include an examination of potential treatments for multiple sclerosis, the biofuel potential of grass, incorporating technology into math education, and a campaign to nominate a suitable candidate for provincial microbe.

The conference is also an opportunity for students to hear presentations from scientists doing research in their chosen field.

Scientist Shaun Labiuk will focus on his work at the Canadian Light Source — which is the only synchrotron in Canada and one of a few dozen in the world — at the Margaret Parsons Theatre on Friday at 7 p.m.

RDC alumna Ashley Moore will speak about her experience as a science student at RDC and her current PhD research, in Room 2901 A in the Arts Centre on Saturday at 12:45 p.m.

The conference is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.rdc.ab.ca.