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Queen’s students win gold medal for research in synthetic biology

Written on November 24, 2017. Posted in News.

The Queen’s Genetically Engineered Machine (QGEM)Team won a gold medal on Nov. 9 for their summer research project focused on developing synthetic biology to tackle arctic oil spills. Formed in 2010, the Queen’s Genetically Engineered Machine Team is made up of undergraduate researchers on campus...

Board of Trustees set to vote on $87.5 million Wellness Centre project

Written on July 14, 2016. Posted in News.

During the July 14 meeting of the Queen’s Board of Trustees, over $100 million in University funds will be discussed — and potentially approved — for major capital projects. On the recommendation of the Queen’s University Planning Committee and the Capital Assets and Finance Committee, the Board...

QJScience: Preserving the horseshoe crab

Written on November 7, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

A recent trip to Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto gave me the opportunity to learn about some amazing marine and freshwater animals. I was able to touch creatures, bringing on some nostalgia from my trips to Marineland in the 90s. After touching a horseshoe crab, my inner biology student came to life...

QJScience: Experimental Lakes Area stays open

Written on September 24, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

The Experimental Lakes Area (ELA), a unique research site in Northwestern Ontario consisting of 58 freshwater lakes, will remain open despie recent questions about its future. Its federal funding was cut last year to save money, and it was suspected that the ELA would shut down altogether. However,...

Oil sands pollution confirmed

Written on January 18, 2013. Posted in News.

A Queen’s biology professor is gaining international attention for his work on a study that proves the contaminating effects of Alberta’s oil sands. The study’s conclusion — that pollutants can be found in the lakes surrounding the oil sands operations — is a result long-suspected by critics of the...

Dancing in the lab

Written on September 11, 2012. Posted in News.

Dance and biology are unlikely partners, but one student is hoping the combination will give his group an edge at an annual science competition. Kevin Chen, ArtSci ’13, created SynthetiQ Experimental Dance, a group that aims to explain the science behind a Queen’s Genetically Engineered Machine Team...

Leaves and lamps

Written on September 15, 2011. Posted in Features.

In 14 years, Dale Kristensen has never had to buy a light bulb to heat the greenhouse facilities at the Biosciences Complex. Local law enforcement agencies give the bulbs to Kristensen following raids on area grow-ups. The 1,000 watt bulbs, capable of growing hydroponic marijuana, can also be used...

Queen's expands property north of Kingston

Written on July 25, 2011. Posted in Features.

Driving on University-owned property an hour north of campus, Stephen Lougheed swerved to avoid a frog sitting on the gravel road. “I didn’t want to hit it,” said the Queen’s professor, checking his rearview mirror. “These things are important, you know.” Lougheed is director of the Queen’s Biological...

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Queen’s students win gold medal for research in synthetic biology

Board of Trustees set to vote on $87.5 million Wellness Centre project

QJScience: Preserving the horseshoe crab

QJScience: Experimental Lakes Area stays open

Oil sands pollution confirmed

Dancing in the lab

Leaves and lamps

Queen's expands property north of Kingston

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