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From Sugar to Fuel: A Catalyst's Journey

In the Summerlee Science Complex, researchers are turning to an unexpected source in their quest to reduce our reliance on crude oil and natural gas: sugars. PhD candidates Gabriel Hart and Aidan England are working with Dr. Marcel Schlaf to explore how these abundant molecules can serve as viable alternatives. Schlaf elaborates on their goals, "We are delving deep into the world of catalysts, attempting to transform abundant sugars like glucose into basic chemicals.

Group of women sitting at tables listening to the opening remarks in Thornborough building at the University of Guelph's RISE Conference.

RISE Conference 2023

The 2023 RISE conference returned once again this past September. This conference aims to bring together female and female-identifying engineers & scientists. It is an opportunity to openly and safely discuss, share and learn about various professional development topics, as well as talk about career paths and hurdles.

Smaranjeet chats outside at Branion Plaza with two friends.

CEPS Student Feature- Smaranjeet Singh

Choosing the right post-secondary school and program heavily impacts the course of one’s life. Smaranjeet is from Delhi, India who decided to take the journey to Canada, where he is currently a third-year Computer Science major at the University of Guelph.

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Summer Break or Summer Project?

This past summer three computer engineering students who had just completed their first year decided to take advantage of their free time to explore a self assigned project.

Catalysts' Edge: Powering Hydrogen From Water

Exploiting catalysts' capabilities, Dr. Chen's team employs UV-Vis spectroscopy and SPECM to enhance water electrolysis efficiency for sustainable hydrogen fuel generation.

Water's Extraordinary Secret: Catalysts and Clean Energy

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