The University of Alberta (also known as U of A or UAlberta) is a public research university located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It was founded in 1908 by Alexander Cameron Rutherford, the first premier of Alberta, and Henry Marshall Tory, the university's first president. The university is considered a "comprehensive academic and research university" (CARU), offering a range of academic and professional programs leading to undergraduate and graduate degrees. The University of Alberta serves approximately 44,069 students from 156 countries across its 18 faculties and 5 campuses. It offers over 200 undergraduate programs and 500 graduate programs, with a strong focus on research and innovation. The university is home to 100+ institutes and centers and has established 800+ teaching and research agreements with 50 countries worldwide.
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The University of Alberta provides comprehensive career services to support students in their professional development. These services include personalized career counseling, workshops on resume writing and interview techniques, and access to job fairs featuring leading employers from various sectors. Students are encouraged to engage in internships that provide practical experience while studying. The U of A maintains partnerships with numerous organizations to facilitate internship placements aligned with students' career goals. The Career Services office also offers online resources including job listings, career advice articles, and tools for professional development.
These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they’re here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
Expert in Fossil Fishes and Evolutionary Biology
Alison Murray is an Associate Professor at the University of Alberta in Canada, specializing in fossil fishes. Her research focuses on the anatomy and evolutionary relationships of Cretaceous and Cenozoic groups, as well as the origins of modern ichthyofaunas. She earned her BSc in Biology from the University of Victoria in 1987, an MSc in Zoology from the University of Alberta in 1994, and a PhD in Biology from McGill University in 2001. Between her degrees, she worked at the Canadian Museum of Nature (formerly the National Museum of Natural Sciences) in Ottawa. Murray has a particular expertise in African and Asian fossil fishes and has conducted fieldwork and museum studies across East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia), North Africa (Morocco, Egypt), and Asia (China, Indonesia).
Leader in Geoscience Consulting and Energy Transition Education
Brad Hayes is the President of Petrel Robertson Consulting Ltd., a geoscience consulting firm that addresses technical and strategic issues related to oil and gas development, water resource management, helium and lithium exploration, geothermal energy, and carbon sequestration. He earned his PhD in geology from the University of Alberta. In addition to his consulting work, he serves as the Outreach Director for the Canadian Society for Evolving Energy (CSEE) and is a Past-President of the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists (CSPG). Brad has also been a Councillor for the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) for six years and is a member of the Energy Technical Advisory Committee for Geoscience BC. He has led a partnership between CSEE and the University of Alberta Energy Systems Signature Area to produce a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) titled “21st Century Energy Transition – How do We Make it Work?” His research and collaboration for this course support a series of webinars and presentations on energy transition topics. Additionally, Brad is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Alberta and a sessional lecturer in Earth and Environmental Sciences at Mount Royal University. He is also a prominent media commentator, contributing to various technical and business publications while actively engaging on social media about energy issues.