35Th Astech Awards Celebrate Ucalgary Research Community and Alumni


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The 2024 ASTech Awards were presented in Edmonton, Alberta.

Eight UCalgary researchers and six alumni were recognized for their advancements in research and innovation.

Dr. Naser El-Sheimy, PhD'97, was recognized for his work in bringing high-accuracy navigation to everyday applications.Dr. Nils Daniel Forkert, PhD, is a member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute.

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