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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Dr. Xingwei Wu

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Dr. Xingwei Wu, the developer of hybrid electroluminescent flat-panel display screen, more commonly known as the flat colour TV screen or computer monitor.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Robert Burrell

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the first commercial application of nanotechnology developed by Robert Burrell.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Raymond

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Raymond "Sugar Ray" Lemieux's synthesis of carbohydrates as you read about his life and his invention of "Synthetic Sugar".
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Dr. Jacqueline Shan & Dr. Peter Pang

For Students 9th - 10th
CV Technologies,an Edmonton biotech company founded by Dr. Shan who co-invented "Cold-Fx" and is highlighted on this site by the Heritage Community Foundation.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Ted Wolff Von Selzam

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography highlights a developer of gluten-free and wheat-free foods, Ted Wolff von Selzam.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Norbert Berkowitz

For Students 9th - 10th
The transportation of coal through a pipeline was developed by Norbert Berkowitz. His biography and discovery are highlighted on this site by the Heritage Community Foundation.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: James Gibbons

For Students 9th - 10th
James Gibbons' invention of the "Grizzly Screen" and his biography are highlighted on this site by the Heritage Community Foundation.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Vladimir Mackiw

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Vladimir Mackiw's work in metallurgy development and his effects on Canadian mining.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Elias Bjarni

For Students 9th - 10th
Elias Bjarni "Ole" Olson is credited for using the first coloured ice in a curling game and inventing the standard rubber curling hack. Read his biography and explore some of Olson's other achievements.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Ed Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Ed Adams and his invention of 'Mobile Gas Tank Leak Testing Technology'.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Dave Hygaard

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the 'Arctic Chiller Water Bottle'--an invention from a Sherwood Park, Alberta, sandwich maker!
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Karl Clark

For Students 9th - 10th
Karl Clark and his inventions in the area of the oilfields 'Method for Separating Bituminous Sands' and 'Royalite Oil' are highlighted in this biography.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Reg Hunt

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Reg Hunt and the first powered flight in Alberta.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Peter Jacobs

For Students 9th - 10th
Peter Jacobs invented many interesting items in his life, including the famous 'Jaycopter'. Explore this site by the Heritage Community Foundation to find out more about Peter Jacobs and his inventions.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Laurie Tandrup

For Students 9th - 10th
Laurie Tandrup invented two unique car seats--the 'Travelbud' and 'The Butterfly'. Learn about her inventions and how they came about on this site by the Heritage Community Foundation.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: The Inventors

For Students 9th - 10th
Who are some of Alberta's significant persons in the area of inventions? This site by the Heritage Community Foundation provides categories, such as Agriculture, Transportation, Health, Home, and Sports, in which famous Alberta inventors...
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: The Inventions

For Students 9th - 10th
What are some of the key inventions by Albertans? This site by the Heritage Community Foundation highlights many Albertan's significant inventions and has categorized them to make it accessible for learners.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Sectors of Discovery

For Students 9th - 10th
The 11 Sectors of Discovery have been highlighted, with significant inventions by Albertan's highlighted in each category.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: John L. Edlund

For Students 9th - 10th
Where did the inspiration for John L. Edlund's 'Floatation Suitcase' come from? Explore this site by the Heritage Community Foundation to find out!
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Walter Makowecki

For Students 9th - 10th
'Cheemo Frozen Perogy's' were invented by Walter Makowecki--read about the machine that inspired this invention and how it changed Makowecki's life forever.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Dean and Tracey Ricard

For Students 9th - 10th
Raw Dog Food--invented by Dean and Tracey Ricard--is highlighted on this site by the Heritage Community Foundation.