Canada's Top 40 Under 40™
Feature Article
Top 40 winner has a certain chemistry
When you consider her many achievements, you can't help but wonder how Dr Jillian Buriak, named one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40™, accomplishes as much as she does. Buriak joined the University of Alberta to teach chemistry and to lead the materials and interfacial chemistry group at the National Institute of Nanotechnology, based at the University of Alberta. At 36, Buriak is already the author of 38 scientific papers and book chapters and holds six patents. She has also earned several prestigious teaching and research awards, most notably the American Chemical Society Pure Chemistry Award in 2003.
Original: ExpressNews
A national program founded and managed by the Caldwell Partners to celebrate leaders of today and of tomorrow, Canada's Top 40 Under 40™ is designed to promote mentorship and professional development by introducing these individuals to the established business community. By promoting them as role models for young Canadians, the program honours Canadians under the age of 40 who have reached a significant level of success.
The following individuals with ties to the University of Alberta are among Canada's Top 40 Under 40™ recipients.
2003
Jillian Buriak, Chemistry
1999
Donald F. Archibald, '82 BComm
Howard Crone, '84 BSc(Eng)
Alison Jones, '85 BSc
1998
Alejandro Jadad, '86 MD