Author: Bev Betkowski

Bev Betkowski is a Communications Associate with the University of Alberta. She is experienced in strategic communications planning and implementation of project-based multiplatform initiatives. She has strong writing and editing abilities, along with sensitivity, diplomacy and a sharp eye for detail. Previously, Bev was an assistant editor at the St. Albert Gazette (Alberta) and a reporter and editor with Bowes Publishing.

New soil database will help Alberta farmers plot out sustainable practices

Soil scientist Derek MacKenzie is leading a project to compile a database of thousands of soil samples from across Alberta to help local farmers assess and optimize soil health. (Photo: Jeff Battigelli)

Reading Time: 3 minutes Researchers dig into decades’ worth of data to gauge soil health across the province and support efficient land management

Grad brings new perspective on Indigenous history to museum work

Lauren Comba works with a collection of Indigenous spoons during her internship at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. (Photo: Supplied)

Reading Time: 4 minutes Native studies, environmental science grad Lauren Comba now better able to respect Indigenous stories

Forestry grad harvests his passion for the outdoors into a career

Into the woods: Fergus McSween found a place where he belonged studying forestry at the U of A — and found a rewarding job in a high-demand industry. (Photo: John Ulan)

Reading Time: 4 minutes Fergus McSween is applying his new knowledge of forests, plants and animals to help protect them

Newborn dairy calves fed probiotic healthier in crucial first weeks

Maddison Degenshein found that feeding newborn calves a probiotic supplement with gut bacteria from healthy cows helped protect their health in the first weeks before their immune systems are fully developed. (Photo: Supplied)

Reading Time: 3 minutes Supplements containing beneficial gut bacteria from healthy cows could be a boon for dairy producers

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