Media Release

For Immediate Release

May 14, 2007

Dr. Georgia Pe-Piper is a rock solid professor and researcher: PRAC

Dr. Georgia Pe-Piper has won a prestigious award from Petroleum Research Atlantic Canada (PRAC).

She is this year’s recipient of the Award for Excellence in Atlantic Research and Development (R&D) from the esteemed organization.

According to PRAC, Dr. Pe-Piper is a versatile scientist and geology professor at Saint Mary’s University who highly recognized in the global research community. She has made numerous contributions to Atlantic petroleum R&D over the past 20 years, particularly to the understanding of the geology of the Scotian basin.

She is also noted for her special effectiveness in mentoring students.

“She excels as an educator in and out of the classroom,” says past student, Lila Dolanksy (Bachelor of Science, 2004).

“Dr Pe-Piper inspires students by her dedication and drive, and she enhances both the scientific community and industry – not only through her research contributions, but also through her track record of training promising geoscientists.”

Dr. Pe-Piper has received a cash award of $5,000 and a special plaque from PRAC.

This is the first year that PRAC has presented the Award for Excellence in Atlantic R & D.

PRAC is a member-based not-for-profit organization that funds and facilitates collaborative research and development (R&D) to support the safe and environmentally-sound development of Atlantic Canada's petroleum resources.

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For More Information:

Paul Fitzgerald
Public Affairs Officer
Saint Mary's University, Public Affairs
(902) 420.5514
E-mail: paul.fitzgerald@smu.ca
www.smu.ca