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Campus Digest: Two new Canada Research Chairs named at Western; eight renewed
Western professors Bipasha Baruah and Girma Bitsuamlak have been named Western’s newest Canada Research Chairs (CRC). Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), announced the two new and eight renewed CRCs at Western University, marking the kickoff to National Science and Technology Week.
Scientist looks to beat cancer to the punch
One of the biggest challenges in cancer treatment is tackling the spread of cancer (metastasis) as the disease becomes more difficult to treat once it spreads.
Rubin: Price can strong-arm a sustainable future
Consider today’s sociopolitical landscape and it’s likely you’ll note the environment and the economy don’t exactly go hand in hand.
In reality, the two are inextricable and, increasingly, need to be treated as such, according to Jeff Rubin, the award-winning economist who, along with David Suzuki, wraps up a cross-Canada tour addressing the juncture of the two issues tonight in Alumni Hall.
Initiative unites scientists studying Great Lakes Basin
A new initiative led by Western scientist Irena Creed unites Canadian and American researchers and educators invested in bettering the future of water in the Great Lakes Basin.
Two new CRCs named; eight renewed
Western professors Bipasha Baruah and Girma Bitsuamlak have been named the university’s newest Canada Research Chairs (CRC). Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), announced the two new and eight renewed CRCs this morning at a special event in Toronto marking the kickoff to National Science and Technology Week.
New school rethinks arts and humanities education
Next fall, Western will welcome 25 undergraduate students to its new School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities (SASAH), a unique-to-Canada program offering what organizers call an elite liberal arts education.
Professor makes family connection in obesity battle
As alarming as it was, it didn’t come as a surprise to Shauna Burke. The recent Statistics Canada report showing one third of Canadian children are either overweight or obese is symptomatic of a serious, public health concern, said the Health Sciences professor.
Martian atlas maps what we know about the Red Planet … so far
For this self-described ‘Child of Apollo,’ there was no question where he would land one day.
Researcher calls for rethink on farm subsidies
The federal government needs to stop putting money into the past and start thinking about the future when it comes to the billions it pours into the agricultural sector every year, according to one Richard Ivey School of Business professor.
Neuroscientists unravel vegetative state
By exploring parts of the brain that trigger during periods of daydreaming and mind-wandering, neuroscientists from Western have made a significant breakthrough in understanding what physically happens in the brain to cause vegetative state and other so-called ‘disorders of consciousness.’
Bipolar, pregnancy link sought
Western professor Verinder Sharma knows the subject needs clarity. So he and his team went looking for it.
Creating realistic ‘patients’ a matter of listening, reacting
There are days when Justin Quesnelle deals with cardiac arrest, a hip replacement and appendicitis. He may even follow that up with a mild case of the flu or even a battle with diabetes.
Campus Digest: Two new Canada Research Chairs named at Western; eight renewed
Western professors Bipasha Baruah and Girma Bitsuamlak have been named Western’s newest Canada Research Chairs (CRC). Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), announced the two new and eight renewed CRCs at Western University, marking the kickoff to National Science and Technology Week.
Scientist looks to beat cancer to the punch
One of the biggest challenges in cancer treatment is tackling the spread of cancer (metastasis) as the disease becomes more difficult to treat once it spreads.
Rubin: Price can strong-arm a sustainable future
Consider today’s sociopolitical landscape and it’s likely you’ll note the environment and the economy don’t exactly go hand in hand.
In reality, the two are inextricable and, increasingly, need to be treated as such, according to Jeff Rubin, the award-winning economist who, along with David Suzuki, wraps up a cross-Canada tour addressing the juncture of the two issues tonight in Alumni Hall.
Initiative unites scientists studying Great Lakes Basin
A new initiative led by Western scientist Irena Creed unites Canadian and American researchers and educators invested in bettering the future of water in the Great Lakes Basin.
Two new CRCs named; eight renewed
Western professors Bipasha Baruah and Girma Bitsuamlak have been named the university’s newest Canada Research Chairs (CRC). Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), announced the two new and eight renewed CRCs this morning at a special event in Toronto marking the kickoff to National Science and Technology Week.
New school rethinks arts and humanities education
Next fall, Western will welcome 25 undergraduate students to its new School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities (SASAH), a unique-to-Canada program offering what organizers call an elite liberal arts education.
Professor makes family connection in obesity battle
As alarming as it was, it didn’t come as a surprise to Shauna Burke. The recent Statistics Canada report showing one third of Canadian children are either overweight or obese is symptomatic of a serious, public health concern, said the Health Sciences professor.
Martian atlas maps what we know about the Red Planet … so far
For this self-described ‘Child of Apollo,’ there was no question where he would land one day.
Researcher calls for rethink on farm subsidies
The federal government needs to stop putting money into the past and start thinking about the future when it comes to the billions it pours into the agricultural sector every year, according to one Richard Ivey School of Business professor.
Neuroscientists unravel vegetative state
By exploring parts of the brain that trigger during periods of daydreaming and mind-wandering, neuroscientists from Western have made a significant breakthrough in understanding what physically happens in the brain to cause vegetative state and other so-called ‘disorders of consciousness.’
Bipolar, pregnancy link sought
Western professor Verinder Sharma knows the subject needs clarity. So he and his team went looking for it.
Creating realistic ‘patients’ a matter of listening, reacting
There are days when Justin Quesnelle deals with cardiac arrest, a hip replacement and appendicitis. He may even follow that up with a mild case of the flu or even a battle with diabetes.