The Slow Decay of our Reliance in Science
Your friends, your family, your co-workers. Your next-door neighbour of 10 years, a random passerby on the street. Throughout the pandemic we’ve lived with the reality that anyone could spread...
Working as a Scientist in Academia vs. Industry
As budding researchers, students of science and technology are met with the same old question regarding their choice of career– “Academia or industry? Where would you like to work?” While...
When Life Gives You Lemons: An Interview with Alumnus Dr. Derek Clouthier
Dr. Derek Clouthier is currently working at AstraZeneca as a Global Medical Affairs Lead in Oncology. After completing his PhD in 2015 under the supervision of Dr. Tania Watts, Derek...
Social media – The shiny new tool for science
Social media has revolutionized the way we consume information, and science is no exception. With just a few clicks, we can access the latest scientific breakthroughs, research findings, and discussions...
Ideas Worth Spreading – The Power of Accessible Scientific Outreach Initiatives
Technology. Entertainment. Design. The convergence of these three themes into short, influential talks forms the basis of TED conferences – one of the most successful and widespread scientific outreach initiatives...
Science Fiction or Reality: Where do genetically modified organisms belong?
As the human population explodes and extreme weather conditions surge due to climate change, we place an increasing burden on our agricultural industry, which is in dire need of innovation....
Popular Science: Who gets to have an opinion?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, terms like “public engagement” and “accessible science” became buzzwords in conversations surrounding the way health officials communicated with the public. It’s a difficult spot to be...
From Hoax to Hyperbole : The truth behind the Alzheimer’s Disease scandals
In August 2021, a citizen’s petition was filed against the company Cassava Science, accusing them of egregious misconduct and data falsification. The topic of this misconduct: an Alzheimer’s disease drug...
Science & Faith A Case for Compatibility
Faith and religion are pillars of human society that have existed since the beginning of mankind. Different forms of spirituality have appeared and evolved over time, with thousands of religions...
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