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...
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...
When scientific terminology becomes jargon
Scientists are used to communicating with their lab, classmates, and more broadly with a scientific audience. But have you ever tried to explain your project, or any specific scientific concept...
Investment Banking Bridging Academia and Life Sciences Industry
“If you stay humble and keep networking, opportunities will come up.” Investment banks play an indispensable role in transforming academic discoveries in to innovation. Dr. Evelyn Pau is a PhD...
Microbiome Research is Blasting Off
“Our bodies are spaceships for microbes” is Dr. Allen-Vercoe’s microbiology lab motto at the University of Guelph. Amusing, yet completely on point. If earth is a rock hurtling through space...
Vaccine hesitancy in the age of COVID-19
As the long-awaited COVID-19 vaccines are being administered to the Canadian public, a significant proportion of the population remains hesitant to get their injections. Vaccines generally have minor amounts of...
The Research Pentathlon: The History and Merit of Interdisciplinary Science
The pentathlon was a special event in the Olympic games of ancient Greece. Unlike other competitions, it featured five different events, testing an athlete's ability to perform well in a...
Who Writes Science?
A Commentary on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Canadian and American Scientific Institutions Recent world events have popularized the catchphrase equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). The University of Toronto defines...
Religion’s Influence on the University – A Look Back in History
Religion and faith are an integral part of many people’s lives and have shaped the modern world. Christianity largely influenced western society as this religion was practiced by the majority...
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