Microbiologist Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister spoke to two media outlets about her experiences in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and founding Moms in Proteomics, a networking and mentorship initiative for mothers in STEM. Speaking to CBC’s Fresh Air, Geddes-McAlister discussed the inspiration behind Moms in Proteomics and how the pandemic has played a role in […]
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Emily Duncan, a PhD candidate in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, appeared in Popular Science and Grist in a piece written for Undark. Duncan discussed artificial intelligence (AI) and technology in agriculture and the roles they play in addressing current issues with the global food supply. Undark is a non-profit magazine published under the Knight Science Journalism […]
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Dr. Evan Fraser, the director of the Arrell Food Institute, spoke to two national news outlets to discuss fertilizer shortages and meat alternatives. Speaking to the Toronto Star, Fraser discussed the environmental footprint of producing plant-based meat alternatives and the improvements to the technology that are needed to produce more sustainable options. Fraser also commented on the […]
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A University of Guelph professor is using her own lived experience as a scientist and mother to highlight the unique perspective of others like her, building a network of support in the process. Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister, a professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, is the founder of Moms in Proteomics, which brings […]
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Indonesia’s ban on palm oil exports couldn’t have come at a worse time and will exacerbate an already alarming situation, says a University of Guelph political scientist. Dr. Steffi Hamann is a professor in the Department of Political Science in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. Her research focuses on socio-economic development […]
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Today is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. It is also known as Red Dress Day to raise awareness of and honour missing and murdered Indigenous people. Dr. Kim Anderson, a well-known Métis writer and a professor in the University of Guelph’s College of Social and Applied Human Sciences […]
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A group from the University of Guelph is travelling to Sweden this month for a field school that offers a unique opportunity to engage with the Sámi living in Scandinavia and northern Russia. Ten U of G Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, faculty and staff will spend the month learning about the Sámi’s land-based practices and how they are […]
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Reports that the U.S. Supreme Court may be poised to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade case that guaranteed abortion rights protections don’t surprise a University of Guelph political scientist. Dr. Candace Johnson says the move “has been many years in the making, through court decisions, policy developments, and strategic court appointments.” Johnson is a […]
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Better monitoring of invasive mussels in the Great Lakes is the long-term goal of a novel University of Guelph project using computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI). In what they believe is the first such application of machine learning, the research team has shown that AI can scan images, pick out mussels from the pictures […]
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With more ticks and tick bites occurring in Canada year after year, better diagnosis of Lyme disease is the goal of renewed funding from the G. Magnotta Foundation for Vector-Borne Diseases supporting a dedicated research program at the University of Guelph. The G. Magnotta Lyme Disease Research Lab will receive a three-year, $1.2-million grant from the foundation to […]
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Agribusiness researcher Dr. Simon Somogyi spoke to CBC Radio in an interview that aired on several CBC stations about the pressure on online grocery stores to get product substitutions right. Somogyi explained that improving the technology used to make substitutions is an “area of investment for grocery stores” because failure to properly fulfil orders can directly impact […]
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With some employees reluctant to return to the office, some employers are thinking of new ways to entice and retain workers. But tactics such as raises and perks may not be enough, says a University of Guelph management expert. Dr. Jamie Gruman is a senior research fellow in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and […]
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By Dr. Michael von Massow, Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. The rhetoric around inflation and increasing food prices has become a point of emphasis for politicians, particularly for those in opposition to the incumbent government. Even pundits and non-profit organizations […]
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From studies of fungal pathogens to inclusion of First Nations communities in academic research design, five University of Guelph researchers have received 2022 Early Researcher Awards (ERA) from the Government of Ontario. This year, 54 projects across Ontario will receive ERA funding, which help newly appointed researchers build their research teams. The award covers salaries […]
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Dear U of G community, May 1 marks the beginning of Asian Heritage Month in Canada. This is a time to honour and celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments and incredible cultures of people of Asian and South Asian descent in our communities and at the University of Guelph. The theme for this year’s Asian Heritage Month […]
The most recent U of G Board of Governors meeting was held on April 21. Below are key highlights from the meeting. A full synopsis of the meeting will be available on the University Secretariat’s website. Budget Plan Approved The budget is one of the University’s key strategy documents and articulates how it will allocate […]
Many beekeepers across Canada are reporting colony losses that are “significantly worse” than in previous years and one parasite is getting the blame: the Varroa destructor mite. The damage that the mites cause will create “a big challenge” over the next few years for beekeepers, says a University of Guelph expert. Paul Kelly […]
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A member of the University of Guelph community has been named to the Indigenous Leadership Circle in Research, a group formed by the Canadian Research Coordinating Committee to advise the country’s three federal research funding agencies. Dr. Jesse Popp, professor in the School of Environmental Sciences and Chair in Indigenous Environmental Science, will join a […]
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Dr. Paul Anglin spoke to The Canadian Press in an article that appeared across several media outlets about a proposed tax on domestic home buyers with multiple properties. Anglin said taxing domestic buyers would target most of the market and have a greater effect on the housing crisis than taxing foreign buyers, but tackling the […]
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The University of Guelph will lower its flags to half-mast on April 28 to mark the Day of Mourning in Canada. The event is observed on April 28 each year to honour people who have died or been injured on the job. A joint proclamation recognizing the day has been issued by U of G and the […]