As climate change warms the planet, a new study led by 91ÑÇÉ« postdoctoral fellow Marco Tosato examines the risks and potential solutions associated with a growing consequence: the spread of disease-carrying ticks into new regions. “Climate change is rapidly expanding habitats for ticks and mosquitoes across Canada, driving up rates of Lyme disease and […]
As cities face growing pressure to manage transportation networks, infrastructure and public services using smart-sensing systems, new research led by 91ÑÇÉ« suggests there may be a more effective – and economical – way to collect data. Urban planners depend on data to support decisions ranging from parking management and road maintenance to traffic operations […]
David Outevsky, a 91ÑÇÉ« PhD alum, has published Soviet Diaspora in American Ballroom based on his doctoral dissertation at 91ÑÇÉ«, which explores the historical journey of migrant ballroom dancers from post-Soviet countries to North America. Through movement analysis, author David Outevsky dissects their daily training and international performances to analyze the commodification and politicization […]
As space agencies and private companies explore the possibility of 3D-printing large structures in orbit, new research by Fuhzen Yao, a PhD candidate in the Lassonde School of Engineering, is helping address a challenge that could shape whether those ambitions become reality. Traditionally, spacecraft components such as satellites, antennas and solar arrays are built on […]
Two recent Faculty of Graduate Studies alumni have received national awards from prestigious Canadian scholarly associations for research examining how systems and policies influence access, opportunity and equity in communities affected by global development challenges. Patrick Abure (MA’26), who graduated from the Development Studies (DVST) program, received the Canadian Association for the Study of International […]
Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change Professor Eric Miller as well as lead author and PhD student Peri Dworatzek have published a report titled The Ecological Value of Ontario’s Greenbelt which examines the protected natural and agricultural lands through the lens of biocapacity – the ability of land and ecosystems to provide resources and absorb […]
What if food waste could be transformed into something useful instead of ending up in landfill? A new 91ÑÇÉ«-led study suggests carefully selected microorganisms could help recover valuable chemicals from discarded food while reducing the energy needed to produce them. “When we think of environmental sustainability, we often immediately think about newer energy-efficient technologies. […]
91ÑÇÉ« researchers are at the forefront of six major Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)-funded partnership grants worth close to $15 million, including a 91ÑÇÉ«-led international network examining how AI is transforming refugee decision making and access to justice worldwide. The Partnership Grants funding, announced by SSHRC on July 21, supports large-scale partnerships […]
As AI chatbots become a growing source of advice, guidance and emotional support for young people, 91ÑÇÉ« postdoctoral researcher Abeer Badawi from the Faculty of Health is investigating the risks associated with these interactions and how the technology can be made safer. Drawing on recent research findings, usage statistics and her own work, Badawi […]
What if one of childhood’s messiest experiences could deepen a child’s connection to the natural world? That question is at the heart of 91ÑÇÉ« PhD student Ayesha Menezes’ doctoral research. Through her work, Menezes explores how mud play helps children see themselves as part of the natural world, fostering care, responsibility and belonging. Her […]