Brainstorm, a special edition ofÌýYFileÌýpublishing on the first Friday of every month, showcases research and innovation at 91ÑÇÉ«. It offers compelling and accessible feature-length stories about the world-leading and policy-relevant work of 91ÑÇɫ’s academics and researchers across all disciplines and Faculties, and encompasses both pure and applied research.
In the February 2019 issue
An interactive art installation brings to life the spread of viruses and the impact of vaccine decision-making in a wholly original way. This interdisciplinary and policy-relevant work, led by a 91ÑÇÉ« U PhD student, is designed to spark the public imagination.Ìý
A PhD student and Canada Research Chair get to the bottom of why consumers are turned off by genetically modified foods, and what could be done to change this. This research will be of interest to all parties involved in labelling practices – industry, marketers, government and consumers.Ìý
New research shows that accurate wearable technology could help those with diabetes in adjusting their insulin dosage to factor in the effects of exercising. This could mean a higher quality of life and less interactions with the health-care system for those with diabetes. It could also save on expenditures.Ìý
A researcher looks at service delivery, in three Ontario universities, to Indigenous and international students. He concludes that the higher education institutes are making certain assumptions about these student populations – a finding that will be of interest to all universities and colleges.Ìý
Researchers warn others in the scientific community that tracking ground-nesting grassland birds using radio transmitters – a common practice – can result in the bird’s entanglement, particularly for fledglings. Two biologists make suggestions for alterations to the apparatus to prevent this.
Launched in January 2017,ÌýBrainstormÌýis produced out of the Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation in partnership with Communications & Public Affairs; overseen by Megan Mueller, senior manager, research communications; and edited by Jenny Pitt-Clark,ÌýYFileÌýeditor.