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A UBC Okanagan researcher says children are able to play outdoors and engage with nature, even while holding a mobile device. Maxine Crawford, a PhD candidate in psychology at UBC’s Okanagan campus, conducted a study with more than 740 children aged 9 to 14 from nine different schools. Crawford gave three groups of children different […]

It may seem counter-intuitive to many parents, but a UBC researcher says children are able to engage in nature and have fun outside, even with a mobile device in their hands. Maxine Crawford, a PhD candidate in psychology at UBC’s Okanagan campus, said today’s parents seem to struggle with getting their technology-addicted children outside—without their […]

Ottawa, ON — Five researchers from across Canada were recognized last night for their innovative efforts to transform the lives of Canadians. Their contributions include research to stop cancer from spreading, helping elite athletes overcome sleep disturbances, and making Canada’s heavy oil recovery process more efficient. The innovators were recognized at the 7th annual Mitacs Awards, […]

A local researcher is being recognized for her ground-breaking work on sleep in athletes. Amy Bender is an adjunct professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary. She has received the Mitacs Award for Commercialism. “It’s one of six awards from Mitacs awarded annually out of over 1,000 researchers that were nominated, […]

A PhD student in Ontario has made a groundbreaking discovery that may have the potential to prevent cancer cells from spreading. Caitlin Miron, a PhD student in the chemistry department at Queen’s University, has identified a chemical compound that may be able to “switch off” cancer cells in order to stop them from spreading. Studying […]

One of the most important parts of an athlete’s routine is one of the least athletic things they need to do: sleep. University of Calgary researcher Amy Bender as dedicated herself to developing an online tool specifically aimed to helping athletes get a better night’s rest. It’s efficient enough that Bender just won an award […]

A scientific breakthrough in cancer research has been made by Kingston resident Caitlin Miron, a PhD student in the department of chemistry at Queen’s University. The 28-year-old identified a chemical compound that binds well to DNA, and in turn could prevent cancer cells from spreading. “I like doing research that makes a difference to someone,” […]

A University of Regina postdoctoral fellow has solved one of the biggest challenges in the enhanced oilsands recovery process: how to accurately model the flow instability and control the contact area between the oil and solvent/water being injected into the reservoir. Qingwang Yuan’s computer model, developed with a team from the university and the Saskatchewan […]

Vancouver, BC — Mitacs, a national not-for-profit research and training organization, announced two partnerships with India’s Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) and the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) to expand collaborative research opportunities between Canada and India. Students will benefit from high-quality research experiences while expanding their global research networks. The announcement was made […]

The Trudeau government’s decision last month to name a federal science adviser should come as welcome news to anyone who supports principles like evidence-informed policy-making and broader initiatives that support Canada’s research and innovation sectors. The appointment of Dr. Mona Nemer, a distinguished molecular geneticist, comes at a time when Ottawa is preparing to invest […]

Quebec City, QC – Mitacs, a national not-for-profit research and training organization, and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Government of Canada’s health research investment agency, announce a new partnership to provide internship opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the health sector. The partnership, announced today at the Canadian Association for […]

Vancouver, BC — Mitacs is pleased to announce four winners of this year’s Globalink photo contest. The annual contest received over 200 entries and highlighted the experiences of Globalink research interns at universities across the country. Four photographs were selected as the top entrants in three categories: My Research (two winners): Interns shared their Globalink […]