Oct. 14, 2020
U of A researcher working on salt-coated masks that can kill coronavirus
Research on oral vaccines yields discovery that led to a new kind of protective mask capable of killing viruses and bacteria.
New study shows which medical procedures pose COVID-19 risk to health-care providers
Research review determines aerosol-generating procedures that require enhanced personal protective equipment.
VIDEO || How the U of A helps drive Alberta's economic development
U of A president Bill Flanagan talks about how the university has developed research that drives economic development in Alberta, and will continue to be there for all the people of the province—making discoveries, cultivating entrepreneurs and giving students the knowledge and skills they need to turn today's ideas into tomorrow's innovations.
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Federal cash for mountain pine beetle battle will help stretch Alberta's efforts, researcher says (CBC)
Janice Cooke (Science) says an influx of new cash announced by government will help continue efforts to eradicate the insect this winter.
How the invisible powers of sound shape our lives and world (CBC)
Elly Knight (Science) discusses her work as a graduate student using bioacoustics to study the sounds of elusive nighthawks as a way to track their populations.
Wearable tech could help trace COVID-19 (iNews 880 Radio)
Irene Cheng (Science) talks about a new project she's overseeing—creating a bracelet that monitors vital signs and could have a major effect on how the virus is traced.
'Definite increase:' Experts warn against underplaying recent surge in COVID-19 cases (Canadian Press via CTV News)
Lynora Saxinger and Ameeta Singh (both FOMD) are interviewed about the upsurge in COVID-19 cases, and Saxinger warns it must not be shrugged off as merely a byproduct of increased testing.
Transparency key as Foothills hospital outbreaks expand say doctors, academics (Calgary Herald)
Leyla Asadi (FOMD) said transparency is vital for gaining public trust amid COVID-19 outbreaks, and any report into the origin of the Foothills outbreak should be made public to better inform how the province deals with future outbreaks.
What's behind Alberta's surge in COVID-19 cases? (CBC News Network)
Tehseen Ladha (FOMD) emphasizes the importance of keeping social bubbles small and discusses reasons behind Alberta's recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
Food affordability and access in Canada (Globe and Mail)
Ellen Goddard (ALES) was a panellist taking part in a webinar exploring issues of food affordability, access and equality.
New sounds in the city (Media Indigena)
Kim TallBear (Native Studies) and Ken Williams (Arts) talk about newly proposed names for Edmonton's 12 wards, recently voted on by city council, with a two-thirds majority favouring the switch.
Candy chutes and turkey suits? Doctor-approved ideas for finding fun this Thanksgiving, Halloween (Toronto Star)
Ilan Schwartz (FOMD) said outdoor Halloween parties with small numbers and social distancing are safer than indoor parties.
When vision meets COVID-19 (Winnipeg Free Press)
Jason Syvixay (Science) an urban planner with the City of Edmonton and U of A PhD student in urban and regional planning, co-authors a piece about how the pandemic has affected cityscapes.
Are we hardwired to fall prey to social media messaging? (CBC Radio Daybreak)
Peter Silverstone (FOMD) is interviewed for World Mental Health Day about anger, as COVID-19 and other political and social issues continue to make headlines all over North America.
Kids who help cook more likely to make healthy choices (The Food Network)
Yen Li Chu (Public Health), a post-doctoral researcher, led a 2012 study showing that kids who lend a hand in the kitchen are more likely to make healthy food choices. The study is referenced in this article.
Aspiring Alberta teacher develops Cree language learning tools for children (Global News)
Renee Ouellette (Education/Native Studies), a recent U of A graduate, has turned her appreciation of Indigenous culture into lesson plans that introduce the Cree language to students.
'It is a very spooky campus': U of A Haunted Hike takes you through ghastly subjects (CTV)
This month you can get a spirited education at the U of A as tour guide Nadine Bailey leads an after-dark tour of the campus featuring ghost stories, urban legends and unexplained events.
There's plenty to tempt at Amplify Festival (St. Albert Today)
Doug Mertz (Arts), a drama instructor at the U of A, Grant MacEwan and Citadel Theatre, will give theatre students the tools on how to learn a standard British dialect during an upcoming St. Albert cultural festival.
Meet the winners of the 2020 Canada Council Killam Prizes (CBC Radio Ideas)
Sarah Carter (Arts) is interviewed about winning the 2020 Killam Prize in the Humanities for her work on histories of Western Canada that place settler and Indigenous women at the heart of the story.
Sun 20 questions: Bill Flanagan (Edmonton Sun)
University of Alberta president Bill Flanagan answers 20 fun questions posed by the Edmonton Sun.
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