AthaU Facebook Group Nikki wants to know if It’s possible to get more than three extensions for a course. Lorri seeks input on whether switching from a 4-year to a 3-year BA has merit. Megan inquires if It’s possible to request an e-text version of physical textbooks. Other posts include feeling overwhelmed, AU loan advisors,… Read more »
Canadian researchers “starved” for cash According to the Toronto Star, the “everyday researchers” are starved for funds for their projects. Even as the Institute for Quantum Computing in Waterloo received $76 million, the claim is that the bulk of the researchers, particularly the young and upcoming ones, are not getting enough funds. Other projects included… Read more »
Stephanie Kwolek, was born July 31, 1923, and died on June 18, 2014. As a chemist at DuPont, Kwolek accidentally invented Kevlar while attempting to develop a lighter fiber for car tires. She earned a patent in 1966. Kevlar is lightweight synthetic fiber which is five times stronger than steel and is used in bulletproof… Read more »
The Canadian International Engagement Challenge There is a “significant challenge” for Canadians to get students to take advantage of the international opportunities available to them in countries around the world, according to The Times Higher Education. A recent Canadian Bureau for International Education survey of 1,300 students from Canada found that those participating abroad found… Read more »
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Ocean Research Helped by Big Donation A Nova Scotian billionaire donated $25 million towards one research project, focusing on the ocean, at Dalhousie University. $93.7 million will be contributed by the federal government as well. CBC News Nova Scotia reports that it is a “seven-year Ocean Frontier Institute project” with a total of $220 million… Read more »
Mary Louise Bollert was born in Guelph Ontario in 1984 and passed away August 1, 1945, in Vancouver, British Columbia. She was appointed the First Dean of Women at the University of British Columbia in 1922, where she remained until her retirement in 1941. Bollert was the founder of the British Columbia Teacher’s Federation and… Read more »
Expert emphasizes the need for Indigenous education in school According to CBC News, with students going to school for the Fall, an expert in “continuing the call for more Indigenous education” for Canadian classes. It is in line with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Charlene Bearhead, Education Lead for the National Centre for… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Billy announces that he’s received moderator status on the AU subreddit and plans to revamp it. Ashley wants to know if a background in high-school science is required for the BSc Human Sciences program. Sarah seeks input on note-taking methods. Colleen expresses concern over omitted illustrations in a course etext. Other posts… Read more »
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