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When people think of food, they think of farmers, grocery stores and restaurants, they don’t think of engineers. To celebrate Food Day Canada, we asked Dr. Kevin M. Keener, the Barrett Family Foundation Chair in Sustainable Food Engineering, to provide some insight into the relationship between engineering and the foods we enjoy. In response, Dr. Keener, shared the spotlight with a few of his students working in the Sustainable Food Systems Innovation Lab.

Checking in with Cameron Harrop, BSc ’10 Physics Co-op graduate.

1 - Why did you choose the U of G?            

Researchers from across campus supported with $40k in seed funding.

The production of key chemical compounds could aid in the development of new cancer therapies

The COVID 19 pandemic demonstrated a multitude of human behaviours that can drive the spread of disease. From mask-wearing, social distancing, vaccine hesitancy to pandemic fatigue. Government and health agencies struggled to keep up with policy, as the science and the population’s willingness to adopt changed.

Don't underestimate the power of social media! Social media is no longer just a place for selfies and memes. Dr. Rozita Dara, from the School of Computer Science, has recently unlocked a fascinating use of Twitter that could change the face of disease surveillance and management. This new method involves the analysis of Twitter data, aiding in predicting disease trends and gauging public perception toward health policies.

A Leap in Public Health Management Through Machine Learning

Renowned triple U of G Chemistry grad Dr. Michael Organ receives the 2023 Governor General’s Innovation Award

Dr. Organ’s research invented the flow reactor to manufacture a critical molecule used in preparing PCR test kits for COVID-19. The technology contributed to COVID tests used around the world, helping many people to reach the other side of the pandemic safely.

Catching up with a recent CEPS alum Ariana Vargis, a graduate of the newly created Masters of Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence program.

Why did you choose the U of G?

Due to our recent experience with the COVID-19 pandemic, it is perhaps clearer than ever that accurate and early detection of epidemics is of critical importance. When the first signs of an epidemic arise, measures can be put into place to help mitigate the spread of illness. This may include public health messaging to wash your hands, stay home if unwell, and reminders to get vaccinated. However, the effectiveness of these measures depends on a timely identification of an approaching epidemic.

The 2023 UGFA Award Winners were announced, and CEPS brought home the hardware!

Associate Professor Abdallah Elsayed from Engineering was one of five faculty recognized from across U of G and received the Distinguished Professor Award for Excellence in Teaching. Assistant Professor, Mike Massa from Physics was the sole recipient of the Distinguished Professor Award for Excellence in Innovation in Teaching.