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In this episode we talk with Brennan O'Yeung, a third-year student in the Schulich School of Engineering and founder of Escape with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Escape with STEM creates escape room experiences desig
For our students, the coronavirus pandemic has been an especially tough time. They've been dealing with questions about living arrangements, moving to online classes, research delays and uncertainty about when things will return to normal. Dr.
For kids with ADHD, coping with daily routines and social interactions can be challenging at the best of times. The social isolation and loss of routine over the past few months has added a whole new layer of complexity. Dr. Emma Climie (MSc ’0
"Fake news" has been an issue of public interest for years, with the Internet flooded with blatantly false information that gets widely shared using social media. We talk to Dr. Ray Patterson, PhD, a professor of business technology management.
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way people interact in countless ways, from physical distancing to moving work relationships online. In the episode, we talk to Dr. Cara MacInnis, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Psychol
COVID-19 is a disease we haven't seen before, one which seems to disproportionately affect older people. But why is that? In this episode, Dr. Jacqueline McMillan, a clinical assistant professor in our Department of Health Sciences, talks about
Sheltering in place is wreaking havoc on many people's sleep patterns, which can cause associated problems like substance use and depression. We talk to registered psychologist Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen, about the importance of getting proper s
Calgary's economy has taken a beating in recent years, but the coronavirus pandemic doesn't have to be the knockout blow. We talk to Mary Moran, president and CEO of Calgary Economic Development, about Calgary's new economic realities and the c
Even before COVID-19, Alberta was facing tough economic times. Coronavirus prevention measures haven't made things any easier. In this episode we talk to Adam Legge, president of the Business Council of Alberta, about re-imagining Alberta's rev
The COVID-19 pandemic has been the shock of a lifetime to our economic systems, the effects of which will be felt for years to come. We talk to economist and policy researcher Lindsay Tedds about what economic recovery might look like and what
All over the world, domestic violence rates are rising during the coronavirus pandemic. Many victims are trapped at home with their abusers. We talk with Kim Ruse and Lana Wells, two leaders in domestic violence prevention, about rising rates o
With the pandemic closing parks around the world, wildlife has gotten some much-needed breathing room. But is that a good thing? We talk to award-winning naturalist and wildlife expert Brian Keating about how coronavirus is affecting the animal
With the coronavirus pandemic, organizations around the world have had to move their work online — and fast. In this episode we hear from two of our experts about learning and working online, some of the challenges people are facing, how to cha
While we stay home to slow the spread of the illness COVID-19, we're also exposing ourselves to other health issues that can stem from isolation, like anxiety and depression. In this episode we talk to renowned psychologist Dr. Keith Dobson abo
In a time of stress like most of us have never experienced before, it's natural for many people to turn to substances to escape. But one of the dangers of physical distancing and self-isolation is that people can develop substance use disorders
From grains and pulses to fruits and vegetables to beef and pork, on the world stage, Alberta is a major producer of food. How has coronavirus impacted our agribusiness sector? In this episode we talk to a panel of experts about every aspect of
Calgary is a community that pulls together when times get tough. In this episode, we talk to Sandra Davidson, dean of our Faculty of Nursing, and Jackie Sieppert, dean of our Faculty of Social Work, about the benefits of helping out in a time o
Coronavirus prevention measures have forced businesses in almost every sector to close, to offer reduced services, or to move their operations online. And people who want to start businesses are facing extremely difficult market conditions. In
Working and schooling from home can be challenging at the best of times, but especially when people are trying to do it in the same space at the same time. We talk to Dr. Brittany Harker Martin, PhD, a specialist in online working and learning,
Pandemic-related isolation is a challenging time for families, but it's also an opportunity to spend time together in ways we may never get to again. In this episode, we talk to educational expert Dr. Barb Brown, PhD, about how families can mak
Coronavirus prevention measures have had a devastating effect on business, with few sectors as hard-hit as startups. We talk to Irfhan Rawji, a Calgary venture capital investor, about the impacts of the pandemic on startups, the factors that wi
Coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19, are unlike anything our health care systems have seen before. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Chris Mody, head of our Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, about why C
With schools closing across the country and school years delayed, many parents are home schooling so their children don't fall behind. In this episode, we talk with Hetty Roessingh, a professor in UCalgary's Werklund School of Education, about
When the University of Calgary implemented coronavirus prevention measures, including moving classes online, student life was impacted dramatically. Students are concerned about their academic standing, their degrees, their classes and every ot
Coronavirus is here to stay, and "flattening the curve" has entered our public consciousness and vocabulary forever. But once the curve is flattened, then what? In this episode, we talk to Dr. Craig Jenne, an expert in how our immune system res
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