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Meet the recipients of the 2018 Faculty of Engineering awards

The Faculty of Engineering awards recognize professors and staff who demonstrate outstanding skills and dedication to research and teaching, inspirational individuals in the University community, as well as the region and beyond. We’re honoured to announce this year’s recipients.
The Faculty of Engineering awards recognize professors and staff who demonstrate outstanding skills and dedication to research and teaching, inspirational individuals in the University community, as well as the region and beyond. We’re honoured to announce this year’s recipients.

July 1, 2018
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Turning university research into a children’s book

Professor Simon Lapierre gave a voice to children living with domestic violence, to understand what they’re experiencing and to find better solutions to help them.
Professor Simon Lapierre gave a voice to children living with domestic violence, to understand what they’re experiencing and to find better solutions to help them.

May 29, 2018
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Man flu, more than a myth

World of Ideas Winter is on its way, and with it comes everyone’s favourite part of the season: scratchy throats and stuffy noses. But why do men seem to suffer more from colds, flus and other winter blues? uOttawa Professor Nafissa Ismail suggests that there’s more to man flu than theatrical whining.
World of Ideas Winter is on its way, and with it comes everyone’s favourite part of the season: scratchy throats and stuffy noses. But why do men seem to suffer more from colds, flus and other winter blues? uOttawa Professor Nafissa Ismail suggests that there’s more to man flu than theatrical whi...

November 14, 2016
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High school success linked to student safety - Carolyn Côté-Lussier

World of Ideas In the wake of the 16th anniversary of the deadly Columbine High School shooting, criminology professor Carolyn Côté-Lussier' study suggests that high schoolers who feel less safe at school have decreased learning potential, and more socioemotional problems.
World of Ideas In the wake of the 16th anniversary of the deadly Columbine High School shooting, criminology professor Carolyn Côté-Lussier' study suggests that high schoolers who feel less safe at school have decreased learning potential, and more socioemotional problems.

July 14, 2016
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Evidence doesn’t come from nowhere – Reflections on ISSP’s latest panel

ISSP’s series of panels on the new federal government’s commitment to evidence-based decision-making have stressed that scientific advice is an essential basis for good policy decisions.
ISSP’s series of panels on the new federal government’s commitment to evidence-based decision-making have stressed that scientific advice is an essential basis for good policy decisions.

April 4, 2016