In the Media
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The Province
Prevention of ice buildup on B.C. bridges cost $3.6 million so far this winter
Civil engineering lecturer Dr. Salman Soleimani said the collar system to reduce the formation of ice and snow on bridges has high costs and safety risks.
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Bloomberg
What e-bike rebates can (and can’t) do
Dr. Alex Bigazzi, civil engineering professor, chimed in on other benefits of e-bike incentives.
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Global News
Vancouver’s Expo deck set to be deconstructed
Civil engineering lecturer Dr. Salman Soleimani commented on the deconstruction of the giant deck at the east end of False Creek next to Science World.
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Beyond
How AI social robots could support people living with dementia and their care providers
At UBC’s Innovation in Dementia and Aging (IDEA) Lab, headed by Dr. Lillian Hung, researchers consult with the tech industry to develop more equitable technology, bridging the gap between developers and people living with dementia, their families and care providers.
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The Globe and Mail (subscription)
B.C. teens trying cannabis, alcohol or tobacco at lowest rate in 30 years, study finds
Nursing professor Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc commented on young people trying cannabis.
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CBC
This clinic for gender-affirming health care went private. The founder wishes it didn't have to
Nursing professor Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc said political messages around gender-affirming care can discourage providers from providing care to some patients, further affecting access.
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Yahoo
Puberty blockers: What to know about the medication — and where Canadian politicians stand
Nursing professor Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc commented on Alberta's proposed legislation to restrict trans youth health care.
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Daily Hive
I took a driverless taxi and here’s why it freaked me out
Dr. Alex Bigazzi, civil engineering professor, said self-driving technology is not ready for full deployment in Canada as it needs more development.
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Vancouver Sun
Advocates identify sites to address gap in seniors housing, health care in Vancouver's Chinatown
SCARP PhD candidate Louisa-May Khoo authored a report which found that only 2,905 out of 12,788 units of affordable housing in Chinatown, Strathcona and the Downtown Eastside are designated for seniors.
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Global News
Ready to spring forward? When daylight saving time 2024 begins in Canada
Nursing professor emeritus Dr. Wendy Hall said the return to standard time in the fall makes people less active in the evening and may cause depression because of shorter exposure to sunlight.