In the Media
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MedscapeCOVID on the floor linked to outbreaks on two hospital wards
MECH's Dr. Steven Rogak discussed methods to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in hospitals.
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WirecutterAt-home food recyclers are often billed as eco-saviors. We don’t buy it.
CHBE's Dr. Anthony Lau was cited in a New York Times article about how countertop composters don’t produce compost.
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Times ColonistLessons from a road trip: Drivers need a safety refresher
A study by UBCO civil engineering researchers showed that fatal crashes in BC more than doubled when highway speed limits were increased.
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CBC NewsAfter decades of 'slime,' BC First Nation celebrates clean drinking water
CHBE's Dr. Madjid Mohseni commented on the federal government’s need to work with local Indigenous communities to ensure that they have access to safe drinking water.
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Nature NewsNine reasons we love our spooky, kooky model organisms
CHBE Associate Professor Dr. Jane Hill was among nine researchers who shared what inspired the study of an unusual, spooky organism.
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EL PAÍSCan Indigenous urbanism counter Vancouver’s pressing lack of housing?
SCARP Professor Emeritus Dr. Penny Gurstein discussed the difficulties in creating affordable housing in Vancouver.
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Sleep ReviewInconsistent childcare sleep regulations across Canada raise concerns
Research led by Nursing's Dr. Wendy Hall found that childcare centres lack clear guidelines to support children's sleep needs.
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Vancouver SunWeekend rainstorm a warning to Metro Vancouver municipalities: Infrastructure upgrades are needed
Civil engineering Adjunct Professor Dr. Troy Vassos discussed how municipalities have historically built infrastructure to handle rainfall.
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CBC News'A good start': Winnipeg's 1st tiny-homes village for homeless builds relationships, adapts to challenges
SCARP's Dr. Penny Gurstein commented on the need for government support for housing resources.
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The Economist (subscription)Noise-dampening tech could make ships less disruptive to marine life
MECH's Dr. Rajeev Jaiman and team are developing a way to reduce shipping noise pollution by incorporating flexible polymers into metal propeller blades.