In the Media
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Victoria News
Some dig, others bury first phase of B.C.’s critical minerals strategy
Professor Dr. John Steen (Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering; Bradshaw Research Institute for Minerals and Mining) commented on the B.C. government’s critical minerals strategy.
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Global News
Creating nature-based childcare spaces
UBC SALA professor Susan Herrington, and student Jennifer Richards spoke about the potential benefits of locating childcare play spaces on public sites.
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CBC BC Today
Would British Columbians support a tax increase to fund an improved snow response?
UBCO civil engineering professor Dr. Gordon Lovegrove discussed the results of a survey on Kelowna residents' thoughts around taxes and snow response.
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The Tyee
An annual checkup on ABC’s health promises
SCARP's PhD student Wes Regan said that although health care is in the provincial government’s jurisdiction, the municipal government can create their own policies to improve everyone’s health.
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Fortune
How AI could help the water industry curb its thirst for energy
Chemical and biological engineering professor Dr. Madjid Mohseni said that the water industry is risk-averse to trying new approaches such as AI as the industry is responsible for public health.
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The Province
Vancouver weather: Why can't buses make it up snowy hills?
UBCO civil engineering professor Dr. Gordon Lovegrove said the infrequent snow and lack of machinery in Metro Vancouver makes it difficult for roads to be plowed quickly when it snows.
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Interesting Engineering
Stroke survivors regain grip on life with game-changing 'Smart glove'
ECE professor Dr. Peyman Servati and PhD student Arvin Tashakori have developed a wearable “smart glove” that may help stroke survivors regain their hand functions. B.C. stroke survivors will be testing the glove as part of a study led by physical therapy professor Dr. Janice Eng.
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CBC What On Earth
War, peace and a changing climate
Mechanical engineering professor Dr. Alex Tavasoli commented on the use of carbon dioxide to cure concrete.
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CBC
Proposed critical-mineral mines in B.C. could each make $1B per year revenue if approved: industry association
Professor Dr. John Steen (Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering; Bradshaw Research Institute for Minerals and Mining) commented on a study by the Mining Association of B.C. which claimed some minerals have the potential to be a major economic driver for B.C.
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CKNW Mornings with Simi
How should British Columbians navigate extreme weather?
UBCO School of Engineering's civil engineering professor Dr. Gordon Lovegrove discussed how B.C. residents can navigate severe weather conditions.