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  • Growing Up: Early Childhood Education in Nova Scotia

    Growing Up: Early Childhood Education in Nova Scotia

    Growing Up: Early Childhood Education in Nova Scotia More than a quarter of Nova Scotian children are starting school with a developmental vulnerability. Due to a growing understanding that the early years of a child’s life set the foundation for lifelong learning, health and wellbeing, Nova Scotia has seen an increase in supports for early… Read more

  • Using machine learning to predict viral transmission rates in Halifax

    Using machine learning to predict viral transmission rates in Halifax

    Halifax, NS (May 26, 2020) Dr. Yigit Aydede, an associate professor of economics in the School of Business at Saint Mary’s University, is leading a study that will analyze the transmission rate of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia. “Factors that affect the spread of viral infection are multiple and complex,” says Dr. Aydede. “Further, assessing the… Read more

  • Evidence to assess the impact of COVID-19 on community-based dementia care in Nova Scotia

    Evidence to assess the impact of COVID-19 on community-based dementia care in Nova Scotia

    Halifax, NS (May 21, 2020) Dr. Katie Aubrecht is an assistant professor in the department of sociology at St. Francis Xavier University and Canada Research Chair Health Equity and Social Justice. A recent grant from the Nova Scotia Health Research Coalition is enabling her team to assess and strengthen available supports for vulnerable Nova Scotians… Read more

  • Development of rapid COVID-19 detection system based on surface acoustic wave technology platform

    Development of rapid COVID-19 detection system based on surface acoustic wave technology platform

    Halifax, NS (May 19, 2020) “Our goal is to develop a point-of-care rapid COVID-19 virus detection technology platform,” says Dr. Mkandawire. “It would be an inexpensive, portable, and easy-to-use device, which would eliminate the need for highly technical laboratory equipment or training.” Dr. Martin Mkandawire is a solid-state chemist and chemistry professor in the School… Read more

  • Using AI to provide direction on deployment of COVID-19 tests and vaccines

    Using AI to provide direction on deployment of COVID-19 tests and vaccines

    Halifax, NS (May 14, 2020) Dr. James Hughes, an assistant professor in Saint Francis Xavier University’s Faculty of Computer Science, is leading a study that will use artificial intelligence (AI) to select best strategies for COVID-19 vaccination, testing, and treatment in Nova Scotian communities. “It may be the case that different strategies are required for… Read more

  • Exploring ways to help Nova Scotian pulp mills produce medical-grade pulp for N95 respirator production

    Exploring ways to help Nova Scotian pulp mills produce medical-grade pulp for N95 respirator production

    Halifax, NS (May 12, 2020) “As a result of COVID-19, there is a massively increased global demand for N95 respirators,” says Dr. Brosseau. “New technologies are urgently needed to help manage impending shortages, ideally with ’home-grown’ solutions.” Dr. Christa Brosseau is a professor in Saint Mary’s University’s Faculty of Science and Canada Research Chair in… Read more

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Students & early career researchers, want to learn more about what reviewers expect in a research funding application and about the review committee process? Congratulations to Dr. Orla Murphy at @dalhousieu and Dr. Tim Webster at @novascotiacommunitycollege for receiving funding from the Atlantic Climate Research Collaboration (ACRC). Congratulations to Sanja Stanojevic at @dalhousieu for receiving funding from the Atlantic Climate Research Collaboration (ACRC), which includes funding from RNS and CANSSI Atlantic. Join our team! We are seeking a Research Support Officer for an 18-month term. We will support the creation of a society that provides safe, fulfilling, and prosperous communities for all people, in all regions of Nova Scotia, regardless of gender, age, economic status, culture or ethnicity. We envision a society and health care system that supports Nova Scotians to remain healthy throughout their lives, and cares for them when they are not. We imagine a resilient Nova Scotia that uses its resources in a sustainable way, reduces the impacts of human activity on the environment, and is ready to adapt to a changing climate. We will strive to ensure a productive, innovative, and sustainable bioeconomy in Nova Scotia, which reduces waste, finds novel ways to use by-product, improves sustainable practices, and conserves our resources for economic prosperity and future generations to enjoy.