Research Matters featuring Dr. James

Nipissing’s Dr. April James, Canada Research Chair in Watershed Analysis and Modeling, is speaking in Thunder Bay on March 4 as part of Research Matters, a joint project among Ontario’s universities to build new bridges between university researchers and the broader public.James will speak as part of a panel of five researchers from different disciplines, from different universities and each with a different take on What Matters Now. The discussion will be moderated by journalist and broadcaster Piya Chattopadhyay. It takes place at Fort William Historical Park from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Participating researchers include:Maria DeRosa, Carleton University: Can nanotechnology help feed the world?>Margaret A. Smith, Lakehead University: What is the way forward for Aboriginal peoples and natural resources?April James, Nipissing University: Has Ontario reached a watershed moment?Kate Hartman, OCAD University: What kind of microprocessor are you wearing?Ross McKitrick, University of Guelph: Can economic growth and environmental protection go hand in hand?
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>Research Matters will also be unveiling the winner of the Virtual Scavenger Hunt at the March 4 event. If you haven’t entered the hunt yet, there is still time, and you can win prizes while learning about research.For more information on the scavenger hunt, click here.
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