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NU researchers earn SSHRC grants
ResearchThree researchers at Nipissing University have earned close to half-a-million dollars in grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) for work battling sex trafficking, determining why so many individuals don’t act to combat climate change, and to help kids be better people and teammates. -
NU’s Integrative Watershed Analysis Centre studying Lake Nipissing
ResearchMy NipissingAlumniThe work of Nipissing University’s Integrative Watershed Analysis Centre was featured recently in the journal Environmental Monitor. The article discusses the Bays Project the Centre is currently working on to build a better understanding of systems at work in and around Lake Nipissing, and how these systems might be manifesting in the lake, sometimes as the toxic blue green algae. -
Showcasing student research at NU
My NipissingResearchTop student researchers from every faculty investigating topics as diverse as early America to social media and Kinematics to sexuality and stereotypes will be showcasing their work this weekend during Nipissing University’s ninth annual Undergraduate Research Conference (UGRC), April 1 and 2, 2016.
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$1.5 million in Canada Research Chairs for NU profs
GeneralResearchA trio of Nipissing University professors have earned prestigious Canada Research Chairs (CRC) totalling $1.5 million over five years. The research contributes to our understanding of how watersheds work, examines the educational challenges facing youth and families in northern and rural areas, and investigates the consequences of the linked environmental history and consequences of Ontario’s Near North and the Caribbean. -
Dr. Vanderlee and team earn grant to aid students with disabilities
My NipissingResearchCongratulations to Dr. Rick Vanderlee, and his research colleagues on earning a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). -
Math student earns Best Presentation award
ResearchMath and Computer ScienceCongratulations to Master of science in Mathematics student, Benjamin Fraser on earning the Best Student Presentation award at the Applied Mathematics, Modeling and Computational Science Conference at Wilfrid Laurier University, June 7 - 12, 2015 -
Dr. Greer and Dr. Csank leading international team
ResearchNipissing’s Dr. Kirsten Greer, assistant professor of history and geography and Dr. Adam Csank, assistant professor of geography, are overseeing an international research team working to better understand climate change and forest resource use in a historical context. -
New study to shed light on boys’ health and body image
My NipissingSchulich School of EducationResearchRoger Bernardes, assistant professor in the Schulich School of Education, is studying the health and body image concerns of boys, and especially bigger or overweight boys, through a new research program, Boys in Motion -
Nipissing professor earns Canada Research Chair
My NipissingResearchNipissing University researcher, Dr. Mark Bruner is working to discover the best ways to help youth develop, personally and socially, through sport and physical activity. Dr. Bruner holds the Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Youth Development through Sport and Physical Activity, announced recently by the Honourable Ed Holder, Minister of State (Science and Technology). -
Research week wraps up
My NipissingResearchThe amazing and transformative research being generated at Nipissing University was on display recently during Research Week, which wrapped up on the evening of March 11 with a series of public presentations from award winning researchers.
