Listen to Mike and Kayley from Keys Job Centre discuss the powerful impact their Youth Mentoring Program is having on local youth. Themes: mental health, cultural barriers, brighter futures, leadership.
Continue ReadingApril 25, 2018 Dr. Stephen Archer (Head, Department of Medicine), Dr. Paula James (Professor, Department of Medicine) and Dr. Mark Ormiston (Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences) Synopsis: Cardiopulmonary diseases are the leading cause of death in Canada. Queen’s CardioPulmonary Unit (QCPU) – an 8,000 square foot translational research facility located in Queen’s […]
Continue ReadingDaniel Woolf Principal and Vice-Chancellor Synopsis: Dr. Daniel Woolf is the Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Queen’s University, as well as a Professor in the Department of History. His research has focused on early modern British intellectual and cultural history, and the global history of historical writing. He is the author of four books and co-editor […]
Continue ReadingTony Noble Professor, Department of Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy Synopsis: Dr. Tony Noble is a Professor in the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy whose research focuses on astroparticle physics and the search for dark matter. He is involved in the DEAP-3600 liquid argon experiment and the PICO experiment at SNOLAB, both of […]
Continue ReadingAntonio Nicaso Lecturer, Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures Synopsis: Professor Antonio Nicaso is a researcher who studies Mafia and mafia-type criminal organizations. He is regularly asked for input on organized crime activities by international governments and law-enforcement agencies. He has recently had his true crime novel Business or Blood: Mafia Boss Vito Rizzuto’s Last […]
Continue ReadingAlana Butler Assistant Professor of At-Risk Learners and Student Success, Faculty of Education Synopsis: Dr. Alana Butler’s area of research is at-risk children and their families in elementary and secondary school settings, as well as equity, diversity, and inclusion policies and practices at all levels of education. Her doctoral research focused on the experiences of […]
Continue ReadingPrincipal Woolf welcomes Graduate and Professional students to the Queen’s University campus, kicking off this podcast! Subscribe and listen every day to stay abreast of each day’s orientation events. Regular podcasts begin on the first day of Orientation, September 4.
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In this episode I sat down with my friend Jane to talk about her decisions to make a big change in her career as well as in her marriage. Listen to this episode if you want to learn how Jane’s “inner pilot light” helped guide her decisions, how she now finds meaning in what she […]
Continue ReadingGregory Jerkiewicz Professor, Department of Chemistry Synopsis: Dr. Gregory Jerkiewicz’s research is focused on surface and materials electrochemistry as well as molecular-level electrocatalysis. He directs an international research project (Ni Electro Can) that is developing nickel-based materials for applications in fuel cells and other technologies. In this episode, Dr. Jerkiewicz explains the science behind electrochemistry, […]
Continue ReadingLeela Viswanathan Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Planning Synopsis: Dr. Leela Viswanathan is studying the intersection of planning, equity and diversity, and her team is trying to educate municipalities about how cities are located on Indigenous traditional and treaty territories. She has an ongoing SSHRC-funded project that aims to improve Indigenous-Municipal relations in the […]
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