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Getting more women into the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) ields has been a well-documented challenge. But today in The Conversation Canada, Judy Illes and Santo Ono of the University of British Columbia write that academic partnerships with diplomats, industry leaders and others can provide a comprehensive approach to addressing the hurdles confronting women in STEM.
Forensic veterinarians are helping to combat crimes against animals, writes Kendra Coulter of Brock University. And since animal abuse often occurs alongside violence against women and children, they are helping to protect people, too.
Young voters in Europe recently played a big role in the EU elections, bringing critical issues to the fore. Will they do so this fall in Canada too? Tobias Wilczek of the University of Toronto explains.
And finally, Gamal Abdel-Shehid of York University has long studied the Toronto Raptors. He says the team’s successful run all the way to the NBA Finals represents the team’s multiculturalism, work ethic and teamwork … or what he calls the Raptor Morality.
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Global collaborations between the political and educational sectors aim to address the challenges faced by women scientists.
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Judy Illes, University of British Columbia; Santa Ono, University of British Columbia
Academic partnerships with diplomats, industry leaders and others, can provide a comprehensive approach to addressing the challenges faced by women in STEM.
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When crimes are committed against animals, their bodies become evidence.
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Kendra Coulter, Brock University
Forensic veterinarians are helping to combat crimes against animals -- and since animal abuse often occurs alongside violence against women and children, they are helping to protect people, too.
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A demonstrator holds a sign outside the Portuguese parliament in Lisbon during a climate strike of school students as part of the Fridays for Future movements on Friday, May 24, 2019.
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Tobias Wilczek, University of Toronto
It's clear that young voters are bringing critical issues to the fore as they did in the recent EU elections. Will they do so in Canada too?
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Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam soars to the hoop over Golden State Warriors player Andre Iguaodala during Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Toronto.
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Gamal Abdel-Shehid, York University, Canada
The Raptors' success in reaching the NBA final for the first time in the franchise's history is an opportunity to reflect on the diversity of the team.
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Politics
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Martin Farr, Newcastle University
In a sign of the times, there's even talk of the US president meeting Nigel Farage – and not the prime minister – during his trip.
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Science + Technology
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Chase Johnson, Boise State University
Big tech companies compete over who can gather the most intelligence on their users. Countries like Russia and China turn this information against their citizens.
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Culture + Society
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Chongyi Feng, University of Technology Sydney
The Chinese government tightly controls all mention of the 1989 pro-democracy protests, but in recent days, it's been very open with its justifications for the brutal crackdown.
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