Jan. 17, 2025
(L to R) Dakota Cecil, Maximilian Vovk, Ian Chow and Simon Van Schuylenbergh (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications)
A team of physics and astronomy graduate students won the Best Use of Science Award in the NASA Space Apps Challenge for their SkyShield app, which educates users about the solar system and identifies threats to Earth and space infrastructure.
(L to R) Professor Lyle Muller, post-doctoral scholars Luisa Liboni and Roberto Budzinski and graduate student Alex Busch (Photo source: Jeff Renaud/Western Communications)
Led by mathematics professor and Fields Lab for Network Science director Lyle Muller, researchers have developed a new math-based technique to understand how computer models perform brain-like activities, revealing new insights into AI.
Also covered by: Phys.org
Sara Boston (Photo source: Colleen MacDonald/Western Communications)
National Indigenous Scholarship recipient and first-year Indigenous studies student Sara Boston is working to bridge cultural gaps and support cultural reclamation through education and advocacy.
(L to R) Trish Tucker and Sophie Phillips (Photo source: Christopher Kindratsky/Western Communications)
Researchers including occupational therapy professor Trish Tucker and post-doctoral researcher Sophie Phillips created the online course TEACH to help early childhood educators promote physical activity in childcare settings and reduce sedentary behaviour in young children.
Also covered by: CBC Afternoon Drive and The Morning Show on AM980
The Impact Project
Explore how the Western community is collectively contributing to meaningful change in the world, today.
Gordon Osinski (Photo source: Steven Anderson/Western Communications)
Gordon Osinski: How space exploration drives innovation.
Coming Up
Jan. 18 (2 to 4 p.m.)
Memories of the Future: Opening reception
Celebrate the opening of Toronto-based artist Laura Moore’s exhibition at McIntosh Gallery. Remarks begin at 2:30 p.m.
Jan. 20 (12:10 to 12:50 p.m.)
Circuit Training with Living Well @ Western
Participate in a strength-based circuit training class led by activity instructor Emily Downs. Register today. Arts & Humanities Building, Rm. 2B15.
Jan. 21 (11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
From Idea to Impact: Insights from MedTech Leaders
Hear from leaders of three MedTech companies as they share their experiences developing innovative medical technologies that are transforming health care. RSVP by Jan. 19. Connector Suites, Western Research Parks, 999 Collip Circle.
Jan. 23 (noon to 1 p.m.)
Building Financial Resilience
Join Western's dean of science Matt Davison for an interactive workshop on building financial resilience and making informed decisions in the face of uncertainty. RSVP online.
Working at Western
Members of the University Students’ Council (left) and members of the Alumni Association Board (right) during Homecoming 2024. (Photo source: Frank Neufeld)
Call for nominations: Alumni Association Board
Nominations are open until Jan. 29 for Western graduates interested in serving on the alumni board.
Living Well @ Western: January Challenge
Love to read? Join book bingo to earn Wellness Rewards Points. Submit your card by Jan. 31 to livingwell@uwo.ca for a chance to win.
Free headshots on campus
Upgrade your profile with a free, professional headshot at Careers & Experience, located in UCC 210. The headshot booth is fast, easy to use and includes access to onsite and online editing tools.
Photo of the Week
Did you know the Dellelce Family Bookstore has been a part of the Western experience since 1925? In celebration of 100 years of service, there will be monthly releases, including the limited-edition crewneck and tee featured above.(Photo source: Housing and Ancillary Services)
Western in the News
In addition to the news above, your colleagues have been featured in the following media outlets.
Bipasha Baruah (Photo source: Frank Neufeld)
Policy Options
When you think of green jobs, do you think of care work?
An opinion article written by gender, sexuality and women’s studies professor Bipasha Baruah sheds light on green jobs and why their definition should be expanded to include care work.
CBC North
Indigenous knowledge can help make health care more sustainable in the North, study says
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor and director of Indigenous Planetary Health Nicole Redvers explores how Indigenous traditional knowledge can help make health-care systems in Canada’s North more environmentally sustainable.
CBC’s Just Asking
How to teach kids to read
Psychology professor Marc Joanisse and Katelyn Bryant, assistant director of the Mary J. Wright Child and Youth Development discuss ways to boost kids’ reading skills.
