Dalhousie’s Faculties of Computer Science, Engineering and Science hosted the fifth annual Women in STEM Networking Event in Halifax this week, with Dal researchers and alumni participating in a panel discussion about their motivations for pursuing a career in STEM.
Marie DeYoung (MLS’80) was a passionate leader in post-secondary library services and dedicated to supporting students. Her dedication to student success and her ability to bring people together helped inspire the establishment of the Marie DeYoung Bursary in her memory.
Dalhousie researchers are taking bold steps to address gaps in health care, such as access to reliable therapies, data and front-line care. Their work is creating opportunities to achieve better results for people, populations and the health-care system. Join an Open Dialogue Live discussion on February 23 to learn more.
Seven individuals appointed to the Order of Canada in late December have Dalhousie connections.
Dalhousie Tigers men’s basketball alum Alex Carson (BSc’22) was selected as a U SPORTS Top 8 Academic All-Canadian for the 2021-22 season. The elite group was honoured by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.
As 2022 ends, we take a moment to celebrate the many accomplishments of Dal alumni this year.
Dalhousie School of Architecture alumnus Brad Pickard (MArch’10) of Oxbow Architecture in Saskatchewan and Dalhousie Architecture Professor Emeritus Richard Kroeker have won an WAFX Award (World Architecture Festival Prize) for a powwow stadium designed for the Muscowpetung Saulteaux First Nation on Treaty 4 Territory in south-east Saskatchewan.
Lezlie Oler (LLB’75) is the owner of In A Box Gifts, a giftware and clothing boutique that specializes in providing customers with a selection of beautiful, unique and fashionable items. Dal alumni get 15% off all regular-priced merchandise as part of the Dal Alumni Benefits Program.
Climate change has become an undeniable reality for the modern world. According to NOAA Climate.gov, global temperatures are climbing an estimated 0.14° C per decade. With that comes irreversible consequences, from rising sea levels and extreme weather, to biodiversity loss and worsening health for humanity. These are signs that radical change is needed, and fast.
The COVID-19 pandemic has strained many aspects of everyday life, including the affordability and accessibility of food. Going forward, the future presents an opportunity for food resiliency – a concept that has been proven over the last three years, says Cassie Hayward (BA’19), food security advocate and Cambridge University PhD candidate.