Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾'s big presence at 4th World Conference of Science Journalists
New and unusual research findings will be presented by Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ scientists at the 4th World Conference of Science Journalists in Montreal from October 4 to 7. A dozen Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ researchers are taking part in the conference, organized by the Canadian Science Writers Association (CSWA) and the Association des communicateurs scientifiques du Québec. All sessions unfold at the Montréal Marriott Château Champlain (1 Place du Canada). Read more at .
Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ professor Barry Pless, director of Developmental and Epidemiologic Research of the Montreal Children's Hospital (Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Health Centre), is part of a session entitled Transportation Research: Social Sciences in Real Life. When: Oct. 5, 2 pm. Where: Room Cartier C.
Brian Alters, director of Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾'s Evolution Education Research Centre, will be a keynote speaker at a special cocktail reception, co-hosted by Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾, at the Montreal Science Centre. When: Oct. 5, 6 pm. Where: King Edward Pier, Montreal Old Port.
Rémi Quirion, a Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ psychiatry professor and scientific director of the Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾-affiliated Douglas Hospital Research Centre, will take part in a session called Mind Reading: What Do We Know About the Brain? When: Wednesday, Oct. 6, 4 pm. Where: Room Cartier AB.
Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ alumna Julie Payette, chief astronaut for the Canadian Space Agency, will be the special guest at a talk entitled Unhealthy Planet: The Collapse of Ecosystems. When: Thursday, Oct. 7, 8:30 am. Where: Ballroom.
Joe Schwarcz, director of the Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Office for Science and Society, is part of a session entitled Covering Complexity and Controversy Canada. When: Oct. 7, 2 pm. Where: Room Cartier C.
Thomas J. Hudson, founder and director of the Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ and Genome Quebec Innovation Centre, as well as a professor at Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾'s Faculty of Medicine, will take part in a session entitled Genetics of Common Diseases. When: Oct. 7, 4 pm. Where: Room Cartier C.
Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ will also provide a health and nanotechnology tour on Friday, Oct. 8, at the Tools for Nanoscience Facility, Rutherford Physics Building (3600 University St.) and the Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ Genome Quebec Innovation Centre (740 Dr Penfield Ave.).
Dinosaur mystery solved: Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ paleontologist Hans Larsson has found physical proof that lush plant life and dinosaurs coexisted in Canada's great north 240 million years ago. He reveals all on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 3 pm to 4 pm, at the Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ booth. Room: Viger A&B.
Fishy change of diet: Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ biologist Anthony Ricciardi has found the yellow perch is moving away from its traditional diet. The consequences may be deadly to freshwater life and harmful to humans. He speaks Tuesday, Oct. 5, 3 pm to 4 pm, at the Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ booth. Room: Viger A&B.
Undressing trees: Pierre Dutilleul undresses trees for a living. A professor from Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾'s Department of Plant Science, Dutilleul heads up the CT scanning laboratory that enables the detailed, non-destructive study of plant, soil and animal structures through 3-D images. He'll talk about his unusual research on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 3 pm to 4 pm, at the Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ booth. Room: Viger A&B.
Weather unfurled: Wayne Pollard has traveled the Arctic to examine global warming. He's now director of Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾'s Centre for Climate and Global Change Research, a powerhouse of scientists examining global weather patterns. He'll talk about his latest research on Thursday, Oct. 7, 3 pm to 4 pm, at the Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ booth. Room: Viger A&B.
