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Community of Science (COS) Pivot Database

The Community of Science (COS) Pivot Database is the largest web network of its kind comprised of detailed professional information for nearly 480,000 scientists and scholars worldwide. Built in collaboration with more than 260 leading research universities, government agencies, and other R&D organizations from around the world, COS Pivot is the foundation of COS' international faculty information system. The profiles in COS Pivot include contact information, positions held, publications, patents, funding received, and a first-person narratives describing current research activities and expertise. COS Pivot profiles also include direct links to e-mail addresses, personal home pages, online CVs, patent abstracts (and full-text where available), publication abstracts, and available research grants. The most comprehensive database of its kind in the world, COS Pivot continues to expand internationally and seeks to include all disciplines in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

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Latest News

Researchers explore role of gender stereotypes in workplace competition
Ryerson researcher receives one of largest philosophy grants to explore value of God’s existence

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September 23, 2013
‘Where is the old girls’ network?’: Incubator program for women entrepreneurs a hit out of the gate

Ryerson's Research and Innovation Office connects former student Sherene Ng to the SheEO Incubator Program for women.

August 21, 2013
Device aims for early detection of cancer cells by identifying their sound
Dr. Michael Kolios is working on a potential way of detecting cancer early by using a custom microscope to detect the sound of cancerous cells in the bloodstream.

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Click here to download the 2011-12 Research and Innovation Annual Report