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March 01, 2013

Video/web project explores gender roles

Ryerson professor questions society's notion of what it means to be ‘a real boy’

February 22, 2013

Lack of bicycle infrastructure in urban centres raises risk for cyclists

Study suggests separate bike lanes could help prevent injury

February 15, 2013

Philosopher tackles questions surrounding belief in a higher power

How do reason, evil and the possibility of a multiverse prove or disprove the existence of God?

February 01, 2013

Trading sex linked to child abuse in street youth

Psychology researchers study link between child abuse and risky sex in homeless youth

January 18, 2013

Urban health researcher explores client-centred care

Project with CAMH looks at how clinicians and families can work together to treat mental illness and addiction

January 11, 2013

Adapting biomedical ultrasound for clinical treatment

Physics researcher investigates non-invasive surgery techniques using therapeutic ultrasound

December 19, 2012

Study assesses anxiety and short-term memory loss after heart surgery

Heart-surgery patients with elevated anxiety and depression at risk for re-admission to ER

December 14, 2012

Project tests building envelope designed to conserve energy

Research findings suggest that changes to home construction design could result in 80 per cent energy savings

December 07, 2012

Researcher develops tools to help build children’s autonomy

Adaptive design opens doors for children who have disabilities

November 30, 2012

Defining ethical business behaviour

Researcher examines what it means to “do the right thing” in the corporate world

November 23, 2012

Researchers study ethnic groups to discover how social cohesion affects violent extremism

How social solidarity could pose a threat and an answer to national security

November 09, 2012

Molecular cell biologist's research could help eliminate pathogens and prevent disease

Ryerson professor and team pilot leading research in cell degradation

November 02, 2012

Journalism professor's memoir about growing up gay in the Middle East nominated for Canada's top non-fiction award

Journalism prof's story recounts his experience growing up gay in Yemen and Egypt

October 31, 2012

Celebrating student research

Annual Undergraduate Research Opportunities Scholars event marks students who have taken part in the program

October 26, 2012

Gaining trust key to telling health-care provider about intimate partner violence

Nursing study examines how emergency personnel can help victims of domestic violence

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Student, alumnus recognized for innovative ideas
Fourth-year environmental science student Karen Quinto, and urban and regional planning graduate Josh Tzventarny both picked up innovation awards at the 2013 Water Innovation Lab in Alberta. Quinto won Most Innovative Pitch for her urban energy idea for microbial fuel cells harnessing electricity from bacteria in soil. Tzventarny received Best Overall Pitch for his proposal of a social enterprise in Nunavut that brews local beverages, creates jobs and reduces environmental impact.
Ryerson places in top 24 at Enactus World Cup
Enactus Ryerson ranked among the top 24 teams at the 2013 Enactus World Cup in Cancun, Mexico. After winning the National Championship last May, Team Ryerson represented Canada and placed third in its league in the opening round. Enactus is an international student organization that uses entrepreneurship to make a positive impact in communities around the world.