Blind Date with Knowledge

Do you ever wonder what drives a researcher’s curiosity? What was the spark that led them to discovery? Blind Date with Knowledge seeks to demystify scholarly research and personalize the research process through discussions with ...more

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August 27, 2018 00:15:45
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What in the World is Electrochemistry?

Gregory Jerkiewicz Professor, Department of Chemistry Synopsis: Dr. Gregory Jerkiewicz’s research is focused on surface and materials electrochemistry as well as molecular-level electrocatalysis. He...

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August 27, 2018 00:15:45
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Including Indigenous Peoples in Land Use Planning

Leela Viswanathan Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Planning Synopsis: Dr. Leela Viswanathan is studying the intersection of planning, equity and diversity, and her...

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August 26, 2018 00:16:19
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Fighting Climate Change with Science   

  John Smol Canada Research Chair in Environmental Change and Professor, Department of Biology Synopsis: Dr. John Smol is world-renowned paleolimnologist (someone who studies long-term...

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August 26, 2018 00:16:49
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The Story of Paint

Patricia Smithen Assistant Professor, Paintings Conservation, Department of Art History and Art Conservation Synopsis: Patricia Smithen is an art conservator and Queen’s alumna who...

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August 26, 2018 00:15:51
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One Glass of Wine? You’ll Be Just Fine

Adrian Baranchuk Professor, Department of Medicine Synopsis: Dr. Adrian Baranchuk studies electrocardiography, sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease, and complex ablation. In this episode, Dr....

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August 26, 2018 00:16:54
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Making Math Your Friend

Lynda Colgan Professor of Elementary Mathematics, Faculty of Education Synopsis: Dr. Lynda Colgan’s lifelong mission is to make science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or...

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