Research
Dr. Rita Orji wins Arthur B. McDonald Fellowship, NSERC's most prestigious prize for early‑career researchers
The fellowship recognizes the computer scientist's groundbreaking work in personalized and adaptive digital interventions powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning and is accompanied by a research grant of $250,000 over the next two years. Read more.
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Thursday, November 14, 2024
In the last episode of Sciographies for this season, get to know Karen Hudson, a Dal alum and pioneering leader in education, committed to breaking down barriers and inspiring future generations.
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Researchers have developed a solar-powered device that can make ocean water consumable. The game-changer: it’s more affordable than competing tools thanks to its use of this abundant material.
Monday, October 28, 2024
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ has established the new $3.2-million AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Research Excellence Scholarship to support PhD students and increase their enrolment over the next three years.
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Friday, August 9, 2024
Building a communications network to study environmental conditions in the harsh North Atlantic comes with its challenges. This Dal engineer is helping develop a solution.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson toured Dal’s battery labs and met with student researchers during a visit to announce $10.15 million in funding for the Canadian Battery Innovation Centre.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Overlooking the impacts of remote work on motivation may have unexpected consequences for Canadian public services and policies, write Faculty of Managaement researchers Dominika Wranik and Nachum Gabler.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Oysters can filter gallons of water a day, clarifying water and removing pollutants. That’s why a team of Dal researchers, in collaboration with Pictou Landing First Nation, are deploying locally sourced oysters in a body of water near Boat Harbour to evaluate whether they can help improve the local ecosystem.
Friday, July 26, 2024
Canadians have access to a drug that prevents HIV infection, but it's not getting into the hands of those who need it most. AV¾ãÀÖ²¿â€™s Dr. Kyle Wilby is tackling the issue by collaborating with policymakers to make Nova Scotian pharmacists among the first in the country with the ability to prescribe the lifesaving medication.