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Maria DeRosa Recognized with 2015 Capital Educators’ Award!

Carleton University is proud to announce that Maria DeRosa from the Department of Chemistry and Troy Anderson from the Sprott School of Business have been honoured with 2015 Capital Educators’ Awards.

The awards recognize outstanding educators’ achievements and celebrate public education in the Ottawa area. The two Carleton professors were among 18 winners who were celebrated during EduGala 2015 on May 21 at Algonquin College. The recipients were selected from a pool of 62 finalists from elementary, secondary and post-secondary institutions.

Friday, May 22, 2015
Carleton U Tweaks Mars Rover

Dr. Claire Samson, Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences, speaks to the Ottawa Sun about the Mars Rover tests done at Carleton on May 21, 2015. Check out the video here!  

Friday, May 22, 2015
Prof Paul Villeneuve Releases Paper on the Dangers of Fine Particulate Air Pollution

Carleton University’s Paul Villeneuve, associate professor in the Department of Health Sciences, has released new research underlining the dangerous effects of fine particulate matter, also known as PM2.5, in the air we breathe.

Wednesday, May 20, 2015
The Discovery Centre is Launching a Summer Design Contest for You!

Design a new, innovative object for the Discovery Centre such as art, furniture, or useful tools. How about a table with raven legs, or a picture frame to surround a digital screen? The ideas are endless!

No need to be a computer wiz. The contest is open to the entire Carleton community. Hand sketches, graphic designs or 3D models accepted. Be creative!

Who: Individuals or groups can make submissions. The contest is Carleton-wide and open to current & incoming students, faculty & staff

Friday, May 8, 2015
Carleton Hosts Fourth Annual Outdoor Chemistry Magic Show during Science Rendezvous

Carleton University’s Chemistry Department is hosting its fourth annual outdoor chemistry magic show. Light Up the Night with Chemistry in the Dark is part of Science Rendezvous, a national one-day celebration of science.

Tuesday, May 5, 2015
What happens when a pike swims off with your lure?

A study done by researchers at Carleton University's Cooke Lab has shed light on a common fishing question: what happens when a pike swims off with your lure? Check out the CBC article here.

Friday, May 1, 2015
Amanda Lindeman featured on Scientific American website

Amanda Lindeman, PhD Candidate in Dr. Jayne Yack’s lab has been featured on the Scientific American website for her work on bark beetles.

Click here for the article.

Thursday, April 30, 2015
Ottawa’s Top Science Prodigies Recognized at Sanofi Biogenius Canada Competition

 

Friday, April 24, 2015
Be careful when using Social Media: What to know and do!

Originally posted on Today@Carleton for Monday, April 20, 2015

Monday, April 20, 2015
Contract Instructor Teaching Innovation Grant - Deadline May 11

The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce Carleton University’s new Contract Instructor Teaching Innovation Grant for contract instructors. 

Thursday, April 16, 2015