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BC’s COVID-19 health policies are being informed by SFU professor’s research
May 18, 2020Written by: Harvin Bhathal, Peak Associate SFU mathematics professor and infectious disease modeller Dr. Caroline Colijn is using mathematical modelling to project trends in the COVID-19 pandemic. Her research has allowed provincial health officers to better determine the next steps during the pandemic with regard to its COVID-19 health policies. Dr. Colijn was also selected by the Chief Science Advisor of Canada to sit on a multidisciplinary science expert panel to advise on COVID-19-related scientific developments. Additionally, Colijn has a track record in public health modelling as she was appointed as a Canada 150 Research Chair in Mathematics for Infection…
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BC government approves need-based grant for post-secondary students starting September 2020
March 17, 2020Written by: Paige Riding, News Writer The Government of British Columbia has announced that their 2020–21 budget will include funding for needs-based grants to assist post-secondary students with funding their education. StudentAid BC describes the grants as “needs-based, up-front, and…
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Hundreds of international scientists call for urgent action to protect B.C’s rainforests
July 18, 2018By: Srijani Datta, Assistant News Editor On June 28, 223 international scientists called on the British Columbia government to stop the incessant logging of temperate rainforests in the province. The scientists addressed their concerns in a letter titled “International…
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