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SFU professor Dr. Manolis Savva appointed as Tier 2 Canada Research Chair
January 29, 2021Written by: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate Two years after starting as an assistant professor at SFU’s School of Computing Science, Dr. Manolis Savva was selected as a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in computer graphics. The position increases funding and networking opportunities for his research on computer graphics and artificial intelligence (AI). The Canada Research Chairs Program (CRCP) is administered by the Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat and annually invests approximately $295 million to various research projects. In an email interview with The Peak, Saava expressed his gratitude for the appointment and the opportunity to further his research on “analysis, organization,…
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SFU professor discusses grounding cross-cultural research ethically
November 6, 2020Written by: Kelly Chia, Peak Associate SFU psychology professor Tanya Broesch is studying the ethical and scientific challenges of studying human populations. Her desire for this research came after noticing that social scientists were increasingly asked to collect data beyond…
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SFU researchers to map COVID-19 vulnerability throughout BC
July 27, 2020Written by: Zach Siddiqui, Humour Editor An SFU-based research team of professors and graduate students will be looking at the communities in BC most vulnerable to COVID-19. Headed by Dr. Valorie Crooks and Dr. Nadine Schuurman, this project will visually…
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Correct mask fit is key, says SFU study on masks and facial hair
July 22, 2020Written by: Zach Siddiqui, Humour Editor In a study on facial hair and face masks, SFU researchers have found that beardless faces are slightly better protected than bearded ones — but that the overall factor in protection for any face is…
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Senate Report: June 8, 2020
June 25, 2020Written by: Paige Riding, News Writer Petter elaborates on his anti-racism statement and SFU’s equity initiatives During Monday’s Senate meeting, SFU President and Senate Chair Andrew Petter discussed the University’s resources and support to those “working to break down barriers…
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Everyone should participate in the COVID-19 survey to ensure the best pandemic response
May 20, 2020By: Nicole Magas, Opinions Editor Look, no one is more surprised than every math teacher who mercy-passed me through high school that I not only excelled in my department-mandated stats classes, but I actually enjoyed them, too. And one thing I…
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Faster and cheaper COVID-19 testing kits are being developed by SFU researchers
May 19, 2020Written by: Nathaniel Tok, Peak Associate SFU Post-Doctoral Fellow Lena Dolgosheina and Professor Peter Unrau of molecular biology and biochemistry are using their previously developed imaging technology called Mango to help produce cheaper and faster COVID-19 testing kits. In an…
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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…
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SFU professor leads research project on global coordination in response to COVID-19 pandemic
May 18, 2020Written by: Michelle Young, Staff Writer SFU health sciences professor Dr. Kelley Lee and her team are looking at the measures taken by countries in response to COVID-19. Dr. Lee’s team, which is based in Vancouver, Hong Kong, Sydney, and…
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Research Roundup
January 17, 2020Written by: Alice Fleerackers, Peak Contributor Warming waters pose problems for the future of coastal kelp From melting ice caps on our poles to forest fires in the Amazon, the impacts of climate change are everywhere. New research by SFU…
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