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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Bytown beds are bugged

Byline: Doug Hempstead Publication: Ottawa Sun Date: Friday July 30th, 2010 Source: http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2010/07/30/14881451.html Summary Good night, sleep tight — don’t let the bedbugs bite... or the earwigs, or the carpenter ants. Ottawa is in the heart of bedbug country, according to Carleton biology professor Dr. Jeff... More

Friday, July 2, 2010

The vulnerability of species to roadkill

The vulnerability of species to roadkill - Conservation Maven  Byline: by Ian Adams Publication: Conservation Maven Date: Thursday June 24th, 2010 Source: http://www.conservationmaven.com/ Summary A sign in Australia warning motorists about wildlife couldn't save the dead emu ahead. As landscapes are increasingly fragmented by road networks, many... More

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Partnerships, parasites and a PHD

For Carleton University biology PhD student Stacey Robinson, her research — and her academic experience thus far — is all about connections. "I'm looking at the relationship between parasites and contaminants in the environment (in birds)," explains Robinson, who received a Canada Graduate Scholarship from the Natural Sciences and Engineering... More

Friday, June 4, 2010

Need help building your timetable?

The Systems and Computer Engineering Department has a dynamic online tool to help you build your timetable prior to or during registration. The Carleton Scheduler allows you to select courses from all disciplines, and populates your personal timetable as you add and drop courses from the schedule. Click here to start building your timetable!... More

Friday, June 4, 2010

Sign up for Math Matters – August 25-September 1, 2010

Math Matters is a summer boot camp set up to provide a review of some of the most important high school concepts that students should have mastered in order to ensure that they are completely prepared for the math they will encounter in their first year here at Carleton University.  Participants will have a... More

Friday, June 4, 2010

Instructor – Molecular Biology

Applications are invited for a three-year term position at the level of Instructor, in the Department of Biology at Carleton University.  We are interested in candidates with expertise in the areas of Molecular Biology, Cell Physiology, and/or Microbiology. The successful candidate will normally have a Ph.D. and will have demonstrated excellence... More

Monday, April 26, 2010

Biology Research Day Winners!

The following Biology students received recognition at Research Day, held April 7, 2010 Cash prizes: 1st Megan Sanders 2nd James Don-Carolis 3rd Merissa Thompson Nelson Education Prize for Undergraduate Thesis Research: Laura Doubleday  Pearson Education Book Prize for Undergraduate Research: Caitlin Grant Natasha Nathoo Emily Hopwood Fisher... More

Monday, April 12, 2010

Talking Evolved from Walking in Caterpillars

Biology Professor Jayne Yack’s latest research on insect communications was published in a leading science journal. Some caterpillars drag their back ends along leaves to ward off intruders on their territory. Now it seems this “anal-scraping” - which creates warning vibrations - evolved from walking. It is the strongest evidence yet that... More

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Lovers, Killers, Hoarders, and Cheaters: The Unusual Lives of Local Birds

Michael Runtz will be speaking at the Cottage Show. Colourful? Yes. Musical? Yes. Gentle? No. Trustworthy? No! Many local birds lead lives that will surprise you. Stunning photography and videography will reveal how the birds you think you know have a very different side when dealing with thier own kind. For a schedule of... More

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Biology Professor Researches Using Food as Medicine

(Ottawa) –   Ashkan Golshani, a biology professor at Carleton University, is looking at turning food into medicine. Golshani is one of 10 recipients of this year’s Carleton Research Achievement Awards. The recipients were honoured this week as part of Carleton’s Research Days celebration. His research proposes to create foods that have... More

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Michael Runtz Speaking at Algonquin to Adirondack Conservation Association

Publication: The Ganonoque Reporter Date: Thursday, March 25, 2010 Read full article. Exerpt: The Algonquin to Adirondack Conservation Association will be holding their A2A Speakers Forum and Annual General Meeting on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the municipal hall in Portland. Speakers at the forum include Michael Runtz who is known across the region... More

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Contract Instructor Opportunities 2010-2011

Carleton University Department of Biology Contract Instructor Opportunities 2010-2011 Pursuant to Article 16.3 of the CUPE 4600 Unit 2 Collective Agreement, subject to Article 16.2 and 16.4 through 16.7, expressions of interest are invited from members of the CUPE 4600 bargaining unit and other interested persons to teach the following Biology... More

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