{"id":94570,"date":"2024-12-16T09:00:13","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T14:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.carleton.ca\/?post_type=cu_story&#038;p=94570"},"modified":"2025-10-10T15:49:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T19:49:09","slug":"carleton-top-10-stories-2024","status":"publish","type":"cu_story","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/story\/carleton-top-10-stories-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Carleton University&#8217;s Top 10 Stories of 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-max  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n                    \n                    \n            \n    <div class=\"cu-wideimage relative flex items-center justify-center mx-auto px-8 overflow-hidden md:px-16 rounded-xl not-prose  my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 bg-opacity-50 bg-cover bg-cu-black-50 pt-24 pb-32 md:pt-28 md:pb-44 lg:pt-36 lg:pb-60 xl:pt-48 xl:pb-72\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/news-mobile-laptop-1200x900-1.jpg); background-position: 50% 50%;\">\n\n                    <div class=\"absolute top-0 w-full h-screen\" style=\"background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.600);\"><\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"relative z-[2] max-w-4xl w-full flex flex-col items-center gap-2 cu-wideimage-image cu-zero-first-last\">\n            <header class=\"mx-auto mb-6 text-center text-white cu-pageheader cu-component-updated cu-pageheader--center md:mb-12\">\n\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold mb-2 text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] cu-pageheader--center text-center mx-auto after:left-px\">\n                        Carleton University&#039;s Top 10 Stories of 2024\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                            <\/header>\n        <\/div>\n\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"absolute bottom-0 w-full z-[1]\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 1280 312\">\n                <path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M26.412 315.608c-.602-.268-6.655-2.412-13.524-4.769a1943.84 1943.84 0 0 1-14.682-5.144l-2.276-.858v-5.358c0-4.876.086-5.358.773-5.09 1.674.643 21.38 5.84 34.646 9.109 14.682 3.59 28.935 6.858 45.936 10.449l9.874 2.089H57.322c-16.4 0-30.31-.16-30.91-.428ZM460.019 315.233c42.974-10.074 75.602-19.88 132.443-39.867 76.16-26.791 152.063-57.709 222.385-90.663 16.7-7.823 21.336-10.074 44.262-21.273 85.004-41.688 134.719-64.193 195.291-88.413 66.55-26.577 145.2-53.584 194.27-66.765C1258.5 5.626 1281.34 0 1282.24 0c.17 0 .34 27.596.34 61.3v61.299l-2.23.375c-84.7 13.718-165.93 35.955-310.736 84.931-46.494 15.753-65.427 22.076-96.166 32.15-9.102 3-24.814 8.198-34.989 11.574-107.543 35.954-153.008 50.422-196.626 62.639l-6.74 1.876-89.126-.054c-78.135-.054-88.782-.161-85.948-.857ZM729.628 312.875c33.229-10.985 69.248-23.523 127.506-44.207 118.705-42.223 164.596-57.709 217.446-73.302 2.62-.75 8.29-2.465 12.67-3.751 56.19-16.772 126.94-33.597 184.17-43.671 5.07-.91 9.66-1.768 10.22-1.875l.94-.161v170.236l-281.28-.054H719.968l9.66-3.215ZM246.864 313.411c-65.041-2.251-143.047-12.11-208.432-26.256-18.375-3.965-41.73-9.538-42.202-10.074-.171-.214-.257-21.38-.214-47.046l.129-46.618 6.654 3.697c57.313 32.043 118.491 56.531 197.699 79.143 40.313 11.521 83.459 18.058 138.669 21.059 15.584.857 65.685.857 81.14 0 33.744-1.876 61.306-4.93 88.396-9.806 6.396-1.126 11.634-1.983 11.722-1.929.255.375-20.48 7.769-30.999 11.038-28.592 8.948-59.288 15.646-91.873 20.147-26.36 3.59-50.015 5.627-78.35 6.698-15.584.59-55.209.59-72.339-.053Z\"><\/path>\n                <path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M-3.066 295.067 32.06 304.1v9.033H-3.066v-18.066Z\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n\n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<p>2024 was a remarkable year at Carleton University, filled with groundbreaking research, transformative initiatives and achievements that underscore our commitment to innovation and community impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the top 10 stories that defined this year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"carleton-rises-to-4-in-canada-in-macleans-rankings\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carleton Rises to #4 in Canada in Maclean&#8217;s Rankings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/newsroom.carleton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/students-walking-dunton-1600x700-1.jpg\" alt=\"Studentts walking through university campus with buildings in the background\" class=\"wp-image-93992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/students-walking-dunton-1600x700-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/students-walking-dunton-1600x700-1-400x175.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/students-walking-dunton-1600x700-1-1400x613.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/students-walking-dunton-1600x700-1-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/students-walking-dunton-1600x700-1-768x336.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/students-walking-dunton-1600x700-1-1536x672.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/students-walking-dunton-1600x700-1-700x306.jpg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/students-walking-dunton-1600x700-1-200x88.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carleton reached new heights in the <em>Maclean&#8217;s<\/em> University Rankings, securing the fourth spot among Canadian comprehensive universities. This significant leap reflects our dedication to academic excellence, impactful research and student success. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.carleton.ca\/2024\/macleans-rankings-2025\/\">2025 Maclean&#039;s Ranking<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"wisdom-tettey-appointed-carleton-president\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wisdom Tettey Appointed Carleton President<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-image-94578\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/newsroom.carleton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/wisdom-tettey-1200x800-1.jpg\" alt=\"Professional photo of Wisdom Tettey.\" class=\"wp-image-94578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/wisdom-tettey-1200x800-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/wisdom-tettey-1200x800-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/wisdom-tettey-1200x800-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/wisdom-tettey-1200x800-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/wisdom-tettey-1200x800-1-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/wisdom-tettey-1200x800-1-200x133.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wisdom Tettey (Photo by Vuk Dragojevic)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wisdom Tettey was named the next president and vice-chancellor of Carleton. With his distinguished academic career and leadership expertise, President Tettey is poised to guide Carleton into an exciting new era.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.carleton.ca\/2024\/wisdom-tettey-named-carleton-president\/\">Wisdom Tettey Named Carleton President<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"training-pediatric-surgeons-with-ai\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training Pediatric Surgeons with AI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-image-94593\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"875\" src=\"https:\/\/newsroom.carleton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/training-the-next-generation-1500x875-1.jpg\" alt=\"An over the shoulder view of a woman training to become a surgeon.\" class=\"wp-image-94593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/training-the-next-generation-1500x875-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/training-the-next-generation-1500x875-1-400x233.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/training-the-next-generation-1500x875-1-1400x817.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/training-the-next-generation-1500x875-1-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/training-the-next-generation-1500x875-1-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/training-the-next-generation-1500x875-1-700x408.jpg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/training-the-next-generation-1500x875-1-200x117.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Chris Snow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Carleton researchers developed innovative AI-powered tools to train pediatric surgeons, addressing critical challenges in healthcare and advancing medical education.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/challenge.carleton.ca\/training-pediatric-surgeons-ai-powered\/\">AI-Powered Pediatric Surgery Training<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"carleton-launches-innovative-new-nursing-program\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carleton Launches Innovative New Nursing Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/newsroom.carleton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/nursing-program-launch-1200x800-2.jpg\" alt=\"Promotional image for the new Carleton University nursing program.\" class=\"wp-image-94225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/nursing-program-launch-1200x800-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/nursing-program-launch-1200x800-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/nursing-program-launch-1200x800-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/nursing-program-launch-1200x800-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/nursing-program-launch-1200x800-2-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/nursing-program-launch-1200x800-2-200x133.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A new condensed, three-year nursing program at Carleton, created in partnership with Queensway Carleton Hospital, blends cutting-edge technology and interdisciplinary approaches to prepare future healthcare leaders. This program addresses pressing challenges in the healthcare system with a focus on compassion and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.carleton.ca\/story\/innovative-new-nursing-program\/\">New Nursing Program<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"protecting-cities-from-urban-flooding\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting Cities from Urban Flooding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Protecting Cities from Urban Flooding\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/935534273?h=b2054e04d4&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"800\" height=\"451\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carleton researchers are pioneering climate-resilient infrastructure to protect urban areas from flooding. This vital work supports sustainable urban development amid growing climate challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/challenge.carleton.ca\/creating-climate-resilient-housing-infrastructure\/\">Climate-Resilient Housing Infrastructure<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"grad-student-converts-beermaking-wastewater-into-biogas\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grad Student Converts Beermaking Wastewater into Biogas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-image-93525\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/newsroom.carleton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/brewing-renewables-1200x680-2.jpg\" alt=\"A man holding a gas tank stands in front of a business.\" class=\"wp-image-93525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/brewing-renewables-1200x680-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/brewing-renewables-1200x680-2-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/brewing-renewables-1200x680-2-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/brewing-renewables-1200x680-2-400x227.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/brewing-renewables-1200x680-2-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/brewing-renewables-1200x680-2-700x397.jpg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/brewing-renewables-1200x680-2-200x113.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Carleton University grad student Seyedomid Ahmadinejad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A Carleton graduate student has developed a process to convert brewery wastewater into biogas, showcasing sustainable solutions that benefit both industry and the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.carleton.ca\/story\/convert-wastewater-into-biogas\/\">Beermaking Wastewater to Biogas<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"innovative-self-powered-coat-design\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Innovative Self-Powered Coat Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"CU Northern Clothing Design Final - Apr 12_FINAL\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/935397060?h=812fceeb95&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"800\" height=\"451\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Carleton student unveiled a groundbreaking self-powered coat \u2013designed to generate heat and light. This innovation has significant implications for safety and comfort in extreme conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/challenge.carleton.ca\/innovative-self-powered-coat-design\/\">Self-Powered Coat Design<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"exploring-digital-wellness-and-social-medias-impact\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exploring Digital Wellness and Social Media&#8217;s Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/newsroom.carleton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/digital-wellness-social-media-influencers-1200x700-1.jpg\" alt=\"A close up of a mobile phone recording a video of a young woman talking about makeup.\" class=\"wp-image-94603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/digital-wellness-social-media-influencers-1200x700-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/digital-wellness-social-media-influencers-1200x700-1-400x233.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/digital-wellness-social-media-influencers-1200x700-1-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/digital-wellness-social-media-influencers-1200x700-1-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/digital-wellness-social-media-influencers-1200x700-1-700x408.jpg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/digital-wellness-social-media-influencers-1200x700-1-200x117.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carleton research examines the mental health effects of social media influencers, providing insights into fostering digital wellness in the age of connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/challenge.carleton.ca\/social-media-influencers-affect-mental-health\/\">Social Media and Mental Health<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"using-psychedelic-derivatives-to-treat-depression\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Psychedelic Derivatives to Treat Depression<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-image-94588\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"875\" src=\"https:\/\/newsroom.carleton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/psychedelics-derivatives-to-treat-depression-1500x875-3.jpg\" alt=\"A scientist observes another scientist working with a sample.\" class=\"wp-image-94588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/psychedelics-derivatives-to-treat-depression-1500x875-3.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/psychedelics-derivatives-to-treat-depression-1500x875-3-400x233.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/psychedelics-derivatives-to-treat-depression-1500x875-3-1400x817.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/psychedelics-derivatives-to-treat-depression-1500x875-3-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/psychedelics-derivatives-to-treat-depression-1500x875-3-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/psychedelics-derivatives-to-treat-depression-1500x875-3-700x408.jpg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/psychedelics-derivatives-to-treat-depression-1500x875-3-200x117.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Carleton University neuroscientist Argel Aguilar-Valles and his team at work in the lab. (Photo: Brenna Mackay)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Groundbreaking studies at Carleton investigate the use of psychedelics to treat depression, offering new hope for mental health therapies.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/challenge.carleton.ca\/using-psychedelics-treat-depression\/\">Psychedelics and Depression<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"using-ai-to-address-and-prevent-chronic-homelessness-in-ottawa\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using AI to Address and Prevent Chronic Homelessness in Ottawa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/newsroom.carleton.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/ai-homelessness-ottawa-1600x700-1.jpg\" alt=\"A sign on a brick wall which reads There Is Hope Here\" class=\"wp-image-92455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/ai-homelessness-ottawa-1600x700-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/ai-homelessness-ottawa-1600x700-1-400x175.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/ai-homelessness-ottawa-1600x700-1-1400x613.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/ai-homelessness-ottawa-1600x700-1-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/ai-homelessness-ottawa-1600x700-1-768x336.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/ai-homelessness-ottawa-1600x700-1-1536x672.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/ai-homelessness-ottawa-1600x700-1-700x306.jpg 700w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/ai-homelessness-ottawa-1600x700-1-200x88.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carleton researchers are leveraging AI to understand and prevent chronic homelessness in Ottawa, working towards practical solutions for this critical societal issue.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.carleton.ca\/story\/ai-chronic-homelessness-in-ottawa\/\">AI and Homelessness<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thee top 10 stories highlight Carleton&#8217;s dedication to innovation, community impact and addressing real-world challenges. 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