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Thursday, May 3, 2018

… and designing better healthcare

    Chantal Trudel (School of Industrial Design) is presenting examples of design work focused on improving healthcare systems, but also work that moves beyond this traditional domain, to address health issues people may be facing within the... More

Thursday, May 3, 2018

Almost here (or hear?): Monitoring for better health

  Eran Ukwatta (Systems and Computer Engineering) will share his work on engaging intelligent technologies for healthy living.The overarching theme of his  research is to develop computer algorithms for enabling previously inaccessible medical-imaging based biomarkers for patient diagnosis and monitoring.      ... More

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Future sugar: Farah Hosseinian & the Jerusalem artichoke

Farah Hosseinian (Chemistry) tell us about The Jerusalem Artichoke: an ancient plant for future clean sugar. The Jerusalem artichoke is an indigenous North American plant that is high in insulin. This makes it a suitable food for Type 2 diabetes, obesity and other blood sugar-related health conditions and potentially the future... More

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Sneak peak: Paul Peters dishes the dirt

The theme of our conference program this year is health: from the intersection of dirt and health research to the links between screen time and mental health. Come and hear ...     Paul Peters (Health Sciences) describe where Dirt Research Meets Health Research. Dr. Peters' work takes him to rural health in small and remote villages... More

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Program: Shaping up!

In the tradition of Spring Conference programs, we are again offering a rich array of interesting presentations: President Alastair Summerlee will be talking about the Lucky Iron fish Farah Hosseinain (Chemistry) is discussing the Jerusalem Artichoke and clean sugar Eran Ukwatta (Systems and Computer Engineering) will delve into algorithms for... More

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Registration for Spring Conference 2018 now open!

Registration is now open for the 69th Carleton University Spring Conference. This year’s theme is "Engaging and Fostering Healthy Communities." We will have a variety of interesting talks, presentations, activities, great meals, and plenty of time to socialize with your friends and colleagues and relax in beautiful rural surroundings.Weather... More

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Diversity, climate change and loving relationships: Conference program

Our conference program is shaping up well. Here is a taste of what will be presented this year. Diversity – No Question. Inclusion – Substantial Doubt Merridee Bujaki (Sprott) Drawing on her own research and experiences in academia and the accounting profession, Merridee Bujaki, Director of Carleton’s Centre for Research and Education on... More

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Registration open for 2017

Spend a lovely weekend in the country, with convivial company and stimulating conversation ... register for the annual Carleton University Spring Conference. Check out the program, register early and (the payroll deduction deadline is February 1, 2016) and look forward to enjoying yourself April 29 to May 1 in Gananoque with Carleton colleagues.... More

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Sneak peek: Jesse Stewart and the Octamasher

Carleton University music professor Jesse Stewart is one of our keynote speakers at the 2016 Spring Conference. Take a sneak peek at what he's been up to lately by reading the latest edition of Carleton Now. But in case you need a teaser .... This fall, Stewart collaborated with Carleton’s living lab, 1125@Carleton, to bring his... More

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Registration is open for 2016!

Want to spend a lovely weekend in the country, with convivial company and stimulating conversation? Look no further ... registration for the annual Carleton University Spring Conference is now open. Check out the program, register early and  (the payroll deduction deadline is February 1, 2016) and look forward to enjoying yourself April 29 to... More

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Early bird registraton 2014: date change

You can still take advantage of the early bird registration: the deadline is now January 24,... More

Friday, April 15, 2011

Registration deadline

If you are planning to attend spring conference and haven't yet, time running out!  Registration for spring conference closes on April 16 so fill in your form today to reserve your spot at the presentations and your room at the Glen House... More

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