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The Drive
James Derouin - April 4, 2025

The Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025


AJ and Graham are joined by uOttawa men's basketball coach and Blackjacks general manager James Derouin to tee up the Final 4 in the NCAA and to look ahead to the Blackjacks season.

The GROW Equation Business Podcast
Ep. 163 – Burnout Lessons Learned: A Wellness Professional Shares Her Journey

The GROW Equation Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 34:38


Of all the types of entrepreneurs in the world, you won't expect a wellness professional to suffer from burnout!  But here's the personal story of how it happened so slowly, she didn't recognize how it came to be. My guest, Lydia Di Francesco shares her lessons learned in today's episode. Lydia and I have a very honest and open conversation about: How burnout crept up on her What burnout looked like for her, personally Her lessons learned  5 steps to recovery  ABOUT LYDIALydia Di Francesco is the CEO and Workplace Wellness Specialist at Fit + Healthy 365. Lydia has worked in the wellness industry for over 12 years. She holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences and an MBA from uOttawa and is a Certified Workplace Health and Performance Practitioner. Lydia works with organizations to create and deliver effective workplace health and performance strategic plans that support employee well-being and mental health and result in greater productivity and retention.  Lydia is a former radio host of a wellness segment on CHIN Radio Ottawa, a regular TV guest expert and has been published in national and local magazines. She was recently selected as a Businesswoman of the Year. ACTION PLAN: Pay attention to your own body, feelings and health Be strategic as to how you spend your time  Find ways to re-charge yourself – it's a priority for business owners If you want to Work Less, Profit More -- Book a Growth Strategy Session – www.dianalidstone.com/apply ABOUT ME: Hi friends, Want to escape the chaos of the day to day running of your business?  Then I'm your gal. I'm a champagne lover and a sought-after business coach for small business leaders who want to grow, and scale their business without the hustle or burn out. I'm also a best-selling author, award-winning speaker and podcast host. After almost 40 years as an entrepreneur, I'm best known for my straight-talk, no BS and the simple business and marketing strategies that bring my clients more joy, profit and freedom.  My podcast, Work Less PROFIT More business podcast offers tips and strategies for small business owners who are tired of working too hard for too little profit, and having little or no free time.   You can do this! Connect with me here: diana@dianalidstone.com www.dianalidstone.com https://www.facebook.com/diana.lidstone https://www.linkedin.com/in/hiredianalidstone/ Work with me: Currently, there are 2 ways you can work with me: I am only accepting private clients in my 12-month Business Accelerator program (here) or  By booking a VIP Grow Day which is intensive session designed to give you my undivided attention and acceleration to accomplish something extremely fast. More information here. Share your feedback with me by clicking here and leaving a short voice message!

Alexandre Moranville-Ouellet
«On revient un peu à l'époque de la guerre froide», dit un expert

Alexandre Moranville-Ouellet

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 10:24


L'un des plus importants échanges de prisonniers depuis la Guerre froide est en train de se produire entre la Russie et l'Occident. Entrevue avec Dominique Arel, titulaire de la Chaire d'études ukrainiennes, professeur à UOttawa.Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Alexandre Moranville-Ouellet
Épisode vendredi 2 août | Joe Biden a une ardeur renouvelée!

Alexandre Moranville-Ouellet

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 160:15


Des centaines de milliers de Québécois auront leur remboursement d'impôt en retard | Mary Simon dépense sans compter l'argent des contribuables | De fausses offres d'emploi recrutent pour une usine à arnaques | Les producteurs québécois interpellent le ministre Girard | Échange de prisonniers historique entre la Russie et l'Occident | Documentaire du vendredi! | Nouvelle action collective contre Ticketmaster | Nouvelle hausse des tarifs chez Hydro-Québec | Un garçon de 8 ans en rémission d'un cancer veut redonner à sa communauté | Kamala Harris devrait être nommée ce week-end | La chaleur marque une hausse de la violence | Une aînée fraude son patron et espère s'en sortir Dans cet épisode intégral du 2 août, en entrevue :  Denis Guindon, copropriétaire de la Distillerie Côte des Saints. Dominique Arel, titulaire de la Chaire d'études ukrainiennes, professeur à UOttawa. Guy Paquette, avocat en droit des actionnaires et des technologies. Hugo Jobin, garçon de 8 ans en rémission. Erika Aubin, journaliste au Journal de Montréal. Une production QUB Juillet 2024Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

rabble radio
Desmond Cole on resilience and solidarity with Palestine

rabble radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 30:01


On April 17, 2024 a pro-Palestine protest encampment was built at Columbia University where students called on their school to disclose and divest their investments in companies linked to Israel and its war on Gaza. This inspired a movement in universities across North America –and the globe– for students to create their own on-campus encampments.  After months of peaceful protest, the encampments at UofT, McGill, UOttawa have now been dismantled, but the pressure for divestment continues.  Today on rabble radio, freelance reporter Stephen Wentzell sits down with journalist and activist Desmond Cole to outline the misconceptions some had about the student encampments and what responsible reporting for Palestine looks like. Desmond Cole is a journalist, radio host, and activist. His debut book, The Skin We're In, won the Toronto Book Award and was a finalist for the Forest of Reading Evergreen Award and the Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize. It was also named a best book of 2020 by The Globe and Mail, NOW Magazine, CBC, Quill & Quire, and Indigo. Cole's writing has appeared in the Toronto Star, Toronto Life, The Walrus, and the Ottawa Citizen, among others. He lives in Toronto. Stephen Wentzell is a journalist based in New York City covering politics, social issues, and the criminal legal system. A former national politics reporter at rabble.ca, Stephen has also worked at publications including CTV Atlantic and CityNews Halifax. In 2023, Stephen began studying at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York, where he is concentrating in local accountability journalism, as well as health and science reporting. When he's not working, Stephen can be found snuggling with his cat Benson and watching the latest episode of the Real Housewives. If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca.

rabble radio
Climate Justice UOttawa is fighting climate doomism with real action

rabble radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 30:01


rabble editor Nick Seebruch sits down with Alex Stratas from Climate Justice uOttawa to talk about the work they do fighting for climate justice on and off campus.  Climate Justice uOttawa is a student run, grassroot organization aimed towards achieving climate justice within the uOttawa community and beyond. Their mission includes encouraging universities to fully divest from organizations which fund fossil fuel projects.  Alex Stratas (she/her) is a third-year political science and communications student at the University of Ottawa with experience in advocating and organizing grassroots campaigns on the climate crisis through her work as co-president of Climate Justice Climatique uOttawa (CJCUO). She is passionate about community advocacy, world literature, and international politics—mostly regarding the SWANA region and the intersection of identities. She is often found reading, listening to music, or complaining about the public transit system in Ottawa. If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca. 

Source
ABSENT: The Violence of Austerity in Schools (Part 1) / ABSENCES : La violence de l'austérité à l'école (épisode 1)

Source

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 56:06


This episode is the first of two episodes on the rise of violence in Canadian schools. / Cet épisode est le premier de deux sur la montée de la violence dans les écoles du Canada. With the help of leading experts and real stories from teachers and education workers, this episode breakdowns the issue of violence in schools, the history, recent research, and outline the causes and why we're seeing an exodus in the teaching profession, and more. /  Puisant dans le savoir de spécialistes et le vécu de membres du corps enseignant et d'autres travailleurs·ses de l'éducation, cet épisode dresse un historique de la violence en milieu scolaire et un portrait de ce qu'elle est devenue, parle des récentes études menées sur le sujet et en explique les causes en faisant le lien avec l'exode de la profession enseignante, et bien plus.Guests / Personnes invitéesDr. Darcy Santor, Professor of Psychology, University of OttawaDr. Chris Bruckert, Professor of Criminology, uOttawaPreston Huppie and Tesa Fiddler, Members of the CTF/FCE Advisory Committee on Indigenous EducationMarie-Noël Vercambre-Jacquot, chercheure épidémiologiste, Fondation MGEN pour la santé publiqueHeidi Yetman, CTF/FCE PresidentDr. Kristen Ferguson, Professor of Education at Nipissing University and Education Lead on the Healthy Professional Worker Partnership (HPW)Dr. Melissa Corrente, Research Associate at uOttawa and on the HPWMischa Terzyk, CTF/FCE Director of Teacher Welfare and Collective Bargaining(Balado en angl. et en fr.)Learn more / RessourcesCanada 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline / 9-8-8 – Ligne d'aide en cas de crise de suicideI-BEST 2023: https://bit.ly/3J5PmUq / https://bit.ly/3Qbe5uD Violence in the workplace, Canada infographics: https://bit.ly/3VJFU0DLa violence au travail,  infographies pour le Canada : https://bit.ly/3U42ONRHarassment and Violence Against Educators ProjectHPW: https://www.healthyprofwork.com/Abacus Data poll: https://tinyurl.com/unp78eyz / https://tinyurl.com/5fp244nwETFO's Elementary podcastDISCLAIMER: Some guests use the term “admin” to refer to principals, vice-principals, and associate principals.References: https://bit.ly/3xvItsPEpisode transcript: https://bit.ly/3xvOw0vMusic attribution: https://bit.ly/4aiGve9The Source podcast is produced by the CTF/FCE in Ottawa, on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe People. / La balado Source est produite à Ottawa, sur le territoire traditionnel non cédé du peuple algonquin anichinabé, par la CTF/FCE. Follow us on social media / Suivez-nous dans les médias sociaux : Twitter @CTFFCE, Facebook @CTF.FCE, Instagram @ctffce.Views expressed do not necessarily represent the policies nor the views of the CTF/FCE. / Les points de vue exprimés dans cet épisode ne représentent pas forcément les principes directeurs ou les points de vue de la CTF/FCE.

Horizonte de Eventos
O Universo Sem Matéria Escura

Horizonte de Eventos

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 12:59


LINKS ÚTEIS DO SPACE TODAY: LINK PARA O GRUPO DO WHATSAPP SOBRE ATUALIZAÇÕES ESPACIAIS: https://app.gruposinteligentes.com/r/mundo-aeroespacial CANAL DO TELEGRAM DO SPACE TODAY: https://t.me/canalspacetoday LINK PARA RESERVAR SUA VAGA NA VIAGEM DO ECLIPSE: https://spacetoday.com.br/ECLIPSE24/ LINK PARA SE TORNAR PREMIUM NO SPACE TODAY PLUS: https://spacetodayplus.com.br/premium/ LINK PARA VOCÊ FAZER SUA DUPLA CIDADANIA: https://lp.mastercidadania.com.br/cidadaoeuropeu/?utm_source=influenciador&utm_medium=sergiosacani O modelo teórico atual para a composição do universo é que ele é feito de “matéria normal”, “energia escura” e “matéria escura”. Um novo estudo da uOttawa desafia isso. Um estudo da Universidade de Ottawa publicado hoje desafia o modelo atual do Universo ao mostrar que, de facto, não há espaço para a matéria escura. Na cosmologia, o termo “matéria escura” descreve tudo o que parece não interagir com a luz ou o campo eletromagnético, ou que só pode ser explicado através da força gravitacional. Não podemos vê-lo, nem sabemos do que é feito, mas ajuda-nos a compreender como se comportam as galáxias, os planetas e as estrelas. Rajendra Gupta , professor de física da Faculdade de Ciências, usou uma combinação de constantes de acoplamento covariantesnordestelink externo(CCC) e “ luz cansadanordestelink externo”Teorias (TL) (o modelo CCC + TL) para chegar a esta conclusão. Este modelo combina duas ideias – sobre como as forças da natureza diminuem ao longo do tempo cósmico e sobre a perda de energia da luz quando viaja uma longa distância. Foi testado e demonstrou corresponder a várias observações, tais como sobre a forma como as galáxias estão espalhadas e como a luz do universo primitivo evoluiu. Esta descoberta desafia a compreensão prevalecente do universo, que sugere que cerca de 27% dele é composto de matéria escura e menos de 5% de matéria comum, permanecendo sendo a energia escura. “As descobertas do estudo confirmam que nosso trabalho anterior (“ Observações iniciais do universo JWST e cosmologia ΛCDMnordestelink externo”) sobre a idade do universo ser 26,7 bilhões de anos nos permitiu descobrir que o universo não requer matéria escura para existir”, explica Gupta. “Na cosmologia padrão, diz-se que a expansão acelerada do universo é causada pela energia escura, mas na verdade se deve ao enfraquecimento das forças da natureza à medida que ela se expande, e não à energia escura.” “Desvios para o vermelho” referem-se a quando a luz é deslocada em direção à parte vermelha do espectro. O pesquisador analisou dados de artigos recentes sobre a distribuição de galáxias em baixos redshifts e o tamanho angular do horizonte sonoro na literatura em altos redshifts. “Existem vários artigos que questionam a existência de matéria escura, mas o meu é o primeiro, que eu saiba, que elimina a sua existência cosmológica, ao mesmo tempo que é consistente com observações cosmológicas chave que tivemos tempo de confirmar”, diz Gupta. Ao desafiar a necessidade de matéria escura no universo e ao fornecer evidências para um novo modelo cosmológico, este estudo abre novos caminhos para explorar as propriedades fundamentais do universo. FONTES: https://www.uottawa.ca/about-us/media/news/new-research-suggests-our-universe-has-no-dark-matter https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/1538-4357/ad1bc6/pdf https://arxiv.org/pdf/2201.11667.pdf #DARKMATTER #UNIVERSE #LIFE

TGOR
Ravens women's Bball coach Dani Sinclair

TGOR

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 8:40


Ravens women's Bball coach Dani Sinclair on their playoff game against on the Gee-Gees tonight, challenges the Gee-Gees bring and splitting the season series with uOttawa.

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast
Special Episode - SMACing Cancer (uOttawa SciComm 2023)

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 10:17 Transcription Available


Armita Kalani from the Translational and Molecular Medicine (TMM) program at the University of Ottawa interviews Dr. Shawn Beug on behalf of her team for the TMM4950 Science Communication course. Dr. Shawn Beug is a Scientist at the CHEO Research Institute and an Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Beug's research group focuses on understanding the factors involved in apoptosis (programmed cell death) and aims to develop new immune-based therapies for the treatment of cancer. In his quest to defeat cancer, Dr. Beug shares with us his research on a new class of drugs known as 'SMAC mimetics' as well as major findings from his 2017 Nature paper on the use of SMAC mimetics for glioblastoma treatment, and the results from ongoing clinical trials.To learn more, please visit: https://med.uottawa.ca/bmi/en/people/beug-shawn Episode credits: Ana Spasojevic (Producer), Armita Kalani (Host), Nicole Chu (Content Writer), Kirsten Chua (Video Editor)

Thinking Inside the Box
How Today's Leading Organizations Approach Employee Wellness - Lydia Di Francesco

Thinking Inside the Box

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 34:38 Transcription Available


In today's episode, I chat with Lydia Di Francesco, CEO & Workplace Wellness Specialist at Fit + Healthy 365.  With over a decade of experience in the wellness industry, Lydia's insights into creating a harmonious, productive work environment are invaluable for organizations adjusting to new realities in a post-pandemic world. We discussed the significant shift in employee wellness programs since 2020. How organizations are now recognizing the critical need for holistic wellness strategies that go beyond physical health, encompassing mental and emotional wellbeing. This shift is not just a trend but a response to a growing understanding of the multifaceted nature of employee wellness.The positive impacts of effective wellness programs are clear. Lydia shared how organizations with robust wellness initiatives see notable improvements in employee productivity, engagement, and retention. This not only benefits the employees on a personal level but also enhances the overall performance and success of the organization.And as the recent recipient of the Businesswoman of the Year award in Ottawa, Lydia expressed how this recognition fuels her mission to advocate for workplace wellness. It's a testament to her impactful work and also serves as a platform to further promote the importance of wellness in the corporate world.It was another in a line of memorable discussions. And I hope you enjoy this as much as we did recording it.Lydia Di FrancescoLydia Di Francesco is a passionate advocate who has made it her mission to empower individuals to lead more fulfilling, harmonious lives. She is the CEO and Workplace Wellness Specialist at Fit + Healthy 365. Her business provides wellness workshops, leadership training for teams and organizations on how to build a culture of well-being, and the creation of strategic wellness plans and programs. Lydia has worked in the wellness industry for over 11 years. She holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences and an MBA from uOttawa and is a Certified Workplace Health and Performance Practitioner. Lydia is a regular TV guest expert and has been published in national and local newspapers and magazines. She was recently named Businesswoman of the Year.LinkedInWebsiteThinking Inside the BoxConstraints drive innovation. We tackle the most complex issues related to work & culture. And if you enjoy the work we're doing here, consider giving us a 5-star rating, leaving a comment & subscribing. It ensures you get updated whenever we release new content & really helps amplify our message.LinkedInWebsiteApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherPocket CastMatt BurnsMatt Burns is an award-winning executive, social entrepreneur and speaker. He believes in the power of community, simplicity & technology.LinkedInTwitter

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast
Special Episode - Politics, Policies, and Pandemics (uOttawa SciComm 2023)

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 14:36


Areej Khanotia, a student in the Translational and Molecular Medicine program at the University of Ottawa interviews Dr. Patrick Fafard. Dr. Fafard is a full professor and also serves in leadership roles for the Global Strategy Lab at York University and the University of Ottawa, the Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics, the Institute for Science, Society and Policy, and the Ottawa Hub for Harm Reduction. In this episode, Dr. Fafard shares his insight on the illusions and implications of the ‘just following the science' rhetoric in COVID-19 messaging. We explore whether policy makers are actually "following the science" or hiding behind experts to dodge the blame.Learn more: https://www.globalstrategylab.org/people/patrick-fafard/0:08 | BEaTS and Host Introduction 0:55 | Introducing Dr. Patrick Fafard!1:30 | Overview of study being discussed 4:45 | Negative concequences for leaders that rely on "the science"7:45 | Positive concequences for leaders that "follow the science"10:04 | Recommendations for leaders facing future healthcare crisis 11:52 | Future research plans extending from this work13:55 | Connecting with Dr. FafardPodcast by Areej Khanotia (Show Host), Hiba Alami Chentoufi (Audio Master), Hoda Osman (Writer Editor), Madeeha Shaikh (Producer)Music by the Underground Drive. All rights reserved. Listen more https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/the-underground-drive/1571062779https://open.spotify.com/artist/4sCJG8TMQyTZ9FDd1JjJmR

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast
Special Episode - Heart & Calcium (uOttawa SciComm 2023)

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 14:58 Transcription Available


Amy Stewart from the University of Ottawa speaks with Dr. Marta Cerruti, a professor in the Department of Mining and Materials Engineering at McGill University, a prominent figure in the research field of bio-synthetic materials, and the team leader of the Bio-Interface lab. As of today, Dr. Cerruti is the co-director of the McGill Institute for Advanced Materials and an associate member of the Faculty of Dentistry and the Department of Bioengineering. In the Bio Interface lab, her work centers around the incorporation of implants, tissues and drugs into the human body, as well as how minerals such as calcium and magnesium are formed in living organisms that help her address the questions of curing mineral-based diseases. Today, we'll be discussing her work centering around mineral deposits that lead to aortic valve stenosis.Learn more: https://www.mcgill.ca/materials/marta-cerruti0:15 l Introduction to BEaTS and Dr. Cerruti1:25 l What is aortic valve calcification and what are the causes?2:54 l Are there other minerals that develop in the heart?3:45 l What are the methods used to view clacium deposits?7:06 l Differences in calcification between men and women12:01 l Future research14:10 l Conclusion14:45 l CreditsPodcast by Amy Stewart (Show Host), Shikshita Singh (Producer), Minh Tran (Writer Editor), Jade Gamelin Kao (Audio Master).Soundtrack by Lexin_music featuring the song "sicence documentary". All rights reserved. Listen more: https://pixabay.com/music/build-up-scenes-science-documentary-169621/

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast
Special Episode - The Brain's Vigilant Sentries (uOttawa SciComm 2023)

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 15:00


Alzheimer's is a disease unique in the lack of treatment dand diagnostic techniques aimed at mitigating it's effects.  To address these issues, researchers at Dr. Clifford Cassidy's neuroscience lab are investigating the use of novel imaging techniques that have great potential to improve both our understanding of molecular mechanisms underlying Alzheimer's and improve our ability to predict the development of it's symptoms. At the heart of these new techniques is a brain structure called the locus coeruleus (LC), which is the primary site of release of a chemical called norepinephrine. It has already been established that gradual degeneration of the LC is an important feature of alzheimer's disease. However, the contribution of this degeneration to development of disease symptoms remains poorly understood due to limitations in existing imaging techniques. To solve this issue, Dr. Casidy's lab is investigating the use of Neuromelanin, a pigment found abundantly in the LC to more accurately detect this structure's degeneration and its relation to Alzheimer's and its symptoms.Learn more: https://www.cliffordcassidy.com/00:00 I Podcast Introduction02:32 I Overview of the Cassidy Lab4:24 I What is NM-MRI?6:40 I Overview of the Paper about NM-MRI9:40 I What is the role of neuroadronergic system in psychotic symptom progression?12:20 I What is the broader role of NM-MRI14:30 I OutroPodcast by Patrick Chary(Host), Abdul Karim Halal (Producer), Elijah Van Dinther (Script), Nicholas Lafreniere (Editor).Soundtrack by the Underground Drive, Song title: Nobody. All rights reserved.Listen more: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4sCJG8TMQyTZ9FDd1JjJmR

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast
Special Episode - Unveiling Cancer's Trojan Horse (uOttawa SciComm 2023)

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast

Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 14:57


This episode of Beats Radio, hosted by Danyaal Ansari, written by Shay Patel, produced by Hasssan Taleb, and edited by Anas Khoja, features an in-depth discussion with immunology expert Dr. Michele Ardolino from the University of Ottawa and the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. The conversation centers around the fascinating interplay between the immune system and cancer, with a particular focus on the process of trogocytosis and its role in immune evasion by cancer cells. Dr. Ardolino elaborates on his groundbreaking research into how cancer cells transfer PD-1 to Natural Killer (NK) cells via trogocytosis, effectively inhibiting these critical components of the immune response. This detailed exploration sheds light on the sophisticated mechanisms cancer cells employ to evade immune detection and opens up discussions about potential therapeutic strategies targeting these interactions.https://www.ohri.ca/profile/mardolino/cancer-immunology-lab0:00 - Introduction0:57 - Trogocytosis Explained2:51 - Choosing Trogocytosis for PD-1 Transfer Study5:00 - NK Cells' Functional Variability8:10 - Immune System's Complexity & Beauty10:50 - Rapid Fire Q&A14:27 - Closing RemarksPodcast by Danyaal Ansari (Host), Shay Patel (Writer), Hasssan Taleb (Producer), Anas Khoja (Editor)Music by "Podcast Background Music"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdFqvdekuvI 

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast
Special Episode - WrappER: A cloak that safeguards your health! (uOttawa SciComm 2023)

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast

Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 14:54


In this episode, Dr. Luca Pellegrini is interviewed by Olivia Hillier, with narration by Andrew Cao, from the University of Ottawa. Dr. Pellegrini is a new professor in the department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology and is an expert on mitochondria and  inter-organelle contacts. He joins us to discuss his team's most recent paper, published in Cell Reports (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.celrep.2021.108873). This publication describes his team's discovery of the “wrappER”, a microscopic superhero in your body that plays a vital role in keeping you in top shape. Dr. Pellegrini takes us through the history of inter-organelle contacts research, the intriguing results detailed in his paper, and the broader implications of his findings to human health.  Learn more: https://www.pellegrinilab.com/ 0:27 | Podcast team introduction0:42 | Meet the wrappER, the cloak that safeguards your metabolic health.2:02 | Meet Dr. Luca Pellegrini, the founder of the wrappER.3:00 | How did Dr. Pellegrini come to study the wrappER?3:46 | Why does Dr. Pellegrini like history so much?4:41 | When did researchers start to consider how contacts between organelles may be important?5:58 | Diseases related to defects in inter-organelle contacts.6:48 | What you need to know about  Anastasia et al., 2021: the paper that discovered and defined the wrappER.8:12 | The wrappeR's structure is like a burrito.8:43 | Are all mitochondria wrapped by the wrappER?9:01 | The wrappER is not limited to liver cells.9:38 | What else can the wrappER wrap?10:12 | Dynamics of the wrappER and mitochondria.11:32 | How long did it take to make these discoveries of the wrappER?11:44 | The team behind the discovery.12:40 | What the wrappER can teach us about how our bodies regulate fat.13:18 | The wrappER and treatments for fat-related diseases and disorders.13:55 | Dr. Pellegrini's plans as a new profressor and principal investigator at the University of Ottawa.14:22 | Wrapping up: thank you to Dr. PellegriniPodcast by Andrew Cao (Narrator and Post-Production), Olivia Hillier (Interviewer), Olivia Sommers (Producer), & Anna Wang (Writer-Editor).Music:“The Launch” by Chronox (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chronox_2/)  This song can be found on the Free Music Archive (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chronox/Voyager/Chronox_-_01_-_The_Launch/)“Nocturnal (BGM)” by LEMMiNO (https://www.lemmi.no/)  “Thannoid” by Blue Dot Sessions (https://www.sessions.blue/)   “Are We Loose Yet” by Blue Dot Sessions (https://www.sessions.blue/)   “Here” by Hyson (https://iamhyson.bandcamp.com/)   

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast
Special Episode - Maternal Strain, Baby's Pain (uOttawa SciComm 2023)

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast

Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 13:59


Megan Verma from the University of Ottawa interviews Dr. Ian Colman for the TMM4950 Science Communication podcast assignment. Dr. Colman is a professor in the School of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Ottawa, and he directs the Applied Psychiatric Epidemiology Across the Life-course (APEAL) Lab. In this episode, Megan explores Dr. Colman's research on how prenatal maternal stress negatively impacts children's behaviour and mental health after birth. In the conversation, they highlight the impact of parenting on children — positively noting how effective parenting can mitigate adverse behaviours. Learn more: https://med.uottawa.ca/epidemiology/people/colman-ian 0:06 | Podcast opening segment and introduction by host Megan Verma0:24 | Introduction to Dr. Ian Colman, his research, and the fetal programming hypothesis3:15 | Objectives of Dr. Colman's paper on prenatal maternal stress, children's mental health, and parenting6:32 | Impacts of prenatal maternal stress on children8:18 | Environmental factors contributing to mental health or behavioural problems in early childhood9:29 | Parenting behaviours that reduce the impact of prenatal maternal stress on children's mental health11:06 | Sex specific effects of parenting methods12:02 | Decreasing stress levels for pregnant people on a wider scalePodcast by Megan Verma (Host), Nassima Marouf (Producer), Ayesha Syed (Writer), Jenny Zhang (Audio Editor).This podcast features a song "Vibe Out" by Ellis Breen, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial license. Listen more:https://archive.org/details/EMC23001An_Hour_Of_EMCradio/015_Vibeout-Ellis_Breen.mp3

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast
Special Episode - Unveiling the Hidden Mind (uOttawa SciComm 2023)

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 14:49


In the latest episode of 'Neural Networks,' your Neural Networks host Lillian Abebe, a passionate advocate for neuroscience and neurophilosophy, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Georg Northoff. As a distinguished philosopher, neuroscientist, and psychiatrist leading the Mind, Brain, and Neuroethics Research Unit at the Royal Institute of Mental Health Research, Dr. Northoff shares profound insights into the intersection of philosophy, neuroscience, and psychiatry.Explore the intricacies of distinguishing between the brain and the mind, unravel the conceptual illusions of consciousness, and dive into the development of biomarkers for conditions like Complete Locked-In Syndrome (CLIS). Join Lillian and Dr. Northoff as they discuss the challenges of defining consciousness in scientific terms and the latest breakthroughs in understanding the connections between the brain and the mind.Learn more: www.georgnorthoff.com 3:33 | Distuinguishing brain from mind5:32 | Areas of development in elucidating brain-mind connections.7:08 |  Techniques used to measure consciousness12:15 | The importance of making science accessiblePodcast by Abby Cherinet (producer), Lillian Abebe (host), Selam Yimer (writer), Xeius Tran-Wong (editor)Soundtrack by Blue Fox Music through Renderforesthttps://bluefoxmusic.com/

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast
Special Episode - The Good Virus (uOttawa SciComm 2023)

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 14:01


Hannah Deyell from the University of Ottawa interviews Dr. Adam Rudner on his current research and experience. Dr. Adam Rudner is an Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa in the Department of  Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, a member of the SEA-PHAGES and SEA-GENES programs, and the coordiantor of uOttawa Phage Hunters. The primary research focuses of Dr. Rudner's team are exploring the potential applications for baceteriophage therapy, building essential research skills, and exploring bacteriophages with interesting genomic sequences. In this episode, Dr. Rudner explores how bacteriophages can target antibiotic resistance for patients with disseminated bacterial infections, how his lab is working to increase the pool of available phages, and how personalized medicine can be used to improve patient outcomes with phage therapy. Learn more: https://rudnerlab.med.uottawa.ca/Adam_Rudner_Lab/Home.html00:00  | Introduction01:00  |  Dr. Adam Rudner's recent research focuses and ongoing projects 02:13  |  The roles of bacteriophages and how they function to treat bacterial infections03:04  |  Advantages of bacteriophage therapy over tradtional antibiotics in the context of antibiotic resistance 04:13  |  Challenges associated with research related to bacteriophages / limitations of bacteriophage therapy 05:44  |  Primary motivators for using engineered bacteriophages as a treatment for 15-year old cystic fibrosis patient07:51  |  The purpose of engineering bacteriophages to effectively treat the patient10:23  |  The undergraduate SEA-PHAGES Program 11:48  |  Dr. Adam Rudner's research advice to undergraduate students 13:17  |  ConclusionCredits for music: Soundtracks by the Underground Drive. All rights reserved. Listen morehttps://music.apple.com/ca/artist/the-underground-drive/1571062779https://open.spotify.com/artist/4sCJG8TMQyTZ9FDd1JjJmR

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast
Special Episode - New 3D Blood Vessels (uOttawa SciComm 2023)

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 14:58


Nandini Biyani from the Translational and Molecular Medicine program at the University of Ottawa interviews Dr. Leila Mostaço-Guidolin, an assistant professor at Carleton University in the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering. With a focus in 3D-bioprinting, Dr. Mostaço-Guidolin leads a tissue engineering and bioimaging lab. In today's podcast, Dr. Mostaço-Guidolin dives into her research regarding the use of a microfluidic-based 3D bioprinting technology to synthesize new vasculature.            Learn more: https://carleton.ca/mostacoguidolin/0:28 | Topic Introduction 0:36 | Guest introduction 1:25 | Interest in the field of 3D bioprinting?3:23 | Elaborating on the study 4:51 | Specific choice of SV-ARBEC cells 8:31 | What is microfluidic-based 3D bioprinting? 9:56 | Limitations of the study 12:56 | Future steps 14:00 | Catch you later!   This podcast was produced by Nandini Biyani (the show host), Esha Gahunia (the writer editor) & Gurrose Gahla (the audio master).                                        Soundtrack by The Underground Drive. All rights reserved. Listen more:https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/the-underground-drive/1571062779https://open.spotify.com/artist/4sCJG8TMQyTZ9FDd1JjJmR

Medicine via myPod
BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast: Special Episode - Seeing the invisible (uOttawa SciComm 2023)

Medicine via myPod

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 12:32


Meron Samuel Demissie from the University of Ottawa speaks with Dr. Jean-François Couture, Full Professor and Chair in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa. Tune in to learn more about their studies on structural biology and epigenetics to understand the importance of small molecules and proteins' functions for the treatments of different conditions such as cancer.Learn more: http://jfclab.ca/0:15  |  Introduction and Description1:27  |  X-Ray Crystallography2:55  | Epigenetic Processes5:15  | Role of X-Ray Crystallography in protein-protein interaction, precisely histones10:13 | Closing Remarks and Advice for traineesCredits for music: Soundtracks by the Underground Drive. All rights reserved. Listen more https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/the-underground-drive/1571062779 https://open.spotify.com/artist/4sCJG8TMQyTZ9FDd1JjJmR  Episode: Podcast: https://beatsresearch.com/Radio.php

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast
Special Episode - Unlocking Hearts (uOttawa SciComm 2023)

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast

Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 15:28


Rama El Hakim from the University of Ottawa speaks with Dr. Doug Coyle, Professor at the University of Ottawa in the School of Epidemiology and Public Health. Listen in to learn about Dr. Coyle's recent work in CJC Open, which determines that lifesaving drug Canakinumab needs a cost reduction of 91% to be feasible in Canada. Learn more: https://med.uottawa.ca/epidemiology/people/coyle-doug00:10  |  Introduction01:41  |  Dr. Coyle's Current Research Focuses 03:37  |  Applications to Other Healthcare Systems 08:14  |  Is the suggested 91% price reduction of Canakinumab feasible? 10:05  |  Translating this research to clinical settings 11:05  |  Advice to the general public 14:52   | Wrap-Up Soundtrack by Secret Ops. All rights reserved. Learn more: https://cctrax.com/mystified/secret-opshttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast
Special Episode - Hope blooms in renal realms! (uOttawa SciComm 2023)

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 11:15


Félix Labonté, an undergraduate student in the Translational and Molecular Medecine program at the University of Ottawa speaks with Dr. Dylan Burger. Dr. Burger is an associate professor at The University of Ottawa in The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, cross-appointed member in the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and an investigator at The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. Tune into today's podcast to learn more about Dr. Burger's research, published in the Journal of Extracellular Vesicles which demonstrates how extracellular vesicles secreted by the kidneys could potentially be used for targeted therapy advancing our knowledge on diabetic nephropathy and treatments. Learn more: https://www.ohri.ca/profile/dylanburger 0:16  | Introduction1:00  | Dr. Dylan Burger Introduction1:44  | What are extracellular vesicles and what role do they play in healthy cells?2:52  | What is diabetic nephropathy and why is your lab interested in this condition?3:55  | What is the impact of diabetic kidney disease on microparticles released by the podocytes?4:35  | What is the impact of the microparticles released by the podoocytes?5:57  | What would be the next steps for your lab to complete to understand the mechanism of intracellular communication between the podocytes and the proximal tubule epithelial cells?7:16  | Are there any specific medications being tested right now as potential treatments for these types of kidney diseases?8:26  | For extracellular vesicles in general, what's their potential to be used as biomarkers for certain diseases? How could it be used in a clinical setting?10:24  | Closing remarks10:48  | ConclusionSoundtracks by the Underground Drive. All rights reserved. Listen more: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/the-underground-drive/1571062779https://open.spotify.com/artist/4sCJG8TMQyTZ9FDd1JjJmR

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast
Special Episode - Seeing the invisible (uOttawa SciComm 2023)

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 12:32


Meron Samuel Demissie from the University of Ottawa speaks with Dr. Jean-François Couture, Full Professor and Chair in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa. Tune in to learn more about their studies on structural biology and epigenetics to understand the importance of small molecules and proteins' functions for the treatments of different conditions such as cancer.Learn more: http://jfclab.ca/0:15  |  Introduction and Description1:27  |  X-Ray Crystallography2:55  | Epigenetic Processes5:15  | Role of X-Ray Crystallography in protein-protein interaction, precisely histones10:13 | Closing Remarks and Advice for traineesCredits for music: Soundtracks by the Underground Drive. All rights reserved. Listen more https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/the-underground-drive/1571062779 https://open.spotify.com/artist/4sCJG8TMQyTZ9FDd1JjJmR 

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast
Special Episode - Sticky Science (uOttawa SciComm 2023)

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast

Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 14:39


Zachary Mitchell from the University of Ottawa speaks with Angelico Obille, a PhD candidate at the University of Toronto Institute of Biomedical Engineering in the Biological & Bioinspired Materials Laboratory. Tune in to learn more about their research on proteins involved in freshwater mussel adhesion and how this can be applied to develop new medical adhesive technology.Learn more: https://www.sonelab.bme.utoronto.ca/00:04 I Intro01:05  I Why is it important to study freshwater mussel adhesion?02:15  I What is a byssal proteome and what does it show us?04:16  I What's special about the proteins of zebra mussels that allows them to stick so well to wet surfaces?07:38  I Can you explain why you don't fully agree with considering these mussels as an invasive species?11:52  I How have these mussels impacted our ecosystem?13:24  I What do you think about biocontrol and do you think there is a way to live harmoniously with these animals?14:15  I OutroPodcast by Liliana Austin, Safa Ghaziasgar, Samarth Chauhan, and Zachary MitchellSoundtracks by the Underground Drive. All rights reserved. Listen more:https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/the-underground-drive/1571062779  https://open.spotify.com/artist/4sCJG8TMQyTZ9FDd1JjJmR   

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast
Special Episode - Heart-Smart Plastics! (uOttawa SciComm 2023)

BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 15:01


Siyona Kassel, a Translational and Molecular Medicine student at the University of Ottawa, interviews Dr. Juan Valerio Cauich-Rodriguez. Dr. Cauich-Rodriguez is a researcher at the Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán in Mexico, possessing a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry, a Masters in Polymer Science & Technology, and a PhD in Biomedical Materials. He is currently engaged in the development and assessment of new materials for their role in Regenerative Medicine, with a specific focus on the use of synthesized polymers. In this episode, Dr. Cauich-Rodriguez discusses his research using a unique and innovative polymer blend to advance the field of vascular grafts for medical application.Learn more: https://www.cicy.mx/unidad-de-materiales/investigador/juan-valerio-cauich-rodriguez0:21 I Introduction: Cardiovascular grafts0:49 I  Intro to Dr. Juan Valerio Cauich-Rodriguez1:29  I Dr. Cauich-Rodriguez's science background and current research3:08  I  Polymers for biomedical applications in Mexico4:21  I  What are polyurethanes?6:39  I  Biomaterials as a treatment for cardiovascular disease 8:40  I  Designing synthetic vascular grafts with polymer blends10:40  I  Staying on top of the latest advancements in the field of regenerative materials12:05  I  Personalized medicine and biomaterials 13:29  I  Dr. Cauich-Rodriguez's future directionsPodcast by Siyona Kassel (Voice), Caleb Lakhani (Content Generation), Paul Nguyen (Producer and Post-Production) Credits for music: Soundtrack provided by the Underground Drive all rights reserved. Listen more: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/the-underground-drive/1571062779https://open.spotify.com/artist/4sCJG8TMQyTZ9FDd1JjJmR

New Books Network
Alexandre Baril, "Undoing Suicidism: A Trans, Queer, Crip Approach to Rethinking (Assisted) Suicide" (Temple UP, 2023)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 70:13


Note: This episode contains a discussion of suicide. A list of resources is available below.  In Undoing Suicidism: A Trans, Queer, Crip Approach to Rethinking (Assisted) Suicide (Temple UP, 2023), Alexandre Baril argues that suicidal people are oppressed by what he calls structural suicidism, a hidden oppression that, until now, has been unnamed and under-theorized. Each year, suicidism and its preventionist script and strategies reproduce violence and cause additional harm and death among suicidal people through forms of criminalization, incarceration, discrimination, stigmatization, and pathologization. This is particularly true for marginalized groups experiencing multiple oppressions, including queer, trans, disabled, or Mad people. Undoing Suicidism questions the belief that the best way to help suicidal people is through the logic of prevention. Alexandre Baril presents the thought-provoking argument that supporting assisted suicide for suicidal people could better prevent unnecessary deaths. Offering a new queercrip model of (assisted) suicide, he invites us to imagine what could happen if we started thinking about (assisted) suicide from an anti-suicidist and intersectional framework. Baril provides a radical reconceptualization of (assisted) suicide and invaluable reflections for academics, activists, practitioners, and policymakers. An open access edition of Undoing Suicidism, made available by the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa, is available here. Alexandre Baril (abaril@uOttawa.ca) is Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa. His work is situated at the crossroads of gender, queer, trans, disability/crip/Mad studies, critical gerontology and critical suicidology. His commitment to equity has earned him awards for his involvement in queer, trans and disabled communities, including the Canadian Disability Studies Association Tanis Doe Francophone Award, and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion President's Award at the University of Ottawa. A prolific author who won the Young Researcher Award from the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa (2023), he has given over 200 presentations at the international level and has over 80 publications. Resources: SAFE HOTLINES and ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS: Trans LifeLine (trans/non-binary): 1-877-330-6366 (Canada) and 1-877-565-8860 (USA) Autisme Soutien: Online support for autistic people (French Canada) BlackLine (BIPOC): 1-800-604-5841 (USA) REGULAR HOTLINES (might trace your call and contact emergency services): Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 Suicide.ca (Québec): 1-866-APPELLE The Hope for Wellness Helpline (Indigenous people in Canada): 1-855-242-3310 The Samaritains (USA): 1-212-673-3000 A full transcript of the interview is available for accessibility. Clayton Jarrard is a Research Project Coordinator at the University of Kansas Center for Research, contributing to initiatives at the nexus of research, policy implementation, and community efforts. His scholarly engagement spans the subject areas of Cultural Anthropology, Queer Studies, Disability Studies, Mad Studies, and Religious Studies. Clayton is also a host for the Un/Livable Cultures podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in Critical Theory
Alexandre Baril, "Undoing Suicidism: A Trans, Queer, Crip Approach to Rethinking (Assisted) Suicide" (Temple UP, 2023)

New Books in Critical Theory

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 70:13


Note: This episode contains a discussion of suicide. A list of resources is available below.  In Undoing Suicidism: A Trans, Queer, Crip Approach to Rethinking (Assisted) Suicide (Temple UP, 2023), Alexandre Baril argues that suicidal people are oppressed by what he calls structural suicidism, a hidden oppression that, until now, has been unnamed and under-theorized. Each year, suicidism and its preventionist script and strategies reproduce violence and cause additional harm and death among suicidal people through forms of criminalization, incarceration, discrimination, stigmatization, and pathologization. This is particularly true for marginalized groups experiencing multiple oppressions, including queer, trans, disabled, or Mad people. Undoing Suicidism questions the belief that the best way to help suicidal people is through the logic of prevention. Alexandre Baril presents the thought-provoking argument that supporting assisted suicide for suicidal people could better prevent unnecessary deaths. Offering a new queercrip model of (assisted) suicide, he invites us to imagine what could happen if we started thinking about (assisted) suicide from an anti-suicidist and intersectional framework. Baril provides a radical reconceptualization of (assisted) suicide and invaluable reflections for academics, activists, practitioners, and policymakers. An open access edition of Undoing Suicidism, made available by the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa, is available here. Alexandre Baril (abaril@uOttawa.ca) is Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa. His work is situated at the crossroads of gender, queer, trans, disability/crip/Mad studies, critical gerontology and critical suicidology. His commitment to equity has earned him awards for his involvement in queer, trans and disabled communities, including the Canadian Disability Studies Association Tanis Doe Francophone Award, and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion President's Award at the University of Ottawa. A prolific author who won the Young Researcher Award from the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa (2023), he has given over 200 presentations at the international level and has over 80 publications. Resources: SAFE HOTLINES and ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS: Trans LifeLine (trans/non-binary): 1-877-330-6366 (Canada) and 1-877-565-8860 (USA) Autisme Soutien: Online support for autistic people (French Canada) BlackLine (BIPOC): 1-800-604-5841 (USA) REGULAR HOTLINES (might trace your call and contact emergency services): Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 Suicide.ca (Québec): 1-866-APPELLE The Hope for Wellness Helpline (Indigenous people in Canada): 1-855-242-3310 The Samaritains (USA): 1-212-673-3000 A full transcript of the interview is available for accessibility. Clayton Jarrard is a Research Project Coordinator at the University of Kansas Center for Research, contributing to initiatives at the nexus of research, policy implementation, and community efforts. His scholarly engagement spans the subject areas of Cultural Anthropology, Queer Studies, Disability Studies, Mad Studies, and Religious Studies. Clayton is also a host for the Un/Livable Cultures podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

New Books in Medicine
Alexandre Baril, "Undoing Suicidism: A Trans, Queer, Crip Approach to Rethinking (Assisted) Suicide" (Temple UP, 2023)

New Books in Medicine

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 70:13


Note: This episode contains a discussion of suicide. A list of resources is available below.  In Undoing Suicidism: A Trans, Queer, Crip Approach to Rethinking (Assisted) Suicide (Temple UP, 2023), Alexandre Baril argues that suicidal people are oppressed by what he calls structural suicidism, a hidden oppression that, until now, has been unnamed and under-theorized. Each year, suicidism and its preventionist script and strategies reproduce violence and cause additional harm and death among suicidal people through forms of criminalization, incarceration, discrimination, stigmatization, and pathologization. This is particularly true for marginalized groups experiencing multiple oppressions, including queer, trans, disabled, or Mad people. Undoing Suicidism questions the belief that the best way to help suicidal people is through the logic of prevention. Alexandre Baril presents the thought-provoking argument that supporting assisted suicide for suicidal people could better prevent unnecessary deaths. Offering a new queercrip model of (assisted) suicide, he invites us to imagine what could happen if we started thinking about (assisted) suicide from an anti-suicidist and intersectional framework. Baril provides a radical reconceptualization of (assisted) suicide and invaluable reflections for academics, activists, practitioners, and policymakers. An open access edition of Undoing Suicidism, made available by the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa, is available here. Alexandre Baril (abaril@uOttawa.ca) is Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa. His work is situated at the crossroads of gender, queer, trans, disability/crip/Mad studies, critical gerontology and critical suicidology. His commitment to equity has earned him awards for his involvement in queer, trans and disabled communities, including the Canadian Disability Studies Association Tanis Doe Francophone Award, and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion President's Award at the University of Ottawa. A prolific author who won the Young Researcher Award from the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa (2023), he has given over 200 presentations at the international level and has over 80 publications. Resources: SAFE HOTLINES and ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS: Trans LifeLine (trans/non-binary): 1-877-330-6366 (Canada) and 1-877-565-8860 (USA) Autisme Soutien: Online support for autistic people (French Canada) BlackLine (BIPOC): 1-800-604-5841 (USA) REGULAR HOTLINES (might trace your call and contact emergency services): Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 Suicide.ca (Québec): 1-866-APPELLE The Hope for Wellness Helpline (Indigenous people in Canada): 1-855-242-3310 The Samaritains (USA): 1-212-673-3000 A full transcript of the interview is available for accessibility. Clayton Jarrard is a Research Project Coordinator at the University of Kansas Center for Research, contributing to initiatives at the nexus of research, policy implementation, and community efforts. His scholarly engagement spans the subject areas of Cultural Anthropology, Queer Studies, Disability Studies, Mad Studies, and Religious Studies. Clayton is also a host for the Un/Livable Cultures podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

New Books in Psychology
Alexandre Baril, "Undoing Suicidism: A Trans, Queer, Crip Approach to Rethinking (Assisted) Suicide" (Temple UP, 2023)

New Books in Psychology

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 70:13


Note: This episode contains a discussion of suicide. A list of resources is available below.  In Undoing Suicidism: A Trans, Queer, Crip Approach to Rethinking (Assisted) Suicide (Temple UP, 2023), Alexandre Baril argues that suicidal people are oppressed by what he calls structural suicidism, a hidden oppression that, until now, has been unnamed and under-theorized. Each year, suicidism and its preventionist script and strategies reproduce violence and cause additional harm and death among suicidal people through forms of criminalization, incarceration, discrimination, stigmatization, and pathologization. This is particularly true for marginalized groups experiencing multiple oppressions, including queer, trans, disabled, or Mad people. Undoing Suicidism questions the belief that the best way to help suicidal people is through the logic of prevention. Alexandre Baril presents the thought-provoking argument that supporting assisted suicide for suicidal people could better prevent unnecessary deaths. Offering a new queercrip model of (assisted) suicide, he invites us to imagine what could happen if we started thinking about (assisted) suicide from an anti-suicidist and intersectional framework. Baril provides a radical reconceptualization of (assisted) suicide and invaluable reflections for academics, activists, practitioners, and policymakers. An open access edition of Undoing Suicidism, made available by the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa, is available here. Alexandre Baril (abaril@uOttawa.ca) is Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa. His work is situated at the crossroads of gender, queer, trans, disability/crip/Mad studies, critical gerontology and critical suicidology. His commitment to equity has earned him awards for his involvement in queer, trans and disabled communities, including the Canadian Disability Studies Association Tanis Doe Francophone Award, and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion President's Award at the University of Ottawa. A prolific author who won the Young Researcher Award from the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa (2023), he has given over 200 presentations at the international level and has over 80 publications. Resources: SAFE HOTLINES and ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS: Trans LifeLine (trans/non-binary): 1-877-330-6366 (Canada) and 1-877-565-8860 (USA) Autisme Soutien: Online support for autistic people (French Canada) BlackLine (BIPOC): 1-800-604-5841 (USA) REGULAR HOTLINES (might trace your call and contact emergency services): Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 Suicide.ca (Québec): 1-866-APPELLE The Hope for Wellness Helpline (Indigenous people in Canada): 1-855-242-3310 The Samaritains (USA): 1-212-673-3000 A full transcript of the interview is available for accessibility. Clayton Jarrard is a Research Project Coordinator at the University of Kansas Center for Research, contributing to initiatives at the nexus of research, policy implementation, and community efforts. His scholarly engagement spans the subject areas of Cultural Anthropology, Queer Studies, Disability Studies, Mad Studies, and Religious Studies. Clayton is also a host for the Un/Livable Cultures podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies
Alexandre Baril, "Undoing Suicidism: A Trans, Queer, Crip Approach to Rethinking (Assisted) Suicide" (Temple UP, 2023)

New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 70:13


Note: This episode contains a discussion of suicide. A list of resources is available below.  In Undoing Suicidism: A Trans, Queer, Crip Approach to Rethinking (Assisted) Suicide (Temple UP, 2023), Alexandre Baril argues that suicidal people are oppressed by what he calls structural suicidism, a hidden oppression that, until now, has been unnamed and under-theorized. Each year, suicidism and its preventionist script and strategies reproduce violence and cause additional harm and death among suicidal people through forms of criminalization, incarceration, discrimination, stigmatization, and pathologization. This is particularly true for marginalized groups experiencing multiple oppressions, including queer, trans, disabled, or Mad people. Undoing Suicidism questions the belief that the best way to help suicidal people is through the logic of prevention. Alexandre Baril presents the thought-provoking argument that supporting assisted suicide for suicidal people could better prevent unnecessary deaths. Offering a new queercrip model of (assisted) suicide, he invites us to imagine what could happen if we started thinking about (assisted) suicide from an anti-suicidist and intersectional framework. Baril provides a radical reconceptualization of (assisted) suicide and invaluable reflections for academics, activists, practitioners, and policymakers. An open access edition of Undoing Suicidism, made available by the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa, is available here. Alexandre Baril (abaril@uOttawa.ca) is Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa. His work is situated at the crossroads of gender, queer, trans, disability/crip/Mad studies, critical gerontology and critical suicidology. His commitment to equity has earned him awards for his involvement in queer, trans and disabled communities, including the Canadian Disability Studies Association Tanis Doe Francophone Award, and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion President's Award at the University of Ottawa. A prolific author who won the Young Researcher Award from the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa (2023), he has given over 200 presentations at the international level and has over 80 publications. Resources: SAFE HOTLINES and ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS: Trans LifeLine (trans/non-binary): 1-877-330-6366 (Canada) and 1-877-565-8860 (USA) Autisme Soutien: Online support for autistic people (French Canada) BlackLine (BIPOC): 1-800-604-5841 (USA) REGULAR HOTLINES (might trace your call and contact emergency services): Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 Suicide.ca (Québec): 1-866-APPELLE The Hope for Wellness Helpline (Indigenous people in Canada): 1-855-242-3310 The Samaritains (USA): 1-212-673-3000 A full transcript of the interview is available for accessibility. Clayton Jarrard is a Research Project Coordinator at the University of Kansas Center for Research, contributing to initiatives at the nexus of research, policy implementation, and community efforts. His scholarly engagement spans the subject areas of Cultural Anthropology, Queer Studies, Disability Studies, Mad Studies, and Religious Studies. Clayton is also a host for the Un/Livable Cultures podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/lgbtq-studies

New Books in Public Policy
Alexandre Baril, "Undoing Suicidism: A Trans, Queer, Crip Approach to Rethinking (Assisted) Suicide" (Temple UP, 2023)

New Books in Public Policy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 70:13


Note: This episode contains a discussion of suicide. A list of resources is available below.  In Undoing Suicidism: A Trans, Queer, Crip Approach to Rethinking (Assisted) Suicide (Temple UP, 2023), Alexandre Baril argues that suicidal people are oppressed by what he calls structural suicidism, a hidden oppression that, until now, has been unnamed and under-theorized. Each year, suicidism and its preventionist script and strategies reproduce violence and cause additional harm and death among suicidal people through forms of criminalization, incarceration, discrimination, stigmatization, and pathologization. This is particularly true for marginalized groups experiencing multiple oppressions, including queer, trans, disabled, or Mad people. Undoing Suicidism questions the belief that the best way to help suicidal people is through the logic of prevention. Alexandre Baril presents the thought-provoking argument that supporting assisted suicide for suicidal people could better prevent unnecessary deaths. Offering a new queercrip model of (assisted) suicide, he invites us to imagine what could happen if we started thinking about (assisted) suicide from an anti-suicidist and intersectional framework. Baril provides a radical reconceptualization of (assisted) suicide and invaluable reflections for academics, activists, practitioners, and policymakers. An open access edition of Undoing Suicidism, made available by the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa, is available here. Alexandre Baril (abaril@uOttawa.ca) is Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa. His work is situated at the crossroads of gender, queer, trans, disability/crip/Mad studies, critical gerontology and critical suicidology. His commitment to equity has earned him awards for his involvement in queer, trans and disabled communities, including the Canadian Disability Studies Association Tanis Doe Francophone Award, and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion President's Award at the University of Ottawa. A prolific author who won the Young Researcher Award from the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa (2023), he has given over 200 presentations at the international level and has over 80 publications. Resources: SAFE HOTLINES and ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS: Trans LifeLine (trans/non-binary): 1-877-330-6366 (Canada) and 1-877-565-8860 (USA) Autisme Soutien: Online support for autistic people (French Canada) BlackLine (BIPOC): 1-800-604-5841 (USA) REGULAR HOTLINES (might trace your call and contact emergency services): Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 Suicide.ca (Québec): 1-866-APPELLE The Hope for Wellness Helpline (Indigenous people in Canada): 1-855-242-3310 The Samaritains (USA): 1-212-673-3000 A full transcript of the interview is available for accessibility. Clayton Jarrard is a Research Project Coordinator at the University of Kansas Center for Research, contributing to initiatives at the nexus of research, policy implementation, and community efforts. His scholarly engagement spans the subject areas of Cultural Anthropology, Queer Studies, Disability Studies, Mad Studies, and Religious Studies. Clayton is also a host for the Un/Livable Cultures podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

New Books in Politics
Alexandre Baril, "Undoing Suicidism: A Trans, Queer, Crip Approach to Rethinking (Assisted) Suicide" (Temple UP, 2023)

New Books in Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 70:13


Note: This episode contains a discussion of suicide. A list of resources is available below.  In Undoing Suicidism: A Trans, Queer, Crip Approach to Rethinking (Assisted) Suicide (Temple UP, 2023), Alexandre Baril argues that suicidal people are oppressed by what he calls structural suicidism, a hidden oppression that, until now, has been unnamed and under-theorized. Each year, suicidism and its preventionist script and strategies reproduce violence and cause additional harm and death among suicidal people through forms of criminalization, incarceration, discrimination, stigmatization, and pathologization. This is particularly true for marginalized groups experiencing multiple oppressions, including queer, trans, disabled, or Mad people. Undoing Suicidism questions the belief that the best way to help suicidal people is through the logic of prevention. Alexandre Baril presents the thought-provoking argument that supporting assisted suicide for suicidal people could better prevent unnecessary deaths. Offering a new queercrip model of (assisted) suicide, he invites us to imagine what could happen if we started thinking about (assisted) suicide from an anti-suicidist and intersectional framework. Baril provides a radical reconceptualization of (assisted) suicide and invaluable reflections for academics, activists, practitioners, and policymakers. An open access edition of Undoing Suicidism, made available by the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa, is available here. Alexandre Baril (abaril@uOttawa.ca) is Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa. His work is situated at the crossroads of gender, queer, trans, disability/crip/Mad studies, critical gerontology and critical suicidology. His commitment to equity has earned him awards for his involvement in queer, trans and disabled communities, including the Canadian Disability Studies Association Tanis Doe Francophone Award, and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion President's Award at the University of Ottawa. A prolific author who won the Young Researcher Award from the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa (2023), he has given over 200 presentations at the international level and has over 80 publications. Resources: SAFE HOTLINES and ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS: Trans LifeLine (trans/non-binary): 1-877-330-6366 (Canada) and 1-877-565-8860 (USA) Autisme Soutien: Online support for autistic people (French Canada) BlackLine (BIPOC): 1-800-604-5841 (USA) REGULAR HOTLINES (might trace your call and contact emergency services): Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 Suicide.ca (Québec): 1-866-APPELLE The Hope for Wellness Helpline (Indigenous people in Canada): 1-855-242-3310 The Samaritains (USA): 1-212-673-3000 A full transcript of the interview is available for accessibility. Clayton Jarrard is a Research Project Coordinator at the University of Kansas Center for Research, contributing to initiatives at the nexus of research, policy implementation, and community efforts. His scholarly engagement spans the subject areas of Cultural Anthropology, Queer Studies, Disability Studies, Mad Studies, and Religious Studies. Clayton is also a host for the Un/Livable Cultures podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

New Books in Law
Alexandre Baril, "Undoing Suicidism: A Trans, Queer, Crip Approach to Rethinking (Assisted) Suicide" (Temple UP, 2023)

New Books in Law

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 70:13


Note: This episode contains a discussion of suicide. A list of resources is available below.  In Undoing Suicidism: A Trans, Queer, Crip Approach to Rethinking (Assisted) Suicide (Temple UP, 2023), Alexandre Baril argues that suicidal people are oppressed by what he calls structural suicidism, a hidden oppression that, until now, has been unnamed and under-theorized. Each year, suicidism and its preventionist script and strategies reproduce violence and cause additional harm and death among suicidal people through forms of criminalization, incarceration, discrimination, stigmatization, and pathologization. This is particularly true for marginalized groups experiencing multiple oppressions, including queer, trans, disabled, or Mad people. Undoing Suicidism questions the belief that the best way to help suicidal people is through the logic of prevention. Alexandre Baril presents the thought-provoking argument that supporting assisted suicide for suicidal people could better prevent unnecessary deaths. Offering a new queercrip model of (assisted) suicide, he invites us to imagine what could happen if we started thinking about (assisted) suicide from an anti-suicidist and intersectional framework. Baril provides a radical reconceptualization of (assisted) suicide and invaluable reflections for academics, activists, practitioners, and policymakers. An open access edition of Undoing Suicidism, made available by the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa, is available here. Alexandre Baril (abaril@uOttawa.ca) is Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa. His work is situated at the crossroads of gender, queer, trans, disability/crip/Mad studies, critical gerontology and critical suicidology. His commitment to equity has earned him awards for his involvement in queer, trans and disabled communities, including the Canadian Disability Studies Association Tanis Doe Francophone Award, and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion President's Award at the University of Ottawa. A prolific author who won the Young Researcher Award from the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa (2023), he has given over 200 presentations at the international level and has over 80 publications. Resources: SAFE HOTLINES and ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS: Trans LifeLine (trans/non-binary): 1-877-330-6366 (Canada) and 1-877-565-8860 (USA) Autisme Soutien: Online support for autistic people (French Canada) BlackLine (BIPOC): 1-800-604-5841 (USA) REGULAR HOTLINES (might trace your call and contact emergency services): Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 Suicide.ca (Québec): 1-866-APPELLE The Hope for Wellness Helpline (Indigenous people in Canada): 1-855-242-3310 The Samaritains (USA): 1-212-673-3000 A full transcript of the interview is available for accessibility. Clayton Jarrard is a Research Project Coordinator at the University of Kansas Center for Research, contributing to initiatives at the nexus of research, policy implementation, and community efforts. His scholarly engagement spans the subject areas of Cultural Anthropology, Queer Studies, Disability Studies, Mad Studies, and Religious Studies. Clayton is also a host for the Un/Livable Cultures podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

New Books in Disability Studies
Alexandre Baril, "Undoing Suicidism: A Trans, Queer, Crip Approach to Rethinking (Assisted) Suicide" (Temple UP, 2023)

New Books in Disability Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 70:13


Note: This episode contains a discussion of suicide. A list of resources is available below.  In Undoing Suicidism: A Trans, Queer, Crip Approach to Rethinking (Assisted) Suicide (Temple UP, 2023), Alexandre Baril argues that suicidal people are oppressed by what he calls structural suicidism, a hidden oppression that, until now, has been unnamed and under-theorized. Each year, suicidism and its preventionist script and strategies reproduce violence and cause additional harm and death among suicidal people through forms of criminalization, incarceration, discrimination, stigmatization, and pathologization. This is particularly true for marginalized groups experiencing multiple oppressions, including queer, trans, disabled, or Mad people. Undoing Suicidism questions the belief that the best way to help suicidal people is through the logic of prevention. Alexandre Baril presents the thought-provoking argument that supporting assisted suicide for suicidal people could better prevent unnecessary deaths. Offering a new queercrip model of (assisted) suicide, he invites us to imagine what could happen if we started thinking about (assisted) suicide from an anti-suicidist and intersectional framework. Baril provides a radical reconceptualization of (assisted) suicide and invaluable reflections for academics, activists, practitioners, and policymakers. An open access edition of Undoing Suicidism, made available by the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa, is available here. Alexandre Baril (abaril@uOttawa.ca) is Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa. His work is situated at the crossroads of gender, queer, trans, disability/crip/Mad studies, critical gerontology and critical suicidology. His commitment to equity has earned him awards for his involvement in queer, trans and disabled communities, including the Canadian Disability Studies Association Tanis Doe Francophone Award, and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion President's Award at the University of Ottawa. A prolific author who won the Young Researcher Award from the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa (2023), he has given over 200 presentations at the international level and has over 80 publications. Resources: SAFE HOTLINES and ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS: Trans LifeLine (trans/non-binary): 1-877-330-6366 (Canada) and 1-877-565-8860 (USA) Autisme Soutien: Online support for autistic people (French Canada) BlackLine (BIPOC): 1-800-604-5841 (USA) REGULAR HOTLINES (might trace your call and contact emergency services): Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 Suicide.ca (Québec): 1-866-APPELLE The Hope for Wellness Helpline (Indigenous people in Canada): 1-855-242-3310 The Samaritains (USA): 1-212-673-3000 A full transcript of the interview is available for accessibility. Clayton Jarrard is a Research Project Coordinator at the University of Kansas Center for Research, contributing to initiatives at the nexus of research, policy implementation, and community efforts. His scholarly engagement spans the subject areas of Cultural Anthropology, Queer Studies, Disability Studies, Mad Studies, and Religious Studies. Clayton is also a host for the Un/Livable Cultures podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 in the Key
EP. 272: Free Agency and Johnny Basketball

3 in the Key

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 62:33


Elias and Fuad are back for another edition of 3 in the Key! The fellas discuss the start of NBA free agency and the moves that have been made so far. The guys also discuss trade rumors around the league. They are also joined by UOttawa legend and pro Johnny Berhanemeskel.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4100324/advertisement

The Law School Show
223. Migrant Healthcare during COVID-19 (with Professor Y.Y. Brandon Chen)

The Law School Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 39:57


Professor Y.Y. Brandon Chen is a health and migration law scholar, currently teaching at uOttawa as part of the Common Law faculty. He has researched extensively on the intersection of healthcare, immigration and the law. His areas of interest include healthcare ethics regarding migrant workers and non-citizen populations. Considering that COVID has created a wealth of travel and healthcare inequities, we sit down with Professor Chen to examine how COVID has affected the healthcare landscape for migrant/immigrant populations and what can be done to ameliorate the situation moving forward. Please note that this episode was recorded during 2022, and information presented on the COVID-19 Pandemic was up to date at the time of recording, but may have changed since. For updated information on COVID-19, you can consult the Government of Canada's resources here: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html

The Peak Daily
Gaming risk

The Peak Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 7:42


Microsoft's proposed US$69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard is in jeopardy after the UK's competition regulator delivered, to put it in gamer parlance, a 360 no-scope kill shot. What do Amazon and your ex have in common? Both face accusations of being way too controlling. The company synonymous with “affordable furniture” is working hard to keep it that way. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Trust in Tech: an Integrity Institute Member Podcast
Trust in Tech, Episode 12: Deepfakes, Biases and AI Hegemony with Claire Boine

Trust in Tech: an Integrity Institute Member Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2023 66:18


Deepfakes have gained steam on video platforms including Tik Tok and Reels. For example, we hear Obama, Trump and Biden ranking their favorite rappers and even playing dungeons and dragons. Does this technology have potential harmful effects?This episode features Claire Boine, an expert in AI law, in conversation with Integrity Institute member Talha Baig, a Machine Learning (ML) Engineer. Claire is a PhD candidate in AI Law at the University of Ottawa, and a Research Associate at the Artificial and Natural Intelligence Toulouse Institute and in the Accountable AI in a Global Context Research Chair at UOttawa. Claire also runs a nonprofit organization whose goal is to help senior professionals motivated by evidence and reason transition into high impact fields including AI. We discuss how deep fakes present an asymmetrical power dynamic and some mitigations we can put in place including data trusts - a collective to put the data back in the hands of users. We also ponder the use of simulacras to replace dead actors and discuss whether we can resurrect dead philosophers by the use of deep learning. Towards the end of the episode, we surmise how chatbots develop bias, and even discuss if AI is sentient and whether that matters.Disclaimer: The views in this episode only represent the views of the people involved in the recording of the episode. They do not represent Meta's or any other entity's views. Links:Sabelo Mhlambi: From Rationality to Relationality: Ubuntu as an Ethical and Human Rights Framework for Artificial Intelligence Governance [link]Kevin Roose: Bing's A.I. Chat: ‘I Want to Be Alive.

Free to Think Podcast
“Every day my children can go to school, I laugh, because my heart is full of joy,” with SAR scholar Zahra Hakimi

Free to Think Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 36:20


In Herat, Afghanistan, Zahra Hakimi was a faculty member, midwife, family planning trainer, and women's reproductive healthcare provider. She often worked in secret and at personal risk to provide treatment to survivors of sexual assault.  Within a week of taking control of her city, the Taliban raided Hakimi's home. They condemned her work as “anti-Islam.” They threatened her and her husband, and demanded her teenage daughter for a forced marriage. She had no choice: She had to flee.   On Free to Think Hakimi shares her incredible journey, including several attempts to escape Afghanistan, first through Iran, then the United States, and ultimately Canada.  With SAR's help, she is now a visiting researcher at the Centre for Research on Health and Nursing at the University of Ottawa. Since December 2022, the Taliban has banned higher education for women in Afghanistan. Now in Canada, however, Hakimi's daughter hopes to become a dentist. “Every day that my children can go to school” Hakimi says, “my heart is full of joy."

Shaye Ganam
Emergencies Act inquiry final report is a reminder that we all have a role in upholding the rule of law

Shaye Ganam

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 15:42


Jocelyn Stacey, Associate Professor at the Peter A Allard School of Law at UBC and author of the book “The Constitution of the Environmental Emergency” Nomi Claire Lazar, Professor in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at uOttawa and author of the book “States of Emergency in Liberal Democracies” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Drive
Dave Smart - February 1, 2023

The Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023


Dave Smart joins AJ and Creech for his weekly hit, Sens 4 game win streak, Carleton Ravens gaining momentum, Capital Hoops Classic, peaking at the right time, building a winning culture, rivalry with UOttawa, referee nerves with the bright lights, his experience wearing stripes, and his favourite sports movie.

The Leaders Who Care
Giving women a seat at the table : Episode #95 with Alix Edmiston

The Leaders Who Care

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 48:20


It all starts with a compelling story. Alix Edmiston is a Canadian corporate communications strategist who works with leaders in tech and financial services to hone their unique story to place them at the centre of the conversation. Whether they want to thrive as a thought leader on LinkedIn, elevate their brand via traditional media, or introduce something new and exciting to the marketplace, she will get them the engagement they desire. As a passionate gender diversity champion, she is helping leaders promote and develop their female talent. She holds a certificate in women's executive leadership from Yale University where she earned an A+. She wrote her book Confessions from the Cubicle to share stories about the unique problems young women face in the corporate world. She is one of the co-founders of Better and Stronger Allies Together, an initiative started by Benchmark Corp and uOttawa to bring male allies together to help drive concrete change to close the gender gap.

TGOR
REDBLACKS Radio Show - September 28, 2022

TGOR

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 44:01


It's a Panda Game edition of the show, as Lee is joined by Ravens alum Nate Behar, and Gee Gees alum Jackson Bennett. Then he replays some of this week's interviews with Carleton head coach Corey Grant, and UOttawa head coach Marcel Bellefeuille

Ottawa REDBLACKS Radio Show
Bennett: All the alums still talk trash ahead of the Panda Game

Ottawa REDBLACKS Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022


UOttawa alum Jackson Bennett joins the show to share his Panda Game memories

Ottawa REDBLACKS Radio Show
REDBLACKS Radio Show - September 28, 2022

Ottawa REDBLACKS Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022


It's a Panda Game edition of the show, as Lee is joined by Ravens alum Nate Behar, and Gee Gees alum Jackson Bennett. Then he replays some of this week's interviews with Carleton head coach Corey Grant, and UOttawa head coach Marcel Bellefeuille

That's Cool News | A weekly breakdown of positive Science & Tech news.
112. Autonomous Trucks On US Roads in Q3, New Device Treats Pain Without Drugs, Starlink Gets FCC Green Light

That's Cool News | A weekly breakdown of positive Science & Tech news.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 26:17


News: Cabless autonomous electric truck approved for US public roads | New Atlas (01:35) Freight technology company Einride first introduced its cabless autonomous electric T-pod truck back in 2017.Couple years later in 2020, it started rolling along Swedish Roads Now the company has been given the green light for operation on public roads in the US. In what Einride claims is a first, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has approved its purpose-built autonomous electric vehicle to operate on public roads in the US, and there'll be no driver in the cab as the Einride Pod doesn't have a cab. The T-pod Truck makes use of an onboard sensor suite:cameras, radars and LiDARs  will be monitored remotely by a human operator If you are curious about the sizing:Each vehicle should measure about 7 meters (23 ft) in length, and be capable of carrying 15 standard pallets worth of cargo.  It will weigh 20 tons with a full load, covering a distance of approximately 200 km (124 miles) on one charge of its 200-kWh battery pack. The public road pilot is due to start in Q3 of this year, where the vehicle will merge with existing fleet operations at a GE Appliances manufacturing facility.Expected to move goods between warehouses and operate on public roads in mixed traffic.   Enzyme reverses muscle loss due to aging and cancer | The Bright Side News (05:25) An international team led by uOttawa Faculty of Medicine researchers have published findings that could contribute to future therapeutics for muscle degeneration due to old age, and diseases such as cancer and muscular dystrophy. Their work demonstrates the importance of the enzyme GCN5 in maintaining the expression of key structural proteins in skeletal muscle.Those are the muscles attached to bone that breathing, posture and locomotion all rely on. GCN5: a well-studied enzyme which regulates multiple cellular processes such as metabolism and inflammation.  Over the span of roughly five years, the uOttawa-led international collaboration painstakingly experimented with a muscle-specific mouse “knockout” of GCN5. In this case, multiple experiments were done to examine the role the GCN5 enzyme plays in muscle fiber.  What they found:A notable decline in muscle health during physical stress, such as downhill treadmill running, a type of exercise known by athletes to cause micro-tears in muscle fibers to stimulate muscle growth.  The affected mice became dramatically weaker as they scurried downhill, like those of old mice, while wild-type mice were not similarly impacted. Dr. Menzies, the senior author of the study, says the findings are akin to what is observed in advanced aging, or myopathies and muscular dystrophy, a group of genetic diseases that result in progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. Ultimately, the team's research found that GCN5 boosts the expression of key structural muscle proteins, notably dystrophin, and a lack of it will reduce them.This is significant because dystrophin is the body's most important protein for maintaining the membrane of muscle cells, serving as a kind of anchor and cushioning shock absorber in cells of muscles.  Dr. Menzies suggests the research could help to create a foundation for developing therapeutics down the line: “These findings may therefore be useful for the discovery of new therapeutics that regulate GCN5 activity, or its downstream targets, for maintaining healthy muscle during cancer, myopathies, muscular dystrophy or aging,” Scientists develop first-of-its-kind implant that relieves pain without drugs | Interesting Engineering (11:13) Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a device that sounds straight out of science fiction: a small, soft, flexible first-of-its-kind implant that relieves pain on demand, without the use of drugs and dissolves.Could provide a much-needed alternative to opioids and other highly addictive medications. As per the researchers, the device could be highly valuable for patients who undergo routine surgeries or amputations that most often need post-operative medications. Northwestern's John A. Rogers, who led the device's development, in a press release stated:“As engineers, we are motivated by the idea of treating pain without drugs — in ways that can be turned on and off instantly, with user control over the intensity of relief. The technology reported here exploits mechanisms that have some similarities to those that cause your fingers to feel numb when cold. Our implant allows that effect to be produced in a programmable way, directly and locally to targeted nerves, even those deep within surrounding soft tissues.” The device works by wrapping around nerves softly, to deliver precise and targeted cooling.This in turn numbs nerves and blocks pain signals to the brain.  An external pump helps the user to remotely activate the device and control its intensity. Once the device is no longer required, it is naturally absorbed into the body — "bypassing the need for surgical extraction". Why does coolness help with pain?Study co-author Dr. Matthew MacEwan of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis said that as nerves become cooler, the signals that travel through them become slower - eventually stopping completely.  “By delivering a cooling effect to just one or two targeted nerves, we can effectively modulate pain signals in one specific region of the body," The device contains tiny microfluidic channels to induce the cooling effect, while concurrently, a tiny integrated sensor monitors the temperature of the nerve to ensure that it doesn't get too cold, which could damage the tissue. Rodgers talks on the monitoring:"By monitoring the temperature at the nerve, the flow rates can be adjusted automatically to set a point that blocks pain in a reversible, safe manner. On-going work seeks to define the full set of time and temperature thresholds below which the process remains fully reversible." At the thickness of a sheet of paper, the soft, elastic nerve cooling device is ideal for treating highly sensitive nerves.   Scientists Say New James Webb Images Are So Powerful That It Was Emotional Just Looking at Them | Futurism (18:25) While we await the ceremonial release of the first official images taken by NASA's uber-expensive James Webb Space Telescope, early reactions to the long-awaited shots are already sounding pretty promising. NASA's scientific missions lead Thomas Zurbuchen told reporters on Wednesday:“The images are being taken right now… There is already some amazing science in the can, and some others are yet to be taken as we go forward. We are in the middle of getting the history-making data down." NASA plans to release several images on July 12, the inaugural "first light" observations from the space telescope and a potentially groundbreaking moment for the field of astronomy. Zurbuchen admitted he was in his feelings over the new images:“It's really hard to not look at the universe in a new light and not just have a moment that is deeply personal … It's an emotional moment when you see nature suddenly releasing some of its secrets. and I would like you to imagine and look forward to that." The images are expected to include unprecedented views of the depths of the universe and the atmosphere surrounding a distant exoplanet, potentially giving us glimpses of a habitable world other than our own. It's the culmination of over a decade of research, and a $10 billion investment that could soon pay off in a big way.   Elon Musk's Starlink gets FCC green light to beam broadband into moving cars, planes, boats | Business Insider (21:56) SpaceX won approval from the Federal Communications Commission to let its Starlink satellites send broadband internet to moving vehicles on Thursday.Cleared a major hurdle as it has already signed deals with airline carriers including Hawaiian Airlines and exclusive jet firm JSX to provide in-flight WiFi to passengers. "Authorizing a new class of terminals for SpaceX's satellite system will expand the range of broadband capabilities to meet the growing user demands that now require connectivity while on the move, whether driving an RV across the country, moving a freighter from Europe to a US port, or while on a domestic or international flight," the FCC said in its authorization order published Thursday. The FCC's authorization will allow Starlink to pursue deals with transport companies more vigorously.Royal Caribbean became the first cruise line to request Starlink on its ships in June. Starlink also launched a $135 monthly subscription for RVs in May. At launch the company said the internet service could not be used while the RV was in motion.  

The Law School Show
209. Law, Tech and Virtual Practice (with Dustin Moores)

The Law School Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 42:10


In this episode, Nick Kruiper sits down with Dustin Moores, a lawyer at Nnovation LLP. Nnovation is an Ontario law firm that is completely virtual. Nick and Dustin discuss Nnovation's unique business model, as well as Canada's shift toward a virtual legal world. They also discuss the Law and Technology Option for uOttawa students. As a graduate of the law program, Dustin completed the Law and Tech Option at uOttawa. Dustin shares his experience with the Option, and his advice for future students that are considering it. To learn more, check out Nnovation's website: https://nnovation.com/ 

A Podcast Called INTREPID
Ep 180 Reforming Canadian National Security

A Podcast Called INTREPID

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 36:14


Craig and Stephanie are joined by former National Security and Intelligence Advisor Vincent Rigby and uOttawa colleague and frequent INTREPID contributor Thomas Juneau to discuss a May 2022 report on reforming Canadian national security. The uOttawa Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) convened a task force of former senior government officials to recommend the path forward on Canadian national security policy and reform. Their report makes a series of recommendations on strategy, tools, governance, and transparency. In this podcast, Messieurs Rigby and Juneau walk through their key observations. The report is here.

Wonks and War Rooms
Journalism and online harassment with Rosemary Barton, Fatima Syed and Mark Blackburn

Wonks and War Rooms

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 48:31 Transcription Available


This episode is an audio version of a special live taping of Wonks and War Rooms, in partnership with uOttawa's Centre for Law, Technology and Society, where Elizabeth is joined by a panel of journalists to tackle a tough topic: online harassment of journalists and what it means for our democracy. Rosemary Barton is the Chief Political Correspondent for CBC News; Fatima Syed is a reporter for the Narwhal and host of Canadaland podcast The Backbench; and Mark Blackburn is the social media and online producer at APTN. Elizabeth and the panel look at different types of online negativity, the motivations behind harassment and attacks, and the impacts of weaponizing media. They also talk about different ways of managing online harassment, and how to balance their responsibilities as journalists with protecting themselves as individuals.Additional ResourcesOff the top, Rosemary and Elizabeth mention the day of the live event was not exactly a slow news day. Here's why. This topic brings a bunch of terms that get jumbled together: harassment, abuse, toxicity, negativity, incivility, hate speech, intolerance. This Public Policy Forum report provides a framework for thinking about harmful communication online.Fatima talks about “chilling effects” that online harassment can have on journalists. Here's a report from earlier this year about these kinds of impacts, published by The Canadian Journalism Foundation and the Canadian Association of Journalists.Also, last fall IPSOS ran the first Canadian survey on online harassment against journalists and media professionals, which showed it is “prevalent and pervasive.” Here are the results.Rosemary and Elizabeth discuss trolling and how it has changed over time. This article by Silvio Waisbord looks at the specific impact trolls have on journalism.Rosemary mentions that the pandemic has been a turning point for journalism. This special issue of Digital Journalism has a collection of articles on all the ways that COVID-19 has impacted the work of journalists over the past few years.Check out www.polcommtech.ca for annotated transcripts of this episode in English and French.