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[Dr. Leela Viswanathan]
Blind Date with Knowledge
June 18, 2018

Including Indigenous Peoples in Land Use Planning

Indigenous peoples have been historically excluded from land use planning, and Dr. Leela Viswanathan discusses the successes and continuing challenges of building relationships between governments and Indigenous communities.

[Dr. John Smol]
Blind Date with Knowledge
June 18, 2018

Fighting Climate Change with Science

As the world watches ice shelves crack and polar bears struggle to survive, climate change expert Dr. John Smol is using historical data collected from lakes to study the phenomenon.

[Patricia Smithen]
Blind Date with Knowledge
June 18, 2018

The Story of Paint

While you may have admired a painting in the past, how often do you admire the paint itself? The science behind using and conserving different paints is Professor Patricia Smithen’s area of expertise.

[Dr. Lynda Colgan]
Blind Date with Knowledge
June 14, 2018

Making Math Your Friend

With less than half of Ontario secondary students graduating with credits in math and science, STEM subjects are in crisis. Dr. Lynda Colgan is committed to making these subjects fun and engaging for students across Canada.

[John McGarry]
Blind Date with Knowledge
June 14, 2018

Understanding Injustice and Resolving Conflicts

Dr. John McGarry shares his experiences negotiating international peace agreements and the complex reasons for initial conflicts. From Northern Ireland to Cyprus, Dr. McGarry has seen his fair share of civil strife.