Tag: Carleton University
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Argel Aguilar Valles, Carleton University – Can Non-Hallucinogenic Psychedelics Be Used to Treat Depression
Psychedelics may be the way out of depression. Argel Aguilar Valles, assistant professor in the department of neuroscience at Carleton University, explores why. Dr. Argel Aguilar Valles received his B.Sc. (Biology) and M.Sc. (Biochemistry) from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Then, he obtained his Ph.D. in Neuroscience at McGill University in 2011. Following…
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Trina Rytwinski, Carleton University – Evidence Based Management
What’s the best way to conduct environmental management? Trina Rytwinski, post-doctoral fellow in biology at Carleton University, looks into this question. My research focuses on understanding the circumstances in which roads and traffic affect wildlife populations. I am particularly interested in looking at species traits and their behavioral responses to roads, to determine which species…
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Lenore Fahrig, Carleton University – Habitat Fragmentation
The more habitat you protect, the better, right? Lenore Fahrig, professor of biology at Carleton University, says even a small bit of protected space can be just as helpful as a large one. I am a landscape and conservation ecologist. My students and I study the effects of landscape structure on biodiversity and the abundance,…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2017.7.31)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.7.31 Monday, July 31st Justin Couchman of Albright College discusses embracing uncertainty during our formative years. Tuesday, August 1st Ray Raymond of SUNY Ulster explores balanced internationalism for the U.S. Wednesday, August 2nd Steven Stahler of the University of California Berkeley delves into whether our sun has a twin. Thursday, August…
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Joseph Bennett, Carleton University – De-Extinction
Should we bring species back from extinction? Joseph Bennett, assistant professor and conservation biologist at Carleton University, explores if making a real life Jurassic Park would be a good idea. Joseph Bennett is a conservation biologist and Assistant Professor at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. Research in his lab focusses on statistical and mathematical tools…