Truly amazing stories in research and innovation come out of Carleton. Below are a few of our stories.
The Stars of Brain Chemistry: Carleton Researcher Believes Astrocytes Hold a Key to Neuropsychiatric Health
Astrocytes are the best cells in the brain. At least that's the verdict of Carleton University's Natalina Salmaso, the Canada Research Chair in Behavioural Neurobiology. So named because of their star-like shape, astrocytes are glial... More
The Future of Food: New Lab Cooking Up Innovative 3D Printed Meals
About one in six people suffer from dysphagia, a medical term that means difficulty swallowing. Symptoms can include pain, gagging and an inability or reluctance to eat, and while the condition can develop at any... More
Stopping Infectious Diseases: Researchers Develop Rapid-Response Treatment Centre
Ebola is one of the most virulent diseases on the planet. Spread through contact with the bodily fluids of somebody who is infected, its symptoms can include fever, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhea and internal and... More
Carleton’s Abilities Living Laboratory Advancing Accessibility and Innovation
Carleton University is at the forefront of accessibility and inclusive design research, driving innovation through collaboration with industry, community partners and researchers. The Abilities Living Laboratory, housed in Carleton’s state-of-the-art ARISE (Advanced Research and Innovation in Smart... More
Carleton’s All-Female Team Scores Gold in MLSE Case Competition
While case competitions have traditionally been the domain of business schools, three Carleton University students, Itoro Umanah (Bachelor of Communications and Media Studies), Lauren Tham (Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management) and Jahnelle Woldegiorgis... More
Carleton Student Wins International Figure Skating Gold
Whether she's on the ice or in the classroom, Katherine Medland Spence focuses on the process, not the outcome. That mindset has paid tremendous dividends for the Carleton University chemistry student and elite figure skater.... More
Helping Canadian SMEs Overcome American Tariffs
For Canadian small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), economic uncertainty isn't a distant concern — it's a daily reality. With looming U.S. tariffs threatening their largest market, the question isn't just how to compete, but how... More
Engineering Without Limits: The Versatility of an Engineering Education at Carleton
In high school, Damiano Alloggia excelled at science and math and had a passion for cars. Choosing a university program was an easy decision. All signs pointed to engineering. Alloggia enrolled in Mechanical Engineering at... More
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