Truly amazing stories in research and innovation come out of Carleton. Below are a few of our stories.
Risk vs. Reward: Carleton Research and Conference Explore AI Disruption
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of most powerful tools created by humans. It can interpret medical images quickly and accurately, for example, helping doctors make better-informed decisions, and can automate routine jobs, recalibrating the labour... More
Finding a Thirdspace: Carleton Students Build an App for Real-world Connection
When Cedric Osagie graduated from Carleton University's Bachelor of Commerce program last year, he left not only with a degree but also the beginnings of a new startup. Together with Eshan Betrabet, a Cognitive Science... More
Carleton Student Eyes AI Health Solutions
Growing up in Abeokuta, a mid-sized city in southwestern Nigeria, Precious Kolawole was certain of two things. She was going to attend university and, eventually, make a career for herself in healthcare. Even though neither... More
From Blocks to Blueprints: How a Carleton Engineering Grad is Shaping Cities with Minecraft
Matt Holmes isn't your typical engineering grad. After earning a degree from Carleton University's Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering program, he became an airport planner at Vancouver International Airport and a YouTube sensation. Through his... More
Turning Determination into Discovery: A Scientist’s Mission to Tackle ALS
For Daniel Knight, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research is personal. When he was 19, Knight lost his father to ALS. It was a devastating loss and a stark reminder that the disease runs in his... More
Carleton Student Fights Climate Change with Seed Planting Robot
Mangroves are very impressive plants. A type of woody tree or shrub that grows along tropical or subtropical coastlines, they have evolved to thrive in salty, low-oxygen terrain. Thanks to this resilience, mangroves help protect... More
Hidden Codes of Language: Carleton Psychology Researcher Probes How We Map Meaning onto Words
When presented with images of an inkblot-like rounded shape and a spiky shape and the made-up words "bouba" and "kiki," the vast majority of people are likely to associate bouba with the curvy shape and... More
Carleton’s Collaborative Robots Represent the Future of Construction
The construction industry is notoriously resistant to change. Projects can be extremely complex, with architects, engineers, builders and subcontractors guided by different, sometimes competing priorities. They're also typically risk-averse — or, to be blunt, set in... More
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