Truly amazing stories in research and innovation come out of Carleton. Below are a few of our stories.
Improving Radiation Therapy
Nearly 45 per cent of Canadians will develop cancer at some point in their lifetime and one in five will die from the disease. Radiation therapy, which uses beams of intense energy to kill cancer... More
Black Canadians in Politics: Carleton Research Project Explores Ways to Enhance Inclusion
In 1859, American-born shoemaker and abolitionist Abraham Doras Shadd became the first Black man to hold public office in Canada when he was elected as a councillor in southwestern Ontario. More than a century later,... More
The Next Generation of Indigenous Journalists
Storytelling is central to Indigenous cultures, and one particular type of storytelling has a vital role to play in Canada's long journey toward reconciliation. "The modus operandi of journalism is truth, and it's called 'Truth... More
Reducing Food Waste: Carleton Researchers Help Develop a More Sustainable Food System
Almost half of all food produced in Canada goes to waste. That’s more than 21 million tonnes every year, worth a staggering $58 billion. Around the world, about one billion meals a day are squandered,... More
Supporting Social Work in Somalia: Newcomers to Ottawa Give Back Through Carleton
For many Somalis, daily life in their homeland is complicated and, at times, dangerous. The country in East Africa has experienced an ongoing civil war since the 1980s. Drought frequently devastates crops and more than... More
Taking on the Tough Stories: Carleton Journalism Professor Teaches Students How to Handle Trauma
In 2011, while working as a reporter for the Ottawa Citizen, Matthew Pearson covered the death by suicide of a gay teenager in Kanata who had been bullied at school. It was a devastating story,... More
Humanizing Artificial Intelligence: Making AI More Effective and Reducing Risks by Replicating Our Brains
Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool that can enhance our lives in many ways, but it has significant limitations and poses serious risks. These limitations include bias and a lack of ethics. Among the risks... More
Transformation Through Education
When incoming President and Vice-Chancellor Wisdom Tettey first visited the campus last fall, his favourite moments involved meeting and talking to students. Those conversations, and the energy of Carleton's vibrant community, reaffirmed his belief in... More
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