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June 16, 2022

Spring 2022 Medallists Discuss Their Academic Journey at Carleton

At this year’s spring convocation, more than 6,664 Carleton students from the class of 2022 are receiving degrees that recognize their resiliency and commitment to education during a uniquely challenging time. Carleton awards numerous medals... More

June 15, 2022

Graduates Reflect on Life at Carleton as They Receive Diplomas

Convocation is a commemoration of each student’s academic journey, co-curricular experiences and the countless opportunities to develop social, political or charitable interests. As we celebrate the return of in-person graduation ceremonies, we've highlighted exceptional 2022... More

April 5, 2022

Students Reaching New Heights to Detect Stratospheric Radiation

Cosmic radiation constantly washes over the Earth, where delicate life is protected by our atmosphere. However, as humans seek to test the limits of space travel and exploration, knowing how much ionizing radiation—such as X-rays... More

March 16, 2022

Reducing Food Waste

Roughly 50 per cent of all food produced in Canada is thrown away before it reaches anyone’s plate. From the day a crop is planted through the harvesting, processing, distribution and storage stages, myriad problems... More

September 13, 2021

Stopping the Spread of the Mountain Pine Beetle

A small insect is causing big problems in Canada’s western forests. The mountain pine beetle (MPB) is about the size of a grain of rice and it’s common to find more than 100 of them... More

August 12, 2021

Interim Science Dean Focused on Safe Return to Campus and Big-Picture Goals

As a mid-career scientist and teacher, Carleton University Chemistry Prof. Maria DeRosa has her hands full in the lab and classroom. She’s built a successful research program, exploring, among other areas, the use of short... More

July 28, 2021

Enzyme Discovery Will Decrease Dangerous Toxins in Corn Production

Corn production in Canada is a vital industry that requires a healthy product. Changing climate conditions has brought an increase in moisture that has led to the growth of dangerous mycotoxins that are threatening the... More

June 22, 2021

Health Sciences Graduate Wins Board of Governors Award for Outstanding Community Achievement

Following her graduation with a Bachelor of Health Sciences in spring 2021, Millie Close now works for Undergraduate Recruitment at Carleton University. When Millicent (Millie) Close began her journey as an undergraduate student at Carleton,... More

June 21, 2021

Great Grads 2021: Biology Doctorate’s Research Dives Into World of Freshwater Fisheries

Carleton University alumnus Aaron Zolderdo, who graduated earlier this year with a PhD in Biology, has been a water lover for as long as he can remember. “I grew up on the water,” says Zolderdo,... More

April 30, 2021

Carleton Biology Lab Renamed and Bursary Established In Honour of Henrietta Lacks

In 1951, a 31-year-old Black mother of five named Henrietta Lacks was in medical distress and went to Baltimore’s Johns Hopkins Hospital, where she was diagnosed with terminal cervical cancer. Despite treatment, she passed away... More

April 27, 2021

Carleton Researchers Collaborate to Improve How Diseases are Diagnosed and Treated

Carleton University researchers in physics and engineering are joining forces with biologists and medical practitioners to change how diseases are diagnosed and treated. Physics Prof. Sangeeta Murugkar leads Carleton University’s Laboratory for Laser-Assisted Medical Physics... More

April 9, 2021

Carleton University’s Life Sciences Day 4.1 Investigates Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health

COVID-19 hasn’t just been a crisis of physical health, it has had enormous mental health consequences for too many. “In fall 2020, 40 per cent of people in Ottawa reported their mental health as only... More