Discover Science: Appetizers for the Mind

Join us for an evening of bite-sized talks with five scholars from The McCall MacBain Postdoctoral Fellows Teaching and Leadership Program.

Each will share their research in under 10 mins and also discuss how they hope their research will impact our world. It's a feast for the brain so why not tune in!

The Speakers:

Dr. Bhanu Sharma on Re-thinking concussions

In this talk, Dr. Sharma will describe how concussion management that uses an exercise-is-medicine approach is leading to improved outcomes for many concussion patients.

Dr. Monica De Paoli on Sex differences in biomedical research

The pandemic has demonstrated how crucial research and new advancements are in the biomedical field. But have these advancements always been as inclusive, leading us to overlook some important aspects of healthcare? Join Dr. De Paoli as she explores this topic.

Dr. Andy Turko on Protecting the endangered animals in our own backyards

We are well aware of endangered animals around the globe, but what about the victims of neglect here at home? In this talk, Dr. Turko will discuss his conservation efforts with the redside dace, one of the endangered animals native to southern Ontario, and talk about the need to protect freshwater ecosystems more broadly.

Dr. Filippo Costantini on Is mathematics really objective?

This talk will challenge the common view that mathematics is a fully objective science by focusing on a paradox concerning the notion of infinite, and arguing that there are alternative, but still legitimate mathematical solutions to it.

Dr. Jan Pohls on Thermoelectric Materials: The solution to global climate change

Thermoelectric materials should be explored as a way to deal with the effects of global warming while also struggling to meet the growing demand for energy by converting excess heat into useful electricity. Dr. Pohls will discuss how combining quantum calculations with experiments can create a paradigm shift in the discovery of renewable energy.