Technology and Geek News from Kingston
Brant Peppley, Director of the Queen’s-RMC Fuel Cell Research Center (FCRC), has been presented with an award for his research with Fuel Cells. The annual Community Leadership Award was presented to him by SWITCH, a member-based, non-profit organization dedicated to turning Kingston into a hub for sustainable energy. “This is a wonderful award,” said Dr.… Keep Reading
Queen’s University is the first university in the country to teach undergraduate medical students in the use of handheld portable ultrasound machines – a new curriculum developed to enhance patient care. Until recently, ultrasound has involved large machines used by highly skilled operators. But the creation of handheld ultrasound (HHU) devices is now enabling physicians… Keep Reading
Innovative research at Queen’s University could result in more cost-effective biofuel creation through better understanding of bacteria’s contribution to breaking down biomass – the plants and trees used to make biofuel. Steven Smith and Zhongchao Jia (Biomedical and Molecular Sciences) and Edward Bayer (Weizmann Institute, Israel) co-authors of the recent university study, are concentrating on… Keep Reading
Canadian Prostate Cancer Biomarker Network – a recently formed national research group – is seeking better tools for treating prostate cancer, and a $4 million fund announced today will help develop more accurate tools for determining that treatment. “The focus of this new Canadian Terry Fox Research Institute project is on identifying the best biomarker… Keep Reading
A recent study at Queen’s University has resulted in a new method for treating people living with schizophrenia that may provide them with a better quality of life. Researchers combined two existing psychological treatments which resulted in a long-term impact in improving life skills. The goal of the first treatment, cognitive remediation therapy, is to… Keep Reading
Available now for iPhones, iPads and Androids. Blackberry version coming soon. Keep Reading
Power generation would be reduced w. loss of $100s of millions to hydro utilities Keep Reading
Fun and creative use of flip cams helps improve student performance Keep Reading
The goal to find a new and better way for students to have more control over their musical education led a Queen’s University professor to investigate the potential of a new online learning tool. The result of that investigation – the iSCORE research and development program – has now received funding from the Social Sciences… Keep Reading
Queen’s University researchers have developed a new process to make drinking water safer by using table salt. This development may be especially beneficial for developing countries where 80 per cent of disease is due to poor water quality and sanitation. “The need for clean water for drinking, hygiene and sanitation purposes in developing regions is… Keep Reading
The Ontario Medical Association has recognized Dr. Sanjay Sharma, of Ophthalmology and Epidemiology at Queen’s University, for his innovative education methods that include the use of short videos to instruct students on how to diagnose and treat eye conditions. “To receive this recognition is really an honour,” Dr. Sharma, who is also a retina specialist… Keep Reading
