2017 Public Scholars blog
From sustainable corporate governance to exergaming and Industry 4.0 factories, Concordia’s Public Scholars are fuelled by a passion for research and knowledge sharing. Want to learn more about their cutting edge work and how it links to various societal issues?
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Video essays can help film lovers think critically about female-driven films and the ways these films speak to broader cultural issues affecting girls and women. Read more -
Technology has for the most part led to increased efficiency in almost all aspects of our daily lives. The 19th and 20th centuries brought about the industrial revolution linked to the creation of machines that replaced human labour and made mass production possible. Read more -
Jamais le cyberharcèlement n’a été si inventif et donc destructeur. En tant que témoins, nous avons le devoir moral et éthique de les protéger contre le cyberharcèlement dont elles sont la cible. Read more -
How to get your kids active Read more -
Diminishing women’s cultural and intellectual contributions has greater implications than you might think. Read more -
“If a 1971 VW Beetle were upgraded at the same speed as a computer chip from the same year, today it would be able to drive at speeds up to 300,000 miles per hour, get 2 million miles per gallon, and cost about 4 cents.” Read more -
At one time or another we have all had the doctor request that we undergo the "dreaded" blood test, where a nurse uses a hypodermic needle and tourniquet to fill rather large vials of blood ...... Read more -
“Difficult knowledge is what one makes from the ruins of one’ s lovely knowledge.” Read more -
Cyberbullies thrive in contexts of real or imagined power imbalance. To end cyberbullying, we need to ensure power balance. This will happen when bystanders are actively involved. Read more -
Monogamy is the most prevalent romantic relationship strategy in the world. Yet, have you ever wonder if monogamy really suits you? Read more
