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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After four years of facilitating online asynchronous learning on Facebook in a Problem-based Learning approach, I share with you the nine lessons I have learned. Read more -
Can film and moving image research change the world? Here are a few reflections on the importance of film and moving image research for society. Read more -
Smartphones. Tablets. Laptops. Cars. Bikes. Home appliances. We use most of these products daily and it’s hard to imagine a world without these products…. but did you ever think how these products are made and constantly renewed and adapted to our current needs? Read more -
My topic is finding ways in which we can get ourselves unstuck, individually and collectively. That doesn’t mean I’m always particularly good at it. Every day I work hard at getting unstuck. Read more -
Women and men do not develop fetishes in the same manner. Scientific research has shown that there are many similarities between the two sexes with respect to how fetishes develop. Read more -
Reflecting on the ethical practices of doing research with people who have been criminalized. Read more -
Six steps to conquer any fear of refugees. Read more -
Sustainability is important because it makes sense. We can't continue to live throwing away products that took a long time to make after using them for five minutes. This doesn't mean we have to give up our modern conveniences though. Read more -
Is it possible that in the not too distant future robots will eliminate needles in the doctor's office? Read more -
“I want to be more active.” “I want to lose weight.” “I want to be healthier.” Does this sound like you? Read more
