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“Special seats a lifesaver for school aged kids”

Victoria Times-Colonist, June 29, 2007, page C6
The Times-Colonist published an article about a comprehensive AUTO 21 study on the risk of injury for children in cars who are too old for baby seats but too small for regular seat belts and interviewed Dr. Anne Snowdon, one of the lead researchers on the four-year $1.7 million project.

“R&D key to revitalizing region”

The Windsor Star, Nov. 21, 2007 page A8
Former New Brunswick premier Frank McKenna wrote an opinion piece about how the University of Windsor can play a central role in transforming the region’s economy through a number of research initiatives transforming promising ideas in to profitable innovations.

 “Water, water (not) everywhere”

Edmonton Sun, Nov. 2, 2007
The Sun published an eight-part series called Green Planet and this article relied on the expertise of GLIER researcher Dr. Doug Haffner who noted that freshwater will become the biggest political issue of the next century. The series was also carried in the Calgary Sun and The Ottawa Sun. The series also relied on the expertise of Dr. Hugh MacIsaac for an article on invasive species which appeared on Oct. 29 and was carried in The Calgary Sun, The Ottawa Sun and The London Free Press.

“Scientists improving radiation”

The Windsor Star, Nov. 22, 2007, page A5
The Star published an article about Dr. Chitra Rangan’s work with local radiation oncologists on an algorithm that would help direct radiation treatments at tumours much faster without harming surrounding tissue. The work would drastically reduce waiting times for cancer patients.

“Toning at the touch of a button?”

The Globe and Mail, Dec. 21, 2007, page L1
The Globe published an article about WAVE Vibration Exercise and Nutrition in Vaughan Ontario and interviewed Dr. Larry Leigh, a UWindsor instructor and director of research and training at the Windsor-based company that manufactures the devices.

“Corolla launch a first for city”

The Windsor Star, Jan. 16, 2008, page A1
The Star published a front page article about Toyota unveiling its new Corolla in Windsor for the North American International Auto Show. The company donated a new Corolla to UWindsor and its managing director of Toyota Canada noted that UWindsor is “the intellectual centre of the Canadian automotive industry.”

“Mental health field shaken by drug study”

Vancouver Sun, March 15, 2008, page D6
The Sun published an article about a study co-authored by psychology professor Dr. Alan Scoboria which challenged the effectiveness of drugs used to treat depression. The story captured national headlines and appeared on broadcast news outlets across the country.

“How to get on the A-list”

Edmonton Sun, March 29, 2008, page 95
The Sun published an article about how graduates can find employment and quoted Kerry-Ann Gray, career placement co-ordinator in UWindsor’s Centre for Career Education.

“Pets offer solace, risk for victims of abuse”

The Windsor Star, April 29, 2008
The Star published an article about the findings of a research project conducted by Dr. Amy Fitzgerald in Sociology, who discovered that the only thing preventing many women living in abusive relationships from committing suicide is the need to care for their pets.