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Dal News Weekly

No. 625 | March 07, 2025

WOMEN OF INFLUENCE

A trailblazer for women at Dal and beyond

Computer Science Professor Dr. Nur Zincir-Heywood founded Dal's Women in Technology Society close to two decades ago. This week, the group launched an award in her name at a gala just days after she received national recognition with an appointment to the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.

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Women in STEM event connects accomplished alumni with the next generation

Dal alumni Crystal Parker (BCSc'24), Doris Grant (MScAgr'97), and Denise Pothier (BEng'93) shared stories about their own experiences breaking barriers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Learning curve: Dal postdoc overcomes challenges to push the boundaries of research

Iranian-born Dr. Maryam Abdollahi, a postdoctoral fellow at Dal, has demonstrated that having the right support system and a willingness to embrace and learn from challenges can lead to great things.

RESEARCH IMPACT

DalSolutions: Breakthrough in heart treatment best practice sparks global rethink

Thousands of Canadians are saved each year by a device inserted in the body that zaps the heart back on track when it’s threatened by dangerous rhythms, but the side effect is pain and trauma. A Dalhousie researcher has determined the most effective way to limit the shocks, prompting a re-evaluation of heart treatment worldwide.

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OTHER NEWS

Senator Kutcher honours health care, research and education at King Charles Medal ceremony

See photos from a recent ceremony where Dalhousie researchers, administrators, and alumni were honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medals.

Career connections: Aggie work‑intergrated learning fair draws largest‑ever employer and student crowd

Students, alumni and employers converged on Dalhousie Agricultural Campus for the 9th annual AggieWIL Internship and Career Fair last week, with nearly 400 students in attendance.

IN CASE YOU MISSED

Dal students and alumni make waves at global pitch competition

The team behind a new startup working to provide a solution for the removal of carbon dioxide from rivers and oceans earned a top prize at an innovation competition in Norway this week.

Introducing Dal's Community Hub

Dalhousie has always strived to offer open access to activities and facilities for communities nearby. A new online community hub will now make doing so easier than ever.

Read more: A new virtual front door for community at Dalhousie

Student Leadership Academy boosted

A landmark $3.5-million investment in Dalhousie's Student Leadership Academy by the McCall MacBain Foundation promises to elevate opportunities for students and create lasting impacts for generations to come.

Read more: Generous gift enables Dal to expand opportunities for student leaders

Research firsts: Adventure to Antarctica

A Canadian naval vessel with scientists from Dal and other Canadian government and academic institutions has cruised into Antarctic waters, carrying equipment designed and built in Nova Scotia, in an unprecedented mission to conduct climate-change research at the bottom of the earth.

Read more: Dal scientists hunt climate clues on first‑ever Canadian‑led research mission to the Antarctic

 

Mental Health Awareness Week kicks off Sunday, March 9, with events, discussions, student collaborations, resources and more planned in the days ahead to help bring wellness into your day, every day. From therapy animals and craft nights, to yoga classes and breathing workshops, there is something for everyone. Take a little break and enjoy some relaxation and rejuvenation.

Stay up to date on all the events happening during the week and get tips for taking care of your mental health by following @DalStudentHealth on Instagram.

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