IN THE NEWS: Workplace safety, potential neurotoxin in Lake Erie algae and Halloween highlights

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed managing high heat and staying safe at work, research into a potential neurotoxin in Lake Erie algae, Halloween, the Anthropocene and a changing landscape for sports broadcasting rights. Brock’s upcoming Fall Preview Day, a look at Brock Badgers highlights, the launch of new programs and degrees at Brock, and events exploring the impact of artificial intelligence and involving youth in robotics were also covered in the media.

Staying safe at work: Professor of Kinesiology Stephen Cheung spoke to CBC News about managing body temperature and the impacts of heat stress in hot work environments. Health Medicine Network also featured coverage of Brock’s recent ergonomics research.

Exploring potential presence of methylmercury in Lake Erie: Assistant Professor of Chemistry Vaughn Mangal spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB and Giant FM about his research investigating a potential neurotoxin in Lake Erie algae.

Thrills, chills and Halloween fun: Associate Professor of Hispanic and Latin American Studies Cristina Santos spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about the history of monsters in mythology, superstition and storytelling across the ages and Assistant Professor of Game Studies Sarah Stang spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB and The Hamilton Spectator about the role of monsters in video games and real life. Professor of Psychology Caitlin Mahy spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about leveraging Halloween as a way to promote future thinking and Adjunct Professor of English Language and Literature Brittany Reid spoke to Castanet Kamloops about horror actor Boris Karloff’s Canadian roots. Coverage of Brock researchers discussing ways to make Halloween accessible and educational was also featured in Niagara-on-the-Lake Local, Giant FM, ThoroldToday and Academica.

L’anthropocène, un objet frontière qui signifie plus qu’une tranche de temps géologique: Professor of Earth Sciences Francine McCarthy spoke to Science & Vie about the Anthropocene.

Future opportunities for digital sports broadcasting: Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine spoke to 680 CJOB about the future of the National Hockey League’s distribution rights and whether streaming platforms would look to obtain access to them.

Brock preparing for Fall Preview on Sunday: Director of Student Recruitment Matthew Melnyk spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about Brock’s upcoming Fall Preview Day. Additional coverage of the event was also featured in the Welland Tribune, Newstalk 610 CKTB, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Local, PelhamToday ThoroldToday and GiantFM.

Brock Badgers then and now: Executive Director of Brock Sports and Recreation Melissa Krist spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about recent highlights in Brock Badgers history.

Brock to host provincial robotics competition and a talk on artificial intelligence’s impact on reality: Coverage of the upcoming FIRST Tech Challenge Provincial Championship, to be held at Brock, was featured in the Niagara-on-the-Lake Local and Giant FM. Assistant Professor of Computer Science Ali Emami spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about his upcoming talk on Artificial Intelligence and coverage of the event was also featured in PelhamToday.

Brock launches new program, degrees: The launch of the Centre for Pedagogical Innovation (CPI)’s Faculty Fellows in Accessibility program and Brock’s new Therapeutic Recreation and Outdoor Education degrees were each featured in Academica.


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