In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the impacts of falling behind on sleep, a new online space for hospitalized children, how artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting the workplace, Iran’s use of low-cost drones, Ontario’s new initiative to support elementary teachers and a program to help unhoused people in Niagara. The benefits of Brock’s upcoming SummerBoost program for children was also featured in the media.

What is sleep debt? Ontario sleep experts reveal the habits you need for better rest and how to fix a sleep deficit: Professor of Psychology and Director of the Sleep Research Laboratory Kimberly Cote spoke to the Hamilton Spectator, Cambridge Times, Mississauga News, Parry Sound North Star, Muskoka Region News, Durham Region News, Orangeville Banner and Niagara This Week about about how Canadians can get a better night’s sleep.

Aboot studios launches virtual dance space to bring connection, creativity and freedom to hospitalized children: Fourth-year Game Design student Emma Little and Digital Humanities Project Co-ordinator Jeremy Leipert spoke to the Financial Post, the Toronto Star, the Hamilton Spectator, Business Insider and Digital Journal about the online space Brock collaborated on where children in care can connect, dance and play together.

AI makes hiring harder, threatens expertise: Assistant Professor of Communication, Popular Culture and Film Kate Cassidy spoke to Canadian HR Reporter about the pace of AI adoption and how it’s being used in the workplace.

The high price of intercepting Iran’s low-cost drones: Associate Professor of Operations Research Michael Armstrong spoke to the Globe and Mail about the tactics being employed by opposing militaries in the conflict in the Middle East.

Classroom Supplies Fund a ‘helpful step,’ but more work needed: Associate Professor of Educational Studies and Director of Teacher Education programs Steven Khan spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about new government supports for elementary school teachers in Ontario.

Niagara Region to look at funding options to keep Welcoming Streets program running: Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology Samantha McAleese spoke to the St. Catharines Standard about the success of a pilot program to support unhoused people and business owners in St. Catharines.

New Brock program aims to give a boost to young learners: Coverage of the benefits of Brock’s upcoming SummerBoost program was featured in Niagara-on-the-Lake Local, Pelham Today and Niagara at Large.