Articles by author: Cathy Majtenyi
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Returning to school can be a highly emotional experience. While many children and youth are excited about seeing their friends ... Full story
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Brock experts discuss how to engage girls, women in STEM
Brock University’s Divya Matta considers the back-to-school season a prime opportunity for parents, educators and society-at-large to work on ... Full story -
Brock researchers partner with industry to study copper extraction from algae
Copper is usually dug out from the depths of the earth. But the nearest lake may soon become a new ... Full story -
Brock researchers explore how the brain regulates blood pressure
A Brock research team has shed light on a part of the brain that regulates blood pressure, possibly leading to ... Full story -
Brock muscle expert nationally recognized for inclusive research
For Val Fajardo (BSc ’09, MSc ‘12), the saying “share and share alike” has particularly powerful implications in the world of science. ... Full story -
Keeping kids cool key to a good night’s sleep in summer heat: Brock expert
Getting enough high-quality sleep on a consistent basis is vital for human health and well-being, particularly for children. That can ... Full story -
Research network to amplify voices of people with intellectual disabilities
Yvonne Spicer believes the research process should mirror what happens when health-care professionals collaborate with patients to map out a ... Full story -
CRC Spotlight: Brock researcher identifies barriers to young people’s well-being
The federal government’s Canada Research Chairs program invests up to $311 million per year to attract and retain some of ... Full story -
Brock researchers explore strategies to help young children save money
Laying the foundation for good financial habits begins at an early age — often with a simple piggy bank. However, a ... Full story -
Heat exhaustion more likely to strike Olympic athletes who use nicotine, says Brock expert
Olympic athletes with a nicotine habit, beware. New Brock-led research has found nicotine consumption — whether smoking, chewing, vaping or even ... Full story