In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed how women respond to extreme heat, whether high school exams are still needed, a prominent appointment to the National Hockey League, the use of the word \u201canthropocene,\u201d the impact of healthy living on health outcomes for marginalized youth, how to maintain a healthy brain, beer and wine sales coming to convenience stores, cycling in extreme heat and overcoming adversity to attend convocation.<\/p>\n
Do women respond differently to extreme temperatures than men? A Brock University professor is studying that:<\/strong> Professor of Kinesiology Toby M\u00fcndel spoke to CBC Radio<\/a>, the St. Catharines Standard<\/em><\/a>, 900 CHML<\/a> and Newstalk 610 CKTB<\/a> about thermal\u00a0regulation and how the body responds to extreme\u00a0heat.<\/p>\n Are high school final exams still needed? What happens to student grades without them?<\/strong>:<\/strong> Professor of Educational Studies Louis Volante spoke to The Toronto Star<\/em><\/a> and Newstalk 610 CKTB<\/a> about the future of exams in schools.<\/p>\n Smith Entertainment Group appoints Chris Armstrong as President of Hockey Operations for Utah Hockey Club: <\/strong>Sport Management graduate Chris Armstrong (BSM ’05) was featured in an article on NHL.com<\/a> announcing his appointment as President of Hockey Operations for the National Hockey League\u2019s Utah Hockey Club.<\/p>\n This word was rejected by geologists. But it\u2019s already taken over the world: <\/strong>Professor of English Language and Literature Adam Dickinson\u00a0spoke to The Washington Post<\/em><\/a> about the use of the word \u201canthropocene\u201d to describe a period in which humans have profoundly impacted the environment.<\/p>\n Beer and wine coming to convenience stores:<\/strong> Professor of Health Sciences\u00a0Dan Malleck spoke to am 900 CHML<\/a> about the impacts of changing liquor laws to sell beer and wine in convenience stores.<\/p>\n Podcast: What you need to know about riding in the heat: <\/strong>Professor of Kinesiology\u00a0Stephen Cheung spoke to Canadian Cycling Magazine<\/em><\/a> about the impact that extreme heat has on athletic performance.<\/p>\n UWI professor secures million-dollar grant for ground-breaking research on chronic diseases: <\/strong>Associate Professor of Child and Youth Studies Matthew Kwan spoke to the Antigua Tribune<\/em><\/a> about his involvement in a new research project studying how healthy active living and environmental stewardship can be used as preventative medicine for marginalized youth in Canada and Jamaica.<\/p>\n Being active is good for the body and the mind, but what do you need to do to maintain a healthy brain?<\/strong> Associate Professor of Health Sciences Rebecca MacPherson spoke to The Nightly<\/em><\/a> about how exercise benefits the brain. The piece was also featured in The Geraldton Guardian<\/em><\/a> and West Australian<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n