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From the University of Winnipeg Research Office and the Oral History Centre, introducing Research Question: The Podcast where we talk to researchers at the University of Winnipeg about the questions they have, and what they’re doing to find answers.

2025-01-14

Episode 13: What Can Polar Bear Teeth Tell Us about Climate Change?

Dr. Jean-Pierre Desforges is an Assistant Professor in the department of Environmental Studies and Sciences at the University of Winnipeg. His research focuses on understanding the impacts of human activities on the environment and wildlife populations. With the continuing loss of sea ice due to climate change, Arctic species like the polar bear and ringed seal are under threat. Desforges and his team have developed an innovative approach to study the health of polar bear populations; a method that can provide valuable insights into their biology, ecology, and behaviour affected by long-term environmental change in the arctic. On this episode the research question is: what can polar bear teeth tell us about the impacts of climate change?

30 min
2024-09-12

Episode 12: What can lampreys tell us about the complexity of sexual determination in nature?

Dr. Sara Good is part of a research team who are investigating the genetic pathways involved in sex determination and differentiation of one of the world’s most fascinating creatures. Sometimes referred to as the ‘vampire fish,’ lamprey have captivated researchers because of their unusual biology and ancient lineage. Good’s research into these unique vertebrates is not only providing new insights into the evolutionary development of sex determination mechanisms across different species but has the potential to play a pivotal role in the future of the Great Lakes fisheries by assisting in the control of lamprey populations. On this episode the research question is: what can lampreys tell us about the complexity of sexual determination in nature?

32 min
2024-02-29

Episode 11: How are we trolling ourselves to death?

Dr. Jason Hannan, Associate Professor in the University of Winnipeg’s Department of Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications, researches the truth in politics and discourse; examining how disinformation, conspiracy theory, and populism is undermining democracy. His new work explains how the toxic online culture of trolling is moving beyond the internet into the public sphere and what that means for society. On this episode the research question is: “How are we trolling ourselves to death?”

30 min
2023-11-13

Episode 10: How do children learn math?

Why do some children excel in math, while others struggle? It’s a question Dr. Stephanie Bugden has been trying to answer throughout her career. By using interactive games, and functional brain imaging methods, her and her research team from the University of Winnipeg Psychology Department are hoping to learn more about the cognitive and neural mechanisms that guide math learning to help improve math skills in children. On this episode the research question is: “How do children learn math?”

26 min
2023-06-05

Episode 9: How does magnetic resonance imaging help detect nervous system disorders?

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a complex and powerful diagnostic tool in modern medicine. By expanding the capabilities of the technology and developing new magnetic resonance imaging techniques, Dr. Melanie Martin and her research team are hoping to improve the diagnosis and treatment of nervous system disorders like Alzheimer’s disease and Schizophrenia. On this episode the research question is: “How does magnetic resonance imaging help detect nervous system disorders?”

29 min
2022-12-20

Episode 8: How do we improve the water quality of Lake Winnipeg?

Dr. Nora Casson studies how environmental pressures affect water quality. Dr. Darshani Kumaragamage research focuses on the environmental impacts of agricultural practices. Together, they are working on understanding how climate change and human activities are affecting the Lake Winnipeg watershed. On this episode the research question is, “how do we improve the water quality of Lake Winnipeg?”

27 min
2022-06-29

Episode 7: Is there life on Mars?

Dr. Ed Cloutis, Professor of Geography and Director of the Centre for Terrestrial and Planetary Exploration at the University of Winnipeg has spent a long career focusing on developing new applications of remote sensing to explore the surface of the Earth and planets in the solar system. As part of NASA’s Mars 2020 mission, Cloutis and his research team are attempting to answer a question that has fascinated humanity since the first days of space exploration. On this episode the research question is, “Is there life on Mars?”

27 min
2022-04-21

Episode 6: How do we learn more effectively while working in a high-stress work environment?

Dr. Aman Hussain from the Faculty of Kinesiology and Applied Health knows a thing or two about learning in stressful environments. In the past he’s coached athletes, consulted for Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and worked with medical professionals. Now he’s working in partnership with the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, conducting a mixed-methods study aimed at understanding how firefighters and paramedics are responding to, and have been affected by, the current pandemic. On this episode the research question is “how do we learn more effectively while working in a high-stress work environment?”

32 min

From the University of Winnipeg Research Office and the Oral History Centre, introducing Research Question: The Podcast where we talk to researchers at the University of Winnipeg about the questions they have, and what they’re doing to find answers.

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2020 - 2025
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14
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