Daily News

February 27, 2007

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), also known as repetitive strain injuries (RSIs), can cause pain and discomfort in the neck, shoulders, forearms, wrists and fingers. The symptoms can become so severe that they affect a person's ability to work, resulting in lost time and productivity.

February 27, 2007

What goes up, must come down. After nearly 25 years of prosperity in North America, many economic commentators are asking if the US dollar is headed for a dramatic drop. And if there is an abrupt fall, will it be a source of major macroeconomic turmoil?

February 27, 2007

McMaster University experts are adding new fuel to the on-going debate about the potential benefits of prescribing the centuries-old drug digoxin for patients suffering from heart failure.

February 26, 2007

President Peter George will lead a series of presentations to Burlington City Hall on Monday, Feb. 26 to update councilors on plans to open a McMaster campus in Burlington.

February 26, 2007

Something as simple as a broken limb can cause significant disruption in daily life, particularly for older individuals. As mobility becomes more restricted, so too does the ability to play an active role in the world socially, economically and culturally. In the end, connections to the world may even be severed.

February 23, 2007

Two McMaster researchers in the Department of Physics and Astronomy have received Killam Research Fellowships that will enable them to devote two years to full-time research. The announcement was made by the Canada Council for the Arts yesterday.

February 22, 2007

Seven people with ties to McMaster have been recognized with appointments to the Order of Canada.

February 21, 2007

If getting a degree is like winning a race, kinesiology doctoral student Kirsten Burgomaster would be a marathon runner approaching the finish line. Her research project on Sprint versus endurance training: Metabolic adaptations in human skeletal muscle won the Iovate Graduate Student Award at the Ontario Exercise Physiology Conference in Barrie last month.

February 21, 2007

The Phoenix, McMaster's solar car, will be on display at the Canadian International Autoshow at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre until Sunday, Feb. 25. This is the Phoenix's debut at the Autoshow. A previous model of the solar car, Fireball II, was showcased at the event four years ago, and attracted a huge audience.

February 20, 2007

Info Island II will soon have its first cafe. The Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University is launching Cafe Fireball on Second Life, the popular resident-built 3-D virtual world, on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. EST (12 noon SLT). All avatars are invited.

February 20, 2007

Eric Hoskins, a medical doctor who has dedicated his life to helping civilians caught in the crossfire of war, has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada.

February 19, 2007

Researchers at the Offord Centre for Child Studies at McMaster University have led an international consortium in the discovery of genes that may contribute to a child's risk of developing autism.

February 19, 2007

The fourth annual McMaster Brain Bee will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 20. A record number of high school students will compete in this year's event.

February 16, 2007

Hamilton's white, yellow and blue buses are going green. Earlier this month, the City of Hamilton launched a fleet of 22 low-emission diesel buses that produce 80 per cent less emissions than older models. HSR buses make about 480 trips through campus every weekday, with stops on Main Street, University Avenue and Sterling Avenue.

February 15, 2007

A memorial tribute will be held Saturday, Feb. 17 for Dr. Harold Richardson, professor emeritus, pathology and molecular medicine, who passed away on Monday, Feb. 12. Dr. Richardson's family invite friends and colleagues to join them in the Great Hall of the McMaster University Club from 1 to 3 p.m.

February 15, 2007

Combining humorous wit with operatic talent, soprano Mary Lou Fallis and pianist Peter Tiefenbach will perform at McMaster's Convocation Hall as part of the SOTA Celebrity Concert Series on Friday, Feb. 16. Getting her start at the age of 15 in the CBC-TV production of The Magic Flute, Fallis has performed in numerous oratorios, choral works, and operatic roles.

February 14, 2007

Douglas Barber, distinguished professor-in-residence in the Faculty of Engineering and member of the Board of Governors at McMaster, was invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada on Friday, Feb. 9.

February 12, 2007

Two teams from the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University took first place at the Ontario Engineering Competition this past weekend to qualify for the Canadian Engineering Competition in Saskatoon next month. Fourth-year electrical and biomedical engineering students Corey Centen and Nilesh Patel won the Innovative Design category against eight other teams with their CPR Glove invention.

February 9, 2007

Millions of people in North America trained to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are unable to properly administer the life-saving procedure less than six months later. This includes doctors and nurses. As a result, survival from cardiac arrest remains low.

February 9, 2007

Planning is already underway at McMaster University as it prepares to host the 29th Annual Ontario Engineering Competition (OEC) from Feb. 8 to Feb. 10, 2008. The University will welcome more than 200 participants from 14 universities across the province in a series of competitions that challenge the engineering skills, business acumen, communication abilities, and creativity of Ontario's top engineering students.