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January 20, 2005

Research and Education: undergraduate students show off their work

From creating a library of genes for screening to investigating the history of Inuit art to researching infants' perception of music to comparing a selection of Gospels, more than 125 McMaster undergraduate students spent last summer studying at these and a variety of other issues. These students  Undergraduate Student Research Awards recipients  had 15 weeks, the advice of a faculty advisor and $5,000 to delve deep into their research. Their results are on display today from 12 to 2 p.m. in the Marketplace in the McMaster University Student Centre.

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January 19, 2005

Peter George’s presentation to Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Activity

The following transcript is from a presentation made by McMaster President Peter George to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Activity on Monday in London, Ontario. His presentation is part of McMaster's ongoing advocacy in anticipation of Bob Rae's final report on postsecondary education. The panel heard presentations as part of the province's pre-budget consultations.

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January 19, 2005

Top scholars join pursuit of excellence

Exceptional. Illustrious. Ambassador. These were some of the terms used last night to describe the nearly 100 McMaster scholars honoured by President Peter George and provost Ken Norrie. Listening to the rationale behind why 85 recipients were presented President's Entrance Awards and why 14 were inducted into the Provost's Honour Roll, these terms are evident.

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January 19, 2005

Researchers gather to discuss reproductive health research opportunities

Fred L. Johnson, the founding chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine believed in collaborative health care teams and the value of research. The late Dr. Johnson will be honoured with the inaugural F.L. Johnson Day in Reproductive Health on Wednesday, Jan. 19, which will bring together McMaster University researchers from many disciplines. The day of presentations is being held at the Royal Botanical Garden and sponsored by the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine.

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January 18, 2005

Nursing Education Research Unit marks a decade of success

Over the past 10 years, McMaster's Nursing Education Research Unit (NERU) has focused on educational research in the areas of problem-based and self-directed learning. These findings have been used to inform the Bachelor of Science, Nursing curriculum. Today, it celebrates these achievements with a one-day workshop entitled, "A Day with Dr. Stephen Brookfield." The event, which kicks off NERU's 10th anniversary celebrations, is co-hosted by NERU, the School of Nursing, and the Centre for Leadership and Learning.

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