Fall Issue
November 2000

A $4 Million Dollar Idea!

When Ron Worton has an idea, it doesn't stop there.

New Research centres in the Social Sciences

"These are fascinating times for the development of social sciences research in Canada," says Caroline Andrew, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences.

A catalytic cause célèbre

Most Canadians would be surprised to learn how much of their modern lifestyle they owe to the progress of the specialized branch of chemistry known as catalysis.

The fight against ovarian cancer — 30 years behind schedule

In 1995, at the age of 55, Corinne Boyer died of ovarian cancer. In Canada alone, 2500 of women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer on a yearly basis.