York U Experts Available: What you need to know about back-to-school anxiety TORONTO, ON, August 30, 2018 – Students of all ages are getting ready for their first week back in class and for some, there may be mixed emotions or even back-to-school anxiety. In fact, according to 2017 statistics, one third of parents say their […]
York University expert available to offer tips on solving math anxiety
TORONTO, August 27, 2018 – The solution to the problem of math anxiety in children lies with parents and teachers, according to Professor Tina Rapke, of York University’s Faculty of Education. To begin with, parents should stop conveying to their kids that it’s okay not to be a math person, says Rapke. Math teachers can […]
Hurricane wind forces to be tested on masonry walls in York U Lab
Research at Lassonde School of Engineering looking at ways to improve building design to adapt to effects of climate change TORONTO, ON, August 22, 2018 –August marks the peak of hurricane season and the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey’s devastation in Texas. On August 25, 2017, Hurricane Harvey became the first Category 3 or higher hurricane in the […]
Schulich Leader Scholarships awarded to two incoming York University students for studies in STEM
Two students are headed to York University this fall to begin their studies with prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarships. Jack Wawrow and Katrina Carver are two of 50 students chosen across Canada this year to receive the scholarships for undergraduate education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). There were 1,400 nominations for the scholarships in […]
York University’s Equity in Education Hub will offer identity-based data, improve fairness in schools
TORONTO, ON, August 20, 2018 –York University’s Faculty of Education has launched the Equity in Education Hub, an online repository for research reports that will include identity-based student data. The growing collection will shine a light on the lived experiences and schooling realities in Kindergarten to Grade 12, largely in the Greater Toronto Area. “Our […]
Expert Available: Will Province’s changes to regulation of sales of cannabis impact public health?
TORONTO, August 14, 2018 – Yesterday the Ontario government announced a new online retail model that will allow cannabis to be sold online and through private retailers. Under the new planned regulation, the Ontario Cannabis Store will provide an online platform for the sale which will be followed by a private retail model by April […]
Lassonde School of Engineering Mentorship Program students showcase skills in technology, science and engineering
Summer Student Research and Mentorship Program concludes with 70-student showcase TORONTO, ON, Tuesday, August 14, 2018— From building satellites to parts for human implants, 70 grade 11 female students will present their final research projects on Wednesday to parents, faculty, fellow Lassonde School of Engineering students and members of industry. The showcase is part of […]
