As Canada heads into flood and wildfire season, how does the current situation with COVID-19 stretch resources to effectively plan for and manage these potential disasters, as well as react and organize evacuations if necessary? Three professors from the Disaster & Emergency Management (DEM) Program in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies are available to discuss how dealing with a pandemic could affect efforts to manage a disaster or emergency and what can be done.
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Gender bias in academic commenting poses barriers to women scholars: York University sociologist
Professor Cary Wu, co-author of a new study recommends scientific journals invite women academics to comment on published work TORONTO, April 2, 2020 – Women academics are less likely than men to comment on published research, limiting scholarly debate, a new study co-authored by York University sociologist Professor Cary Wu, shows. According to the study, […]
Higher social capital and trust leads to better COVID-19 response in some U.S. states
In the United States, those states that are responding more quickly and effectively to the COVID-19 crisis also seem to have higher levels of social capital built up and citizens who trust more in their governments and health agencies, according to new research published today by York University Assistant Professor of sociology Cary Wu and team.
Should the Olympics Committee call off Tokyo 2020 Games?
York U expert available to comment on disaster & emergency management implications TORONTO, Monday, March 23, 2020 – The International Olympics Committee (IOC) executive board announced yesterday it will step up its scenario-planning for the Tokyo 2020 Games. This includes changing the start date of the Games, currently scheduled to begin on July 24, based […]
Researchers solve mystery of Tuvan throat singing
Researchers at York University and their team have uncoupled the mystery of how Tuvan throat singers produce what sounds like two different pitches at once – a low rumble and a high whistle-like tone.
York researchers receive $1.1 million in COVID-19 research funding
Three York University researchers will receive more than $1.1 million in COVID-19 rapid research funding over two years to explore issues of trust, stigmatization and social perceptions of risk, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) announced today.
Asian Heritage Month: Immigration, literature and education experts available
TORONTO, May 10, 2019 – Asian Heritage Month in May is a time to celebrate and reflect on the contributions that Asian Canadians make to Canada’s growth and prosperity. The month is also an opportunity to learn about the history of Asian Canadians, celebrate their contributions to Canada, and immerse in the rich cultural heritage […]
