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Marissa Lithopoulos
Researchers share passion for science with youth

Marissa Lithopoulos has always had a passion for science. “My favourite show growing up was ‘Bill Nye the Science Guy.’ I knew I wanted to be just like him one day.” She began delivering hands-on science activities in classrooms as part of the Let’s Talk Science outreach program in 2014 and has been hooked ever since.

Megan Ellis, Aboriginal Program Coordinator, wears her red sash to show her Métis heritage
Blanket Exercise boosts staff awareness about colonization effects on Indigenous patients

It moves some to tears. Others are shocked, yet hopeful. Anger, guilt and shame can also come with the heightened awareness hospital staff members have after taking part in the KAIROS Blanket Exercise, which retells 500 years of Canada’s history through the perspective of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

Empowering teens to save lives: Governor General’s award for Dr. Maloney

In recognition of his efforts to improve life-saving skills and services, Dr. Justin Maloney received the Governor General’s Meritorious Service Cross in a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Dec. 12.

Curtis McCloskey
Researcher’s activity gives teens new insights into cancer research

Harnessing the body’s immune system to fight cancer is a new and complex field, but through his connections with Let’s Talk Science, PhD student Curtis McCloskey has adapted his research into an activity that teenagers can digest and understand.

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