York U in the news: Animal DNA, Omicron and more

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Airborne animal DNA could help biologists track endangered species
York University Assistant Professor Elizabeth Clare was quoted in Popular Science Jan. 6.

Wildlife can now be detected by sniffing DNA in the air
York University Assistant Professor Elizabeth Clare was quoted in The Economist Jan. 6.

DNA can now be pulled from the very air we breathe. It could help track endangered animals
York University Assistant Professor Elizabeth Clare was featured in CNN Jan. 6.

Scientists say they’re able to pull animal DNA out of thin air
York University Assistant Professor Elizabeth Clare was featured in CTV News Jan. 6.

Two research teams independently used vacuums to measure biodiversity
York University Assistant Professor Elizabeth Clare was quoted in Ars Technica Jan. 6.

Scientists identify zoo animals using solely DNA sucked from the air
York University Assistant Professor Elizabeth Clare was quoted in ZME Science Jan. 6.

With so many cryptocurrencies, why do any of them have value?
York University Associate Professor Henry Kim was quoted in CBC Jan. 6.

Opening schools should be a priority, but Omicron requires extra safety: experts
Beyhan Farhadi, a post doctoral fellow at York University was quoted in Toronto Star Jan. 6.

Nursing, education students push forward despite pandemic challenges
Lale Tuner, a nursing student at York University was quoted in CTV News Jan. 6.

Confronting Canada’s history of forced adoption
York University alumna Valerie Andrews was featured in TVO Jan. 6.

Scientists ID Dozens of Plants, Animals from Free-Floating DNA
York University Assistant Professor Elizabeth Clare was quoted in The Scientist Magazine Jan. 6.

Omicron turbulence makes air travel a bumpy ride
Associate Professor Fred Lazar was quoted in Toronto Star Jan. 6.

Boards are conducting exit surveys and regular outreach to employees
Richard Leblanc, York University professor and graduate program director spoke to BNN Bloomberg Jan. 6.

Getting back to fieldwork
Assistant Professors Cora Young and Trevor VandenBoer were quoted in University Affairs Jan. 5.

Fired Mount Royal University professor says she plans to appeal
York University was mentioned in CTV News Calgary Jan. 5.

Obit: Former agriculture minister Bob Speller was ‘a good friend to farmers’
York University alumnus Bob Speller was featured in Hamilton Spectator Jan. 4.

Tips to maximize your experience as a mentee
Former York University professor Alan Middleton was quoted in Canadian Immigrant Jan. 4.

Here are some of the political events that will dominate headlines in 2022
York University Professor Thomas Klassen was quoted in National Post Jan. 4.

Waterloo region police partner with human rights experts to improve race data collection system
Lorne Foster, professor and director at the Institute for Social Research at York University was mentioned in CBC Jan. 3.

Opinion: Kids growing up in the pandemic have a different view of the world
York University professor Rebecca Pillai Riddel was quoted in The Globe and Mail Jan. 3.

Canada’s food future
Associate professor Roderick MacRae was quoted in CBA National Magazine Jan. 3.

Scientists Pull Animal DNA Out of Thin Air
York University Assistant Professor Elizabeth Clare was featured in Smithsonian Magazine Jan. 6.

Scientists can now track animals using only air
Assistant Professor Elizabeth Clare was quoted in Fast Company Jan. 6.

Rozdilsky: No choice but hunkering down
York University Graduate Program Director and Associate Professor Jack Rozdilsky contributed to London Free Press Jan. 2.

Beware bad diets: Here are some health regimens to watch out for
York University Adjunct Professor Sean Wharton was quoted in TheRecord.com Jan. 1.

‘I hope he grows healthy and happy’: Elated mother shares birth story of Toronto’s first 2022 baby …
York university student Sreyphea Chheang was featured in CityNews Toronto Jan. 1.

Group in BC looks to build smaller, homelike long-term care units after COVID-19 – Orillia Matters
York University Professor Pat Armstrong was quoted in Orillia Matters Dec. 31.

New nurses on graduating into the COVID-19 pandemic
Birgit Umaigba, clinical course director at York University was quoted in Toronto Star Dec. 31.

Peel police to collect race data during traffic stops amid efforts to address disparities
York University Professor Lorne Foster was quoted in Toronto Star Dec. 30.

Clarington residents receive Canada’s highest honour 
York University alumnus William Humber was mentioned in Toronto Star Dec. 30.

St. James CHS sending two teams to CWOSSA in May 
York University was mentioned in Wellington Advertiser Dec. 29.

Connor Bedard, 16, scores four as Juniors beat Austria 11-2
York University was mentioned in The South Bayview Bulldog Dec. 29.

Choosing Kindness is good for you
York University Professor Myriam Mongrain spoke to CBC Dec. 28.

What’s a negative leap second and why might we need one?
York University Assistant Professor Elaina Hyde was quoted in CTV News Dec. 28.

These Richmond Hill teens were high achievers during COVID-19
York University was mentioned in YorkRegion.com Dec. 27.

Canadians eager to be nurses facing tougher entry requirements, fewer training spots
York University was mentioned in CBC Dec. 27.

B.C. floods among world’s most devastating climate events of 2021 – Vancouver Is Awesome
Courtney Howard, community researcher in planetary health at York University was quoted in Vancouver is Awesome Dec. 26.

What were the costliest extreme weather events in 2021? – Victoria Times Colonist 
Courtney Howard, community researcher in planetary health at York University was quoted in Times Colonist Dec. 26.

To get through the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to learn how to live in an ongoing disaster
York University Graduate Program Director and Associate Professor Jack Rozdilsky contributed to National Post Dec. 27.

The James Webb Space Telescope has a bit of Canadian in it – University Affairs
York University was mentioned in University Affairs Dec. 23.