York U in the news: insulin costs, allure of populism and more

Alberta Premier Smith should spend wisely, sustainably, create green jobs, writes Tom McElroy
Tom McElroy, a professor in the Faculty of Science at York University, was featured in The Hill Times March 20.

3 big drug companies drastically cut insulin costs for consumers. Why?
Joel Lexchin, a professor emeritus of health policy and management at York University, was quoted in Yahoo! News March 17.

Student invents noise-cancelling sensor for fiber broadband
Erfan Nouraee, an electrical engineering student at York University, was featured in KTLA-TV March 19.

Uncovering the violent history of the Canadian sugar industry
Mona Oikawa, a professor in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies at York University, was mentioned in Salon March 17.

We can’t fight authoritarianism without understanding populism’s allure
Daniel Drache, a professor emeritus in the Department of Politics at York University, was featured in The Conversation March 19.

Critics question B.C.’s approach to homeless count
Stephen Gaetz, a professor in the Faculty of Education at York University and president of the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, was quoted in The Globe and Mail March 18.

Women working rotating shifts especially likely to be frail, York study finds
Research by Durdana Khan, a PhD student at the Faculty of Health at York University, was featured in Newswise March 20.

NDP praises David Johnston but other opposition parties are not happy
Ian Greene, a professor emeritus at York University, was quoted in the National Observer March 17.

Integrity commish prepping witness summonses in Greenbelt probe
Ian Stedman, an assistant professor at the School of Public Policy and Administration at York University, was quoted in Sudbury.com March 17.

First Books Reading event highlights debut novels from UMN community
A book by Christina Sharpe, a professor of English literature and Black studies at York University, was cited in Minnesota Daily March 18.

Sex workers are left out in the cold by Ottawa’s unjust conviction amendments
Tom Hooper, a sessional assistant professor in critical human rights in the Department of Equity Studies at York University, was featured in Yahoo! News Canada March 20.

Is amalgamation unnecessary or unavoidable?: town hall
Zachary Spicer, an associate professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration at York University, was quoted in City News March 20.

Topical fluoride use not proven to cause dementia
Christine Till, a neuropsychologist and professor at York University, was featured in The Berkshire Eagle March 18.

How a new business incubator is breaking down barriers in the powerful world of GTA real estate development
Salima Rawji, the CEO of York University Development Corp., was featured in The Record March 21.

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