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UCalgary COVIDcast
by University of Calgary
In a matter of weeks, COVID-19 has changed all of our lives. Subscribe to COVIDcast for up-to-the-minute information from leading experts on the medicine, science and community considerations that surround the coronavirus pandemic.
Episodes
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Episode 29: Escape with STEM
In this episode we talk with Brennan O'Yeung, a third-year student in the Schulich School of Engineering and founder of Escape with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Escape with STEM creates escape room experiences designed to inspire young Indigenous students to enter STEM...
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Episode 28: Student Mental Health
For our students, the coronavirus pandemic has been an especially tough time. They've been dealing with questions about living arrangements, moving to online classes, research delays and uncertainty about when things will return to normal. Dr. Kevin Baird (BSc '00, MSc '02, MD '05), a…
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Episode 27: Kids living with ADHD
For kids with ADHD, coping with daily routines and social interactions can be challenging at the best of times. The social isolation and loss of routine over the past few months has added a whole new layer of complexity. Dr. Emma Climie (MSc '08, PhD '12), an associate professor in the Werklund...
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Episode 26: Fake News Detector
"Fake news" has been an issue of public interest for years, with the Internet flooded with blatantly false information that gets widely shared using social media. We talk to Dr. Ray Patterson, PhD, a professor of business technology management. Ray and a team of fellow scholars have discovered a...
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Episode 25: Psychology of the Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way people interact in countless ways, from physical distancing to moving work relationships online. In the episode, we talk to Dr. Cara MacInnis, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, who's been watching people's behavioural changes...
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Episode 24: Protecting Our Seniors
COVID-19 is a disease we haven't seen before, one which seems to disproportionately affect older people. But why is that? In this episode, Dr. Jacqueline McMillan, a clinical assistant professor in our Department of Health Sciences, talks about how and why older people are more vulnerable to...
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Episode 23: The Importance of Sleep
Sheltering in place is wreaking havoc on many people's sleep patterns, which can cause associated problems like substance use and depression. We talk to registered psychologist Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen, about the importance of getting proper sleep, especially in stressful times, and what people...
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Episode 22: Calgary's Economic Future
Calgary's economy has taken a beating in recent years, but the coronavirus pandemic doesn't have to be the knockout blow. We talk to Mary Moran, president and CEO of Calgary Economic Development, about Calgary's new economic realities and the challenges of restarting an economy that's been…
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Episode 21: Getting Back on our Feet
Even before COVID-19, Alberta was facing tough economic times. Coronavirus prevention measures haven't made things any easier. In this episode we talk to Adam Legge, president of the Business Council of Alberta, about re-imagining Alberta's revenue model and economic landscape, and how to set...
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Episode 20: The New Economy
The COVID-19 pandemic has been the shock of a lifetime to our economic systems, the effects of which will be felt for years to come. We talk to economist and policy researcher Lindsay Tedds about what economic recovery might look like and what policies we can put in place to soften the blow....
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Episode 19: Domestic Violence
All over the world, domestic violence rates are rising during the coronavirus pandemic. Many victims are trapped at home with their abusers. We talk with Kim Ruse and Lana Wells, two leaders in domestic violence prevention, about rising rates of domestic violence, what various agencies are doing...
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Episode 18: Into the Wild
With the pandemic closing parks around the world, wildlife has gotten some much-needed breathing room. But is that a good thing? We talk to award-winning naturalist and wildlife expert Brian Keating about how coronavirus is affecting the animal world, from poaching to tourism to zoos — and maybe...
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Episode 17: The New Normal
With the coronavirus pandemic, organizations around the world have had to move their work online — and fast. In this episode we hear from two of our experts about learning and working online, some of the challenges people are facing, how to change our mindsets, and how an organization as large…
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Episode 16: Mental Wellness
While we stay home to slow the spread of the illness COVID-19, we're also exposing ourselves to other health issues that can stem from isolation, like anxiety and depression. In this episode we talk to renowned psychologist Dr. Keith Dobson about staying mentally well during the pandemic, ways to...
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Episode 15: Addictions and Isolation
In a time of stress like most of us have never experienced before, it's natural for many people to turn to substances to escape. But one of the dangers of physical distancing and self-isolation is that people can develop substance use disorders. These measures also make it more difficult for…
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Episode 14: Is Our Food Supply at Risk?
From grains and pulses to fruits and vegetables to beef and pork, on the world stage, Alberta is a major producer of food. How has coronavirus impacted our agribusiness sector? In this episode we talk to a panel of experts about every aspect of our food systems, from production to supply to…
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Episode 13: Volunteering in a Pandemic
Calgary is a community that pulls together when times get tough. In this episode, we talk to Sandra Davidson, dean of our Faculty of Nursing, and Jackie Sieppert, dean of our Faculty of Social Work, about the benefits of helping out in a time of crisis — for ourselves and for the people we're...
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Episode 12: Shifting Gears in a New Market
Coronavirus prevention measures have forced businesses in almost every sector to close, to offer reduced services, or to move their operations online. And people who want to start businesses are facing extremely difficult market conditions. In this episode, we talk with Rosalynn Peschl, an...
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Episode 11: Crowded House
Working and schooling from home can be challenging at the best of times, but especially when people are trying to do it in the same space at the same time. We talk to Dr. Brittany Harker Martin, PhD, a specialist in online working and learning, about ways people who share space can make sure...
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Episode 10: You're Doing a Great Job Already, Parents
Pandemic-related isolation is a challenging time for families, but it's also an opportunity to spend time together in ways we may never get to again. In this episode, we talk to educational expert Dr. Barb Brown, PhD, about how families can make shared isolation easier and more enjoyable for...
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Episode 9: What Doesn't Kill Your Business Makes It Stronger
Coronavirus prevention measures have had a devastating effect on business, with few sectors as hard-hit as startups. We talk to Irfhan Rawji, a Calgary venture capital investor, about the impacts of the pandemic on startups, the factors that will help get the economy back on its feet, and how...
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Episode 8: All About COVID-19
Coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19, are unlike anything our health care systems have seen before. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Chris Mody, head of our Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, about why COVID-19 is such a threat to our health-care systems,...
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Episode 7: Surprise! You're Home Schooling
With schools closing across the country and school years delayed, many parents are home schooling so their children don't fall behind. In this episode, we talk with Hetty Roessingh, a professor in UCalgary's Werklund School of Education, about strategies to help kids with vocabulary and literacy...
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Episode 6: Here For Our Students
When the University of Calgary implemented coronavirus prevention measures, including moving classes online, student life was impacted dramatically. Students are concerned about their academic standing, their degrees, their classes and every other facet of campus life. In this episode, we're…
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Episode 5: After the curve
Coronavirus is here to stay, and "flattening the curve" has entered our public consciousness and vocabulary forever. But once the curve is flattened, then what? In this episode, we talk to Dr. Craig Jenne, an expert in how our immune system responds to viral infections. Hear about how coronavirus...
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Episode 4: It's Far From Business As Usual
COVID-19 has disrupted work as we know it, abruptly forcing organizations to transition their people to remote work for an undeterminable amount of time. Chancellor Deborah Yedlin sits down (virtually) with Eric Termuende, international speaker, best-selling author of Rethink Work, host of the…
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Episode 3: The Kids Are Alright*
Nuvyn Peters chats with Dr. Stephen Freedman, professor of Paediatrics and Emergency Medicine at UCalgary's Cumming School of Medicine, and lead researcher of a global study to improve the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 in children. Why are children seemingly unharmed by coronavirus? Can...
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Episode 2: Fitness In The Age of COVID
Corey Hogan talks with University of Calgary Associate Professor Dr. Patricia Doyle-Baker, an expert in exercise and public health. They talk about the importance of exercise for our physical and mental wellbeing, how to start, what to do and how to keep motivated. Propose topics for future...
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Episode 1: Public Health Always Wins
Nuvyn Peters sits down with University of Calgary Vice-President (Research) and public health expert Dr. Bill Ghali. They talk about the impact of COVID-19 on research activity (1:48), how COVID-19 affects treatment for other illnesses (5:19) and how public health professionals are coordinating…
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Episode 0: Trailer
In a matter of weeks, COVID-19 or coronavirus has changed all of our lives. What are we supposed to make of all this? What does it mean? And what do we do? Join us at UCalgary COVIDcast as we connect you with the experts and help you navigate these unprecedented times. We're all in this together....
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In a matter of weeks, COVID-19 has changed all of our lives. Subscribe to COVIDcast for up-to-the-minute information from leading experts on the medicine, science and community considerations that surround the coronavirus pandemic.
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In a matter of weeks, COVID-19 has changed all of our lives. Subscribe to COVIDcast for up-to-the-minute information from leading experts on the medicine, science and community considerations that surround the coronavirus pandemic.
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