3MT university-wide runner-up
Congratulations to MSc candidate Tina Chan, who placed second in the 2018 Three-Minute-Thesis (3MT) competition. Tina’s presentation, “Improving peer-to-peer support with gamification techniques,” is part of her research into mental-health products. Tina is also an entrepreneur who’s developed a mental-health toolkit designed for college and university students.
Dieting associated with risky health behaviours in teen girls
A study recently published by Public Health and Health Systems PhD candidate Amanda Raffoul and Professor Sharon Kirkpatrick found that teen girls dieting at baseline were 1.6 times more likely to smoke and skip breakfast, and 1.5 times more likely to smoke and engage in binge drinking three years later.
New Schlegel Research Chair in dementia
Carrie McAiney, the newest UWaterloo-based Schlegel Research Chair at the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging, will work with individuals, families and care partners to understand and address the needs of those living with dementia. McAiney’s appointment marks the 10th Schlegel Chair position supported by the Schlegel family to enhance care and quality of life for older adults, and the fifth such chair at UWaterloo. Thank you to the Schlegel family for bringing this expertise to UWaterloo.
