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Colin Ellard, a neuroscientist takes his lab on the road to explore the psychology of the streets.

The International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation Project (ITC Project) led by Professor Geoffrey T. Fong from the University of Waterloo, presented their findings in Maastricht at the European meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco.

A city is a vastly complicated network of human interactions—between individuals, groups, and the physical design of city spaces. Understanding how this network functions, and how urban design influences human health, wellbeing, and happiness can help make better cities. In the Urban Realities Laboratory at the University of Waterloo, our team, lead by Dr. Colin Ellard, specializes in measuring the relationships between human behaviour and urban design using a unique approach: rather than using the traditional methods of experimental psychology, we measure urban behaviour where it actually happens—out on the street. For the complete article please go to Psychology on the Street

Mac conference teaches best ways to learn

A Pool Party was held to launch the P2 patio area, front entrance of the PAS building, during the afternoon of Tues, July 28th. Undergraduates (L to R)  Alex Moniz, Sai Kalvapalle and Emily Rutter were the driving force behind the event, which included free lemonade, affordable pizza and included several attempts at using a hula hoop by faculty, staff and students.

Annually, an award valued at $750.00 is provided to one graduating undergraduate student enrolled in any program at the University of Waterloo. Selection are based on academic excellence, prior research experience related to child language development, and a demonstrated commitment to future postgraduate study in the area of child language development. No application is required. This fund is made possible by a donation from Knowledge in Development Inc.