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• Quanta Magazine reprises an article from Scientific American about the work of John Mckay, Emeritus Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The article relates to McKay's study of the "monster group," a huge algebraic object whose existence was the object of debate among mathematicians.
• An article in Techno-Science mentions the participation of Aaron Johnson, associate professor in the Department of Psychology, in a study of different digital tools, such as the iPad, that can help people with low vision who have difficulty reading.
• An article in Conseiller profiling the Montreal intelligent sportswear company Heddoko mentions that the company's clothing creations, equipped with motion-sensing technology, underwent scientific testing at the PERFORM Centre before being marketed. Heddoko was established with assistance from Concordia's District 3 business incubator.
• En Tête, a blog at the UQTR, reports on "Les discours du théâtre québécois", a conference given last November at the UQTR by Patrick Leroux, associate professor in the Department of English and in the Département d'études françaises. It mentions that the book Le jeu des positions. Discours du théâtre québécois, a collection of writings about contemporary Quebec theatre, including those of Leroux, will be presented April 16 at the UQTR library.
• William Bukowski, psychology professor and director of the Centre for Research in Human Development (CRDH), is quoted in an article in NewsOK about the value of friendship and how having a "best friend" can have a beneficial impact on a person's psychological and physical health. The article is reprised by Deseret News.

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