2021 Public Scholars blog
Representing Concordia’s four faculties, the 2021-22 cohort are exploring some of the most vital areas of research today. From the decolonization of higher education to the emergence of robotized sex industry, these ten PhD students will engage with the community and help shape the conversation around our most pressing societal concerns.
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Zoos and aquariums have become hubs for scientific research. Louis Lazure, PhD candidate in Biology and research coordinator in a zoo, reveals this little-known aspects of zoological institutions. Read more -
Why do we all fall in the trap of underestimating how much time, money or energy tasks will require? In this blog post, Public Scholar Alexa Ruel explains the planning fallacy and shares some tips to avoid it. Read more -
Sometimes we need to focus our thoughts in a mindful way in order to clear the path for fresh insight. Public Scholar Trish Osler sets out some artistic habits of mind that can lead to discovery and innovative thinking when it comes to idea-generating. Here, she offers alignment and attunement strategies for a mindful approach to thinking creatively. Read more -
Despite all that has been said about sex robots, these machines have the potential to enhance human erotic lives, health, and well-being. In this blog, Simon Dubé provides some insights into the reasons why people may want sex robots, which incidentally tells us a lot about our own intimacy and sexuality. Read more -
As we roll in the third year of Pandemic, Public Scholar Tanya Singh sheds lights on the cost of having pandemic puppies. Read more
