Satellite images reveal where forest-dependent people live inside the forests of the South American Gran Chaco, and how deforestation for cattle ranching leads to an erosion of their resource base. (Background photo: Google EarthTM / Inset photo: I. Gasparri).
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Published on: 26 Oct 2021
Professor Karl Moore sits down with Bobbie Racette to hear about how her Indigenous values inform her work as an entrepreneur. As the founder of Virtual Gurus, an online platform that helps connect businesses with freelance creators, consultants, and other collaborators, Racette plays an active role in breaking down stereotypes about Indigenous women and inspiring new generations to pursue their dreams in the face of adversity.
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Published on: 25 Oct 2021
Excessive apologizing at work may hinder a woman鈥檚 ability to succeed professionally, according to Professor Patricia Hewlin. The habit of saying sorry, even when an apology is unwarranted, stems from societal beliefs about what it means to be feminine in the workplace and contributes to higher stress levels and feelings of inauthenticity. Professor Hewlin and her colleagues urge companies to examine how they can better empower women, rather than only asking women to change the way they operate.
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Published on: 14 Oct 2021
Professor Karl Moore sits down with Joachim Rosenberg, the president of Volvo Energy and a champion for climate change, to discuss the resounding global call to cut down on carbon emissions.
Rosenberg underscores the need for corporations to consider both the values and the practices behind long-term environmental goals.
From product creation to product use, creating sustainable solutions is key to protecting our planet and its inhabitants for generations to come.
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Published on: 14 Oct 2021
A new study out of Columbia University reveals that white American professionals pay significantly less attention to the work and words of their Black colleagues than to those of their white colleagues. According to Professor Karl Moore, occasionally amplifying Black voices or developing diversity training programs is not enough to eliminate this attention bias. To bring about lasting relational transformation, organizations must actively foster dialogue and listening among their employees.
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Published on: 14 Oct 2021
To fully grasp and plan for climate impacts under any scenario, researchers and policymakers must look well beyond the 2100 benchmark. Unless CO2 emissions drop significantly, global warming by 2500 will make the Amazon barren, the American Midwest tropical, and India too hot to live in, according to a team of international scientists.
Published on: 13 Oct 2021
Professor Dror Etzion is passionately committed to leveraging his expertise in sustainability to help reduce 9I制作厂免费鈥檚 carbon footprint. As the leader of the Divest 9I制作厂免费 movement, he advocates for 9I制作厂免费 to join institutions like Harvard in withdrawing investments from oil and gas companies.
Until significant progress is made, he will continue to sound the alarm about the dangers of maintaining linkages between Canadian universities and companies that perpetuate climate change.
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Published on: 7 Oct 2021
Congratulations to Frantz Saintellemy (EMBA鈥�20) on his appointment to the role of chancellor at the Universit茅 de Montr茅al. A driven entrepreneur with a long track record of success, Saintellemy serves as president and chief operating officer for LeddarTech Inc., an artificial intelligence company on the forefront of developing assisted driving technology. He is also the founder of Groupe 3737, a centre that promotes diversity in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Published on: 7 Oct 2021
The mussels鈥� beards (which cooks remove before preparing them) are made up of byssal threads and are used to help keep the mussels tethered in place. At the end of each thread is a disc-shaped plaque that acts as an underwater glue. The unusual qualities of the glue and the byssal threads have interested people since ancient times, when the threads of certain species were woven into luxurious berets, purses, gloves, and stockings. More recently, scientists have developed underwater adhesives and surgical glues inspired by byssal thread chemistry.
Published on: 7 Oct 2021
In observation of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 9I制作厂免费 hosted a full day of in-depth discussions, workshops, and performances, including a virtual storytelling session facilitated by the Desautels Faculty of Management. Each event was designed in collaboration with Indigenous peoples throughout Quebec. The new federal holiday honours the lives of Indigenous children who suffered abuse and lost their lives under the Indian Residential School System.
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Published on: 4 Oct 2021
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Published on: 30 Sep 2021
Professor Patricia Faison Hewlin and her husband, CEO of The Hewlin Group, Jay Hewlin, are working to carve out diverse, equitable, and inclusive spaces for success on Broadway. As they partner with hit Broadway shows, including Hamilton and Moulin Rouge!, they advocate for initiatives that go beyond diversity statements, pushing for a balance between policy change and personal development.
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Published on: 23 Sep 2021
笔谤辞蹿别蝉蝉辞谤听Karl Moore sits down with Kilikvak Kabloona to hear about how her Inuit identity informs her role as a business and community leader. As the CEO of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., she plays a key role in helping First Nations navigate the Nunavut Land Claim Agreement.
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Published on: 23 Sep 2021
The 9I制作厂免费 Master of Management in Finance (MMF) has been named the number two program in Canada and is one of the top-5 programs in North America, according to the 2022 QS Business Masters in Finance Ranking.
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Published on: 22 Sep 2021
The 9I制作厂免费 Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) has been named the top program in Canada for a second year in a row, and is among the five best programs in North America according to the 2022 QS Business Masters in Business Analytics Ranking.
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Published on: 22 Sep 2021
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