In the era of Facebook, MSN Messenger, MySpace and instant messaging, many sociologists believe face-to-face interactions are declining, making society increasingly anti-social. University of Calgary associate professor John Manzo believes otherwise. “We are seeing daily social interactions in the public sphere move into the private sphere,” says Manzo. “What we have to consider is these… Continue reading Prof studies changing face of human interaction
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Love of books leads prof to India and back
It’s unclear upon entering SS 1306 if you have just walked into a small library, storage room or a professor’s office. Then you spot professor James Apple in the corner, most likely reading classical Tibetan literature at his small desk. It’s not that he enjoys his office’s textual clutter, but the assistant professor of eastern… Continue reading Love of books leads prof to India and back
Severed gecko tails have a life of their own
By Richard Lam
The gecko, known for its ability to shed and re-grow its tail when threatened, may prove useful in researching traumatic human spinal cord injuries. University of Calgary zoology professor Anthony Russell began studying leopard geckos during his sabbatical starting January 2009. He worked with Tim Higham, a former U of C student of his, and… Continue reading Severed gecko tails have a life of their own