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November 21, 2009   



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You-Tube Video Gives Voice to Aboriginal Women Struggling with Drug Addiction: U of S-Community Research Project
A powerful new music video From Stilettos to Moccasins was released this week, the culmination of a unique project that gave voice to Aboriginal women healing from drug abuse, addictions and problems with the law, together with those who are helping them on their journey.

U of S Appoints New Vice-President Research
Following an extensive international search, Dr. Karen Chad, an award-winning kinesiologist, has been appointed Vice-President Research at the University of Saskatchewan, effective Jan. 1.

Making Exercising Part of the Game
Young people who play online role-playing video games are often stereotyped as anti-social geeks who need more exercise and sunlight in their lives.

Student Uses Sound Waves to Study Snow
A University of Saskatchewan graduate student has discovered how to use sound waves to determine the water content of snow—a finding that could help scientists better predict floods and droughts and shed light on climate change.

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Research News Issue 55 June 2009
U of S Researchers Conduct Unique Studies on Childhood Obesity | U of S Gets $21.8 M in Federal/Provincial Funding for WCVM and Roof Renewal | How Healthy Are Canadians Really?...and more

Research News Issue 54 May 2009
Canada Research Chair Named 2009 Distinguished Researcher | Developing the Next Generation of Health Researchers | National Report Tracks Canada’s Progress in Science, Technology and Innovation...and more

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