Welcome to the world of University of Saskatchewan discovery, creativity, and innovation. Explore covers the latest research results, societal impacts, and outstanding people who are part of the U of S's $130-million-a-year research enterprise.

About Explore

Explore: A Journal of Discovery, Creativity and Innovation at the University of Saskatchewan is published twice a year by the U of S Research Communications Office and the Vice-President Research, in both print and on-line formats.

Explore publishes accurate and balanced journalistic content that informs and stimulates intellectual discussion about the research, scholarly and artistic work at the University of Saskatchewan. The magazine demonstrates the connection between research and student learning, reflects areas of U of S research strength and promise, and underscores the impact that U of S research has on society. Opinions expressed in the magazine do not necessarily reflect official policy of the University of Saskatchewan.

The print version of Explore is distributed free of charge to a controlled circulation list within Canada. If you wish to receive it, please contact us at: research.communications@usask.ca.

Material may be reprinted with written permission.

Editor
Kathryn Warden,
Director, U of S Research Communications
kathryn.warden@usask.ca
(306) 966-1425

Associate Editor
Cam Zimmer
(306) 966-2427
cam.zimmer@usask.ca

Design
Kent Kirychuk, Synaptix Inc.

Writers, This Issue
Mari-Louise Rowley, Michael Robin, Tim Lougheed, Kenyon Wallace, Noelle Chorney, Wendy Gillis and Caitlin Ward

Contributing Photographers
Kevin Hogarth, Jerry Humeny, James Zheng, Debra Marshall

For more information about U of S research, visit Research: Discovery @ U of S: www.usask.ca/research