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Martian Rock Puts U of G Instrument at Risk

A routine Mars mission took an unexpected turn when a rock became lodged on the Curiosity rover’s arm, putting a critical instrument at risk.

Dennis Kao in a graduation gown holding flowers.

Computer Science: Engineering a Career in Tech

Initially intent on becoming a doctor, Dennis Kao began his time at the University of Guelph in the Biological Science program. However, after three years, he realized medicine wasn’t the right fit and switched to Computer Science. That change would unlock a newfound passion for software engineering while giving him the fundamentals he needed that would go on to shape his career.

The Great Orbax gesturing with his hands to the camera.

Star Gazing: U of G's contribution to Mars' exploration

U of G scientists operate the AXPS, an instrument onboard the Curiosity rover roaming the red planet

Orbax presenting to a group of students.

Guelph science educator part of STEAM workshops for students in Nunavut

High school students in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, recently had a unique opportunity to learn more about science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) through different workshops focused on future career paths. Orbax, a science educator from the University of Guelph, was there with the school's mobile planetarium and explains what he shared with students.

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Canadian Farms Must Prepare For Cyberattacks

As experts tie food security to national security, Canada is at risk of losing crops, food and competitiveness on the global market without the skills to go up against hackers – groups who are continually evolving and can destroy entire systems with a piece of code.

Three people standing around a diorama of an igloo.

U of G Connects Northern Youth with Hands-On STEAM Programming

High up in the Canadian Arctic, some high school students learned more about STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math – during a week-long program in association with the Canadian High Arctic Research Station and Polar Knowledge Canada. The Great Orbax from the University of Guelph went to Cambridge Bay, Nunavut and talked to Rick about what he taught students.