The mandate of the STEM for Global Resilience research cluster is to critically inform public debate and shape the policy discourse addressing the nexus between technology, innovation, social and economic policy. The cluster brings together scientists from all domains – material, physical, life and social science – to help advance evidence-based decisions for disaster recovery, economic growth, a sustainable environment and improved quality of life.
Cluster Leads
Tim Elcombe
Wilfrid Laurier University
Jatin Nathwani
University of Waterloo
In The News…
“Early trials at Laurier show antiviral drug effective at blocking two coronavirus strains“, featuring advances by Stephanie DeWitte-Orr and her research team.
“UW partners with Toronto lab to create a surface coating to kill COVID-19 upon contact“, featuring Sushanta Mitra
“The New Reality: Will COVID-19 help flatten the curve on climate change?” featuring comments by Jatin Nathwani
Good Reads
“How racism and classism affect natural ecosystems” by Jake M. Robinson
Science and politics: always a stormy marriage by John Scott Cowan
Calls and Events
WATCH Critical Conversations: “Creating Resilient Futures: Climate, COVID and the Economy” featuring Diana Fox-Carney, John Hancock and Bill White. Moderated by Jatin Nathwani.
Cluster Leads
Tim Elcombe
Kinesiology and Physical Education
Wilfrid Laurier University
Jatin Nathwani
Engineering and Environment
University of Waterloo
STEM for Global Resilience – Research Cluster Members
Hind Al-Abadleh
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Wilfrid Laurier University
Lana Gonzalez Balyk
Global Governance
Balsillie School of International Affairs
Kankar Bhattacharya
Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Waterloo
Joel Blit
Economics
University of Waterloo
Roy Brouwer
Economics
University of Waterloo
Catherine Burns
Systems Design Engineering
University of Waterloo
Simon Dalby
Geography and Environmental Studies
Wilfrid Laurier University
Douglas Deutschman
Biology and Statistics
Wilfrid Laurier University
Stephanie DeWitte-Orr
Health Sciences and Biology
Wilfrid Laurier University
Maurice Dusseault
Engineering Geology
University of Waterloo
Stephen Evans
Geological Engineering
University of Waterloo
Ann Fitz-Gerald
Political Science
Balsillie School of International Affairs
Shohini Ghose
Physics and Computer Science
Wilfrid Laurier University
Scott Hamilton
Political Science
Balsillie School of International Affairs
John Hirdes
Public Health and Health Systems
University of Waterloo
Jesse Hoey
Computer Science
University of Waterloo
Jonathan Hui
Global Governance
Balsillie School of International Affairs
Jeremy Hunsinger
Communications Studies
Wilfrid Laurier University
Richard Kelly
Geography and Environmental Management
University of Waterloo
Alison Mountz
Geography and Environmental Studies
Wilfrid Laurier University
Linda Nazar
Chemistry
University of Waterloo
Tamer Özsu
Computer Science
University of Waterloo
Lisa Pokrajac
Nanotechnology
University of Waterloo
Catherine Rosenberg
Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Waterloo
Vanessa Schweizer
Knowledge Integration
University of Waterloo
Jill Sinclair
Canada’s Representative
Ukraine Defence Reform Advisory Board
Andrew Thompson
Political Science
University of Waterloo
Debora VanNijnatten
Political Science and North American Studies
Wilfrid Laurier University
Margaret Walton-Roberts
Geography and Environmental Studies
Wilfrid Laurier University
William White
Economy
C.D. Howe Institute
Alan Whiteside
International Policy and Governance
Wilfrid Laurier University
Alfred Yu
Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Waterloo