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Is Stress Deteriorating Your Mental Abilities?

“In today’s generation, it seems as though humans are all bound by this idea ..” Alishah Shabbir SPECTRUM Writer April 10, 2016   Currently, I’m sitting in my room pretending to be on top of my life when in reality I have four assignments due within the next two weeks and two midterms to cram for after this weekend. I have this knotted feeling in my stomach and a thumping… Read More »Is Stress Deteriorating Your Mental Abilities?

1919 Nobel Prize: The Controversial Decision

“Do you know about the 1919 Nobel Prize controversy?..” Siddiq A. Mirza SPECTRUM Writer April 1, 2016   Do you know about the 1919 Nobel Prize controversy? A German scientist named Fritz Haber was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1919 for his work in producing synthetic ammonia, a chemical which is used for fertilizing crops to harvest larger yields. That sounds great, Siddiq; so, what’s the big deal? The controversy… Read More »1919 Nobel Prize: The Controversial Decision

Mentor of the Year: Dr. Fari (Farkhondeh) Fathi

“Dr. Fathi wants to emphasize the importance of networking.”  Eric Lentz and Daniella Halili-Sychangco SPECTRUM Writers February 1, 2016   As we begin the winter term, UTSC must unfortunately part ways with Dr. Fari Fathi, a valued member of the DPES faculty. An extremely dedicated and passionate instructor, Fari taught and supervised laboratories for a number of chemistry courses during her time at UTSC, including CHMA10 and CHMA11 (Introductory Chemistry… Read More »Mentor of the Year: Dr. Fari (Farkhondeh) Fathi

Science Fact, or Science Fiction?

Michelle Feigis SPECTRUM Writer January 16, 2016   Can you guess whether each statement below is fact or fiction?   Fact or Fiction: There exist animals that turn to glass when dried out.   Fact or Fiction: Poop can be used as fuel to power vehicles.   Fact or Fiction: In the human body, bacteria cells outnumber human cells in a 10:1 ratio.   Fact or Fiction: The tree often… Read More »Science Fact, or Science Fiction?

Woman of the Year

“I really missed my students and it was about time to come back to the classroom.” Alishah Shabbir SPECTRUM Writer November 15, 2015 Professor Nirusha Thavarajah is a woman with endless educational credentials, a passion for learning, and an intriguing research project on synthetic anticancer reagents. During this hectic season of midterms and studying, she has taken the time to share with the Spectrum a little about herself. Professor Thavarajah welcomes… Read More »Woman of the Year