Brainstorm, a special monthly issue of YFile, showcases research and innovation at York University. It offers feature-length articles about the leading, policy-relevant work of York’s academics and researchers. It covers the work of changemakers in all Faculties and professional schools across York and encompasses both discovery and applied research.
Launched in January 2017, Brainstorm is produced by Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation in partnership with Communications & Public Affairs; overseen by Krista Davidson, senior manager, Research Communications; and edited by Jenny Pitt-Clark, YFile editor.
Current Issue
Intrepid educators launch new resource for educational development
Seeking to demystify educational development as a career path, a pair of educators created a novel, online resource. They’re hoping…
Exploring a universe of mysteries: Four scientists consider how we fit into the ‘vast cosmic dance’
What are the mysteries of the ‘final frontier?’ Four exceptional researchers identify the most pressing questions in space exploration, planetary…
Study on Anishinaabe ways of knowing could transform universities’ knowledge creation
After winning a major grant from SSHRC, History Professor Carolyn Podruchny leads a study on Indigenous ways of knowing. This…
Coming this summer: New resource for those wanting to conduct Indigenous research
The Indigenous Council will soon offer an indispensable guide for non-Indigenous researchers hoping to undertake Indigenous research. Brainstorm speaks with…
Research on Syrian refugees and depression tells powerful story of letdowns, could spur change
A health services expert led an examination of a year-long study with Syrian refugees and discovered that rates of depression…
Trailblazing research examines virtual characters and walking style
A post-doctoral fellow joined the BioMotionLab two years ago and continued some compelling work on the perception of realistic virtual…