This series from the University of Calgary shares the stories of researchers who have moved their discoveries forward and their innovation journeys to implementation and creating impact. This series aims to inspire researchers and community partners to take new steps toward transforming discoveries into solutions, products, and services.
Learn how to move your research-to-impact in the Innovation@UCalgary ecosystem:
https://ucalgary.ca/innovation
Now Innovating: Preventing Youth Violence and Bullying Across Canada
In this episode of Now Innovating, host Julia MacGregor speaks with Dr. Deinera Exner-Cortens, Canada Research Chair in Childhood Health Promotion and Associate Professor in the University of Calgary's Department of Psychology, and Dr. Liz Baker, Executive Director of PREVNet.
Together, they discuss PREVNet's national network of researchers, educators, youth-serving organizations, and community partners working to create safer, healthier environments for young people.
Their work demonstrates that innovation doesn't always take the form of new technologies; it can also emerge through evidence-based programs, knowledge sharing, and collective action that create lasting social impact.
From bullying prevention and healthy relationship education to policy change and knowledge mobilization, this conversation explores how evidence-based approaches can support youth well-being and drive meaningful social impact across Canada.
Learn more about PREVNet: www.prevnet.ca (https://www.prevnet.ca/)
Learn how to move your research-to-impact in the UCalgary innovation ecosystem: ucalgary.ca/innovation (https://ucalgary.ca/innovation)
20 Nov 2025
Now Innovating: Circular Plastics Live Panel Discussion
In this episode, host Julia MacGregor leads a panel discussion with four guests who are making an impact in circular plastics:
Tammy Schwass, BA'10, Executive Director, Alberta Plastics Recycling Association (APRA)
Dr. Rohen Prinsloo, PhD'22, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science
Dr. Daniel Castañeda Mogollón, PhD'22
Eric Tang, Production Manager, Triple Three Trading Ltd
The panel discusses the different types of plastics, recycling methods, and the global plastics supply chain. We learn about the chemical challenges in recycling plastics, work APRA members like Triple Three Trading are doing to recycle plastics, and a student-led initiative to recycle Styrofoam used to package research equipment.
The panel also discusses actions you can take in your daily life to encourage smart plastic use, and tips and tricks for recycling plastics.
This episode was recorded live with an audience during Alumni All-Access 2025. Guests were invited by the university's Industry Liaison Office (Research), the team that facilitates and grows applied research partnerships between companies and researchers.
This episode is also available as a fully captioned and transcribed video that you can watch here: https://youtu.be/h692GqtoepM
Learn more about:
Alberta Plastics Recycling Association: https://albertaplasticsrecycling.com/
Dr. Prinsloo's research: https://profiles.ucalgary.ca/rohen-prinsloo
Triple Three Trading: https://triplethreetrading.com/
What Goes Where – Calgary Residential Recycling and Disposal Search Tool: https://www.calgary.ca/waste/what-goes-where/plastic-polystyrene-foam.html (https://www.calgary.ca/waste/what-goes-where/plastic-polystyrene-foam.html)
Waste Reduction and Diversion at UCalgary: https://www.ucalgary.ca/sustainability/our-sustainable-campus/waste-reduction-and-diversion
Industry Liaison Office (Research): https://research.ucalgary.ca/engage-research/industry
Campus as a Learning Lab: https://www.ucalgary.ca/sustainability/campus-learning-lab (https://www.ucalgary.ca/sustainability/campus-learning-lab)
UCalgary Alumni: https://alumni.ucalgary.ca/
Learn how to move your research-to-impact in the UCalgary innovation ecosystem: https://ucalgary.ca/innovation
23 Oct 2025
Now Innovating: Cybersecurity in the Age of AI and Quantum Applications
This episode, we are exploring cybersecurity with Dr. Hadis Karimipour, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Software Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering, and a Canada Research Chair in Secure and Resilient Cyber-physical Systems.
We discuss cyber threats to critical infrastructure such as utility centers, transportation systems and hospital networks and how her research is using AI and quantum applications to detect and prevent these cyber-attacks.
We also talk about the dark web, where these cyber threats come from and the importance to advance global policy in cybersecurity.
This episode is also available as a fully captioned and transcribed video that you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSTPjShxtrU
Learn more about Hadis’ research in the Smart Cyber-Physical Systems Lab: https://www.scpslab.org/
Learn how to move your research-to-impact in the UCalgary innovation ecosystem: https://ucalgary.ca/innovation
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