Dominique Weis – The Conversation

British Columbia’s Chief Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provides an update on the coronavirus pandemic on Sept. 20. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

September 27, 2020

Even in 2020, a double standard is still applied to women in the spotlight

Barbara Sherwood Lollar, University of Toronto; Bryan Gaensler, University of Toronto; Dominique Weis, University of British Columbia; Gretchen Harris, University of Waterloo; Jeremy McNeil, Western University; Lesley A. Warren, University of Toronto; Molly Shoichet, University of Toronto; Peter G Martin, University of Toronto; Sheldon Levy, Toronto Metropolitan University, and William Harris, McMaster University

Women in visible leadership positions are subject to personal attacks as less competent and reliable than their male colleagues. Acknowledging this double standard is the first step in addressing it.

Honey can carry clues about where pollutants come from. (Shutterstock)

April 2, 2019

How clean is your city? Just ask the bees

Kate E. Smith, University of British Columbia; Diane Hanano, University of British Columbia, and Dominique Weis, University of British Columbia

Urban pollutants are a health concern in growing cities. Scientists are turning to honey bees to help monitor contaminants in soil, water, air and plants.

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