Dr. Malinda S. Smith

🇨🇦🇺🇸 Black History Month

Elijah McCoy. Mechanical Engineer:

Born in Ontario, educated in Scotland, returned to America: Michigan

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elijah_...

#CdnPoli #BHM #Bhm2026 #BlackHistoryMonth

Education matters: Many Americans are unaware that Puerto Ricans are US citizens because Puerto Rico’s territorial status is rarely taught in schools, & often overshadowed by mainland narratives and immigration discourses that wrongly frame Puerto Ricans as foreigners rather than Americans by birth.

I get that everyone who is in the know knows this already but I am quite happy for a publication to be surfacing it again, especially for readers who may not be aware

How Black health-care pioneers influenced modern medicine in Canada | CBC News From early public health advocacy to modern research, Black Canadian physicians and health professionals have shaped medicine, patient care and policy across the country. Yet many of their contributio...

How Black health-care pioneers influenced modern medicine in Canada: Many of their contributions remain largely absent from public memory
For Black History Month 2026, CBC News is profiling three health-care pioneers: Dr Nikolai Whyte, Dr June Marion James & Dr David Este www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

The Hon Kirsty Duncan in lab coat engaging with two young students

Even in illness, she remained courageous — public about her diagnosis, steadfast in purpose, committed to the unfinished work of equity.
Canada has lost an extraordinary human. May her legacy be a call to build research cultures as inclusive, rigorous, humane as the ones she believed were possible.

Photo of the Hon Dr Kirsty Ellen Duncan

Front cover of the Hon Dr Kirsty Duncan book, The Exclusion Effect

Climate scientist and author. Nobel-linked IPCC researcher. Minister of Science. Advocate for women in STEM and safe sport. Former gymnast and Scottish dancer. She changed Canadian science toward evidence, integrity, and equity.

Chancellor Search If you're passionate about advanced education, research and innovation, you can help us tell our story.

Seeking our next Chancellor
If you're passionate about advanced education, research and innovation, you can help us tell our story. | @ucalgary.bsky.social ucalgary.ca/chancelloran...

We can’t give up on EDI in science We haven’t always got it right, but we should not apologise for trying to build a better society, no matter how powerful our detractors, says Keith Burnett

“We can’t give up on EDI in science:

We haven’t always got it right, but we should not apologise for trying to build a better society, no matter how powerful our detractors, says Keith Burnett”. Published on January 21, 2026. @timeshighered.bsky.social
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/we-c...

Dr. Gladys West, Mathematician Whose Work Made GPS Possible, Dies at 95 ALEXANDRIA, VA — Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern GPS technology, has died. She passed away

Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern GPS technology, has died. She was 95.

Andy, condolence. So sorry for your loss and your family’s loss. 💐

Suspect arrested after a fire damages a historic Mississippi synagogue The synagogue is the largest in Mississippi and the only one in Jackson.

Suspect arrested after a fire damages a historic Mississippi synagogue

Predawn fire reduces parts of Mississippi's largest synagogue to charred ruins - Mississippi Today A fire heavily damaged Jackson’s only synagogue before dawn Saturday – the same house of worship that was firebombed by the Ku Klux Klan in 1967 because the rabbi had been an advocate for civil rights...

Suspect arrested in predawn fire that left parts of Mississippi’s largest synagogue in charred ruins:

Jackson Fire Department rules arson at Beth Israel Congregation, the city’s only Jewish house of worship.
mississippitoday.org/2026/01/10/f...

When social justice becomes abnormal: the rise of ‘anti-woke’ politics in Canada As evidence-based reforms are consistently framed as politically contentious, institutions are constrained, democratic deliberation narrows, and public trust is eroded.

use/abuse of woke
When social justice becomes abnormal: the rise of ‘anti-woke’ politics in Canada
As evidence-based reforms are consistently framed as politically contentious, institutions are constrained, democratic deliberation narrows, and public trust is eroded www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...

How universities can cultivate arts and humanities in practical, affordable ways Are the arts and humanities still needed as universities retrench staff and cut costs? Patty Raun explains why curtailing or eliminating these disciplines is an egregious mistake

“How universities can cultivate arts and humanities in practical, affordable ways
Are the arts and humanities still needed as universities retrench staff and cut costs?…Raun explains why curtailing or eliminating these disciplines is an egregious mistake” www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-u...

UCalgary researcher wins Mitacs award for (re)shaping the future of geographic information systems Faramarz Samavati’s research helps us make sense of the world

A great example of how theory-to-application research strengthens Canada’s competitiveness: bit.ly/3KCH2Qn

@ucalgary.bsky.social’s virtual globe system enables better decisions in health, energy, city building and climate resilience. A major step forward for Canada’s innovation ecosystem.

The Edge of Space-Time by Chanda Prescod-Weinstein: 9780593701683 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books A fresh, charming, socially conscious tour of the mysteries of space-time, from the award-winning author of The Disordered Cosmos In her highly acclaimed debut, distinguished cosmologist and particle...

It’s 2026 which means I have a book coming out this year!!!!!! It’s for everyone who is curious about the cosmos 🙏🏽

Please preorder (from indies!) because it helps authors a lot — some places are having a sale right now like @loyaltybooks.bsky.social (code CHILL10) as well as your physical B&N 🌈 💙📚

Canadian National Defense Poster (red background, soldiers in black silhouette and white text) to seek candidates for External Committees on Anti Black Racism.

Canada 🇨🇦 The Department of National Defence’s External Advisory Committee on Anti-Black Racism is seeking independent external candidates.

Deadline to apply: January 5, 2026

Learn more about the Committee and how to apply: www.canada.ca/en/departmen...

The new ROI: Return on inclusion Accessibility is no longer just compliance.

The new ROI: Return on inclusion
Accessibility is no longer just compliance:

“In a world where product categories are crowded and loyalties are fragile, inclusion is becoming one of the strongest competitive advantages.” @fastcompany.com www.fastcompany.com/91467307/the...

Alberta mentorship program transforms futures for Black youth | CBC News Alberta’s Black Youth Mentorship and Leadership Program guides high school and undergraduate scholars through mentorship, workshops and campus experiences, helping them navigate barriers and gain skil...

Alberta mentorship program transforms futures for Black youth: Students build confidence, gain practical skills while addressing challenges of systemic racism |
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Two Canadian spots named among world’s best places to visit in 2026 A pair of Canadian destinations earned praise on the 30 World’s Best Places to Visit for 2026 list by U.S. News & World Report.

Two Canadian spots named among world’s best places to visit in 2026:

“Taking the No. 29 spot on the list was #Banff. Alberta’s popular mountain town has something to offer visitors year-round—from hiking and boating to skiing and more” #cdnpoli @calgaryherald.com calgaryherald.com/travel/two-c...

Opinion: Human rights essential to cultivating Alberta’s pluralism dividend Opinion: Human rights essential to cultivating Alberta’s pluralism dividend

“Human rights essential to cultivating Alberta’s pluralism dividend:

“The vitality of our pluralistic society is measured by whether Albertans can access the everyday essentials, including safety, dignity, opportunity and meaningful participation,” #yyc #abpoli calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...

Find strength in diversity so 'right triumps over wrong,' King Charles says in Christmas message | CBC News King Charles's annual Christmas Day message highlights the importance of unity in diversity as wars and tensions put communities around the world under strain.

Glad to see wide ranging defense of #diversity countering harmful misinformation.

« King Charles says unity in diversity will help 'right triumphs over wrong' in giving 4th Christmas address. » www.cbc.ca/news/world/k...

Employers Confident in How Higher Ed Is Preparing Students They want graduates who know how to work with diverse teams, according to a new survey from the American Association of Colleges and Universities.

#diversity beyond disinformation:

Most Employers Confident in Higher Ed
“They want graduates who know how to work with #diverseteams, according to a new survey from the American Association of Colleges and Universities.” #cdnpse #highered @insidehighered.com
www.insidehighered.com/news/student...

Head of Memorial University’s EDI office leaving role – The Independent In an interview with The Independent, Delores Mullings spoke candidly about challenges with the equity, diversity and anti-racism position

Head of Memorial University’s EDI office, Dr Delores Mullings, is stepping down. In an interview with The Independent, she reflects candidly on the challenges of leading equity, diversity, and anti-racism efforts.
Read: Head of Memorial U’s EDI office leaving role, theindependent.ca/news/lji/hea...

Diversity strengthens discovery - University Affairs What Nobel Laureates reveal about diversity, discovery and societal impact.

What Nobel Laureates reveal about the relationship between diversity, discovery and societal impact: when researchers bring different questions, methods, lived experiences to their work, they expand what can be discovered and how those discoveries benefit society universityaffairs.ca/opinion/dive...

Diversity strengthens discovery - University Affairs What Nobel Laureates reveal about diversity, discovery and societal impact.

New rom me in University Affairs: Nobel Laureates show how diverse pathways, disciplines, identities, life experiences, and perspectives drive discovery and societal impact. #Diversity shapes what we can imagine and achieve

Read: Diversity strengthens discovery, universityaffairs.ca/opinion/dive...

Diversity strengthens discovery - University Affairs What Nobel Laureates reveal about diversity, discovery and societal impact.

Diversity strengthens discovery:
What Nobel Laureates reveal about diversity, discovery and societal impact | University Affairs @universityaffairs.bsky.social universityaffairs.ca/opinion/dive...

Between 2023 and 2025, there has been a noticeable shift in opinions about the impact of new technologies in the workplace in Canada.

What’s behind these growing concerns? 👉 www.environicsinstitute.org/projects/pro...

#AI @diversityinstitute.bsky.social @fsc-ccf.bsky.social

Canadian universities aim to attract top global scholars with funding boost Canada is trying to lure top global researchers with the help of new federal funding and immigration reforms just as U.S. campuses battle funding cuts from the Trump administration.

Canadian universities aim to attract top global scholars with funding boost @Reuters www.reuters.com/world/americ...

The Oxford 2025 Word of the Year Is ‘Rage Bait’

The Oxford 2025 Word of the Year Is ‘Rage Bait’ www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/a...