Inside
summer 2012 | VOLUME 2
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9 INSIGHTS Premier Greg Selinger
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The SILENCE of Solitary confinement Law professor Debra Parkes opens the books on misuse of solitary confinement, seeks greater oversight of imprisonment.
11 The Science of Solitary Confinement Law professor Debra Parkes opens the books on misuse of solitary confinement, seeks greater oversight of imprisonment.
19 A Material World Researcher Wen Zhong is leading the Department of Textile Sciences’ efforts to create new medical applications based on nanotechnology.
25 Let Everyone be Heard Deborah Stienstra’s research on end-of-life issues as they relate to those with disabilities aims to open our ears and minds to the issues. Happenings..................... 3
Viewpoint....................... 18
Kudos............................. 5
Spotlight on Students.... 23
Centres & Institutes........ 8
Creative Works............. 29
Hot off the Presses........ 15
On the Horizon.............. 32
Ideas to Innovation......... 17
Just the Facts............... 34
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