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Ayah Bdeir: Building blocks that blink, beep and teach (Ted Talks)

Ayah Bdeir: Building blocks that blink, beep and teach (Ted Talks)

“Lego for the iPad Generation” Ayah Bdeir has created an awesome new toy for children to play with. Her talk starts off with how Lego took the idea of a building block to create an “automatic binding brick” for kids to play around with and build their own structures. She spoke about what Lego did […]

Reflection 5: How Has My Thinking Process Changed?

Reflection 5: How Has My Thinking Process Changed?

Well…I still think constantly.  I don’t think that’ll ever change.  As I mentioned in my first blog, having a million different thoughts sometimes leaves me confused.  I think I agree with the research that Florin talked about in a comment on my first blog, which apparently shows that slowing down of thoughts fosters better insights.  […]

d.studio week 13:  final climate smart review

d.studio week 13: final climate smart review

Sauder commerce undergrads never cease to amaze me with their talent, commitment and creativity.  At least the ones that choose to be part of the d.studio exhibit these traits.  Last Wednesday was the final studio where we invited the CEOs of the 5 business that the students worked with during the major project of term […]

What brings Ethiopian food into the CA HALL??! Must be Arc Initiative!

What brings Ethiopian food into the CA HALL??! Must be Arc Initiative!

Arc Initiative is a program started by a friend of mine, and Sauder grad, Thato. Thato, in collaboration with a former professor of mine, Jeff Kroeker, were the two pioneers of this program, now getting ready for its third trip to Africa.   Arc Initiative began two years ago when Thato and Jeff bonded and […]