Real research. Real teaching. For these students, the best summer jobs were right here at Dal.

Everyone knows that all bubbles are round. Right? Kristen Loyst investigates the answer, and tells us why it´s important

Researchers report that media outreach generated positive and stimulating public discussion about their findings. Despite the time commitment it has taken to get the story out, the benefits make the effort worthwhile. "We´ve been working on this for years. That extra two weeks to get it out and get people to notice is so worth it," says Dr. Boris Worm.

Dr. Paul Bentzen´s research team is concerned with understanding and conserving non-commercial fish species - such as the wolffish and the whitefish - as part of a focus on conservation biology. Many of these species are in decline because they are either caught as by-catch or have their habitats destroyed.

Springboard, a new region-wide research network, will help to take knowledge from the lab to the marketplace. Industry leaders and entrepreneurs were invited to the launch of Springboard to learn about research commercialization opportunities.