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Provides background information regarding collaborative planning processes. Background, objectives,
publications, faculty and students.
http://www.rem.sfu.ca/sustainableplanning/
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John Bechhoefer's Research Group
Housed within the department of Physics. Includes DNA replication, patterns and chaos, spherulite
growth, nematic and smectic-A transition and Faraday instability.
http://www.sfu.ca/chaos/
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History of Mathematics
Research project by the students in the department of Mathematics. Includes region, timeline,
people and topics.
http://www.math.sfu.ca/histmath/
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Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group (SFP!RG)
Student-run organization to educate, inform, and support SFU students, and the community about
various social, economic, environmental issues and to strive for justice in these areas. News and
events, action groups, resource library, board of directors and radio PIRG.
http://www.sfu.ca/~sfpirg/
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World Soundscape Project
Teaching and research program in acoustic communication. Includes history, publications and photos.
http://www.sfu.ca/~truax/wsp.html
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Telelearning Policy Initiative
Research project which examines the policy and socio-economic implications of telelearning for
post-secondary institutions and corporate sites. Purpose, resources, researchers, papers and
reports.
http://www.sfu.ca/tpi/
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NewsWatch Canada
A project of the School of Communication. Undertakes independent research on the diversity and
thoroughness of news coverage in Canada's media, with a focus on identifying blindspots and
double-standards. Top ten list of under reported stories, online issues, previous yearbooks,
history and overview.
http://newswatch.cprost.sfu.ca/
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GeekRave
Role of social capital in technology. News and events, articles, sponsors, category archives and
comments.
http://arago.cprost.sfu.ca/geekrave/
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British Columbia Techmap ][
Research project by staff and students at the Centre for Policy Research on Science and Technology
(CPROST). Identifies how, when and where technology and resources were transferred to spawn new
companies. Industries, research, directories, sponsors and survey. Includes online questionaire.
http://techmap.cprost.sfu.ca/
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Virtual Institute Network
An experiment using computers to help with complicated communication between mathematical
scientists.
http://pdg.cecm.sfu.ca/java/vin.html
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SpaceSystems Group
Explores how to deploy distributed network computing in remote locations, to support collaboration
between users, and access to powerful remote services. Overview, projects, resources and mailing
list.
http://polylab.sfu.ca/spacesystems/
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Semantic Identification and Translation Research
Overview, LaTeX translation applet, Maple engine applet, projects and applet-based front-end
demonstrations.
http://pdg.cecm.sfu.ca/semantics/
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PolyMath Development Group
Studys the latest technologies, from emerging ultrafast networks to Sun Microsystem's Java language
and sophisticated network communication systems like CORBA. Members, facilities, openmath
development team, projects, publications, news, news group, developer's resources and related
links.
http://pdg.cecm.sfu.ca/
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PlanetNet: Communications for Planetary Exploration
Focuses on the needs for extensive exploration of Mars. Overview, Mars, chat, live video,
developments, NASA Houghton-Mars project and Mars Society.
http://polylab.sfu.ca/spacesystems/planetnet/
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Organic Mathematics Project
An a collaborative research project involving researchers at the Centre for Experimental and
Constructive Mathematics (partly supported by the University and the CECM, by the Centre de
recherches mathmatiques (CRM), the TeleLearning Research Network, by University of Western Ontario,
and by Waterloo Maple). Explores the emerging network and information technologies within the
context of mathematics. Includes proceedings, overview, people, workshop, software development,
documents and events.
http://www.cecm.sfu.ca/organics/project/
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M3Plexus Multi-Modal Mathematics
Includes overview, goals, projects, partners, publications, news and events.
http://pdg.cecm.sfu.ca/m3plexus/
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Inverse Symbolic Calculator
A set of programs and specialized tables of mathematical constants dedicated to the identification
of real numbers. One of the main ongoing projects at the Centre for Experimental and Constructive
Mathematics (CECM). Introduction, Pi pages, resources, credits, references and bibliography.
http://www.cecm.sfu.ca/projects/ISC/
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High Performance Networking 2000
A large-scale project, under High Performance Computing Network Funding, investigating the
transparent access to remote services via technologies ranging from conventional TCP/IP to ATM over
space-based links. Investigators, report, background, tests and results.
http://pdg.cecm.sfu.ca/hpcnet/hpn2000/final/
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Emergency Preparedness Information Exchange
Operated by the Telematics Research Lab in collaboration with the Centre for Policy Research on
Science and Technology (CPROST) and PolyLAB. Facilitates the exchange of ideas and information
about the prevention of, preparation for, recovery from and/or mitigation of risk associated with
natural and socio-technological disasters. Overview, topics, organizations and conferences.
http://epix.hazard.net/
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CraterNet: Communications for Planetary Exploration
Overview, funding, Planet Net project, news, papers and map.
http://polylab.sfu.ca/spacesystems/HMP/
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Cuenca Historical Archaeology Project
An exploration of the household remains that the people of colonial Cuenca left behind, the
architecture of the houses they lived in, and the material culture inside those houses. Includes
map, photos, overview, history, architecture and archaeology.
http://www.sfu.ca/person/rossjami/page2.htm
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Vice-President Research
SFU research matters. Responsible for the overall administration of research and for liaison with
industry.
http://www.sfu.ca/vp-research/
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SFU Research Matters...
Focuses on the social and economic impact of SFU research. Events, reports, success stories,
resources, acheivements, fellowships and knowledge transfer.
http://www.sfu.ca/vpresearch/rm/
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SFU University/Industry Liaison Office
Facilitates the creation of new university-industry research and development partnerships and to
commercialize the results of University-based research. Services, related programs and entities,
people, publications, library, videos, researchers' resources, services offered to industry and
government and spin-off companies.
http://www.sfu.ca/uilo/
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SFU Research
Includes Vice President-Research, university and industry liaison office, newsletter, policies,
Discovery Park, database, centres and institutes and intiatives.
http://www.sfu.ca/research.htm
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Office of Research Services
Assists SFU faculty in obtaining and administering financial support for their research via grants
and contracts. Provides information on grants, contracts, database, e-mail lists, events, online
survey, video, newsletter and research handbook.
http://www.sfu.ca/ors/
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Wildlife Behavioural Ecology
A collaboration with the Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS), the Natural Science and Engineering
Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Overview, annual report, mission, faculty and students, ongoing
projects, news and events, species studied and related sites.
http://www.sfu.ca/biology/wildberg/
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Triangle Island Seabird Research and Monitoring Program
Runs jointly by the Canadian Wildlife Service and Simon Fraser University with Dr. Doug Bertram as
principal investigator. Location, seabirds, publications, faculty, students, crew members of
individual locations and links to related sites.
http://www.sfu.ca/biology/wildberg/bertram/triangle/
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Radionuclide Facility
Deals with the receiving, distribution and waste handling of radioactive materials for the entire
campus.
http://www.sfu.ca/biology/facilities/radionuclide.html
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Plant Greenhouse Facility
Produces the standard teaching plant materials and maintain a selected collection of species from
various continents and climatic zones. Research areas utilizing these facilities include forest
ecophysiology, plant pathology, pest management and behavioural ecology.
http://www.sfu.ca/biology/facilities/greenhouse/
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Marbled Murrelet Recovery Team
Established in 1993 to plan the long-term conservation of these small seabirds that live along the
northern Pacific Coast of North America. Provides examples of some of the types of research and
monitoring that are currently being conducted. Biology, status, nesting sites, ecology and
demography, population, map, photos and team members.
http://www.sfu.ca/biology/wildberg/bertram/mamurt/
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Law and Forensic Psychology Program
Offers experimental or clinical students unique research and applied experiences. Overview,
clinical-forensic stream, experimental psychology and law stream, faculty, course requirements and
graduate brochure. Includes University of British Columbia Law program and handbook.
http://www.sfu.ca/psychology/groups/researchAreas/law/
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The Heron Working Group
A consortium of individuals from university, government and conservation organizations interested
in the conservation of the 'Pacific' Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias fannini). Overview, about
herons, publications and FAQs.
http://www.sfu.ca/biology/wildberg/hwg/abouthwg.html
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Halkomelem Ethnobiology
Provides information on the native peoples, plants and animals, language, dialects and communities,
research methods, resources and information. Includes photos and videos.
http://www.sfu.ca/halk-ethnobiology/
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Chick Diet
A study by the Triangle Island research group on the seabirds chick diets of Cassin's and
Rhinoceros Auklets. Includes background information, results, publication and funding.
http://www.sfu.ca/biology/wildberg/bertram/triangle/chick_diet.htm
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Evolutionary Psychology Research Group
Located in the Psychology department. Includes definition, current research projects, laboratory
members, lecture series and photos of members.
http://www.sfu.ca/~janicki/
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Toxlab - Environmental Toxicology Research Group
Located in the School of Resource and Environmental Management (REM). Includes overview,
objectives, staff, projects, ongoing research, mathematical models, publications and courses.
http://www.rem.sfu.ca/toxicology/
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Sonic Research Studio
Located in the School of Communication. Includes projects, tape collection, photos, Barry Truax's
website and academic courses.
http://www.sfu.ca/sonic-studio/srs/
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Mirosot Project
Involves researching, designing and packaging a robot soccer team which will meet the requirement
of "The MIROSOT Law of the Game" and suitable for the MIROSOT tournament environment.
Purpose and goal, team members, papers, photo album, sponsors and suppliers, progress report and
special topics for directed studies.
http://www.ensc.sfu.ca/research/mirosot/
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Fisheries Science and Management Research Group, Simon Fraser University
Research by graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in fisheries management at Simon Fraser
University on risk assessment and decision analysis. Includes projects, publications,
collaborators, co-operative education, graduate program, funding, job prospects, news and events.
http://www.rem.sfu.ca/fishgrp/
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Environment and Development Research Group
Part of a multi-disciplinary graduate program offered by the School of Resource and Environmental
Management. Includes areas of research interest, faculty and students, projects, funding,
internship and employment opportunities.
http://www.rem.sfu.ca/econ/
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Energy and Materials Research Group (EMRG)
Research unit coordinated since 1986 by Dr. Mark Jaccard in the School of Resource and
Environmental Management (REM). Focuses on the analysis of technologies, strategies, behaviour and
policies that lead to a more sustainable flow of energy and materials in society. Overview, team,
graduate program and funding, job propects, publications, data centre and Canadian Intergrated
Modelling System (CIMS).
http://www.emrg.sfu.ca/
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Co-management Research Group
Located within the School of Resource and Environmental Management. Offers students an opportunity
to enrich their learning by providing a forum for applied investigation beyond the classroom
environment. Faculty and students, news and bibliography.
http://www.rem.sfu.ca/comanage/
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Animal Care Facility
Conducts research, teaching, or testing that involves animals in the most humane and ethical manner
possible. Includes guidelines and policies, committee, resource agencies, application forms and
mission statement.
http://www.sfu.ca/acf/
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Environmental Physiology Unit
Conducts research into human physiology and performance in extreme environments. The facility is
also used for research, development, and testing of protective clothing and life-support systems
components. News and events, facilities, staff, publications, projects, services and training
programs.
http://www.sfu.ca/epu/
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Mathematics of Information Technology and Complex Systems (MITACS)
Head office in SFU. Part of the federally funded Canadian networks of Centres of Excellence to
develop advanced mathematical tools needed in a knowledge-based economy. Overview, objectives,
history, research, publications, members, news and events, jobs, board of directors, committee,
webmail, student resources and researchers' guide.
http://www.mitacs.math.ca/
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Logic And Functional Programming Group
An independant interdisciplinary research group comprising members from six SFU units (Computing
Sciences, Linguistics, Mathematics, Centre for Systems Science, Education, Engineering), two UBC
units (Linguistics, Computinc Sciences), and from the University of Victoria and Aizu University in
Japan. Includes objectives, specific research interest and equipment.
http://fas.sfu.ca/cs/research/groups/Logic-Functional.html
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Excite
Brings a unique perspective to research and development issues of importance to the cable industry.
Explores how people work with content, and how technology supports that process. Newzone, projects,
virtual fairs, heritage project, reviews, people and partners.
http://www.excite.sfu.ca/
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Intelligent Systems Research
Involves faculty and students in the Engineering Science department. Overview, projects,
publications, researchers, facilities and collaborations.
http://www.ensc.sfu.ca/research/intelligent/
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Computational Robotics and Motion Planning Research
Focuses on both model-based and sensor-based path planning, planning for dextrous manipulation,
synthesis and design of part orientation devices, and 3-D range sensing for robotic tasks. Current
projects, facilities, theme, researchers and selected publications.
http://www.ensc.sfu.ca/research/kamal/
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Soil Science Research
In the department of Geography. Offers undergraduate and graduate courses, topics, research and
faculty.
http://www.sfu.ca/soils/
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Remote Sensing
Research group under the department of Geography. Laboratory facilities, projects and international
exchange program.
http://www.sfu.ca/rs/
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McDonnell Project in Philosophy and the Neurosciences, The
An international project looking at issues at the intersection of philosophy and the neurosciences.
Based in the department of Philosophy.
http://www.sfu.ca/neurophilosophy/
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