journalism & articles
business journalism
I’m a journalist with MaRS Discovery District, an innovation centre that funds startups in the high-tech sector (and also a partner contributor to the Toronto Star).
Publications
www.thestar.com
Tech Update: 2SLGBTQIA+ people in tech need more support from corporate Canada
Plus, 3-D printing tissue for drug testing and combating the spread of disinformation
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Tech Update: Canada needs infrastructure updates to spark EV interest
Plus, top teams in Inclusive Design Challenge, and new OSC rules for startups
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Tech Update: New stats and UN treaty highlight need for solutions to keeping microplastics out of our bodies
Plus, Canadian contenders in XPRIZE Top 100 and carbon removal efforts gets a boost.
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Five hopeful tech developments on the horizon for 2024
From tweaking genes to extracting metals from the moon, technological innovations offer plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future
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Everything you wanted to know about wastewater — but were afraid to ask
Most of us flush and forget. But at the other end of the pipe, innovators are at work finding better ways to clean our waste and protect our waterways.
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Three key challenges on the road to electric vehicles — aside from their cost
In a little over a decade, all new cars sold in Canada must be emissions free. There are a lot of hurdles — but plenty of ideas for overcoming them.
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Open Ocean Robotics is shedding light on the murky depths – MaRS Discovery District
“Close to 80 percent of our oceans are unobserved, unexplored, unmapped,” says CEO Julie Angus. Her company’s drone boats are working to change that.
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6 tech trends that are shaping the world right now – MaRS Discovery District
As the Elevate Festival returns to Toronto, here’s a look at some of the major trends that are sure to spark debate.
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7 productivity-boosting technologies from the U.K. that you need to know – MaRS Discovery District
A collaboration between Innovate UK and MaRS is bringing a host of new ways to improve manufacturing efficiency to Canada
writing and study help
I also run an education and writing help business. My articles live in this chipmunk-themed website.
Publications
www.obesechipmunk.com
How to Study for the AP Language Argument Essay (Without Even Knowing the Prompt) – O.B. Chip’s Writing Tips
Believe it or not, you can do a bit of research for the AP Lang argument essay in the leadup to the exam – even before you get the prompt.
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How To Get Full Marks on Your AP Language Rhetorical Analysis Essay – O.B. Chip’s Writing Tips
These simple tips can help you ace the AP Lang rhetorical analysis essay.
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How to Tell if You Bullshit in Your Essays (and How to Write BS-Free if You do) – O.B. Chip’s Writing Tips
Due to how much our society encourages bullshitting, many students BS on their essays without even knowing it. Here’s how to identify your BS, and change your ways.
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Don’t Use These Phrases in your AP English Essay (or any essay, for that matter) – O.B. Chip’s Writing Tips
1. “This can be seen,” 2. ”this is shown,” 3. “positive” and “negative,” 4. “Mindset,” 5. “in line #”/ ”on page #,” 6. “Used,” as in “the rhetorical device used above,” 7. “relates”
do-it-yourself guides
I have a knack for DIY. The kind of knack that Google likes. My article on fixing the infamous PlayStation Vita low battery glitch is among the first few entries that appear when people search up the problem.
Publications
www.obesechipmunk.com
How to Fix the Low Battery Glitch on a PlayStation Vita – O.B. Chip’s Writing Tips
Older OLED Vitas suffer from this issue. Learn how to fix it yourself.
reviews and essays
Editorial neutrality, journalistic integrity – whatever you want to call it, I’ve got it. I care about giving people the good and the bad.
