Through Connected Minds Team Grants, Queen’s researchers are harnessing technology to support responsible innovation. With $318.4 million in combined support, Connected Minds unites researchers from York and Queen’s to shape…
It starts with a closed door. A rural emergency room shuts down without warning. It’s late. It’s snowing. The nearest hospital is hundreds of kilometers away and there’s no family…
Imagine if you could enter a play by putting on a virtual headset. Now imagine that the characters in the play are shaking your hand or giving you a hug,…
When was the last time you caught a ball, typed an email, or crossed the street? Did you think about this action, or was it simply something you did? These…
Imagine your thoughts—your needs, your questions, your feelings—held captive, with no reliable way to be heard. This is the daily reality for many individuals with communication disabilities, and it's the…
Connected Minds has just completed its second year of funding, marked by a highly successful annual retreat. As we enter Year 3 of the program, I would like to take…
On February 27 – 28th, 2025, the second annual Connected Minds Research Retreat was held at York University. I arrived expecting to learn from panels, listen to poster presentations, and…
Traditional education follows a one-size-fits-all model, but Dr. Paul Hungler is redefining learning through adaptive technology. By integrating AI, VR, and real-time data, his research at Queen’s University tailors education to individual needs, ensuring students learn at their own pace. From engineering to aviation and medicine, his work is shaping the future of personalized, immersive training.
The idea that technology may be able to directly capture and control our thoughts is both fascinating and scary. But this type of technology has been around and is continues…
Connected Minds is living up to its name: bringing researchers together to explore the advantages and disadvantages of technology for humanity.