CHALLENGE

contributors
Mallory Kohn
Mallory Kohn is a
psychology major
from Port Perry, Ont.
Mallory used her zest
for reading and her keen
interviewing skills to
learn how researchers
are using coffee grounds
to create plastic-like
biodegradable packaging.
Look for her article on
page 6.
Alaina Osborne
Originally from Guelph,
Alaina Osborne is a
second-year studio arts
major with a passion for
writing and visual arts. In
this issue, Alaina writes
about Ontario apples and
the importance of healthy
roots. Read her article on
page 18.
Alexandra Sawatzky
Alexandra Sawatzky,
originally from Kitchener,
Ont., is a fourth-year
bachelor of arts and
science student. Read
her story about a disease
prevention program for
Ontario’s commercial
rabbits on page 33.
Maritza Vatta
Third-year biochemistry
student Maritza Vatta
from Toronto wrote this
issue’s cover story about
Canadian wildflowers
and how they have
adapted to climate
change. Read about the
future impact of this
research on page 10.
Anna Wassermann
Anna Wassermann is a
third-year bachelor of
arts and science student
from Toronto. Anna wrote
about research aiming to
remove organic residues
and nutrients from
vegetable processing
water. See how this
technology is improving
the treatment of water
on page 15.
PHOTO: SPARK
PHOTO: MARTIN SCHWALBE
India Annamanthadoo
India Annamanthadoo is a second-year biomedical
sciences student from Toronto. For this magazine,
India was able to learn about the future of eco-friendly
cell technology. Read her article about up-and-coming
biodegradable phone options on page 26.
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