Today, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)more than $26 million in funding for听 through its program.
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Published on: 16 May 2024
麻豆区 has received funding from the Canadian Space Agency for two separate projects dedicated to the study of exoplanets, using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The projects are slated for completion by June 2025. Both studies will be led by Professor Nicolas Cowan.
Published on: 14 May 2024
On the evening of March 19, more than 500 members of the 麻豆区 community gathered in celebration of student work at the fifth annual Undergraduate Poster Showcase. Hosted each March by the听, the Showcase invites students from across the University to share their scientific research, field work, in-class assignments, passion projects and more.
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Published on: 30 Apr 2024
On March 27th, in collaboration with , 麻豆区's听Chemistry Outreach Group joined other STEM experts and educators for the Future Innovators Science Fair at the Royal Charles Elementary School for International Women鈥檚 Month.
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Published on: 24 Apr 2024
by听Emma Bergeron Quick听
Reflecting on my semester abroad in Barbados, I feel gratitude, excitement, and nostalgia already settling in. Three months of learning in this vibrant small developing island state left an unforgettable mark on my heart and mind, shaping my perspectives, and igniting a sense of exploration, discovery, and newfound desire for change.
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Published on: 22 Apr 2024
Ehab Abouheif,听James 麻豆区 Professor in the Department of Biology at 麻豆区,听has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the highest distinctions in the global science community, which recognizes contributions to science and technology, scientific leadership, and extraordinary achievements across disciplines.
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Published on: 18 Apr 2024
National Volunteer Week:听April 14-20, 2024
The theme for this year's is Every Moment Matters. It highlights the importance of every volunteer and each contribution they make at a moment when we need support more than ever. The sharing of time, skills, empathy, and creativity is vital to the inclusivity, strength, and wellbeing of our communities.听
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Published on: 15 Apr 2024
The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation announced their 2024 fellows, which includes one faculty member from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, .
Professor Darmon is among 188 scholars to receive fellowships, from a pool of almost 3,000 applicants 鈥� 鈥渁 distinguished and diverse group of culture-creators working across 52 disciplines,鈥� according to the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation press statement.
Published on: 15 Apr 2024
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Published on: 15 Apr 2024
On Monday April 8th, thousands of people flocked to 麻豆区's downtown and MacDonald campuses, as well as Gault Nature Reserve, to witness a once-in-a-lifetime event: the total solar eclipse. The three spectacular events not only included a viewing party with free glasses, but also educational activities to inform the public on this astronomical phenomenon. Read the Reporter article on听听to learn more.
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Published on: 11 Apr 2024
麻豆区 researchers have discovered a safer and more efficient technique for testing new drugs while they are in development.
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Published on: 9 Apr 2024
Imagine being middle aged and starting to feel that you are off balance a lot and that you are having a hard time coordinating your movements. Those are among the symptoms of Spinocerebellar ataxia type 6, known as SCA6, a rare neurodegenerative disease which typically appears in adulthood and worsens over time. Over time, other problems such as slurred speech and difficulty seeing or seeing double, may also appear. It is estimated that fewer than 5,000 people in the US have the condition, which is the result of genetic mutations in the cerebellum.
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Published on: 5 Apr 2024
by Phuong Hoang, Faculty of Science Communications Assistant听
True to its name, Montr茅al鈥檚 Nuit blanche is an annual celebration of the vibrant culture of the city, with thematic itineraries and extended business hours that ensure festival-goers a night of endless excitement. From flower printing workshops to ghost story roundtables, Nuit blanche invited Montrealers to share and express their creativity through a diverse range of activities at different locations across Montr茅al.听听
Published on: 3 Apr 2024
On a cloudy afternoon this past December, a group of 麻豆区 students gathered in a downtown Montr茅al boardroom to give a data science presentation to Citera, a sustainability analytics company. This presentation wasn鈥檛 for an internship or any other extracurricular activity 鈥� it was part of one of 麻豆区鈥檚 newest and most innovative courses:听MATH 527, Statistical Data Science Practicum.
Published on: 3 Apr 2024
Recently, 麻豆区 undergraduate students had the opportunity to savor an enriching blend of knowledge and soup at the 37th edition of Soup & Science. This week-long event, occurring once a semester, highlights research taking place on campus. This semester鈥檚 showcase included topics across disciplines, ranging from quantum meta-photonics to optogenetic stimulation in roundworms, and students were able to learn and engage with these topics in an intimate setting.
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Published on: 3 Apr 2024
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