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Natalya Gomez and Daryl Haggard win Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships

webfull — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:29:49 +0000

Professors Natalya Gomez (Earth and Planetary Sciences) and Daryl Haggard (Physics) have been awarded 2024 Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).

These awards recognize early-career academic researchers, providing them with a $250,000 research grant over two years.

Published: 6 November 2024

Tracking Whale Calls in the Lower St. Lawrence Seaway at Land Seismometers

webfull — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:56:01 +0000

A new paper led by the Earthquake Seismology group recently published, exploring spatial and temporal patterns of whale calls detected by land seismometers along the Lower St. Lawrence Seaway in Eastern Canada.

Published: 16 September 2024

McGill receives funding from the Canadian Space Agency for exoplanet studies using the James Webb Space Telescope

webfull — Tue, 14 May 2024 13:52:23 +0000

�㽶��Ƶ 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.

McGill research included in Québec Science’s top 10 best of the year

webfull — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 14:41:54 +0000

Research conducted by McGill researchers ranks among the year’s best, according to Québec Science magazine.

The magazine has published its annual top 10 list of the province’s most groundbreaking scientific discoveries, and three have ties to McGill researchers.

The three studies affiliated with McGill researchers address some of the world’s most pressing challenges: extreme climate change, treatment for cancer patients, and the quality of seawater.

Published: 11 January 2024

Secrets of a Hot Saturn and its Spotted Star Unlocked by McGill, Université de Montréal Astronomers

webfull — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:17:30 +0000

Article by: Claire Loewen, Media Relations, �㽶��Ƶ

Published: 11 January 2024

CTV News Interview with Dr. Don Baker

webfull — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 13:34:30 +0000

How Climate Change Affected Dinosaurs

CTV News Montreal Interview with Dr. Don Baker

" ... new evidence from �㽶��Ƶ suggests dinosaurs were already dying off due to climate change caused by massive volcanic eruptions.

Published: 3 January 2024

Geotop Podcast: Peter Douglas: Climate lessons from past civilizations

webfull — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:40:30 +0000

Featuring Dr. Peter Douglas

Published: 21 December 2023

More than a meteorite: New clues about the demise of dinosaurs

webfull — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:46:34 +0000

More than a meteorite: New clues about the demise of dinosaurs

Keila DePape, Media Relations, �㽶��Ƶ

Link to the full article

McGill researchers challenge current understanding of dinosaur extinction by unearthing link between volcanic eruptions and climate change.

Published: 6 December 2023

Nicolas Cowan selected for prestigious Arthur B. McDonald Fellowship

webfull — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 15:41:42 +0000

World-leading exoplanet researcher recognized by NSERC for visionary science as well as commitment to public outreach and equity activities

By Junji Nishihata, Senior Communications Adviser, Office of Research and Innovation

Read the original article on the McGill Reporter website

Published: 3 November 2023

Natalya Gomez named recipient of 2023 AGU James B. Macelwane Medal

webfull — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:02:43 +0000

Professor Natalya Gomez of the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences has been selected to receive the American Geophysical Union’s 2023 James B. Macelwane Medal, awarded annually to three to five early career scientists in recognition of their significant contributions to Earth and space science.

Published: 13 September 2023