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First cohort of McGill Sustainability Systems Initiative Fellows includes Mac Campus "Smart insecticide" team

webfull — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:45:22 +0000

New award provides support for the next generation of sustainability researchers, promotes interdisciplinary approaches

Developing a smart insecticide, assessing protective coatings in marine environments and measuring space allocated to active transport are among the projects undertaken by the inaugural cohort of McGill Sustainability Systems Initiative (MSSI) Fellows.

Published: 4 September 2024

McGill Spinoff FeX Energy receives major grant from Axelys

webfull — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:43:00 +0000

Company technology leverages high energy density of iron to provide carbon-free, stable renewable energy that is environmentally safe and highly dispatchable

Published: 5 August 2024

AI and Sustainability: Balancing Innovation with Planetary and Social Well-being

webfull — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:01:48 +0000

Date: October 10th, 2024 | Time: 6:00 PM | Location: The McGill Faculty Club | Free Event

Published: 17 July 2024

Can hopeful moments lead to hopeful futures?

webfull — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 12:50:46 +0000

Can hopeful moments lead to hopeful futures?

By Daphne Chalmers (McGill, Education), Julia Freeman (McGill, Bieler School of Environment), Diane Dechief (McGill, Office of Science Education), Natalya Gomez (McGill, Earth and Planetary Sciences), Blane Harvey (McGill, Education), Amy Janzwood (McGill, Bieler School of Environment/Political Science) and Nik Luka (McGill, Architecture and Urban Planning)

Published: 8 July 2024

Microgreens: Grow fast, eat young

webfull — Thu, 02 May 2024 17:10:11 +0000

Pictured above: Greenhouse production of sunflower microgreens in biodegradable containers.

By David Wees, agr., Faculty Lecturer, Farm Management & Technology Program and Dept. of Plant Science, FAES

Ah, spring: that time of year when farmers and gardeners can’t wait to plant. Even apartment dwellers want to see some green, but with most of the world’s population now living in urban areas, space to grow may be limited.

Published: 2 May 2024

Mac students inspire next-gen scientists at John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium

webfull — Thu, 02 May 2024 16:59:39 +0000

Pictured (from left to right): McGill/Mac representatives Ingrid Chiraz and Andrew Churchill; grad students: Jasmine Muszik, Mehtab Singh, Aylish Marshall; JAC representatives Sean Hughes and Karim Jaffer

By Kathy MacLean

In the dynamic landscape of scientific inquiry, effective communication is not merely an option; it's a necessity. Bridging the gap between complex research and broader audiences fosters understanding, sparks curiosity, and drives positive change.

Published: 2 May 2024

McGill cleantech project selected as “Innovations for the Future” by Axelys

webfull — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:19:27 +0000

Team chosen as part of a cohort of 10 projects identified by Axelys, a Quebec-based non-profit organization helping to accelerate innovation stemming from public research, for their high potential after a thorough 6-month review by an independent board

Published: 18 April 2024

Green Hydrogen: avoiding pitfalls to unlock its potential for Canadian industries

webfull — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:42:23 +0000

Date: April 10, 2024 | Time: 3:00 PM | Location: The McGill Faculty Club: 3450 McTavish Street | Free Event

Join the Trottier Family Foundation and TISED for an upcoming panel discussion where we explore the role and potential of green hydrogen in Canada's decarbonization strategy. With perspectives from public, private, academic, and non-profit stakeholders we help to identify the sectors to prioritize, the main roadblocks ahead, and the resources and actions needed to effectively implement this technology.

Published: 21 March 2024

From coursework to conservation: how students brought the pollination meadow project to life

webfull — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 19:40:33 +0000

It's not every day that a university assignment transforms into a real-world conservation initiative. Yet, that's precisely what happened with the Macdonald Campus Pollination Meadow project. What began as coursework evolved into an ecological marvel, all thanks to the hard work and vision of a group of Macdonald students led by Alex Kuijper Dickson BEng’23 (Bioresource) and Heather Brown BSc(AgEnvSc)’24.

Published: 29 November 2023

McGill and BXVentures announce new cleantech spinoff

webfull — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 14:07:42 +0000

New company FeX Energy aims to leverage metal fuel technology to provide cheap, safe and infinitely renewable energy for industrial clients

Published: 8 November 2023