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Mark your calendars! Family Science Day: September 28th

webfull — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:46:10 +0000

On September 28^th between 9 am and 4 pm, join McGill’s Office of Science Outreach, STEMM Diversity @ McGill, the Trottier Space Institute and McGill Physics Outreach, for free science activities for families. Activities will be held both indoors and outdoors at the downtown campus and are intended for children ages 6 and up.

Registration is required for some activities.

For more details and the full schedule, visit this link.

Published: 18 September 2024

Expert: Discovery of new Earth-like planet could shed light on what makes a planet habitable

webfull — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:41:19 +0000

In an exciting breakthrough for astronomy and the search for extraterrestrial life, a team of international scientists, including key support from �㽶��Ƶ researchers, has announced the discovery of Gliese 12 b, a temperate, Earth-sized exoplanet just 40 light-years away — a relatively neighbourly 378 trillion kilometres from earth. (The Conversation)

Published: 5 August 2024

Thousands flock to McGill to take in solar eclipse

webfull — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:48:45 +0000

On Monday April 8th, thousands of people flocked to McGill'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 the eclipse festivities to learn more.

Published: 11 April 2024

Experts: Total Solar Eclipse | April 8, 2024

webfull — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:27:00 +0000

On April 8, 2024, a spectacular and rare celestial event is set to unfold over Canada, the United States and Mexico – a total solar eclipse. As the Moon aligns perfectly between Earth and the Sun, temporary darkness will sweep across parts of the country, captivating countless spectators. Quebec hasn't witnessed a total solar eclipse in over 50 years, and it will be over 80 years before the next one. (Government of Canada)

Published: 18 March 2024

New paper explores four nearby fast radio burst sources

webfull — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:51:21 +0000

Fleeting blasts of energy from space, known as fast radio bursts (FRBs), are a cosmic enigma. A Canadian-led international team of researchers has published new findings suggesting that supernovae are the predominant contributors to forming sources that eventually produce FRBs.

Published: 11 January 2024

Celebrating Science Literacy Week for the 9th year

webfull — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 19:16:35 +0000

On September 23rd, the Office of Science Outreach, STEMM Diversity @ McGill and TSI Outreach hosted interactive family workshops for Science Literacy Week. Over 150 people participated, learning about tree growth, the diversity of science and scientists, the survival of extremophiles and more!

Published: 27 September 2023

Exploring Space and Science in Chisasibi

webfull — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 17:37:02 +0000

The outreach branch of McGill’s Trottier Space Institute and Branches joined forces to offer a new science program called Outbound Explore. The groups collaborated with the Cree community of Chisasibi in Northern Quebec, to share experiences and knowledge with youth on science and post-secondary education at McGill, with the hopes of inspiring the next generation of scientists.

Published: 2 June 2023

McGill Takes Part in 24 Hours of Science

webfull — Tue, 16 May 2023 18:08:44 +0000

24 Hours of Science—Quebec’s biggest science and technology festival—took place May 5 and 6. McGill’s many science outreach programs joined in on the annual event again this year, with the Chemistry, Physics, Trottier Space Institute, Earth and Planetary Sciences, STEMM Diversity, Science Outreach, and Gault Nature Reserve teams contributing to the fun.

Published: 16 May 2023

Dr. Eve J. Lee awarded 2022 Vainu Bappu Gold Medal

webfull — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:52:24 +0000

Professor Eve Lee of the McGill Department of Physics and the Trottier Space Institute has been awarded the 2022 Vainu Bappu Gold Medal by the Astronomical Society of India. This medal is awarded once every two years to honour exceptional contributions to Astronomy & Astrophysics by young scientists anywhere in the world.

Published: 10 February 2023