New publication in the International Journal of Eating Disorders by graduate student Adrienne Mehak and Prof. Sarah Racine
Congratulations to PhD candidate Adrienne Mehak and Prof. Racine for their recent publication in the International Journal of Eating Disorders! The paper is titled, A Psychophysiological Investigation of Mechanisms Underlying “Feeling Fat” in Women With and Without Binge Eating, and more information (including the full article) can be found here. Great work!Â
The Redpath: a newly accredited museum!
In August 2024, the Redpath Museum was certified as an accredited museum institution by the ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec. The accreditation is a seal of quality confirming that the museum meets internationally recognized requirements and standards for governance, museological practices, and heritage presentation. With this recognition, the Redpath joined a network of 180 other accredited museums across the province.
Natalya Gomez and Daryl Haggard win Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships
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.
Professor Henri Darmon elected to the 2025 Class of Fellows of the American Mathematical Society (AMS)
Professor Henri Darmon has been elected to the 2025 Class of Fellows of the American Mathematical Society (AMS).
New publication in Nature Communications Psychology by graduate student Florence Mayrand and Prof. Jelena Ristic
Congratulations to graduate student Florence Mayrand, postdoc Dr. Sarah McCrackin, and Prof. Ristic for their recent publication in Nature Communications Psychology! The paper is titled, Intentional looks facilitate faster responding in observers, and can be found here.
Celebrating 10 years of Chemistry Outreach!
Congratulations to the Chemistry Outreach group, which celebrated its 10-year anniversary during McGill’s Open House on October 27th! Over 250 people joined the festivities and enjoyed hands-on activities, magnificent demos, and chemistry-themed refreshments throughout the day.
Professor Christian Genest awarded Parzen Prize (2024)
Professor Christian Genest has been awarded the 2024 prestigious Parzen Prize.
Rosalie Bélanger-Rioux - Winner of President’s Prize for Excellence in Teaching in the category of Faculty Lecturer (2024)
Rosalie Bélanger-Rioux is the 2024 recipient of the President’s Prize for Excellence in Teaching in the category of Faculty Lecturer.
The President's Prize for Excellence in Teaching was established to recognize educators who have distinguished themselves both in their teaching abilities and in their ability to motivate their students.
Expert: Feathered dinosaurs appear to have used wings for speedÂ
Small, feathered dinosaurs appear to have used their wings to run at speeds previously thought impossible without flight, according to a new study by an international team of scientists, including McGill Biology Professor Hans Larsson.
Family Science Day: McGill’s Family Friendly Foray into Science
by Phuong Hoang, Faculty of Science Communications AssociateThis past September, McGill hosted Family Science Day on McGill’s Downtown Campus, a free scientific discovery event aimed toward families in Montréal.
Vitaliy Kurlin (University of Liverpool)
Title: Can we geometrically sense the shape of a molecule?
Soup & Science event opens up research opportunities for undergraduate students
Twenty-two speakers from the faculties of Arts, Science and Engineering presented their research in “lightning talks” to more than 480 undergraduate students at Soup & Science, a biannual event.
A Resounding Success: Celebrating McGill’s Biodiversity Festival
The Biodiversity FestivalOn September 24th 2024, McGill groups and community organizations joined forces at the downtown and Mac campuses for the Biodiversity Festival, in celebration of McGill’s Biodiversity Plan.
Experts: 2024 state of the climate reportÂ
A new report by some of the world’s top climate scientists examines key indicators and finds that the world is “on the brink of an irreversible climate disaster.” The authors found that 25 out of 35 indicators used to track the planet's climate risk, from ocean temperatures to tree-cover loss, are at record levels.
New global database of dams and reservoirs could transform water management
A groundbreaking database developed by the Global Dam Watch (GDW) consortium is set to transform the global understanding of dams and reservoirs.Â
Co-ordinated and led by members of a research lab at Ď㽶ĘÓƵ, with funding from World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the World Bank, the database integrates existing global datasets to provide the most comprehensive resource for large-scale analyses to date.