The Faculty of Science Excellence award goes to... Chantal!
Kudos to Chantal who received theÌýFaculty of Science Excellence award, a testament to her exceptional contributions to our graduate students and department at large over the past 38 years. Chantal's work is multifaceted, and the success of our nowadays well over 230 Graduate Student Population hinges in great part on her relentless work in our department.
2024 Faculty of Science Excellence Award winners announced
Michelle Maillet (Academic Associate), Lauren Kay (Clerical), Chantal Marotte (Management), and Moshe Dalva (Technical) have been named recipients of the Faculty of Science Excellence Awards.ÌýÌý
These awards, announced at the Faculty of Science Council meeting on May 21st, recognize the outstanding contributions made by members of the Faculty’s administrative and support staff during the 2023-2024 academic year.ÌýÌý
Science fair fun in Kahnawà :ke
Every year in Kahnawà :ke, a Kanien:keha’ka community on Montreal’s South Shore, students present their projects at a science fair organized by the Kahnawà :ke Education Center (KEC).
The McGill Collaborative for AI and Society (McCAIS) announces undergraduate research award recipients
The McGill Collaborative for AI and Society (McCAIS) has announced the five recipients of the inaugural McCAIS Undergraduate Research Awards (McURA). The selected projects cover AI’s intersection with a wide range of topics, including precision medicine and efforts to protect the Amazon rainforest.Ìý
Sustainable Data Science Training Program awarded $1.65 M from NSERC CREATE
Today, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) announced more than $26 million in funding forÌý16 new training initiatives through its Col
McGill receives funding from the Canadian Space Agency for exoplanet studies using the James Webb Space Telescope
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ 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.
Read more here.
Undergraduate research takes center stage at Poster Showcase
On the evening of March 19, more than 500 members of the McGill community gathered in celebration of student work at the fifth annual Undergraduate Poster Showcase. Hosted each March by theÌýOffice of Science Education (OSE), the Showcase invites students from across the University to share their scientific research, field work, in-class assignments, passion projects and more.
Inspiring the next generation of scientists: Future Innovators Science Fair
On March 27th, in collaboration with Real Ventures, McGill'sÌýChemistry Outreach Group joined other STEM experts and educators for the Future Innovators Science Fair at the Royal Charles Elementary School for International Women’s Month.
Barbados Field Study Semester is journey of discovery
byÌýEmma Bergeron QuickÌý
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.
Five burning questions with Ehab Abouheif
Ehab Abouheif,ÌýJames McGill Professor in the Department of Biology at McGill,Ìýhas 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 techn
Celebrating all of our science outreach volunteers
National Volunteer Week:ÌýApril 14-20, 2024The theme for this year's National Volunteer Week 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.
McGill’s Gault Nature Reserve: Serving biodiversity and the community
Located in the heart of the Montérégie region, in Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s Gault Nature Reserve comprises more than 1,000 hectares of lush old-growth deciduous forest, just 40 km from Montreal. A refuge for migratory birds, Gault is at the heart of Canada’s first UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserve.Ìý
Thousands flock to McGill to take in solar eclipse
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.
Night Lights and Scientific Delights: Nuit blanche at McGill
by Phuong Hoang, Faculty of Science Communications AssistantÌýTrue to its name, Montréal’s 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.
Real Data and Real Solutions in MATH 527
On a cloudy afternoon this past December, a group of McGill students gathered in a downtown Montréal boardroom to give a data science presentation to Citera, a sustainability analytics company. This presentation wasn’t for an internship or any other extracurricular activity – it was part of one of McGill’s newest and most innovative courses:ÌýMATH 527, Statistical Data Science Practicum.