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Outstanding TA Award Winners (2025-2026)

admin — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:37:19 +0000

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025–2026 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awards.

Congratulations to Zakary Horton, Helena Heinonen, and Boris Zupancic, who have been selected as this year's award winners. We also extend our congratulations to Damien LeBlanc, who received an Honourable Mention in recognition of his outstanding contributions.

Safe Summer Tips: Hydration, BBQ, and Heat-Sensitive Foods (Online)

admin — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:04:48 +0000

Offered by the Health and Wellness Program and the School of Human Nutrition

A leap of faith: how Astrid found her path

admin — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:34:32 +0000

Four years ago, Astrid Parrot moved from Senegal to Montreal to study, leaving her home and family for the first time to begin her B.Sc. Honours Chemistry degree at 91˿��Ƶ. Without a clear picture of what her future would look like, she took what she describes as “a leap of faith."

She immersed herself into university life, living in residence her first year and meeting new people. She had found her place at 91˿��Ƶ, but uncertainty lingered throughout her degree as she quietly wondered whether chemistry was truly the right path for her.

FMHS Community Recognition Event for Administrative and Support Staff

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:10:27 +0000

Our fifth annual recognition event celebrating the dedication and professionalism of our administrative and support staff will take place on June 17 at the Montreal campus and June 22 at Campus Outaouais i

The Neuro's Virtual Integrated Patient Platform receives major funding

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:14:59 +0000

Brain Canada support will help accelerate the discovery of new treatments for brain and nervous system disorders

An innovative project led by Dr. Guy Rouleau at The Neuro has received major funding from Brain Canada, one of four platforms that are advancing treatment discovery across a wide range of neurological disorders. In total the four platforms are being supported with a $8,926,500 investment.

AFSA Scientific Day - New Horizons in Health Statistics

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:34:07 +0000

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Faculty of Science announces appointment of four department chairs

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:20:45 +0000

From left: Prof. Yi Huang (Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences), Prof. Laura Nilson (Department of Biology), Prof. Brigitte Pientka (School of Computer Science), Prof. Galen Halverson (Department of Earth and Planetary Science).

The Faculty of Science is pleased to announce the appointment of four department chairs, who began their terms on June 1.

The three new chairs are Prof. Yi Huang (Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences), Prof. Laura Nilson (Department of Biology), and Prof. Brigitte Pientka (School of Computer Science).

Adrian Liu receives the 2026 Carrie M. Derick Award for Graduate Teaching and Supervision

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:34:49 +0000

Congratulations to Adrian Liu (Physics), who received the 2026 Carrie M. Derick Award for Graduate Teaching and Supervision!

The Carrie M. Derick Award for Graduate Supervision and Teaching, awarded by the Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, acknowledges outstanding contributions to promoting graduate student excellence through supervision and teaching by a faculty member who has been supervising for 10 years or less.

Jasmin Chahal receives the 2026 Leo Yaffe Award for Excellence in Teaching

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:42:31 +0000

Congratulations to Jasmin Chahal (Microbiology and Immunology) for winning the 2026 Leo Yaffe Award for Excellence in Teaching!

Presented annually, the Leo Yaffe Award for Excellence in Teaching celebrates a faculty member for superior teaching at the undergraduate level within the Faculty of Science.

Read below the announcement of the award from the Spring 2026 Science A convocation program:

Dr. Bridget Andersen awarded the 2026 Yablonovitch Research Prize

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:20:04 +0000

Congratulations to Dr. Bridget Andersen, who has received the 2026 Yablonovitch Research Prize.

The prize, established in 2022 by Eli Yablonovitch, BSc 1967, DSc 2018, and Karen Yablonovitch, is awarded annually by the Faculty of Science at convocation to a graduate student enrolled in the Faculty of Science who has achieved the best research accomplishment in experimental physics.

91˿��Ƶ researchers leading two new Brain Canada-supported platforms

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:27:01 +0000

Researchers at 91˿��Ƶ are leading two major new Brain Canada-supported platforms to accelerate discovery and improve outcomes for patients living with neurological disorders, as announced today.

Public Talk: Les trous noirs sous toutes leurs couleurs

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:42:04 +0000

This public talk is a part of the 2026 SMBH and Blue Notes conference, co-organized by 91˿��Ƶ Physics, TSI at 91˿��Ƶ, UdeM, and other organizations across Montreal, and Quebec.

Three scholars receive President’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:59:07 +0000

Professors Mette Bendixen, Rachel Langevin and Kai Wang recognized for research excellence and impact.

Allergy and Access to Care in Northern, Remote, and Indigenous Settings

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:01:21 +0000

Allergy and Access to Care in Northern, Remote, and Indigenous Settings

Speaker(s): Dr. Michelle Kwok, Allergist and Immunologist

Dr. Meng Zhu Shi, R3 in Internal Medicine

No Rounds

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:44:18 +0000

No Rounds

Staff

Outstanding TA Award Winners (2025-2026)

Safe Summer Tips: Hydration, BBQ, and Heat-Sensitive Foods (Online)

A leap of faith: how Astrid found her path

FMHS Community Recognition Event for Administrative and Support Staff

The Neuro's Virtual Integrated Patient Platform receives major funding

AFSA Scientific Day - New Horizons in Health Statistics

Faculty of Science announces appointment of four department chairs

Adrian Liu receives the 2026 Carrie M. Derick Award for Graduate Teaching and Supervision

Jasmin Chahal receives the 2026 Leo Yaffe Award for Excellence in Teaching

Dr. Bridget Andersen awarded the 2026 Yablonovitch Research Prize

91˿����Ƶ researchers leading two new Brain Canada-supported platforms

Public Talk: Les trous noirs sous toutes leurs couleurs

Three scholars receive President’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers

Allergy and Access to Care in Northern, Remote, and Indigenous Settings

No Rounds

91˿��Ƶ researchers leading two new Brain Canada-supported platforms