/oss/taxonomy/term/3577/all en /oss/channels/event/mcgill-chemical-society-seminar-series-jt-donald-lecture-stefan-w-hell-373696 Seminar Title: <p>How to overcome a supposed scientific barrier ... and what to make of it</p> <p> </p> Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:54:31 +0000 admin 12109 at /oss /oss/channels/event/mcgill-chemical-society-seminar-series-jt-donald-lecture-stefan-w-hell-373697 Seminar Title: <p>Fluorescence microscopy: a minimum for maximal spatio-temporal resolution</p> <p> </p> Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:56:48 +0000 admin 12110 at /oss /oss/channels/event/event-mcgill-chemical-society-seminar-series-katherine-mirica-373698 Seminar Title: <p>Molecular Engineering of Conductive Framework Materials for Environmental Stewardship</p> <p> </p> Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:00:10 +0000 admin 12111 at /oss /oss/channels/news/wilder-and-helen-penfield-research-station-hub-environmental-sciences-373683 <p>Tucked away on the peaceful shores of Lake Memphremagog, the Wilder and Helen Penfield Research Station blends a serene atmosphere with scientific discoveries. Operated by 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ’s Faculty of Science and managed by the <a href="https://gault.mcgill.ca/en/">Gault Nature Reserve</a>, the station provides a base for research and teaching in limnology, aquatic ecology, and environmental science.</p> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:34:40 +0000 admin 12108 at /oss /oss/channels/news/jasmin-chahal-receives-2026-leo-yaffe-award-excellence-teaching-373221 <p>Congratulations to Jasmin Chahal (Microbiology and Immunology) for winning the 2026 Leo Yaffe Award for Excellence in Teaching!</p> <p>Presented annually, the <a href="/science/staff/teaching-prizes">Leo Yaffe Award for Excellence in Teaching</a> celebrates a faculty member for superior teaching at the undergraduate level within the Faculty of Science.</p> <p>Read below the announcement of the award from the Spring 2026<a href="/graduation/files/graduation/7._spring_2026_science_a.pdf"> Science A convocation program</a>:</p> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:42:31 +0000 admin 12090 at /oss /oss/channels/news/mcgill-awarded-16-new-or-renewed-canada-research-chairs-372935 From fundamental physics to child well-being, 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ researchers advance discovery across disciplines  <p>91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ has been awarded $18.1 million in federal funding to support 16 Canada Research Chairs – six new and 10 renewed.</p> <p>The University’s newly appointed CRCs will drive forward cutting-edge research in fields that include subatomic physics, food science and agricultural chemistry, and counselling psychology. Renewed Chairs will continue vital work in such areas as Parkinson’s disease, bioengineering, data ethics and intergenerational childhood trauma.</p> Wed, 13 May 2026 16:56:31 +0000 admin 12095 at /oss /oss/channels/news/mcgills-computer-science-camp-brings-learners-and-mentors-together-373645 <p>From June 29 to July 3, the School of Computer Science hosted its 2026 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Computer Science Camp for high school and CEGEP students from across Quebec, offering a week of immersive coding and learning.</p> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:05:15 +0000 admin 12077 at /oss /oss/channels/news/science-showcase-celebrates-curiosity-driving-undergraduate-research-372231 More than 200 undergraduate students presented their work at the 7th edition of the annual Faculty of Science event <p>From labs to field sites, 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ students brought their discoveries to life at the 7th annual Undergraduate Science Showcase, held on March 25. The event offers students an encouraging, non-competitive space where they can proudly share their research, passion projects, and in-class work, all while strengthening their confidence and science communication skills.</p> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:44:02 +0000 admin 12101 at /oss /oss/channels/news/36-faculty-science-professors-receive-nserc-discovery-grants-funding-373470 <p>Thirty-six Faculty of Science professors have been awarded funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery Grant program.</p> <p>The Discovery Grants program is NSERC's largest and longest-standing program. Discovery Grants support ongoing projects with long-term goals, providing researchers with the flexibility to explore the most promising avenues of research as they emerge.</p> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:55:54 +0000 admin 12082 at /oss /oss/channels/news/adrian-liu-receives-2026-carrie-m-derick-award-graduate-teaching-and-supervision-373228 <p>Congratulations to Adrian Liu (Physics), who received the 2026 Carrie M. Derick Award for Graduate Teaching and Supervision!</p> <p>The <a href="/gps/about/awards/carrie-derick">Carrie M. Derick Award for Graduate Supervision and Teaching</a>, 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.</p> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:34:49 +0000 admin 12088 at /oss /oss/channels/news/six-faculty-science-professors-celebrated-outstanding-research-achievements-372936 <p><i>Clockwise from top left: Parisa Ariya (Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences), Bruce Arndtsen (Chemistry), Nikolaos Provatas (Physics), Hanadi Sleiman (Chemistry), Irene Gregory-Eaves (Biology), and Fiona Soper (Biology)</i></p> <p>This year, six professors from the Faculty of Science have been recognized among the recipients of the 2026 cohort of Distinguished James 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Professors, James 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Professors and William Dawson Scholars.</p> Wed, 13 May 2026 17:02:16 +0000 admin 12094 at /oss /oss/channels/news/2026-fessenden-professorship-awards-and-tomlinson-science-awards-winners-announced-372487 <p>The 2026 winners of the Fessenden Professorship and Tomlinson Science Awards have been named.</p> <p>Established in 2007 and named after Canadian electrical engineer Reginald Aubrey Fessenden, the<a href="/science/research/rgo/fessenden"> Fessenden Professorship in Science and Innovation Award</a> supports researchers in exploring early-stage concepts, developing intellectual property, and moving innovations toward commercialization.</p> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:45:09 +0000 admin 12100 at /oss /oss/channels/news/faculty-science-announces-appointment-four-department-chairs-373249 <p><em>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).</em></p> <p>The Faculty of Science is pleased to announce the appointment of four department chairs, who began their terms on June 1. </p> <p>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).   </p> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:20:45 +0000 admin 12086 at /oss /oss/channels/news/explosions-colour-changes-and-hands-science-mcgill-chemistry-outreach-groups-24-hours-science-event-372964 <p>On Saturday, May 2, families gathered at the Otto Maass Chemistry Building for an exciting day of discovery as the 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Chemistry Outreach Group held its annual 24 Hours of Science event, which welcomed 220 guests. </p> Fri, 15 May 2026 14:07:06 +0000 admin 12093 at /oss /oss/channels/news/science-changed-how-we-study-pain-372651 <p>Some of Dr. Jeffrey Mogil’s most influential discoveries could be considered serendipity. He may not have set out to revolutionize the field, but what he ended up finding has made a lasting impact in the world of pain research.</p> <p>Dr. Mogil is a pain researcher and professor at 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ, and his CIHR-supported work uncovered two big blind spots: the research had focused almost entirely on male pain and mostly measured one type of pain—and not the type that makes the biggest difference for patients.</p> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:34:18 +0000 admin 12099 at /oss