Undergraduate Students

Roundtable Discussion on Assessment with Dr. Shanon Reckinger, University of Illinois Chicago

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AI, Health, & Public Policy: Researcher Roundtables

admin — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:06:30 +0000

Presented by the Computational and Data Systems Institute, the 91˿��Ƶ Institute for the Study of Canada, and the 91˿��Ƶ Collaborative for AI and Society.

David Harpp (1937-2026)

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It is with a heavy heart that we write to inform you know that David Harpp, the Tomlinson Professor Emeritus in Science Education, our colleague, but also to many of us in the department a teacher, mentor and friend for many decades, passed away Saturday February 14th, peacefully and in the presence of those closest to him.

Siva Reddy (Computer Science and Linguistics) and Katelin Schutz (Physics) awarded 2026 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowships

admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:27:55 +0000

Professors Siva Reddy (Computer Science and Linguistics) and Katelin Schutz (Physics) have been named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows.

They are among the 126 early-career researchers in this year’s cohort of the prestigious two-year, $75,000 fellowship sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Fellows are nominated by their colleagues and evaluated based on their research accomplishments, creativity and potential to become leaders in their fields.

2026 Undergraduate Science Showcase

admin — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:12:52 +0000

Join us at the 7th annual Undergraduate Science Showcase to celebrate undergraduate student work! This year’s Showcase will feature posters, creative projects, 91˿��Ƶ community groups, DJs, and more!

Final Exams

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Dr. Bridget Andersen awarded the Dr. Allie Vibert Douglas Astrophysics PhD Thesis Prize

admin — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:25:05 +0000

Congratulations to Dr. Bridget Andersen, who has received the Dr. Allie Vibert Douglas Astrophysics PhD Thesis Prize!

Two funding opportunities available for students participating in a Field Study Semester

admin — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:40:35 +0000

The Faculty of Science is pleased to share two awards available for students participating in a Field Study Semester (FSS) in the 2026-2027 or 2027-2028 academic year.

Professor Audrey Moores (Chemistry) awarded the Canadian Pacific Chair in Biotechnology

admin — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:56:12 +0000

Congratulations to Professor Audrey Moores (Chemistry), who has been awarded the Canadian Pacific Chair in Biotechnology!

The Canadian Pacific Chair in Biotechnology is an endowed chair created in 1984 to promote research in the field of biotechnology. The chair is awarded for a five-year term and rotates among 91˿��Ƶ's Faculties of Medicine, Science and Agriculture.

91˿��Ƶ’s Bachelor of Arts and Science program celebrates 20 years of interdisciplinary scholarship

admin — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:58:56 +0000

Happy 20th birthday, B.A. & Sc.!

Redpath Museum and Physics Outreach bring science to life at 91˿��Ƶ's Bellairs Research Institute

admin — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:41:55 +0000

This past September, St. James Parish in Barbados celebrated We Gatherin’, a year-long festival of Barbadian heritage, culture and community. As part of the festivities, 91˿��Ƶ’s Bellairs Research Institute hosted a day-long Science Adventure for local schoolchildren featuring a visit from 91˿��Ƶ’s Redpath Museum and the Physics Outreach Committee.

How a 91˿��Ƶ undergrad’s summer research project became a paper in a prestigious journal

admin — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:16:56 +0000

When then-91˿��Ƶ undergraduate Maya Willard-Stepan cold-emailed a professor asking to help with their research, she didn’t expect the project to end up in the Nature-partner journal npj Urban Sustainability.

“I really wanted to get involved in research early,” said Willard-Stepan, who had come to 91˿��Ƶ from a small town on Vancouver Island.

Homecoming 2025: Water, Climate Change, and the Future

admin — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:26:51 +0000

As part of last weekend’s Homecoming festivities, Interim Dean of Science Alanna Watt hosted an engaging and timely event on Friday morning entitled “Water, Climate Change, and the Future,” which highlighted the importance of freshwater science research in the face of a changing climate.

Schulich Leaders pursue passion for STEM

admin — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:44:57 +0000

As a CEGEP student, Daniel Wei captained his college robotics team to victories with a dodgeball-throwing robot and a biodegradable soil sensor for farmers.

He and a peer also earned a bronze medal at a science and technology fair for their research on biomechanical processes involved in developing artificial intestines.

The achievements are part of Wei’s impressive track record of leadership, innovation and academic success that landed him Canada’s most generous scholarship for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Biology’s Mahnaz Mansoori wins President’s Award for Administrative and Support Staff

admin — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:16:58 +0000

Phytotron Manager Mahnaz Mansoori (pictured above, left, with Biology Department Chair Prof. Gregor Fussmann) was one of nine 91˿��Ƶ staff members honoured with the President’s Award for Administrative and Support Staff at last week's afternoon convocation ceremony. These annual awards recognize the talent, dedication, and hard work of staff members who have made outstanding contributions to the University’s mission.