/oss/taxonomy/term/4/all en /oss/channels/event/science-moms-film-screening-and-panel-discussion-284437 <p>Join the 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Office for Science and Society for a special screening and panel discussion of "Science Moms", a documentary film that gives a voice to the science-minded moms - moms who are too often drowned out by the fear mongers, the sha</p> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:18:00 +0000 emily.shore@mcgill.ca 6911 at /oss /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/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 /oss/channels/news/unusual-calcite-formation-discovered-site-mcgill-sustainability-park-373515 <em>91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ’s Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences is now studying it as part of research about the Island of Montreal</em> <p>A rock featuring a white calcite vein in a rare ‘petal’ formation has been extracted from the construction site of the future 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Sustainability Park.</p> <p>Attached to a chunk of grey stone, the full rock is the approximate size of a microwave. It was discovered by construction workers north of Pine Avenue.</p> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:59:52 +0000 admin 12081 at /oss /oss/channels/news/leap-faith-how-astrid-found-her-path-373275 <p>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 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ. Without a clear picture of what her future would look like, she took what she describes as “a leap of faith."</p> <p>She immersed herself into university life, living in residence her first year and meeting new people. She had found her place at 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ, but uncertainty lingered throughout her degree as she quietly wondered whether chemistry was truly the right path for her.</p> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:34:32 +0000 admin 12085 at /oss /oss/channels/news/2026-faculty-science-excellence-award-winners-announced-373109 <p>Ann Jack (Clerical), Diti Anastasopoulos (Management), and Maxime Leroux (Technical) have been named recipients of the Faculty of Science Excellence Awards.  </p> <p>These awards, announced at the Faculty of Science Council meeting on May 20th, recognize the outstanding contributions made by members of the Faculty’s administrative and support staff during the 2025-2026 academic year.  </p> <p>Read below the citations prepared by the Faculty of Science Excellence Awards Committee. </p> Tue, 26 May 2026 13:41:53 +0000 admin 12092 at /oss /oss/channels/news/appointment-alanna-watt-dean-faculty-science-372707 <p><em>Dear members of the 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ community,</em></p> <p><em>I am delighted to announce that Prof. Alanna Watt will be 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ’s next Dean of the Faculty of Science. The 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Board of Governors approved her appointment at its meeting on April 23, 2026, and her five-year renewable term will begin on May 1.</em></p> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:48:45 +0000 admin 12097 at /oss /oss/channels/news/aerocellutions-wins-second-place-2026-biodesign-challenge-summit-373517 <p><em>Image from left to right: Emma Louie, Olivia Cozariuc, Meenakshi Pillai, Carolyn Denton, Emmett Olthuis, Anisa Hashemi, Liberté Vaudandaine, Samathar Senso, Mannat Chandok, Emma Bryson.</em></p> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:15:01 +0000 admin 12079 at /oss /oss/channels/news/siva-reddy-computer-science-and-linguistics-and-katelin-schutz-physics-awarded-2026-alfred-p-sloan-371311 <p>Professors Siva Reddy (Computer Science and Linguistics) and Katelin Schutz (Physics) have been named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows.  </p> <p>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. </p> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:27:55 +0000 admin 12102 at /oss /oss/channels/news/dr-bridget-andersen-awarded-2026-yablonovitch-research-prize-373217 <p>Congratulations to Dr. Bridget Andersen, who has received the 2026 Yablonovitch Research Prize.</p> <p>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.</p> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:20:04 +0000 admin 12091 at /oss /oss/channels/news/adrian-liu-appointed-associate-dean-graduate-education-and-equity-373632 <p>The Faculty of Science is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Adrian Liu as Associate Dean, Graduate Education and Equity.  </p> <p>He began his five-year term on July 15, succeeding Biology Professor Laura Nilson in this role following<a href="/science/channels/news/faculty-science-announces-appointment-four-department-chairs-373249"> her recent appointment</a> as Chair of the Department of Biology. </p> Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:34:40 +0000 admin 12078 at /oss