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"Science Moms" Film Screening and Panel Discussion

emily.shore@mcgill.ca — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:18:00 +0000

Join the 91˿��Ƶ 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

Appointment of Alanna Watt as Dean of the Faculty of Science

admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:48:45 +0000

Dear members of the 91˿��Ƶ community,

I am delighted to announce that Prof. Alanna Watt will be 91˿��Ƶ’s next Dean of the Faculty of Science. The 91˿��Ƶ Board of Governors approved her appointment at its meeting on April 23, 2026, and her five-year renewable term will begin on May 1.

The science that changed how we study pain

admin — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:34:18 +0000

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.

Dr. Mogil is a pain researcher and professor at 91˿��Ƶ, 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.

91˿��Ƶ Chemical Society Seminar Series-Joanna Aizenberg: New bio-inspired materials: When chemistry meets optics, surface science, and mechanics

admin — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:27:25 +0000

JT Donald Memorial Lecture: Abstract:

91˿��Ƶ Chemical Society Seminar Series-Joanna Aizenberg: Multifunctional dynamic materials with self-regulation

admin — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:30:15 +0000

JT Donald Memorial Lecture:

2026 Fessenden Professorship Awards and Tomlinson Science Awards winners announced

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:45:09 +0000

The 2026 winners of the Fessenden Professorship and Tomlinson Science Awards have been named.

Established in 2007 and named after Canadian electrical engineer Reginald Aubrey Fessenden, the Fessenden Professorship in Science and Innovation Award supports researchers in exploring early-stage concepts, developing intellectual property, and moving innovations toward commercialization.

Teaching for Learning Month

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:04:12 +0000

Every day in May 2026

Cultivating connections for student learning: Relationships that spark understanding

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:31:34 +0000

A conversation with Dr. Mays Imad (Facilitated by Dr. Armin Yazdani, OSE)

Exploring student perspectives on relationship-rich education

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:42:09 +0000

Join us for this unique, interactive event developed in collaboration with undergraduate student leaders where you will hear directly from students about what relationship-rich education looks and feels like.

Making space for in-class connections

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:00:22 +0000

This panel will explore how flipped classroom and blended learning approaches can foster in-class connection opportunities that enhance the student learning experience.

Discussion on the Freshman Research Initiative with Dr. Gwendolyn Stovall, The University of Texas at Austin

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:09:47 +0000

Dr.

From Planets to Particles: An Exploration Mini-Fair

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:40:08 +0000

On May 2, as part of 24 hrs de science, 91˿��Ƶ Physics Outreach and TSI Outreach are hosting “From Planets to Particles: An Exploration Mini-Fair”!

24 hrs of Science - CHEMISTRY CATALYZES

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:46:34 +0000

The 91˿��Ƶ Chemistry Outreach Group and CRBS proudly present “Chemistry Catalyzes”, an interactive, curiosity-fuelled chemistry show guaranteed to amaze.

Science showcase celebrates the curiosity driving undergraduate research

admin — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:44:02 +0000

More than 200 undergraduate students presented their work at the 7th edition of the annual Faculty of Science event

From labs to field sites, 91˿��Ƶ 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.

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.