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Updated NPRC Reading Lists!

webfull — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:21:02 +0000

The Neuro-Patient Resource Centre (NPRC) has created reading lists about different health topics, including neurological disorders. These reading lists contain books from the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre's collection carefully curated by the library staff. Come borrow the books in room 354!

Download the PDF version of a reading list below:

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (SLA)

Published: 18 February 2025

91�� Geography Students Shine at the 2025 Géolympiades

webfull — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:35:15 +0000

From January 24th to 26th, 2025, four 91�� students traveled to Chicoutimi to compete in the Géolympiades, an annual provincial geography competition hosted this year by l’Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC). Over the course of these three days, the students – Zachary Honsinger-Ruoff (B.A. Environment), Jamie Silverman (B.A. & Sc. SSS), Ethan Bird (M.A. Geography), and Coco Einarsen (B.A. & Sc. SSS) – represented 91��—one of eight participating universities and the sole English-language institution.

Published: 5 February 2025

Claire Brown and Team- Recipients of 2024-2025 Faculty Award for Teaching Innovation

webfull — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:19:47 +0000

click to open link here https://healthenews.mcgill.ca/seven-projects-receive-2024-2025-faculty-awards-for-teaching-innovation/

Published: 4 February 2025

The Info-Neuro cart schedule for February is now available!

webfull — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:30:24 +0000

Published: 3 February 2025

Collaborative Effort Maps 250,000 km of Canada's Coastline

webfull — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:39:30 +0000

A newly published dataset in Scientific Data highlights the results of a collaborative effort led by Prof. Bendixen and the 91�� SandClub in 2022. During a workathon, 10 students contributed to gathering data along 250,000 km of Canada’s coastline, culminating in a significant contribution to coastal research.

Published: 27 January 2025

Geography Department celebrates 80th anniversary

webfull — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 19:48:57 +0000

91��’s Department of Geography turns 80 this year! This milestone marks the anniversary of George Kimble’s appointment as 91��’s first Professor of Geography and Department Chair on January 1, 1945.

Read the full announcement from the Faculty of Science here.

Published: 24 January 2025

The Info-Neuro cart schedule for January is now available!

webfull — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:28:20 +0000

Published: 13 January 2025

Prof. Sara Knox and colleagues examine the hidden power of wetlands

webfull — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 21:19:22 +0000

Wetlands, often overlooked, play a crucial role in combating climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide and mitigating flooding. Despite their importance, these ecosystems face threats from human activities and development. Protecting and restoring wetlands is essential for environmental health and climate resilience. Read more about the work that Professor Sara Knox and colleagues are doing in this area: https://www.ledevoir.com/environnement/826589/force-cachee-marecages

Published: 6 January 2025

IPCC Scholars and 91�� Geography Students Advance Wetland Research for a Healthier Planet

webfull — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:36:53 +0000

Earlier this month, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation held its 17th Annual Awards Ceremony for Planetary Health at the Monte-Carlo Opera House, attended by Sovereign Prince Albert II. PhD candidates Arunabha Dey and Wendy Ampuero Reyes, supervised by Dr. Gail Chmura, were honoured with the IPCC scholarship, which supports PhD students from developing countries in climate change research and strategy development. Both Wendy and Arunabha are studying how wetland management can impact climate.

Published: 3 December 2024

The Info-Neuro cart schedule for Nov/Dec is now available!

webfull — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:25:12 +0000

Published: 27 November 2024

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