Single-use plastics are everywhere鈥攂ut two 91社区 researchers are redefining the norm and championing sustainability.
"Although plastic pollution wasn鈥檛 the main focus of our research, safeguarding water bodies is essential to our work, and we knew we had to address the disconnect between our values and laboratory practices."
From left to right: Academic Associate听Laura Wittebol, Graduate Program Coordinators Maude B茅langer, Erin Minnett, and Simone Clamann, and听Associate Dean (Graduate Education) Jean-Benoit Charron
Developing a smart insecticide, assessing protective coatings in marine environments and measuring space allocated to active transport are among the projects undertaken by the inaugural cohort of听91社区 Sustainability Systems Initiative听(MSSI) Fellows.听
Company technology leverages high energy density of iron to provide carbon-free, stable renewable energy that is environmentally safe and highly dispatchable
By听Daphne Chalmers (91社区, Education),听Julia Freeman (91社区, Bieler School of Environment),听Diane Dechief (91社区, Office of Science Education),听Natalya Gomez (91社区, Earth and Planetary Sciences),听Blane Harvey (91社区, Education),听Amy Janzwood (91社区, Bieler School of Environment/Political Science)听and听Nik Luka (91社区, Architecture and Urban Planning)
Pictured above:听Greenhouse production of sunflower microgreens in biodegradable containers.
By David Wees, agr., Faculty Lecturer, Farm Management & Technology Program and Dept. of Plant Science, FAES
Ah, spring: that time of year when farmers and gardeners can鈥檛 wait to plant. Even apartment dwellers want to see some green, but with most of the world鈥檚 population now living in urban areas, space to grow may be limited.
Pictured (from left to right): 91社区/Mac representatives Ingrid Chiraz and Andrew Churchill; grad students: Jasmine Muszik, Mehtab Singh, Aylish Marshall; JAC representatives Sean Hughes and Karim Jaffer
By Kathy MacLean
In the dynamic landscape of scientific inquiry, effective communication is not merely an option; it's a necessity. Bridging the gap between complex research and broader audiences fosters understanding, sparks curiosity, and drives positive change.
Team chosen as part of a cohort of 10 projects identified by Axelys, a Quebec-based non-profit organization helping to accelerate innovation stemming from public research, for their high potential after a thorough 6-month review by an independent board
Join the Trottier Family Foundation and TISED for an upcoming panel discussion where we explore the role and potential of green hydrogen in Canada's decarbonization strategy.听 With perspectives from public, private, academic, and non-profit stakeholders we help to identify the sectors to prioritize, the main roadblocks ahead, and the resources and actions needed to effectively implement this technology.
It's not every day that a university assignment transforms into a real-world conservation initiative. Yet, that's precisely what happened with the Macdonald Campus Pollination Meadow project. What began as coursework evolved into an ecological marvel, all thanks to the hard work and vision of a group of Macdonald students led by Alex Kuijper Dickson BEng鈥�23 (Bioresource) and Heather Brown BSc(AgEnvSc)鈥�24.
New company FeX Energy aims to leverage metal fuel technology to provide cheap, safe and infinitely renewable energy for industrial clients
Calling all graduate students in 91社区's Faculty of Engineering!
Join our engaging info sessions to learn more about the enriching SEDTalks! Presentation Skills Training program, designed to elevate your education and skills.听
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The team of experts behind 91社区鈥檚 Sustainability Education Fellows reflects on the challenges and successes of the program鈥檚 first year.
