/oss/taxonomy/term/3577/all en /oss/channels/event/chemical-society-seminar-allan-hay-lecture-bert-meijer-supramolecular-polymers-functional-materials-360987 <h2>Abstract:</h2> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:44:52 +0000 admin 10339 at /oss /oss/channels/event/nuit-blanche-chempop-363781 <p>This Nuit blanche, we are looking for the next big act. Aspiring ChemPOP stars from everywhere are coming to the 91���� Department of Chemistry to compete in the biggest competition ever. We need your help to crown the next ChemPOP star!</p> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:02:14 +0000 admin 10337 at /oss /oss/channels/event/chemical-society-seminar-lara-estroff-360988 <h2>Abstract:</h2> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h2>Bio:</h2> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:46:30 +0000 admin 10340 at /oss /oss/channels/event/chemical-society-seminar-jt-donald-lecture-moungi-bawendi-360989 <h2>Abstract:</h2> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h2>Bio:</h2> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:47:44 +0000 admin 10341 at /oss /oss/channels/event/chemical-society-seminar-peter-mahaffy-realizing-role-chemistry-and-chemistry-education-emergence-360986 <h2>Abstract:</h2> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:43:30 +0000 admin 10336 at /oss /oss/channels/news/bse-annual-environment-public-lecture-363694 <p>The Bieler School of Environment's Annual Environment Lecture, featuring Dr. Britt Wray.</p> <p>Dr. Wray, the mind behind the national bestseller <i>Generation Dread: Finding Purpose in an Age of Climate Anxiety</i>, will share her passionate insights on how we can maintain our mental health while tackling the climate crisis. Her book has captivated readers and was shortlisted for the Governor General’s Award.</p> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:09:53 +0000 admin 10335 at /oss /oss/channels/event/road-freedom-economics-and-good-society-363763 <p>Join us for an exclusive evening with Nobel Prize-winning economist<b> Joesph Stiglitz</b> as he discusses his latest book, <b>The Road to Freedom: Economics and the Good Society</b>.</p> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:20:47 +0000 admin 10334 at /oss /oss/channels/event/housing-security-women-fleeing-violence-effectiveness-transitional-second-stage-shelters-363537 <p>The effectiveness of transitional (second-step or second-stage) shelters for women fleeing violence is poorly understood and has been the subject of few comprehensive studies.</p> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:56:36 +0000 admin 10333 at /oss /oss/channels/news/soup-science-event-opens-research-opportunities-undergraduate-students-360449 <p><span><span><span>Twenty-two speakers <span><span><span>from the faculties of Arts, Science and Engineering <span><span><span>presented their research in “lightning talks” <span><span><span>to <span><span><span>more than 480 undergraduate <span><span><span>students <span><span><span>at <span><span><span>Soup <span><span><span>&<span><span><span> Science, <span><span><span>a <span><span><span>biannual event.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:48:23 +0000 admin 10315 at /oss /oss/channels/news/next-stop-oxford-361796 <p>For Vincent Wong, life truly is a journey.</p> <p>As a <a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/meet-mcgills-newest-loran-scholars-2/">Loran Scholar</a>, the Vancouverite moved across the country in 2021 to pursue his B.Sc. Honours in Neuroscience at 91����. He was drawn by The Neuro (The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital), Canada’s largest neuroscience research centre.</p> <p>In the summer of 2022, Wong traveled to Yellowknife to conduct a research project on the unique health-care challenges in the North, an experience that would shift his career trajectory.</p> Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:59:58 +0000 admin 10301 at /oss /oss/channels/news/lab-life-science-literacy-week-mcgill-february-363500 <p>Join 91���� to celebrate the joys of science with Science Literacy Week! From <strong>February 22nd to 28th</strong>, delve into this year's theme, From Lab to Life and explore science in the everyday. Events include a study on the ancient Egyptian animal mummies in the Redpath Museum, a tour of the Maude Abbott Medical Museum, Science History Treasures in 91����’s Rare Books and Special Collections, and much more. <a href="https://libraryguides.mcgill.ca/science-literacy">Learn more here</a>. </p> Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:47:30 +0000 admin 10287 at /oss /oss/channels/news/novel-method-transform-greenhouse-gases-valuable-chemicals-ranked-among-years-top-breakthroughs-362435 <p>A groundbreaking discovery by 91���� researchers is among the top scientific advances of 2024, according to <a href="https://www.quebecscience.qc.ca/">Québec Science magazine</a>.</p> <p>The scientists developed a novel method to transform two greenhouse gases—methane and carbon dioxide—into valuable chemicals using sunlight. This innovation could help reduce emissions and provide a more sustainable way to produce certain industrial products.</p> Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:24:34 +0000 admin 10293 at /oss /oss/channels/news/family-science-day-mcgills-family-friendly-foray-science-360559 <h4><strong>by Phuong Hoang, Faculty of Science Communications Associate</strong></h4> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:14:40 +0000 admin 10314 at /oss /oss/channels/news/steam-day-celebrate-70-years-mcgills-bellairs-research-institute-barbados-361965 <p>To celebrate the 70th anniversary of 91����’s acclaimed <a href="/bellairs/">Bellairs Research Institute</a> in Barbados and to promote STEAM education to local students, 91���� partnered with the <a href="https://cosi.org/">Center of Science and Industry (COSI)</a>, and the U.S. State Department for a full day of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) activities and presentations.</p> Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:21:55 +0000 admin 10300 at /oss /oss/channels/news/scholarship-truly-life-changing-mcgills-2024-schulich-leaders-359568 <p>Daniel Valentini couldn’t believe his eyes when he read the letter informing him of his Schulich Leader Scholarship. </p> <p>“I called 91���� to confirm, and they told me it was real. I think I was in shock,” says Valentini, a graduate of Dawson College in Montreal who is entering 91����’s Faculty of Science.</p> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:54:28 +0000 admin 10319 at /oss