External /oss/taxonomy/term/4/all en "Science Moms" Film Screening and Panel Discussion /oss/channels/event/science-moms-film-screening-and-panel-discussion-284437 <p>Join the 91社区 Office for Science and Society for a special screening and panel discussion of "Science Moms", a documentary聽<span>film that gives a voice to the science-minded moms - moms聽who are too often drowned out by the fear mongers, the sha</span></p> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:18:00 +0000 emily.shore@mcgill.ca 6911 at /oss Chemical Society Seminar: Lara Estroff /oss/channels/event/chemical-society-seminar-lara-estroff-360988 <h2>Abstract:</h2> <p>聽</p> <p>聽</p> <h2>Bio:</h2> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:46:30 +0000 admin 10340 at /oss Chemical Society Seminar (JT Donald Lecture): Moungi Bawendi /oss/channels/event/chemical-society-seminar-jt-donald-lecture-moungi-bawendi-360989 <h2>Abstract:</h2> <p>聽</p> <p>聽</p> <h2>Bio:</h2> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:47:44 +0000 admin 10341 at /oss Nuit blanche - ChemPOP /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社区 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 Chemical Society Seminar: Peter Mahaffy-Realizing the Role for Chemistry and Chemistry Education in the Emergence of Sustainability: A Systems Approach /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 Chemical Society Seminar (Allan Hay Lecture): Bert Meijer- From supramolecular polymers to functional materials and systems /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 BSE: Annual Environment Public Lecture /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鈥檚 Award.</p> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:09:53 +0000 admin 10335 at /oss The Road to Freedom: Economics and the Good Society /oss/channels/event/road-freedom-economics-and-good-society-363763 <p>Join us for an exclusive evening with Nobel Prize-winning economist<b>聽Joesph Stiglitz</b>聽as he discusses his latest book,聽<b>The Road to Freedom: Economics and the Good Society</b>.</p> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:20:47 +0000 admin 10334 at /oss Housing Security for Women Fleeing Violence: The Effectiveness of Transitional (Second-Stage) Shelters /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 Family Science Day: 91社区鈥檚 Family Friendly Foray into Science /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 West Island high schoolers participate in summer research at 91社区鈥檚 Gault Nature Reserve /oss/channels/news/west-island-high-schoolers-participate-summer-research-mcgills-gault-nature-reserve-361705 <p>This summer, Gault Nature Reserve hosted four high schoolers from the West Island Black Community Association for this year鈥檚 Youth Biodiversity Internships Program.聽Led by Professor Bruno Tremblay, this collaboration brought together a diverse range of community members from 91社区 and beyond to connect on their passion for science. For 5 weeks, youth conducted fieldwork at Gault with 91社区 students, explored how scientific research happens in nature and made links to their own lives and future careers. 聽</p> Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:08:20 +0000 admin 10302 at /oss 鈥楾his scholarship is truly life-changing鈥 - 91社区鈥檚 2024 Schulich Leaders /oss/channels/news/scholarship-truly-life-changing-mcgills-2024-schulich-leaders-359568 <p>Daniel Valentini couldn鈥檛 believe his eyes when he read the letter informing him of his Schulich Leader Scholarship.聽</p> <p>鈥淚 called 91社区 to confirm, and they told me it was real. I think I was in shock,鈥 says Valentini, a graduate of Dawson College in Montreal who is entering 91社区鈥檚 Faculty of Science.</p> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:54:28 +0000 admin 10319 at /oss How a 91社区 student鈥檚 teenage curiosity led to the first megalodon discovery in Canada /oss/channels/news/how-mcgill-students-teenage-curiosity-led-first-megalodon-discovery-canada-363426 <p>Louis-Philippe Bateman鈥檚 fascination with megalodon began with a single sentence in a book about Canada鈥檚 geological evolution. It described giant, mysterious fossilized shark teeth discovered in the 1960s by fishermen dredging for scallops off Canada鈥檚 Atlantic coast. The curiosity felt by the teenager with a budding interest in paleontology would resurface in a meaningful way during his undergraduate years at 91社区.</p> Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:08:27 +0000 admin 10289 at /oss Celebrating 10 years of Chemistry Outreach! /oss/channels/news/celebrating-10-years-chemistry-outreach-360789 <p>Congratulations to the Chemistry Outreach group, which celebrated its 10-year anniversary during <a href="/openhouse/">91社区鈥檚 Open House</a> on <b>October 27<sup>th</sup></b>! Over 250 people joined the festivities and enjoyed hands-on activities, magnificent demos, and chemistry-themed refreshments throughout the day.</p> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:55:35 +0000 admin 10312 at /oss Next stop, Oxford /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>,聽the Vancouverite聽moved across the country in 2021 to pursue his B.Sc. Honours in Neuroscience at 91社区. He was drawn by The Neuro (The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital), Canada鈥檚 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