/oss/taxonomy/term/4/all en /oss/channels/event/science-moms-film-screening-and-panel-discussion-284437 <p>Join the 91ÉçÇø Office for Science and Society for a special screening and panel discussion of "Science Moms", a documentary <span>film that gives a voice to the science-minded moms - moms 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 /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 91ÉçÇø. 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 10188 at /oss /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’s Youth Biodiversity Internships Program. Led by Professor Bruno Tremblay, this collaboration brought together a diverse range of community members from 91ÉçÇø and beyond to connect on their passion for science. For 5 weeks, youth conducted fieldwork at Gault with 91ÉçÇø students, explored how scientific research happens in nature and made links to their own lives and future careers.  </p> Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:08:20 +0000 admin 10186 at /oss /oss/channels/news/mapping-benefits-and-trade-offs-natural-climate-solutions-361702 <p>A new study published today in <em>Nature Sustainability</em> uses advanced machine learning methods and large language models to assess the benefits and trade-offs of natural climate solutions (NCS). </p> <p>Led by The Nature Conservancy and co-led by Brian Robinson, Associate Professor of Geography at 91ÉçÇø, the researchers analyzed over 250,000 peer-reviewed publications to produce a global evidence map of NCS co-impacts. </p> Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:47:30 +0000 admin 10185 at /oss /oss/channels/news/mc2-cordoba-u-361567 <p>Representing 91ÉçÇø’s Chemistry Department, the MC² facility, and the QCAM-FRQNT strategic cluster, Petr Fiurasek was honored to be invited to the University of Córdoba to deliver two lectures. One presentation was part of the advanced characterization course for physics master’s students. Beyond the scientific discussions, the visit aimed to foster collaboration between the University of Córdoba and Quebec universities through MITACS and various mobility programs</p> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:13:13 +0000 admin 10181 at /oss /oss/channels/news/unleashing-creativity-mcgill-physics-hackathon-361491 <p>On November 15<sup>th</sup> – 17<sup>th</sup>, the Trottier Space Institute and the Department of Physics hosted its 9<sup>th</sup> <a href="https://www.hackathon.physics.mcgill.ca/">Annual 91ÉçÇø Physics Hackathon</a>. This friendly coding competition brought together 163 people, from grade 10 high school students to graduate students. Participants had a total of 24 hours over the span of 3 days to create computing and physical science projects in teams. <a href="https://www.hackathon.physics.mcgill.ca/">Learn more here</a>.</p> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:01:01 +0000 admin 10179 at /oss /oss/channels/news/eric-mccalla-na-ion-battery-research-news-361458 <p>The <a href="https://ca.linkedin.com/in/eric-mccalla-368587188?trk=public_post-text">Eric McCalla</a> lab's work improving Na-ion battery cathodes has been highlighted in a nice article and video by <a href="https://ca.linkedin.com/in/patrick-de-bellefeuille-67b7aa40?trk=public_post-text">Patrick de Bellefeuille</a> from <a href="https://ca.linkedin.com/company/m-t-om-dia?trk=public_post-text">MétéoMédia</a>.</p> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:56:33 +0000 admin 10177 at /oss /oss/channels/news/matt-harrington-receives-2024-award-excellence-materials-research-chemical-institute-canada-361452 <p>The Award for Research Excellence in Materials Chemistry is presented to a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant who has made an outstanding contribution to materials chemistry while working in Canada. Congratulations to Professor Matthew J. Harrington of 91ÉçÇø on being the recipient of this award. <a href="https://buff.ly/48ZBMhp?trk=public_post_reshare-text" rel="nofollow">https://buff.ly/48ZBMhp</a></p> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:44:07 +0000 admin 10176 at /oss /oss/channels/event/experience-shinrin-yoku-forest-bathing-morgan-arboretum-dec-12-361257 <p>Join guide Jacky Farrell (<a href="/science/outreach">91ÉçÇø Science Outreach</a>), for a bilingual Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing) walk in the Morgan Arboretum.</p> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:38:26 +0000 admin 10171 at /oss /oss/channels/news/west-island-high-schoolers-participate-summer-research-mcgills-gault-nature-reserve-361278 <h5><strong>by Christine Pallon, Communications Officer, Faculty of Science</strong></h5> <p>Every year, 91ÉçÇø’s Gault Nature Reserve in Mont-Saint-Hilaire welcomes a host of student researchers. This past summer, there was a new addition to the usual group of young scientists at the Reserve: four high schoolers from Montréal’s West Island. </p> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:12:16 +0000 admin 10166 at /oss /oss/channels/news/spotlight-neuro-innovation-neurospheres-demo-day-361205 <p>On Friday, November 8, 2024, NeuroSphere held its Demo Day at Maison Alcan in Montreal, with support from sponsors <a href="https://gowlingwlg.com/en">Gowling WLG</a> and the <a href="https://www.cabhi.com">Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI)</a>. The event drew over 160 members of Canada's innovation ecosystem for a full day of pitches, panels and networking.</p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:08:14 +0000 admin 10161 at /oss /oss/channels/news/amazing-brain-science-talks-2024-celebrating-mind-360995 <p><strong>We're happy to announce that the 2024 Amazing Brain Science Talks video recordings are officially live on our YouTube channel. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting your favourite moments, don't miss out on these compelling talks!</strong></p> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:52:25 +0000 admin 10157 at /oss /oss/channels/event/chemical-society-seminar-allan-hay-lecture-bert-meijer-360987 <h2>Abstract:</h2> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h2>Bio:</h2> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:44:52 +0000 admin 10149 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 10150 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 10151 at /oss