Faculty /smerg/taxonomy/term/3/all en Ratna Ghosh to receive Lifetime Achievement Award /smerg/channels/news/ratna-ghosh-receive-lifetime-achievement-award-361565 <p>Ratne Ghosh is being honoured with 91ÉçÇø’s <a href="/tls/instructors/awards/university/lifetime">Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Learning</a>, which recognizes sustained excellence in leadership and innovation, as well as the active integration of teaching and learning with inquiry, scholarship and research.</p> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 21:55:55 +0000 admin 6225 at /smerg Lukas Bundrock (University of Alabama) /smerg/channels/event/lukas-bundrock-university-alabama-361514 <h6>Title:<b> Spectral Optimization for the Robin Laplacian in Exterior Domains</b></h6> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:34:33 +0000 admin 6222 at /smerg Unleashing Creativity at the 91ÉçÇø Physics Hackathon /smerg/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 6221 at /smerg DISE Language Education Soirée Celebrates Students and Faculty /smerg/channels/news/dise-language-education-soiree-celebrates-students-and-faculty-361377 <p>On November 20, 2024, undergraduate and graduate students from diverse Language Education programs at 91ÉçÇø's <a href="/dise/">Department of Integrated Studies in Education</a> (DISE) marked the end of another successful term. The DISE Language Education Soirée, held bi-annually, brought together students and faculty for an evening of community building, collaboration, and fun at 91ÉçÇø’s Faculty of Education Learning Commons. Over pizza, snacks, and games, participants engaged in informal and enriching discussions about research, teaching, and future projects.</p> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:52:46 +0000 admin 6218 at /smerg Aaron Smith (University of Ottawa) /smerg/channels/event/aaron-smith-university-ottawa-361371 <table> <tr> <td> <p><strong>TITLE / TITRE</strong></p> <p>Free lunches and subsampling Monte Carlo<br /> <br /> <strong>ABSTRACT/RÉSUMÉ </strong></p></td></tr></table> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:30:34 +0000 admin 6216 at /smerg West Island high schoolers participate in summer research at 91ÉçÇø’s Gault Nature Reserve /smerg/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 6209 at /smerg Research Participation Opportunity for Non-Science Undergraduate Students /smerg/channels/news/research-participation-opportunity-non-science-undergraduate-students-361267 <p>Dr. Anila Asghar, DISE, and Abdullah Najjar are looking for undergraduate students for their study that seeks to explore the relationship between scientific thinking, feelings about science, and achievement in science.</p> <p>This work will help to develop ways to assist teachers to effectively support the engagement and achievement of students in science.</p> <p>The study involves completing questionnaires and engaging in an online game about science concepts and taking multiple-choice tests at the beginning and the end of the learning sessions.</p> <p><strong>Full Details:</strong></p> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:46:28 +0000 admin 6208 at /smerg Education's New Canada Research Chairs: Victoria Talwar & Marie-Hélène Pennestri /smerg/channels/news/educations-new-canada-research-chairs-victoria-talwar-marie-helene-pennestri-361198 <p>The Government of Canada awarded 91ÉçÇø 10 new and five renewed Canada Research Chairs Nov. 14, representing a total research investment of $13.8 million. The 91ÉçÇø awards were part of $182 million in funding for the <a href="http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/media-medias/lists-listes/2024/spring-printemps-eng.aspx">Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program</a> the government announced, to support 224 new and renewed chair holders at post-secondary institutions across the country. </p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:44:16 +0000 admin 6203 at /smerg Fifteen new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to 91ÉçÇø /smerg/channels/news/fifteen-new-or-renewed-canada-research-chairs-awarded-mcgill-361164 <div> <div> <p><em><strong><span><span><span><span>$<span>13.8<span><span> <span><span>million <span>in federal funding <span>for<span> <span>91ÉçÇø’s cohort of <span>10 <span>new<span>,<span> five renewed Canada Research Chairs<span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></em></p></div></div> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:05:33 +0000 admin 6202 at /smerg Participate in a Research Study on Bone Health & Exercise Behaviours in Diabetes /smerg/channels/news/participate-research-study-bone-health-exercise-behaviours-diabetes-361115 <p>The Gibbs Lab at 91ÉçÇø is looking for adults aged 50 and above, diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes to participate in a research study.</p> <p>Participation involves one audio-recorded interview conducted via Microsoft Teams or by phone.</p> <p>The study aims to identify preferences, information needs, and perceived barriers related to exercise for the management of bone health in older adults with diabetes. Adults over 50 with diabetes are often unaware of their increased risk of bone fractures, which can lead to disability, hospitalization, and significant healthcare costs.</p> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:02:31 +0000 admin 6197 at /smerg 91ÉçÇø Fall Semester Classes End Date /smerg/channels/event/mcgill-fall-semester-classes-end-date-358679 <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:59:00 +0000 admin 6195 at /smerg 91ÉçÇø Classes End /smerg/channels/event/mcgill-classes-end-358671 <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:53:43 +0000 admin 6187 at /smerg Course or University Withdrawal with Refund Deadline Date /smerg/channels/event/course-or-university-withdrawal-refund-deadline-date-358682 <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 21:00:14 +0000 admin 6191 at /smerg Exams End Date /smerg/channels/event/exams-end-date-358672 <div> <div> <div> <div></div></div></div></div> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:54:14 +0000 admin 6189 at /smerg Course or University Withdrawal without Refund Deadline /smerg/channels/event/course-or-university-withdrawal-without-refund-deadline-358683 <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 21:00:52 +0000 admin 6192 at /smerg