/channels/taxonomy/term/4987/all en /channels/channels/event/chemistry-outreach-group-10th-anniversary-mcgill-open-house-360512 <p>The Department of Chemistry will be open to the public for ���ϲ����� Open House on Sunday October 27<sup>th</sup> from 10AM to 3PM.</p> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 19:05:59 +0000 webfull 203615 at /channels /channels/channels/news/experts-2024-state-climate-report-360252 <p>A <a href="https://academic.oup.com/bioscience/advance-article/doi/10.1093/biosci/biae087/7808595?searchresult=1" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">new report</a> by some of the world’s top climate scientists examines key indicators and finds that the world is “on the brink of an irreversible climate disaster.” The authors found that 25 out of 35 indicators used to track the planet's climate risk, from ocean temperatures to tree-cover loss, are at record levels.</p> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:32:05 +0000 webfull 203325 at /channels /channels/channels/news/mcgill-researchers-awarded-55-million-cfi-funding-359622 <div><em>Infrastructure funding from the CFI’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund, matched by Quebec, propels research innovation at ���ϲ����� </em></div> <div><br /> <span>Twenty ���ϲ����� researchers have received infrastructure awards from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to support their innovative projects, for a total federal investment of $5.5 million. <span> </span></span></div> <div> <p style="text-align:left"><span>These grants will be matched by the Quebec government, doubling their value. <span> </span></span></p></div> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:35:17 +0000 webfull 202614 at /channels /channels/channels/news/twelve-mcgill-professors-honoured-royal-society-canada-359274 <p><em>Newest Fellows and Members to the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists recognized for scholarly, research and artistic excellence</em></p> <p>Ten ���ϲ����� professors researching in such areas as child trauma, memory and cardiovascular diseases are among the Royal Society of Canada’s (RSC) newest Fellows. Another two early-career professors at the University have been named Members of the RSC’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.</p> <p>They are among 104 new Fellows and 56 Members from across the country announced by the RSC on September 3, 2024.</p> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:01:19 +0000 webfull 202221 at /channels /channels/channels/news/fred-genesee-receives-roger-brown-award-357971 <p style="text-align:center"><em><strong>���ϲ����� psychology professor honoured for achievements in child language acquisition</strong></em></p> Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:03:39 +0000 webfull 200809 at /channels /channels/channels/news/mcgill-researchers-awarded-sshrc-grants-foster-collaboration-community-partners-357802 <p><em>Two ���ϲ����� faculty members and their collaborators received Partnership Development Grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council</em></p> <p>The Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) has announced the recipients of its latest Partnership Development Grants competition, including $400,000 awarded to two ���ϲ����� researchers.</p> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:01:15 +0000 webfull 200613 at /channels /channels/channels/news/17-mcgill-researchers-honoured-prestigious-canada-research-chairs-357763 <p style="text-align:center"><em>���ϲ����� awarded $10.9 million in federal funding through Canada Research Chairs Program</em></p> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:48:28 +0000 webfull 200592 at /channels /channels/channels/event/2024-beatty-lecture-357671 <p>Irish author, playwright, and filmmaker <strong>Cónal Creedon </strong>and Danish evolutionary biologist <strong>Eske Willerslev</strong> will deliver the 70th Beatty Lecture at ���ϲ����� University <strong>on October 22, 2024</strong>.<strong> </strong></p> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:54:26 +0000 webfull 200452 at /channels /channels/channels/news/sustainable-data-science-training-program-awarded-165-m-nserc-create-357359 <p>Today, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)<a href="https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Media-Media/NewsDetail-DetailNouvelles_eng.asp?ID=1461"> announced </a>more than $26 million in funding for <a href="https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/Grants-Subs/CREATEResults-ResultatsFONCER_eng.asp?Year=2024">16 new training initiatives</a> through its <a href="https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/Grants-Subs/CREATE-FONCER_eng.asp">Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE)</a> program.</p> Thu, 16 May 2024 14:35:33 +0000 webfull 200086 at /channels /channels/channels/event/eureka-festival-mass-extinctions-then-and-now-357339 <h2 style="text-align:center">Eureka Festival 2024</h2> <h3 style="text-align:center">Mass Extinctions Then and Now</h3> <h4 style="text-align:center">Charlotte Spruzen, EPS ���ϲ����� </h4> <p> </p> <p style="text-align:center">Sunday, May 26 </p> Wed, 15 May 2024 13:28:37 +0000 webfull 200062 at /channels /channels/channels/news/ehab-abouheif-named-fellow-american-association-advancement-science-356867 <p><a href="/biology/ehab-abouheif">Ehab Abouheif</a>, James ���ϲ����� Professor in the Department of Biology at ���ϲ�����, has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the highest distinctions in the global science community, which recognizes contributions to science and technology, scientific leadership, and extraordinary achievements across disciplines.</p> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:11:25 +0000 webfull 199538 at /channels /channels/channels/news/celebrating-all-our-science-outreach-volunteers-356785 <h2>National Volunteer Week: April 14-20, 2024</h2> <p>The theme for this year's <a href="https://volunteer.ca/index.php?MenuItemID=482&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3uzS4OjEhQMVTVJHAR1mOQlBEAAYASAAEgKfe_D_BwE">National Volunteer Week</a> is <em>Every Moment Matters</em>. It highlights the importance of every volunteer and each contribution they make at a moment when we need support more than ever. The sharing of time, skills, empathy, and creativity is vital to the inclusivity, strength, and wellbeing of our communities. </p> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:42:49 +0000 webfull 199465 at /channels /channels/channels/event/edugenai-panel-artificial-intelligence-research-356660 <p><strong>Overview: </strong>While beliefs regarding the impact of AI on education – both realized and potential – are readily available, what we actually know and understand about such impacts is still quite limited.  This panel will illustrate som</p> Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:05:38 +0000 webfull 199284 at /channels /channels/channels/event/edugenai-panel-artificial-intelligence-teaching-356659 <p><strong>Panel Overview:</strong> Instructors design and implement the teaching that students experience. This panel will focus on how Generative AI is forcing us to rethink what and how we teach and conduct assessments.</p> Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:44:52 +0000 webfull 199283 at /channels /channels/channels/event/edugenai-panel-artificial-intelligence-learning-356657 <p><strong>Panel Overview</strong>: Students learn in formal and informal settings and ways. Generative AI will challenge our assumptions about the way learning happens and what it means to have learned something.</p> Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:06:00 +0000 webfull 199278 at /channels