Graduate Students

Biology’s Mahnaz Mansoori wins President’s Award for Administrative and Support Staff

admin — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:16:58 +0000

Phytotron Manager Mahnaz Mansoori (pictured above, left, with Biology Department Chair Prof. Gregor Fussmann) was one of nine 91�� staff members honoured with the President’s Award for Administrative and Support Staff at last week's afternoon convocation ceremony. These annual awards recognize the talent, dedication, and hard work of staff members who have made outstanding contributions to the University’s mission.

Hilary Sweatman Helps Stop the Spread of Misinformation with a “Google of Neuroscience”

admin — Mon, 26 May 2025 13:55:20 +0000

Authors: James Wang and Zeynep Alsancak

"If you're not targeting someone, you’re missing the target." - Hilary Sweatman

Chemistry professor Eric McCalla awarded Designing Materials to Revolutionize and Engineer our Future grant

admin — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:37:08 +0000

Eric McCalla, Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry, has received a Designing Materials to Revolutionize and Engineer our Future (DMREF) grant, a joint program of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).

Documenting Change: A conversation with Mostafa Shagar from Science for the People

admin — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:11:36 +0000

Mostafa presenting on Science for the People at a Biology Seminar Day.

Authors: Lina Champain and Alia Sanger

Lina Champain and Alia Sanger interviewed Mostafa Shagar as an assignment in FSCI 500: Science Communication & Outreach. The interview has been edited for length.

91�� researchers awarded $9.7 million in CFI funding

admin — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:08:32 +0000

Thirty-two 91�� research projects have received new funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation's for investments in research infrastructure to support their innovative projects, for a total federal investment of $9.7 million.

Marco Carone receives prestigious 2025 Myrto Award from Harvard's School of Public Health

admin — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 20:36:44 +0000

Dr. Marco Carone, a former 91�� undergraduate student in Probability and Statistics, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Myrto Award from Harvard's School of Public Health.

Professor Emeritus Prakash Panangaden elected as Fellow of the Royal Society

admin — Tue, 20 May 2025 16:59:15 +0000

Professor Courtney Paquette featured in SIAM news (2025)

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:55:53 +0000

Professor Courtney Paquette from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics is featured in SIAM News—the journal of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM). The publication showcases the state of the art in applied mathematics, computational science, and data science, while highlighting real-world applications of mathematical research. In doing so, it helps lay the groundwork for scientific advances and new discoveries, supports efforts to address pressing global challenges, and enables leaders and policymakers to make informed decisions.

Schulich Leaders pursue passion for STEM

admin — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:44:57 +0000

As a CEGEP student, Daniel Wei captained his college robotics team to victories with a dodgeball-throwing robot and a biodegradable soil sensor for farmers.

He and a peer also earned a bronze medal at a science and technology fair for their research on biomechanical processes involved in developing artificial intestines.

The achievements are part of Wei’s impressive track record of leadership, innovation and academic success that landed him Canada’s most generous scholarship for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Fast Radio Burst Conference hosted at 91�� for the first time

admin — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:03:31 +0000

Physics researchers Amanda Cook and Alice Curtin organize FRB2025, celebrating the 10th anniversary of a major finding in the field Doris Hua, Faculty of Science Communications Assistant

Appointment of Alanna Watt as Interim Dean of the Faculty of Science

admin — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:28:54 +0000

Dear community members,

I am pleased to announce that Professor Alanna Watt, of the Department of Biology, has graciously agreed to take on the role of Interim Dean of Science, effective July 1, 2025. She will oversee the Faculty while we continue the search for a new Dean of Science. In accordance with the University Statutes, an Advisory Committee will be established to support this process.

Experience and expertise

The Science of Studying: How Understanding Your Brain Can Boost Academic Success

admin — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:16:19 +0000

by Jasmine El-Sawaf

What if the key to studying smarter wasn’t about what you learned, but how you learned it? At 91��, the Office of Science Education’s (OSE) neuroscience-based program SciLearn is helping students in the Faculty of Science do just that.

Homecoming 2025: Water, Climate Change, and the Future

admin — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:26:51 +0000

As part of last weekend’s Homecoming festivities, Interim Dean of Science Alanna Watt hosted an engaging and timely event on Friday morning entitled “Water, Climate Change, and the Future,” which highlighted the importance of freshwater science research in the face of a changing climate.

2025 Faculty of Science Excellence Award winners announced

admin — Fri, 23 May 2025 15:09:58 +0000

Danielle Vlaho (Academic Associate), Joe Iantomasi (Clerical), Luisa Sabaz (Management), and Badawy Sha’ath (Technical) have been named recipients of the Faculty of Science Excellence Awards.

These awards, announced at the Faculty of Science Council meeting on May 20th, recognize the outstanding contributions made by members of the Faculty’s administrative and support staff during the 2024-2025 academic year.

Read below the citations prepared by the Faculty of Science Excellence Awards Committee.

Nineteen new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to 91��

admin — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:58:35 +0000

Federal investment boosts 91��’s research leadership with over $13 million for Canada Research Chairs

Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced over $198 million in federal funding through the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) program, including more than $13 million to support 19 Chairs—nine new and ten renewed—at 91��.