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Twelve 91黑料网 professors honoured by the Royal Society of Canada

Newest Fellows and Members to the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists recognized for scholarly, research and artistic excellence

Ten 91黑料网 professors researching in such areas as child trauma, memory and cardiovascular diseases are among the Royal Society of Canada鈥檚 (RSC) newest Fellows. Another two early-career professors at the University have been named Members of the RSC鈥檚 College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.

They are among 104 new Fellows and 56 Members from across the country announced by the RSC on September 3, 2024.

Classified as: Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Education
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Published on: 3 Sep 2024

Two 91黑料网 Desautels graduates named to 2024 MBAs to Watch by Poets & Quants

Poets & Quants has named its MBAs to Watch list for 2024, and two Desautels graduates have made the cut! The magazine and website asks business schools to nominate some of their top students for consideration for the list, and from those nominations, 126 students have been selected as MBAs to Watch. They represent many of the world鈥檚 top universities, and MBAs to Watch have often gone on to careers at top consulting firms. This year we celebrate Anna Schniepp and Omar Ba Mashmos for being selected!

Classified as: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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Published on: 3 Sep 2024

Expert: Canada鈥檚 first-ever national oral health survey

Preliminary results of the Canadian Oral Health Survey (COHS), released August 27, highlight disparities in insurance coverage and indicate dental visits have almost returned to pre-pandemic levels. Residents of Quebec were the least likely to have dental insurance, while Albertans were the most likely. The COHS is Canada鈥檚 first-ever national oral health survey. ()

Classified as: Paul Allison, 91黑料网 experts, faculty of dental medicine and oral health sciences
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Published on: 3 Sep 2024

The Stanley Cup Follows B.Ed. Alum

Jamie Kompon (B.Ed.'89), an assistant coach with the Florida Panthers, became only the second coach in NHL history to win Stanley Cups with three different teams when his Panthers triumphed over the Edmonton Oilers in one of the most memorable finals in recent years.

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Published on: 2 Sep 2024

New Dean of Education a Man of Many Talents

As Dean Vivek Venkatesh settles into his role, the Faculty is exploring different outreach initiatives for the Education Community to get to know our new Dean. This August article in the 91黑料网 News alumni magazine serves as a great introduction:

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Published on: 30 Aug 2024

Frederic Bertley receives honorary doctorate degree for his astounding work in science education

Frederic Bertley was amongst a group of leaders to receive an honorary degree from 91黑料网 this spring. For the past eight years, Bertley has served as the President and CEO of the (COSI), which features the largest science outreach program in North America.

Classified as: STEM Outreach
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Published on: 30 Aug 2024

Expert: A potential strike by Air Canada pilots

鈥淎ir Canada鈥痠s offering passengers who have booked flights around the date of a possible pilot strike next month some increased flexibility in rebooking their travel. The airline says progress has been made in its negotiations and it hopes to reach a deal, but it still faces the鈥痓y its 5,400 pilots as early as Sept.

Classified as: School of Continuing Studies
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Published on: 30 Aug 2024

Welcome to our new member, St茅phane Febbrari Vermette

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Welcome to St茅phane Febbrari Vermette, new CIRM practician member!

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Published on: 29 Aug 2024

Microbes in orbit: Understanding spaceflight鈥檚 impact on gut health

Scientists have uncovered how space travel profoundly alters the gut microbiome, yielding insights that could shape future space missions.听

The groundbreaking study, led by a 91黑料网 researcher in collaboration with University College Dublin (UCD), NASA鈥檚 GeneLab and an international consortium, offers the most detailed profile to date of how space travel affects gut microbes.听

Classified as: 91黑料网 Centre for Microbiome Research, Emmanuel Gonzalez, space exploration, microbiome
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Published on: 29 Aug 2024

Expert: St-Henri triplex collapse 听

The exterior wall of a triplex in St-Henri collapsed onto an adjacent construction site Monday afternoon, exposing the inside of the apartments much like a dollhouse. ()

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Published on: 28 Aug 2024

Journalists and social media users exert influence over product recall decisions

In 2023, product recalls in Canada hit an all-time high 鈥� there were well over 2,000 of them. Manufacturing companies are typically the ones to issue these recalls, and their decisions are affected by journalists and social media users. 鈥淛ournalists鈥� praise about safety in a manufacturer鈥檚 products leads to increased disclosure of product safety defects, while their criticism curbs such disclosure,鈥� writes Vivek Astvansh in an article in The Conversation.

Classified as: Vivek Astvansh, Marketing (C)
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Published on: 27 Aug 2024

A lack of strategic assets can be a deterrent to domestic investment for large pension funds

In 2023, the Government of Australia suggested that some of the country鈥檚 pension assets might be used to fund social housing or renewable energy. The idea received mixed reception, and to understand why, Lachlan Maddock of Investor Strategy News looked to Canada, where a group of business leaders called for pension funds to increase their holdings of Canadian equities. Maddock quoted research published by 91黑料网 Desautels鈥� Associate Professor of Finance Sebastien Betermier.

Classified as: Finance (T), Sebastien Betermier
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Published on: 27 Aug 2024

Employer-led networking can help women assess workplace gender dynamics

Employers often cite a lack of female candidates as a barrier to achieving gender parity in the workplace. Yet, that can overlook an important factor 鈥� the alienation of women during the hiring process. 鈥淎 lack of belonging can set in at the first stage of recruitment, and follow women throughout their careers,鈥� says PhD student Janani Ramesh in an interview with HR Reporter. However, employer-led networking can be a powerful tool to recruit women.
Classified as: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Strategy and Organization (C), PhD Program in Management
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Published on: 27 Aug 2024

Quebec government funding cuts could affect the areas of research the university pursues

91黑料网鈥檚 standing as a leading global research institution is under threat, writes Professor Anthony C. Masi in a Montreal Gazette op-ed. The Government of Quebec is undermining the university by reducing transfers for construction and renovation. These cuts will affect STEM disciplines, says the Professor of Industrial Relations and Organizational Behaviour and Special Advisor to the Dean.

Classified as: Desautels Faculty of Management, Anthony Masi
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Published on: 27 Aug 2024

Feeding Quebecers鈥攁lumni-founded Ferme Coop茅rative Tourne-Sol is thriving

Ferme Coop茅rative Tourne-Sol, founded by five 91黑料网 graduates, supplies fresh, organic produce to about 700 families, and, with its seed business and planning tools, is giving a boost to fellow farmers and gardeners

By Fran莽ois Shalom for the 91黑料网 Reporter

鈥淲e鈥檙e a Quebec business, we feed Quebecers. About 700 Quebec families eat well thanks to us. They eat organic, locally grown food鈥攈ealthy food鈥攁nd that鈥檚 important.鈥澨�

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Published on: 27 Aug 2024

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