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Winter is coming: Biodiversity Garden Fall Clean-Up

barbara.zsigovics@mcgill.ca — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:52:12 +0000

Get your hands dirty and contribute to Biodiversity at ��!

Do you enjoy getting your hands dirty, learning about native plants, and sipping hot apple cider?

Sustainable Futures Festival

kelsey.litwin@mcgill.ca — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:40:38 +0000

��’s Bicentennial milestone is a significant occasion to highlight the importance of collaboration and innovation in sustainability, locally and beyond.

TISEDTalk: Bridging the Gap Between the Environmental Impacts of Tyre Particles, Tyre Recovery and End-of-Life Solutions

admin — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:08:50 +0000

Date: September 29th, 2025 | Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Macdonald Engineering Building- MD 267

Tyres keep the world moving—but at a cost. From microscopic wear particles to end-of-life waste, the environmental footprint of tyres spans their entire lifecycle. In this eye-opening seminar, Dr. Linda Mitchell, Science, Research and Innovation Manager at Tyre Stewardship Australia, will unpack the complex challenges and emerging solutions across the global tyre value chain.

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Radio-Canada reports on 15 years of �� Feeding ��

admin — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 21:50:45 +0000

For 15 years, �� dining halls have been serving up fresh, local produce grown by students at Macdonald Campus as part of their agricultural and environmental sciences programs. Last year alone, 3.4 tons of tomatoes and almost 2 tons of onions ended up on students' plates thanks to the �� Feeding �� initiative.

Climate science, community wellness, and career inspiration at the 2025 John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium

admin — Wed, 07 May 2025 21:19:18 +0000

On April 11, 2025, over 60 people gathered at the annual John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium to hear how the research of three Macdonald Campus graduate students contributes to a more sustainable future. Honours and science students from John Abbott College, as well as members of ��'s Macdonald Campus community, were inspired by short talks followed by a panel discussion on the students' university experience and their chosen career paths.

Impactful Connections: Celebrating Women Innovators and Entrepreneurs

admin — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:15:21 +0000

Join us for a networking event dedicated to women innovators & entrepreneurs looking to forge meaningful connections.

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.

Virtual TISED’s Master of Engineering Program – Info Session

admin — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:33:54 +0000

Date: November 19th, 2025 | Time: 12:00 PM | VIA Zoom

TISEDTalk: Resilient Energy Infrastructure: Engineering for Climate Adaptation, Reliability, and Sustainability

admin — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:38:41 +0000

Date: November 4th, 2025 | Time: 3:00 PM | Location: �� Engine Centre FDA5- 3450 Rue University | Hosted by TISED and �� Engine

Denis Vinokurov (Université de Montréal)

admin — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:26:49 +0000

Title: Maximizing Laplace eigenvalues with density in higher dimensions

Nineteen new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to ��

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

Federal investment boosts ��’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 ��.

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

Fast Radio Burst Conference hosted at �� 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

Dr. Victoria Glynn creates art to communicate science

admin — Fri, 02 May 2025 18:13:54 +0000

Authors: Ava Craig, Camille Taggart, Raphaelle Reyes

"Art is like a common language that draws people in, regardless of their background." - Dr. Victoria Glynn