/qls/taxonomy/term/58/all en /qls/channels/news/dr-bridget-andersen-awarded-2026-yablonovitch-research-prize-373217 <p>Congratulations to Dr. Bridget Andersen, who has received the 2026 Yablonovitch Research Prize.</p> <p>The prize, established in 2022 by Eli Yablonovitch, BSc 1967, DSc 2018, and Karen Yablonovitch, is awarded annually by the Faculty of Science at convocation to a graduate student enrolled in the Faculty of Science who has achieved the best research accomplishment in experimental physics.</p> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:20:04 +0000 admin 19177 at /qls /qls/channels/event/public-talk-les-trous-noirs-sous-toutes-leurs-couleurs-373193 <p>This public talk is a part of the 2026 SMBH and Blue Notes conference, co-organized by ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Physics, TSI at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ, UdeM, and other organizations across Montreal, and Quebec.</p> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:42:04 +0000 admin 19163 at /qls /qls/channels/news/three-scholars-receive-presidents-prize-outstanding-emerging-researchers-373194 <p><em><strong>Professors Mette Bendixen, Rachel Langevin and Kai Wang recognized for research excellence and impact.</strong></em></p> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:59:07 +0000 admin 19164 at /qls /qls/channels/news/2026-faculty-science-excellence-award-winners-announced-373109 <p>Ann Jack (Clerical), Diti Anastasopoulos (Management), and Maxime Leroux (Technical) have been named recipients of the Faculty of Science Excellence Awards.  </p> <p>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 2025-2026 academic year.  </p> <p>Read below the citations prepared by the Faculty of Science Excellence Awards Committee. </p> Tue, 26 May 2026 13:41:53 +0000 admin 19144 at /qls /qls/channels/event/2025-2026-career-fairs-341937 <p>Career fairs at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ are organized by a variety of groups across campus, including the Career Planning Service (CaPS), faculty-specific career offices, academic departments, and student associations.</p> Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:22:49 +0000 admin 19143 at /qls /qls/channels/news/explosions-colour-changes-and-hands-science-mcgill-chemistry-outreach-groups-24-hours-science-event-372964 <p>On Saturday, May 2, families gathered at the Otto Maass Chemistry Building for an exciting day of discovery as the ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Chemistry Outreach Group held its annual 24 Hours of Science event, which welcomed 220 guests. </p> Fri, 15 May 2026 14:07:06 +0000 admin 19117 at /qls /qls/channels/news/mcgills-bravo-gala-shines-spotlight-research-excellence-372950 <p><strong>At event honouring 116 winners of major awards, keynote speaker and SSHRC Gold Medal recipient Myriam Denov emphasized the importance of listening. </strong><br /> <br /> ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ celebrated more than 100 researchers at the 21st edition of Bravo, a gala event May 7 honouring the winners of major provincial, national and international research prizes and awards in 2025.</p> Thu, 14 May 2026 16:18:30 +0000 admin 19115 at /qls /qls/channels/news/mcgill-awarded-16-new-or-renewed-canada-research-chairs-372938 <p><strong>From fundamental physics to child well-being, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ researchers advance discovery across disciplines </strong><br /> <br /> ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ has been awarded $18.1 million in federal funding to support 16 Canada Research Chairs – six new and 10 renewed.</p> Wed, 13 May 2026 17:51:34 +0000 admin 19109 at /qls /qls/channels/news/provost-honours-31-mcgill-professors-exceptional-research-achievements-372939 <p><strong>The 2026 cohort of Distinguished James ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Professors, James ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Professors and William Dawson Scholars embody ‘the very best of our academic community’.</strong></p> <p>Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) Angela Campbell has named 31 ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ professors as Distinguished James ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Professors, James ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.</p> Wed, 13 May 2026 18:00:18 +0000 admin 19108 at /qls /qls/channels/news/six-faculty-science-professors-celebrated-outstanding-research-achievements-372936 <p><i>Clockwise from top left: Parisa Ariya (Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences), Bruce Arndtsen (Chemistry), Nikolaos Provatas (Physics), Hanadi Sleiman (Chemistry), Irene Gregory-Eaves (Biology), and Fiona Soper (Biology)</i></p> <p>This year, six professors from the Faculty of Science have been recognized among the recipients of the 2026 cohort of Distinguished James ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Professors, James ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Professors and William Dawson Scholars.</p> Wed, 13 May 2026 17:02:16 +0000 admin 19107 at /qls /qls/channels/news/mcgill-awarded-16-new-or-renewed-canada-research-chairs-372935 From fundamental physics to child well-being, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ researchers advance discovery across disciplines  <p>³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ has been awarded $18.1 million in federal funding to support 16 Canada Research Chairs – six new and 10 renewed.</p> <p>The University’s newly appointed CRCs will drive forward cutting-edge research in fields that include subatomic physics, food science and agricultural chemistry, and counselling psychology. Renewed Chairs will continue vital work in such areas as Parkinson’s disease, bioengineering, data ethics and intergenerational childhood trauma.</p> Wed, 13 May 2026 16:56:31 +0000 admin 19106 at /qls /qls/channels/news/appointment-alanna-watt-dean-faculty-science-372707 <p><em>Dear members of the ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ community,</em></p> <p><em>I am delighted to announce that Prof. Alanna Watt will be ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ’s next Dean of the Faculty of Science. The ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Board of Governors approved her appointment at its meeting on April 23, 2026, and her five-year renewable term will begin on May 1.</em></p> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:48:45 +0000 admin 19044 at /qls /qls/channels/news/science-changed-how-we-study-pain-372651 <p>Some of Dr. Jeffrey Mogil’s most influential discoveries could be considered serendipity. He may not have set out to revolutionize the field, but what he ended up finding has made a lasting impact in the world of pain research.</p> <p>Dr. Mogil is a pain researcher and professor at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ, and his CIHR-supported work uncovered two big blind spots: the research had focused almost entirely on male pain and mostly measured one type of pain—and not the type that makes the biggest difference for patients.</p> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:34:18 +0000 admin 19036 at /qls /qls/channels/event/killam-seminar-series-role-bdnf-hormonal-regulation-seizures-temporal-lobe-epilepsy-372041 <p>Supported by the generosity of the Killam Trusts, The Neuro's Killam Seminar Series invites outstanding guest speakers whose research is of interest to the scientific community at The Neuro and ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ.</p> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:46:24 +0000 admin 19015 at /qls /qls/channels/news/2026-fessenden-professorship-awards-and-tomlinson-science-awards-winners-announced-372487 <p>The 2026 winners of the Fessenden Professorship and Tomlinson Science Awards have been named.</p> <p>Established in 2007 and named after Canadian electrical engineer Reginald Aubrey Fessenden, the<a href="/science/research/rgo/fessenden"> Fessenden Professorship in Science and Innovation Award</a> supports researchers in exploring early-stage concepts, developing intellectual property, and moving innovations toward commercialization.</p> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:45:09 +0000 admin 19014 at /qls