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Reflecting on my semester abroad in Barbados, I feel gratitude, excitement, and nostalgia already settling in. Three months of learning in this vibrant small developing island state left an unforgettable mark on my heart and mind, shaping my perspectives, and igniting a sense of exploration, discovery, and newfound desire for change.
Ehab Abouheif,听James 平特五不中 Professor in the Department of Biology at 平特五不中,听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.
The theme for this year's is Every Moment Matters. 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.听
The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation announced their 2024 fellows, which includes one faculty member from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, .
Professor Darmon is among 188 scholars to receive fellowships, from a pool of almost 3,000 applicants 鈥� 鈥渁 distinguished and diverse group of culture-creators working across 52 disciplines,鈥� according to the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation press statement.
On Monday April 8th, thousands of people flocked to 平特五不中's downtown and MacDonald campuses, as well as Gault Nature Reserve, to witness a once-in-a-lifetime event: the total solar eclipse. The three spectacular events not only included a viewing party with free glasses, but also educational activities to inform the public on this astronomical phenomenon. Read the Reporter article on听听to learn more.
平特五不中 researchers have discovered a safer and more efficient technique for testing new drugs while they are in development.
Imagine being middle aged and starting to feel that you are off balance a lot and that you are having a hard time coordinating your movements. Those are among the symptoms of Spinocerebellar ataxia type 6, known as SCA6, a rare neurodegenerative disease which typically appears in adulthood and worsens over time. Over time, other problems such as slurred speech and difficulty seeing or seeing double, may also appear. It is estimated that fewer than 5,000 people in the US have the condition, which is the result of genetic mutations in the cerebellum.
True to its name, Montr茅al鈥檚 Nuit blanche is an annual celebration of the vibrant culture of the city, with thematic itineraries and extended business hours that ensure festival-goers a night of endless excitement. From flower printing workshops to ghost story roundtables, Nuit blanche invited Montrealers to share and express their creativity through a diverse range of activities at different locations across Montr茅al.听听
On a cloudy afternoon this past December, a group of 平特五不中 students gathered in a downtown Montr茅al boardroom to give a data science presentation to Citera, a sustainability analytics company. This presentation wasn鈥檛 for an internship or any other extracurricular activity 鈥� it was part of one of 平特五不中鈥檚 newest and most innovative courses:听MATH 527, Statistical Data Science Practicum.
Recently, 平特五不中 undergraduate students had the opportunity to savor an enriching blend of knowledge and soup at the 37th edition of Soup & Science. This week-long event, occurring once a semester, highlights research taking place on campus. This semester鈥檚 showcase included topics across disciplines, ranging from quantum meta-photonics to optogenetic stimulation in roundworms, and students were able to learn and engage with these topics in an intimate setting.
What maintains stability within an ecosystem and prevents a single best competitor from displacing other species from a community? Does ecosystem stability depend upon the presence of a wide variety of species, as early ecologists believed, or does diversity do the exact opposite, and lead to instability, as modern theory predicts?
When Jade Raymond, BSc鈥�98, studied at 平特五不中鈥檚 School of Computer Science, she was one of few women in the program and 鈥淚 think the only woman I knew in my year who went and got a job as a programmer in computer science after graduating.鈥�
Raymond became a trailblazer in the video game industry, helping create the huge hit听Assassin鈥檚 Creed, and building studios from the ground up for Ubisoft and Electronic Arts.听
On March 13th at the Universit茅 de Montr茅al, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport, on behalf of the Honourable Fran莽ois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced the results of the Canada Foundation for Innovation鈥檚 (CFI) Innovation Fund (IF) 2023 competition.
Seventeen outstanding 平特五不中 researchers were appointed on March 13th as new and renewed Canada Research Chairs (CRC), one of Canada鈥檚 most prestigious academic honours. The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Fran莽ois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health,听 at the Universit茅 de Montr茅al.
