/channels/taxonomy/term/4/all en /channels/channels/event/mcgill-community-lifelong-learning-open-house-361280 <p>Going back to school as an older adult can be an exciting and rejuvenating journey.</p> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 23:10:02 +0000 webfull 204468 at /channels /channels/channels/news/west-island-high-schoolers-participate-summer-research-mcgills-gault-nature-reserve-361278 <h5><strong>by Christine Pallon, Communications Officer, Faculty of Science</strong></h5> <p>Every year, 平特五不中鈥檚 Gault Nature Reserve in Mont-Saint-Hilaire welcomes a host of student researchers. This past summer, there was a new addition to the usual group of young scientists at the Reserve: four high schoolers from Montr茅al鈥檚 West Island.聽</p> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:12:16 +0000 webfull 204467 at /channels /channels/channels/news/research-participation-opportunity-non-science-undergraduate-students-361267 <p>Dr. Anila Asghar and Abdullah Najjar are looking for undergraduate students for their study that seeks to explore the relationship between scientific thinking, feelings about science, and achievement in science.</p> <p>This work will help to develop ways to assist teachers to effectively support the engagement and achievement of students in science.</p> <p>The study involves completing questionnaires and engaging in an online game about science concepts and taking multiple-choice tests at the beginning and the end of the learning sessions.</p> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:46:28 +0000 webfull 204455 at /channels /channels/channels/event/yu-li-university-toronto-361266 <h4><strong>CIRGET Algebraic Geometry Seminar</strong></h4> <p><strong>Title:</strong> Polynomial integrable systems from cluster structures</p> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:47:30 +0000 webfull 204453 at /channels /channels/channels/event/bratati-som-university-buffalo-suny-361265 <p><b><u>Title:</u></b> Acylindrical actions on trees and applications to the outer automorphism group of Baumslag-Solitar groups</p> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:42:55 +0000 webfull 204452 at /channels /channels/channels/news/new-technology-rapidly-measures-antioxidants-maple-syrup-361237 <p>Researchers at 平特五不中 have developed an eco-efficient, user-friendly technology that quickly measures the antioxidant content of maple syrup. The innovative method contributes to increasing transparency about a health-related aspect of the syrup's nutritional value and allows for on-site quality testing without the need for costly lab assessments.</p> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:23:09 +0000 webfull 204450 at /channels /channels/channels/event/intelligence-artificielle-promesses-ecueils-et-realites-dune-revolution-toute-sauf-tranquille-361260 <p>On November 27th, Jocelyn Maclure, the chairholder for the Jarislowsky Chair in Human Nature and Technology will be presenting at an event organized by the Order of Psychologists of Qu茅bec about the impacts of AI on psychology and mental health ca</p> Sat, 16 Nov 2024 18:30:52 +0000 webfull 204448 at /channels /channels/channels/news/pq-plan-replace-immigrants-robots-wont-address-key-labour-market-shortages-361256 <p>The Parti Qu茅b茅cois' recent 97-page immigration plan suggests replacing workers with automation in sectors facing labour shortages. However, Assistant Professor of Operations Management <a href="/desautels/rob-glew"><strong>Rob Glew</strong> </a>argues this approach is flawed. He points out that sectors of Quebec鈥檚 economy with the most acute labour shortages don鈥檛 lend themselves well to automation, like health care and early childhood education. 鈥淭o just lump it in that robots are substitutes for immigrants totally misses the point,鈥� Glew tells CTV News.</p> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:18:34 +0000 webfull 204444 at /channels /channels/channels/news/event-mi4-6th-annual-scientific-symposium-december-4-2024-361255 <p>Join MI4 for the <b>6th Annual Scientific Symposium</b> on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 11:30 PM to 5:30 PM at the 平特五不中 Faculty Club. This year鈥檚 theme, <i>"Microbiome: Decoding the Invisible World,"</i> promises an engaging lineup, including a keynote by Prof. Yasmine Belkaid, President of Institut Pasteur. Don鈥檛 miss this chance to hear groundbreaking insights from leading experts in the MI4 community.</p> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:17:47 +0000 webfull 204443 at /channels /channels/channels/news/prospect-new-us-tariffs-creates-uncertainty-qc-businesses-361254 <p>For Quebec businesses, Donald Trump鈥檚 planned tariffs are a source of significant uncertainty. The Federation of Quebec Chambers of Commerce nervously awaited the results of the U.S. election. With Trump proposing a 10 per cent tariff on all goods entering the United States, many Quebec businesses could be hit hard. 鈥淲e are extremely dependent on the United States, and that dependence is not mutual,鈥� says <a href="/desautels/vivek-astvansh"><strong>Vivek Astvansh</strong></a>, Associate Professor of Quantitative Marketing and Analytics.</p> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:16:01 +0000 webfull 204442 at /channels /channels/channels/news/mba-alumna-lead-ottawa-international-airport-authority-361253 <p><strong>Susan Margles (BA鈥�88, MBA鈥�91</strong>) has been appointed President and CEO of the Ottawa International Airport Authority. Like other airports, Ottawa鈥檚 suffered during the pandemic, but it鈥檚 bouncing back with major infrastructure projects, like a new hotel and a connection to the city鈥檚 light rail transit system. Margles joins the Airport Authority after nearly two decades at Canada Post, where she鈥攁mongst other roles鈥攕erved as chief people and safety officer and was responsible for human resources, labour relations and government affairs.</p> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:13:34 +0000 webfull 204441 at /channels /channels/channels/news/event-practical-examples-research-indigenous-context-november-20-2024-361252 <p>D2R partner, <strong>Tahatikonhsont贸ntie' Quebec Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research,</strong> is organizing a webinar "Practical examples of research in Indigenous context" on November 20 from 12-1:30pm.聽</p> <p>Guest speakers include:聽</p> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:04:13 +0000 webfull 204439 at /channels /channels/channels/event/together-against-misinformation-campaign-361246 <p>Organized by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/scienceupfirst?__cft__[0]=AZWYl3xPPJXP8x3arLMiygH0eWLSY0I9g9mpHngKmDtarEnA6fmu9fTbUKUCpv6ez1I4qxBaBslH4NqXIK9iZEFTFFhDw1l292grduZq9l1ctMjyZQJxWs1uWSjRQz3OlP4kWSMhQeR86XshS29x_Jf0hP6LeF2PgwIxspTHigrB2J</body></html>"></a></p> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:33:38 +0000 webfull 204432 at /channels /channels/channels/event/graduate-artist-diploma-recital-jenny-park-piano-361243 <p>Class of Marina Mdvani</p> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:42:31 +0000 webfull 204428 at /channels /channels/channels/event/masters-recital-alexander-lewis-cello-361241 <p>Class of Matt Haimovtiz</p> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:36:24 +0000 webfull 204426 at /channels