/channels/taxonomy/term/4974/all en /channels/channels/news/17-mcgill-researchers-honoured-prestigious-canada-research-chairs-357763 <p style="text-align:center"><em>ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ awarded $10.9 million in federal funding through Canada Research Chairs Program</em></p> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:48:28 +0000 webfull 200592 at /channels /channels/channels/news/doom-spiral-risk-public-transit-post-pandemic-era-357710 <p>A new study from ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ warns that cutting public transit service could lead to a "doom spiral" resulting in a collapse of the system.</p> <p>The researchers describe a vicious circle in which service cuts brought on by budget deficits drive transit users away; this drop in ridership triggers additional service cuts, which lead to further declines in usage.</p> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:06:14 +0000 webfull 200501 at /channels /channels/channels/news/jianyu-li-honoured-presidents-prize-outstanding-emerging-researchers-357454 <p><em>Engineering professor and expert on biomaterials and bioadhesives honoured by by President and Vice-Chancellor, Deep Saini</em></p> Thu, 30 May 2024 14:17:06 +0000 webfull 200231 at /channels /channels/channels/news/clearing-air-wind-farms-more-land-efficient-previously-thought-356777 <p>Wind power is a source of energy that is both affordable and renewable.</p> <p>However, decision-makers have been reluctant to invest in wind energy due to a perception that wind farms require a lot of land compared to electric power plants driven by fossil fuels. Research led by ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ and based on the assessment of the land-use of close to 320 wind farms in the U.S. (the largest study of its kind) paints a very different picture.</p> Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:16:02 +0000 webfull 199510 at /channels /channels/channels/event/edugenai-panel-artificial-intelligence-research-356660 <p><strong>Overview: </strong>While beliefs regarding the impact of AI on education – both realized and potential – are readily available, what we actually know and understand about such impacts is still quite limited.  This panel will illustrate som</p> Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:05:38 +0000 webfull 199284 at /channels /channels/channels/event/edugenai-panel-artificial-intelligence-teaching-356659 <p><strong>Panel Overview:</strong> Instructors design and implement the teaching that students experience. This panel will focus on how Generative AI is forcing us to rethink what and how we teach and conduct assessments.</p> Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:44:52 +0000 webfull 199283 at /channels /channels/channels/event/edugenai-panel-artificial-intelligence-learning-356657 <p><strong>Panel Overview</strong>: Students learn in formal and informal settings and ways. Generative AI will challenge our assumptions about the way learning happens and what it means to have learned something.</p> Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:06:00 +0000 webfull 199278 at /channels /channels/channels/news/experts-green-hydrogen-356623 <p>AtkinsRéalis, formerly known as SNC-Lavalin, says it has been awarded the engineering contract for the Projet Mauricie green hydrogen hub in Quebec. The development is the latest milestone for the $4-billion Mauricie project, which is being developed by TESCanada H2 Inc. The company is proposing to build a "green hydrogen" production plant in the Mauricie region of Quebec, between Montreal and Quebec City, that will be powered exclusively by renewable electricity.</p> Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:34:31 +0000 webfull 199242 at /channels /channels/channels/event/mcgill-design-day-2024-356481 <p>ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ Design Day showcases engineering design projects and celebrates the achievements of our students in the fields of: engineering design, aerospace, biomaterial, electronics, bioengineering, resource management, software engineering, sustainab</p> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:50:31 +0000 webfull 199074 at /channels /channels/channels/news/green-hydrogen-avoiding-pitfalls-unlock-its-potential-canadian-industries-356253 <h3>Date: April 10, 2024 | Time: 3:00 PM | Location: The ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ Faculty Club: 3450 McTavish Street | Free Event</h3> <p>Join the Trottier Family Foundation and TISED for an upcoming panel discussion where we explore the role and potential of green hydrogen in Canada's decarbonization strategy.  With perspectives from public, private, academic, and non-profit stakeholders we help to identify the sectors to prioritize, the main roadblocks ahead, and the resources and actions needed to effectively implement this technology.</p> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:42:23 +0000 webfull 198744 at /channels /channels/channels/news/mcgill-researchers-awarded-over-12-million-nserc-alliance-grants-356023 <p><em>Federal funding program supported 59 research projects in cleantech, astrophysics, medtech, and more. </em></p> Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:41:18 +0000 webfull 198550 at /channels /channels/channels/news/1075-million-eight-innovative-research-projects-led-mcgill-356021 <p align="center"><i>The Government of Canada makes major investment in research infrastructure through the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) Innovation Fund competition.</i></p> <p>Today at the Université de Montréal, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport, on behalf of the Honourable François-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’s (CFI) Innovation Fund (IF) 2023 competition.</p> Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:33:06 +0000 webfull 198545 at /channels /channels/channels/event/edugenai-shaping-tomorrows-learning-generative-ai-356066 <p><img src="/continuingstudies/files/continuingstudies/040-03-24-edugenai_fb.jpg" style="height:419px; width:800px" /></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>DATE: </strong>May 13th & 14th 2024 </p> Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:24:12 +0000 webfull 198517 at /channels /channels/channels/event/technical-seminar-diverse-applications-mrna-lnp-technology-355947 <h2>Diverse Applications of mRNA-LNP Technology - <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/dc4wPCmbXM"><strong>Register here!</strong></a></h2> <p>Date: March 27, 2024</p> <p>Time: 8:30 - 11:30 AM ET</p> <p>Location: ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ Engine Centre (FDA 5)</p> Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:23:29 +0000 webfull 198398 at /channels /channels/channels/event/application-deadline-techaccelr-grants-355863 <h2><strong>Application deadline is April 2, 2024@ 11:59 PM ET, with project start date of May 1, 2024. </strong></h2> Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:52:14 +0000 webfull 198298 at /channels