Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences - News /eps/channels_item/2 en 平特五不中 receives funding from the Canadian Space Agency for exoplanet studies using the James Webb Space Telescope /eps/node/5796 <p>平特五不中 has received funding from the Canadian Space Agency for two separate projects dedicated to the study of exoplanets, using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The projects are slated for completion by June 2025. Both studies will be led by Professor Nicolas Cowan.</p> <p><a href="/research/channels/news/mcgill-receives-funding-canadian-space-agency-exoplanet-studies-using-james-webb-space-telescope-357237">Read more here.</a></p> Tue, 14 May 2024 13:52:23 +0000 平特五不中 Melting permafrost in arctic ponds: An unfolding factor for climate change /eps/node/5785 <h2 style="text-align:center">Article by: Yejin Lee, The Tribune聽</h2> <p>"Peter Douglas, an assistant professor in 平特五不中鈥檚 Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, and his team recently published a聽research paper聽on greenhouse gas emissions from tundra ponds in northern Canada, aiming to understand one of the most important environmental processes for predicting future climate shifts.聽</p> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 19:53:17 +0000 平特五不中 平特五不中 research included in Qu茅bec Science鈥檚 top 10 best of the year /eps/node/5775 <p>Research conducted by 平特五不中 researchers ranks among the year鈥檚 best, according to聽<em>Qu茅bec Science</em>聽magazine.</p> <p>The magazine has published its annual top 10 list of the province鈥檚 most groundbreaking scientific discoveries, and three have ties to 平特五不中 researchers.</p> <p>The three studies affiliated with 平特五不中 researchers address some of the world鈥檚 most pressing challenges: extreme climate change, treatment for cancer patients, and the quality of seawater.</p> Thu, 11 Jan 2024 14:41:54 +0000 平特五不中 Secrets of a Hot Saturn and its Spotted Star Unlocked by 平特五不中, Universit茅 de Montr茅al Astronomers /eps/node/5774 <h2 style="text-align:center">Article by:聽Claire Loewen, Media Relations, 平特五不中</h2> Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:17:29 +0000 平特五不中 CTV News Interview with Dr. Don Baker /eps/node/5769 <p style="text-align:center"><strong>How Climate Change Affected Dinosaurs</strong></p> <p style="text-align:center">CTV News Montreal Interview with Dr. Don Baker</p> <p style="text-align:center"><em>" .</em>.. new evidence from 平特五不中 suggests dinosaurs were already dying off due to climate change caused by massive volcanic eruptions.</p> Wed, 03 Jan 2024 13:34:29 +0000 平特五不中 Geotop Podcast: Peter Douglas: Climate lessons from past civilizations /eps/node/5768 <h2 style="text-align:center">Featuring Dr. Peter Douglas聽</h2> <p>聽</p> Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:40:30 +0000 平特五不中 More than a meteorite: New clues about the demise of dinosaurs /eps/node/5767 <h2 style="text-align:center">More than a meteorite: New clues about the demise of dinosaurs</h2> <h3 style="text-align:center">Keila DePape, Media Relations, 平特五不中</h3> <p style="text-align:center"><a href="/newsroom/channels/news/more-meteorite-new-clues-about-demise-dinosaurs-353027">Link to the full article</a></p> <p><em>平特五不中 researchers challenge current understanding of dinosaur extinction by unearthing link between volcanic eruptions and climate change.</em></p> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:46:33 +0000 平特五不中 Nicolas Cowan selected for prestigious Arthur B. McDonald Fellowship /eps/node/5764 <p style="text-align:center"><em>World-leading exoplanet researcher recognized by NSERC for visionary science as well as commitment to public outreach and equity activities</em></p> <p style="text-align:center">By Junji Nishihata, Senior Communications Adviser, Office of Research and Innovation</p> <p style="text-align:center">Read the original article on the 平特五不中 Reporter <a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/nicolas-cowan-selected-for-prestigious-arthur-b-mcdonald-fellowship/">website</a></p> <p>聽</p> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 15:41:42 +0000 平特五不中 平特五不中 receives $4.8 million to advance climate change science and technology /eps/node/4417 <p>Three projects will fill knowledge gaps about the environmental and economic impacts of greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen Canada's capacity to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050</p> Fri, 25 Nov 2022 17:30:01 +0000 平特五不中 Visualizing the ancient Maya over thousands of years /eps/node/4343 <p>Using real geochemical data from the archaeological site of Itzan, Guatemala, and computer-generated artwork, PhD candidate Benjamin Keenan has produced a video that brings ancient Mayan civilization to life.聽</p> <p>Read the full story in the <a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/visualizing-the-ancient-maya-over-thousands-of-years/">平特五不中 Reporter</a>.</p> Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:03:53 +0000 平特五不中 Summer internship (starting May 23, 2023) with Kinross Gold Corporation, in Toronto, for a geology student entering the final year of a B.Sc. next fall 2023 /eps/node/4062 <p>Posted on September 29, 2022</p> <p>Apply now at <a href="https://jobs.kinross.com/go/Student-&amp;-New-Graduate-Jobs/1552200/">https://jobs.kinross.com/go/Student-&amp;-New-Graduate-Jobs/1552200/</a></p> Wed, 05 Oct 2022 21:15:20 +0000 平特五不中 CSEG Foundation University Scholarship for students in a program directed towards a career in geophysics [Deadline: November 1, 2022] /eps/node/3875 <p>Deadline:聽<b>November</b><strong>聽1, 2022</strong><strong>聽</strong>for the $2000聽<a href="https://cseg.ca/foundation/scholarships/foundation-scholarship-applications/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://cseg.ca/foundation/scholarships/foundation-scholarship-applications/">CSEG Foundation University Scholarship</a>聽(Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicist) aimed at undergraduate students enrolled in a program聽directed toward a career in geophysics.</p> Wed, 07 Sep 2022 19:00:14 +0000 平特五不中 KEGS Foundation Scholarships for students in geophysics [Deadline: April 30, 2022] /eps/node/3016 <div>Deadline: <strong>April 30, 2022</strong> for KEGS Foundation Scholarships (Canadian Exploration Geophysical Society) aimed at undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a program that emphasizes geophysics.</div> <div>聽</div> <div>Find out more and download the application form from <a href="http://www.kegsfoundation.org/application.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="http://www.kegsfoundation.org/application.html">KEGS Foundation Scholarships</a>.</div> Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:55:19 +0000 平特五不中 Undergraduate Geoscience Summer Student position: deadline, May 9. /eps/node/1431 <p>Tundra Oil &amp; Gas Limited is seeking a聽<b>Geoscience Summer Student</b>聽for a four-month position 鈥 May 20, 2021 to September 3, 2021.聽This will be a<b> remote position</b> reporting to their Calgary, AB office.</p> <p>Details are posted at聽<a href="https://ca.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3698634f2d3f9980&amp;from=tp-serp&amp;tk=1f51cjrdrt5to801" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ca.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3698634f2d3f9980&amp;from=tp-serp&amp;tk=1f51cjrdrt5to801</a></p> Thu, 06 May 2021 18:08:47 +0000 平特五不中 KEGS Foundation Scholarships for students in geophysics [Deadline: April 15, 2021] /eps/node/1406 <div>Deadline: <strong>April 15, 2021</strong>聽for KEGS Foundation Scholarships (Canadian Geophysical Exploration Society) aimed at undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a program that emphasizes geophysics.</div> <div>聽</div> <div>Find out more and download the application form from <a href="http://www.kegsfoundation.org/application.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="http://www.kegsfoundation.org/application.html">KEGS Foundation Scholarships</a>.</div> <div>聽</div> Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:39:12 +0000 平特五不中 Kyle Henderson, PhD Candidate receives 2020 Hugh C. Morris Fellowship /eps/node/1258 <p>Congratulations to Kyle ! Recipient of 1 of 2 <a href="https://kimberley-foundation.org/hugh-morris-fellowship/">Hugh C. Morris Experiential Learning Fellowship</a>. Administered by the Kimberley Foundation, the fellowship supports a student-designed self-guided experiential program related to studies in earth sciences, climate change, sustainability, or the social impact, social sciences or design sciences concern with earth, sustainability of environmental issues.</p> Thu, 26 Mar 2020 18:45:07 +0000 平特五不中 New technique for measuring greenhouse gas production from thawing permafrost /eps/node/1255 <p>A research team led by 平特五不中 geochemist聽<a href="/eps/douglas">Peter Douglas</a>聽has used a new method for measuring the rate at which methane is produced by microbes breaking down thawing permafrost.聽鈥淭here is a lot of concern about methane being released from permafrost, but we don鈥檛 know how available carbon that has been frozen for thousands of years is to microbes,鈥 says Douglas, an assistant professor in 平特五不中鈥檚 Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences.</p> Thu, 26 Mar 2020 18:33:37 +0000 平特五不中