/macdonald/taxonomy/term/515/all en /macdonald/channels/news/more-59-million-awarded-cfi-and-government-quebec-six-mcgill-research-projects-284013 <p>New labs and equipment through the CFI’s Innovation Fund will help six transformative ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ research projects to collaborate, innovate and train the next generation of scientists for the jobs of tomorrow.</p> <p>...Professors <strong>Timothy Geary</strong> (Institute of Parasitology) and <strong>Anja Geitmann</strong> (Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences) were each awarded funding in this round.</p> Fri, 19 Jan 2018 19:50:58 +0000 hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca 53123 at /macdonald /macdonald/research/canada-foundation-innovation-grants/eastern-canadian-plant-phenotyping-platform-ecp3 <h3>CFI awards $9.5M to the ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ-led Eastern Canadian Plant Phenotyping Platform</h3> <p><img height="707" width="2591" style="width: 750px; height: 205px;" class="file-original " src="/macdonald/files/macdonald/soybean_field.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p><strong>Accelerating innovations to adapt agro-environments to climate change: Eastern Canadian Plant Phenotyping Platform (ECP3)</strong></p> Thu, 12 Oct 2017 15:15:07 +0000 hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca 52956 at /macdonald /macdonald/research/canada-foundation-innovation-grants <p><em>The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) was built on the ideals of thinking big and investing in areas that matter to Canadians. Since its creation in 1997, the CFI has ensured Canadian researchers have the tools — the cutting-edge labs, facilities and equipment — they need to push the frontiers of knowledge in all disciplines, and to contribute to the full spectrum of research — from discovery to technology development. </em></p> Thu, 12 Oct 2017 14:53:35 +0000 hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca 52955 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/event/canadian-society-plant-biologists-eastern-regional-meeting-282678 <p>The <strong>2017 CSPB/SCBV Eastern Regional Meeting</strong> will take place on November 25th at the Macdonald Campus of ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ, 21,111 Lakeshore, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue.</p> Tue, 14 Nov 2017 15:42:22 +0000 hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca 53021 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/caroline-begg-awarded-principals-prize-teaching-excellence-263913 <p>Congratulations to <strong>Dr. Caroline Begg</strong> (Plant Science, FMT), the recipient of the Principal's Prize for Excellence in Teaching (Faculty Lecturer).  Principal Fortier presented the award at ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ's Fall Convocation held earlier this week.  Dr. Begg has long been a supporter of student-led initiatives beyond the classroom and empowers students to be involved in their own learning process.  She received the Macdonald Campus Award for Teaching Excellence earlier this year.</p> Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:06:51 +0000 katherine.maclean@mcgill.ca 52547 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/organic-pot-grower-living-dream-whistler-263112 <h3><em><strong><span>29-year-old the lead agronomist for a Whistler marijuana company</span></strong></em></h3> <p>As a 14-year-old loading soil at a Quebec poinsettia greenhouse, <strong>David Bernard-Perron</strong> [BSc (AES)'12, MSc'15] never would have expected he'd grow up to be the lead agronomist for a marijuana company in Whistler. </p> <p>But at 29, that's exactly what he's doing, and the company he works for is at the forefront of quickly growing industry.</p> Thu, 29 Sep 2016 14:16:55 +0000 katherine.maclean@mcgill.ca 52508 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/event/two-special-seminars-plant-science-261209 <p> </p> <p>You are invited to attend two special seminars sponsored by the Plant Science Department.</p> Thu, 09 Jun 2016 13:03:39 +0000 hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca 52352 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/unlocking-memories-plant-stress-improve-global-crop-yield-and-food-security-260546 <p> </p> <p>The excitement in the Faculty is palpable these days.  Our latest good news — Plant Science PhD candidate <strong>Boris Mayer</strong>, BSc (AgEnvSc)'12, MSc '15, is the recipient of a prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship.  Mayer is supervised by <strong>Professor Jean-Benoit Charron</strong>.</p> <p>An NSERC panel selected the PhD candidate for the award based on his academic excellence, research potential, and leadership skills.  The award carries a value of $50K per year for three years.</p> Wed, 20 Apr 2016 21:04:00 +0000 hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca 52275 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/how-choose-perfect-christmas-tree-257313 <p>Christmas is just under two weeks away, so if you haven't picked out a tree yet, the clock is ticking. [CTV News Montreal] asked David Wees from the Plant Science Department of ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ for some tips on what to look for.</p> <h3><a href="http://montreal.ctvnews.ca/how-to-choose-the-perfect-christmas-tree-1.2697922">Read article/watch video</a></h3> Tue, 15 Dec 2015 14:48:52 +0000 hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca 52009 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/air-canada-backs-effort-build-homegrown-green-jet-fuel-infrasructure-257267 <p>The University of Toronto, ƽÌØÎå²»ÖР [<strong>BioFuelNet - Don Smith</strong>] and the International Air Transport Association are also part of the project as members of the BioFuelNet Aviation Task Force. Funding is coming from the Green Aviation Research and Development Network, which gets its support from the federal government and Canada’s aerospace sector.</p> <h3>Read more in  <a href="http://www.thestar.com/business/2015/12/10/air-canada-backs-effort-to-build-homegrown-green-jet-fuel-infrastructure.html">The Toronto Star</a></h3> <p> </p> Fri, 11 Dec 2015 18:55:44 +0000 hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca 52008 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/study-finds-plants-need-active-social-lives-stay-healthy-256419 <p> </p> <p>STUDY FINDS PLANTS NEED ACTIVE SOCIAL LIVES TO STAY HEALTHY</p> Thu, 29 Oct 2015 18:07:10 +0000 hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca 51969 at /macdonald