/osas/taxonomy/term/3/all en /osas/channels/news/remove-co2-atmosphere-former-mcgill-postdocs-startup-looks-biomass-358010 <p>In 2019, while doing post-doctoral research in ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ's Department of Natural Resource Sciences, Qinhong Cai (better known as Tammy) travelled to Nunavut to join the <a href="https://tc.canada.ca/en/campaigns/oceans-protection-plan">Oceans Protection Plan</a>, a federal initiative designed to improve marine safety and increase the protection and restoration of coastal and seaway ecosystems. Cai, an environmental engineer, was sent to monitor hydrocarbon contaminants and microbial genomics along the Kivalliq transportation corridor.</p> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 19:32:51 +0000 admin 2849 at /osas /osas/channels/event/2024-research-ethics-and-conduct-symposium-session-i-357978 <p>Online event. Agenda forthcoming. <a href="/macdonald/channels/event/2024-research-ethics-and-conduct-symposium-session-ii-357979">Session II</a> will take place on September 12.</p> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:55:51 +0000 admin 2846 at /osas /osas/channels/event/2024-research-ethics-and-conduct-symposium-session-ii-357979 <p>Online event. Agenda forthcoming. <a href="/macdonald/channels/event/2024-research-ethics-and-conduct-symposium-session-i-357978">Session I</a> will take place on September 5.</p> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:56:57 +0000 admin 2847 at /osas /osas/channels/event/mitacs-funding-opportunities-bridge-gap-between-academia-and-industry-357954 <p>This 30-minute information session will offer students, postdocs, and professors a comprehensive overview of the diverse Mitacs funding programs available at ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ.</p> Mon, 15 Jul 2024 23:21:36 +0000 admin 2844 at /osas /osas/channels/news/mac-campus-and-music-staff-members-honoured-excellence-undergraduate-academic-advising-357875 <p>Adelina Lameiras and David Wees are the latest winners of the Dean of Students Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Advising.</p> <p>Adelina Lameiras, Student Affairs Administrator at the Schulich School of Music, was recognized in the Administrative Staff category.</p> <p><a href="/fmt/staff/wees">David Wees</a>, a Faculty Lecturer and Associate Director of the Farm Management and Technology Program in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, won in the Academic Staff category.</p> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 19:04:34 +0000 admin 2838 at /osas /osas/channels/news/mcgill-student-investigating-why-quebecs-red-cardinal-population-has-exploded-357859 <p>The population of red cardinals has exploded in Quebec over the past 25 years. After eight months of tracking 41 cardinals as they flew from tree to tree in different environments, a ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ biologist <a href="https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2024/06/26/le-cardinal-rouge-a-choisi-le-quebec-comme-terre-daccueil-et-voici-pourquoi">spoke to the Journal de Montreal</a> about why cardinals may be thriving here.</p> Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:31:38 +0000 admin 2836 at /osas /osas/channels/news/montreal-peregrine-falcon-chicks-take-first-flights-world-full-danger-357815 <p>The world is full of dangers when you're a falcon chick less than six weeks old and learning to fly — even if you're a member of the fastest species on Earth.</p> <p>This week, three falcon chicks named Hugo, Polo and Estebane started to spread their wings around the nest site on the 23rd floor of the Université de Montréal tower, with hundreds of online viewers watching their every move.</p> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:24:53 +0000 admin 2826 at /osas /osas/channels/news/2024-inductees-selected-canadian-agricultural-hall-fame-including-two-former-mac-professors-357810 <p>Four agricultural champions from across Canada have been selected by the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame as its 2024 inductees. Dr. Bruce Coulman, Dr. Michael Eskin, Paul Larmer and Dr. Charles Vincent will be formally inducted on November 2 at a ceremony during the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Ontario.</p> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:33:25 +0000 admin 2825 at /osas /osas/channels/news/mac-student-awarded-prestigious-seed-science-foundation-scholarship-357793 <p>Please join us in congratulating Henry Alexander Cordoba Novoa, Ph.D. candidate in plant breeding and genetics at ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ's Macdonald Campus, on receiving the Roger Krueger Memorial Scholarship, awarded by the Seed Science Foundation at the American Seed Trade Association Leadership Summit held in Nashville, TN on June 15–19, 2024. This award recognizes Henry's outstanding research, integrity, and professionalism and his passion for the future of agriculture and the seed industry.</p> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:10:09 +0000 admin 2822 at /osas /osas/channels/news/three-researchers-mcgills-faculty-agricultural-and-environmental-sciences-honoured-prestigious-357787 <p>On June 14, the Government of Canada announced $693.8 million in funding for discovery and applied research, including $94.5 million for the <a href="http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/media-medias/lists-listes/2024/spring-printemps-eng.aspx">Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program</a> to support 121 new and renewed chair holders at 39 postsecondary institutions across the country.</p> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:53:37 +0000 admin 2821 at /osas /osas/channels/news/searching-lifes-simple-necessities-across-asteroid-belt-357746 <p>NASA’s Europa Clipper mission will explore the characteristics of Jupiter’s moon Europa. Its data will help scientists assess if the icy body has the potential to host life.</p> <p>A previous satellite mission indicated the likely existence of a salty global ocean beneath Europa's ice, potentially holding more water than all of Earth's surface.</p> Mon, 17 Jun 2024 19:22:54 +0000 admin 2817 at /osas /osas/channels/news/how-ai-could-help-farming-become-more-efficient-and-sustainable-357745 <p>Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries across Canada and the world, and agriculture is no exception. Post-secondary institutions and innovative farms are rapidly working to apply AI to food system challenges from labour shortages to climate change.</p> Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:20:06 +0000 admin 2816 at /osas /osas/channels/news/montreal-drives-greener-golf-courses-banning-most-pesticides-357702 <p>Montreal will become the first jurisdiction in Canada to legislate and regulate on golf course pesticide use after a decision to ban most pesticides at golf courses across the city starting next year. Following a successful 2-year pilot project, the ban aims to encourage the use of low-toxicity alternatives to protect biodiversity and human health. Golf courses, which were previously exempt from certain pesticide restrictions, will face fines for non-compliance.</p> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:06:21 +0000 admin 2815 at /osas /osas/channels/event/activity-booklet-buzzing-world-pollinators-2024-edition-332911 <h2>Come celebrate National Pollinator Week!</h2> Mon, 30 Aug 2021 18:56:51 +0000 ingrid.chiraz@mcgill.ca 1273 at /osas /osas/channels/news/conversation-jamie-depolla-valedictorian-faculty-agricultural-and-environmental-sciences-b-ceremony-357696 <blockquote> <p>"The Mac Campus community is one of inclusivity, kindness and open-mindedness. I have felt loved, encouraged and pushed to do better every day."</p> </blockquote> <p><em>In this special series of Q&As, ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ’s 2024 valedictorians share their insights and perspectives as they reflect on their academic journeys and look back at the moments that defined their time at ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ, from navigating the challenges of entering ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ during the COVID pandemic to finding and fostering a sense of community.</em></p> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:54:29 +0000 admin 2814 at /osas