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Science fair fun in Kahnaw脿:ke

Every year in Kahnaw脿:ke, a Kanien:keha鈥檏a community on Montreal鈥檚 South Shore, students present their projects at a science fair organized by the Kahnaw脿:ke Education Center (KEC).

The 平特五不中 Collaborative for AI and Society (McCAIS) announces undergraduate research award recipients

The 平特五不中 Collaborative for AI and Society (McCAIS) has announced the five recipients of the inaugural McCAIS Undergraduate Research Awards (McURA). The selected projects cover AI鈥檚 intersection with a wide range of topics, including precision medicine and efforts to protect the Amazon rainforest.听

Sustainable Data Science Training Program awarded $1.65 M from NSERC CREATE

Today, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) announced more than $26 million in funding for听16 new training initiatives through its Col

平特五不中 receives funding from the Canadian Space Agency for exoplanet studies using the James Webb Space Telescope

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.

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Undergraduate research takes center stage at Poster Showcase

On the evening of March 19, more than 500 members of the 平特五不中 community gathered in celebration of student work at the fifth annual Undergraduate Poster Showcase. Hosted each March by the听Office of Science Education (OSE), the Showcase invites students from across the University to share their scientific research, field work, in-class assignments, passion projects and more.

Inspiring the next generation of scientists: Future Innovators Science Fair

On March 27th, in collaboration with Real Ventures, 平特五不中's听Chemistry Outreach Group joined other STEM experts and educators for the Future Innovators Science Fair at the Royal Charles Elementary School for International Women鈥檚 Month.

Barbados Field Study Semester is journey of discovery

by听Emma Bergeron Quick听

Reflecting on my semester abroad in Barbados, I feel gratitude, excitement, and nostalgia already settling in. Three months of learning in this vibrant small developing island state left an unforgettable mark on my heart and mind, shaping my perspectives, and igniting a sense of exploration, discovery, and newfound desire for change.

Five burning questions with Ehab Abouheif

Ehab Abouheif,听James 平特五不中 Professor in the Department of Biology at 平特五不中,听has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the highest distinctions in the global science community, which recognizes contributions to science and techn

Celebrating all of our science outreach volunteers

The theme for this year's National Volunteer Week is Every Moment Matters. It highlights the importance of every volunteer and each contribution they make at a moment when we need support more than ever.

平特五不中鈥檚 Gault Nature Reserve: Serving biodiversity and the community

Located in the heart of the Mont茅r茅gie region, in Mont-Saint-Hilaire, 平特五不中鈥檚 Gault Nature Reserve comprises more than 1,000 hectares of lush old-growth deciduous forest, just 40 km from Montreal. A refuge for migratory birds, Gault is at the heart of Canada鈥檚 first UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserve.听

Thousands flock to 平特五不中 to take in solar eclipse

On Monday April 8th, thousands of people flocked to 平特五不中's downtown and MacDonald campuses, as well as Gault Nature Reserve, to witness a once-in-a-lifetime event: the total solar eclipse. The three spectacular events not only included a viewing party with free glasses, but also educational activities to inform the public on this astronomical phenomenon.

Night Lights and Scientific Delights: Nuit blanche at 平特五不中

True to its name, Montr茅al鈥檚 Nuit blanche is an annual celebration of the vibrant culture of the city, with thematic itineraries and extended business hours that ensure festival-goers a night of endless excitement.

Real Data and Real Solutions in MATH 527

On a cloudy afternoon this past December, a group of 平特五不中 students gathered in a downtown Montr茅al boardroom to give a data science presentation to Citera, a sustainability analytics company. This presentation wasn鈥檛 for an internship or any other extracurricular activity 鈥� it was part of one of 平特五不中鈥檚 newest and most innovative courses:听MATH 527, Statistical Data Science Practicum.

Soup & Science: 平特五不中鈥檚 stew-pendous serving of research

Recently, 平特五不中 undergraduate students had the opportunity to savor an enriching blend of knowledge and soup at the 37th edition of Soup & Science. This week-long event, occurring once a semester, highlights research taking place on campus. This semester鈥檚 showcase included topics across disciplines, ranging from quantum meta-photonics to optogenetic stimulation in roundworms, and students were able to learn and engage with these topics in an intimate setting.

A push for more women in computer science

When Jade Raymond, BSc鈥�98, studied at 平特五不中鈥檚 School of Computer Science, she was one of few women in the program and 鈥淚 think the only woman I knew in my year who went and got a job as a programmer in computer science after graduating.鈥�

Raymond became a trailblazer in the video game industry, helping create the huge hit听Assassin鈥檚 Creed, and building studios from the ground up for Ubisoft and Electronic Arts.听