/science/channels_item/51 en /science/node/990784 <p>Congratulations to聽Carolina Cruz-Vinaccia, the Outreach Program Administrator at the <a href="https://tsi.mcgill.ca/">Trottier Space Institute</a> and Physics Department for being awarded the <a href="/hr/awards/president-awards">President's Award for Administrative and Support Staff</a>!聽Winners of this award are honoured for the quality of their work, service to the community, innovation and initiative.</p> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:29:41 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/990567 <p>To celebrate the聽70th anniversary of 平特五不中鈥檚 acclaimed <a href="/bellairs/">Bellairs Research Institute</a> in Barbados and to promote STEAM education to local students, 平特五不中 partnered with the <a href="https://cosi.org/">Center of Science and Industry (COSI)</a>, and the U.S. State Department for聽a full day of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) activities and presentations.</p> Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:21:55 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/990499 <p>This summer, Gault Nature Reserve hosted four high schoolers from the West Island Black Community Association for this year鈥檚 Youth Biodiversity Internships Program.聽Led by Professor Bruno Tremblay, this collaboration brought together a diverse range of community members from 平特五不中 and beyond to connect on their passion for science. For 5 weeks, youth conducted fieldwork at Gault with 平特五不中 students, explored how scientific research happens in nature and made links to their own lives and future careers. 聽</p> Mon, 02 Dec 2024 18:57:30 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/990414 <p>On November 15^th 鈥� 17^th, the Trottier Space Institute and the Department of Physics hosted its 9^th <a href="https://www.hackathon.physics.mcgill.ca/">Annual 平特五不中 Physics Hackathon</a>. This friendly coding competition brought together 163 people, from grade 10 high school students to graduate students. Participants had a total of 24 hours over the span of 3 days to create computing and physical science projects in teams. <a href="https://www.hackathon.physics.mcgill.ca/">Learn more here</a>.</p> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:01:01 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/989936 <p>Congratulations to the Chemistry Outreach group, which celebrated its 10-year anniversary during <a href="/openhouse/">平特五不中鈥檚 Open House</a> on <b>October 27^th</b>! Over 250 people joined the festivities and enjoyed hands-on activities, magnificent demos, and chemistry-themed refreshments throughout the day.</p> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:54:50 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/989792 <h4><strong>by Phuong Hoang, Faculty of Science Communications Associate</strong></h4> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:14:40 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/989711 <h2>The Biodiversity Festival</h2> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:32:07 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/989332 <p><b>On September 28^th between 9 am and 4 pm</b>, join 平特五不中鈥檚 Office of Science Outreach, STEMM Diversity @ 平特五不中, the Trottier Space Institute and 平特五不中 Physics Outreach, for free science activities for families. Activities will be held both indoors and outdoors at the downtown campus and are intended for children ages 6 and up.</p> <p>Registration is required for some activities.</p> <p>For more details and the full schedule, <a href="/science/outreach/upcoming-events">visit this link</a>.</p> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:46:09 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/989136 <p>After a hiatus of about a decade, the <a href="https://www.cs.mcgill.ca/~summcamp/english/Home.html">平特五不中 Computer Science Summer Camp</a> once again welcomed students from Montreal high schools and CEGEPs to the downtown campus this summer. The camp was a group effort organized by students, staff and faculty across the computer science community. Students participated in four packed days of talks, hands-on activities and coding sessions, to learn about computer science.</p> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:33:25 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/989064 <p>Frederic Bertley was amongst a group of leaders to receive an honorary degree from 平特五不中 this spring. For the past eight years, Bertley has served as the President and CEO of the <a href="https://cosi.org/">Center of Science and Industry</a> (COSI), which features the largest science outreach program in North America.</p> Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:45:38 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/988238 <p>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).</p> <p>For more than 15 years, KEC Science Curriculum Consultant Kathy Walsh has supported students at schools across the community as they prepare projects in the weeks leading up to the annual fair. This year, she and KEC Science Projects Liaison Mya Bordeau enlisted the assistance of 平特五不中鈥檚 Office of Science Outreach to bring 平特五不中 students into the classroom as mentors.</p> Wed, 22 May 2024 14:46:37 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/988026 <p>On March 2<span>7th</span>, in collaboration with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/realventuresvc/">Real Ventures</a>, 平特五不中's聽<a href="/chemistry/outreach">Chemistry Outreach Group</a> joined other STEM experts and educators for the Future Innovators Science Fair at the Royal Charles Elementary School for International Women鈥檚 Month.</p> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:05:19 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/987928 <h2>National Volunteer Week:聽April 14-20, 2024</h2> <p>The theme for this year's <a href="https://volunteer.ca/index.php?MenuItemID=482&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3uzS4OjEhQMVTVJHAR1mOQlBEAAYASAAEgKfe_D_BwE">National Volunteer Week</a> is <em>Every Moment Matters</em>. It highlights the importance of every volunteer and each contribution they make at a moment when we need support more than ever. The sharing of time, skills, empathy, and creativity is vital to the inclusivity, strength, and wellbeing of our communities.聽</p> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:20:53 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/987887 <p>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. Read the Reporter article on聽<a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/thousands-throng-to-mcgill-to-take-in-solar-eclipse/">the eclipse festivities</a>聽to learn more.</p> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:48:45 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/986836 <p>One element that makes <strong><a href="https://giving.mcgill.ca/ways-give/more-ways-give/mcgill24">平特五不中24</a></strong> so special is the energy that our students bring to the event. They use this day to raise funds for student-run projects and initiatives, and this year the Faculty of Science has the largest ever number of <a href="https://crowdfunding.mcgill.ca/ui/main/active-fundraisers">crowdfunding projects</a>.</p> Tue, 12 Mar 2024 17:58:19 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/976933 <p>鈥�<a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Les-STIM-au-f%C3%A9minin/61552681381803/">Les STIM au f茅minin</a>鈥� is a new campaign geared towards high school and cegep-level youth which highlights the initiatives of women in STEM and raises awareness about pathways and careers in science through a series of informative videos.</p> Mon, 15 Jan 2024 18:31:59 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/969573 <p>On November 3-5^th, the 平特五不中 Physics Hackathon held its eighth annual event in person at the Rutherford Physics Building. The event attracted around 150 hackers, from CEGEP and undergraduate backgrounds, who joined forces to produce聽<a href="https://mcgill-physics-hackathon-2023.devpost.com/project-gallery">spectacular projects</a>.</p> <p>Congratulations to all those who participated!</p> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:17:31 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/967764 <p>The latest article by Made by 平特五不中 explores the mission, diversity, and impact of 平特五不中鈥檚 many science outreach initiatives. The collective efforts of outreach groups and departments not only expand the scope of the University itself, but also engage members of the public with accessible science. This fosters a sense of curiosity and opens a new world of possibilities to all.</p> <p>Learn more about these <a href="https://giving.mcgill.ca/all-stories/community-outreach-science-everyone?lang=en">science outreach initiatives</a>.</p> Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:01:14 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/963998 <p>To celebrate <a href="https://www.scienceliteracy.ca/">Science Literacy Week</a>, the Office of Science Outreach released a free lesson plan for elementary school teachers. The lesson, titled <b>鈥淭ravelling seeds鈥�</b> explores how seeds are dispersed. The activities and discussions center inquiry-based learning, to encourage nature discovery through hands-on experiences and observations.</p> <p>The lesson was shared with science consultants across English and French school boards in the Greater Montreal area and has already received over 40 downloads.</p> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:50:49 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/962742 <p>On September 23rd, the Office of Science Outreach, STEMM Diversity @ 平特五不中 and TSI Outreach hosted interactive family workshops for Science Literacy Week. Over 150 people participated, learning about tree growth, the diversity of science and scientists, the survival of extremophiles and more!</p> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 19:16:35 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/953467 <p>May 15^th and 16^th, <a href="/research/about/engage-hub-canada">Falling Walls Engage Hub Canada</a> hosted 30 science outreach practitioners, from across the country, for a bilingual event titled 鈥淭he Power of the Pitch: A Funding and Skills-building Workshop for Canadian Science Engagers鈥�.</p> <p>In a series of workshops, participants learned first-hand from funders what they are looking for in successful proposals and created quick pitches for new science engagement projects.</p> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:38:46 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/953418 <p>The outreach branch of 平特五不中鈥檚 <a href="https://msi.mcgill.ca/">Trottier Space Institute</a> and <a href="/branches/">Branches</a> joined forces to offer a new science program called <a href="/branches/programs/explore-mcgill">Outbound Explore</a>. The groups collaborated with the Cree community of Chisasibi in Northern Quebec, to share experiences and knowledge with youth on science and post-secondary education at 平特五不中, with the hopes of inspiring the next generation of scientists.</p> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 17:37:01 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/952236 <p>24 Hours of Science鈥擰uebec鈥檚 biggest science and technology festival鈥攖ook place May 5 and 6. 平特五不中鈥檚 many science outreach programs joined in on the annual event again this year, with the Chemistry, Physics, Trottier Space Institute, Earth and Planetary Sciences, STEMM Diversity, Science Outreach, and Gault Nature Reserve teams contributing to the fun.</p> Tue, 16 May 2023 18:08:43 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/944997 <p>The results are in for the聽2023 <a href="/newsroom/faculty-and-staff/principals-prize">Principal鈥檚 Prize for Public Engagement through Media</a> and <a href="https://www.stemmdiversity.com/">STEMM Diversity@平特五不中</a> is among the runners-up recognized in the Group category.聽</p> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 13:06:13 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/901798 <p>Using real geochemical data from the archaeological site of Itzan, Guatemala, and computer-generated artwork, PhD candidate Benjamin Keenan (Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences) has produced a video that brings the ancient Mayan civilization to life. Funded by a FRQ DIALOGUE grant (the first for the Faculty of Science), his video has been shown at over 10 exhibitions and conferences, both locally and internationally. <a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/visualizing-the-ancient-maya-over-thousands-of-years/">Learn more about Benjamin's project</a>.</p> Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:40:58 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/891920 <p>Join five current Biology students as they share their stories of finding their place and pursuing diverse paths within the discipline in this new video:聽<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j07Z5SHc2Ik">A Glimpse Into Biology at 平特五不中</a>. To learn more about the inspiration for this video, read聽<a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/video-marks-launch-of-department-of-biology-outreach-campaign/">Video marks launch of Department of Biology outreach campaign</a>.</p> Fri, 14 Oct 2022 19:07:44 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/885047 <p>We're looking for a Science Outreach Educator to join our team. They will assist the Faculty鈥檚 Science Outreach unit in promoting and enhancing the visibility of outreach, provide training opportunities to 平特五不中 students and staff using evidence-based best practices and assist with the communications and evaluation components of the Outreach program. <a href="https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/平特五不中_Careers/job/平特五不中-College-2001/Science-Outreach-Educator_JR0000031283">Find out more</a>.</p> Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:18:03 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/824590 <p>Enjoy the beautiful summer weather and join the <a href="http://www.mcgill.ca/redpath">Redpath Museum</a> outdoors to see and touch specimens from their natural history and world cultures collections. Fossils, skulls, minerals, ancient pottery... you never know what you'll find!</p> <p><em><strong>Every Wednesday and Thursday through August 18th: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Different themes each day. Cancelled if it rains.聽</strong></em></p> <p>Sherbrooke St. West and 平特五不中 College, east side, inside the Roddick Gates. Look for the white pop-up awning.</p> Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:25:45 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/824269 <p>Wondering how the skills you develop doing science outreach can help with your future endeavours? Read about Dr. Allie Huerta (PhD in Chemistry and former star member of the <a href="/chemistry/outreach#:~:text=The%20Chemistry%20Outreach%20Group%20works,exciting%20chemical%20and%20physical%20reactions.">Chemistry Outreach Group</a>) and her new startup, <a href="https://aimcolours.com/">AIM Colours</a>聽鈥斅燾ombining <a href="/channels/article/combining-cosmetics-and-technology">cosmetics and technology</a>.</p> Wed, 01 Jun 2022 17:31:46 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/822675 <p>平特五不中 students participated for the first time this year in聽<a href="https://eer.qc.ca/">脡cole en r茅seau</a>聽and聽<a href="https://coeurdessciences.uqam.ca/">C艙ur des sciences</a>, two programs that provide programming for elementary and secondary school students across Quebec.聽 Read about聽 平特五不中 students Jeremy Dawkins and Kirsten Crandall's engaging collaborations with聽聽脡cole en r茅seau and C艙ur des sciences聽in 平特五不中 dans la ville's article聽<a href="/newsroom/fr/article/mcgill-dans-la-ville/des-etudiants-en-sciences-partagent-leur-passion-avec-des-eleves-de-partout-a&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt;"></a></p> Tue, 22 Mar 2022 15:39:56 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/821268 <p>Founding members of the award-winning 平特五不中 Chemistry Outreach program have documented the inception and work of the group in <a href="https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/full/10.1139/cjc-2021-0182"><em>Beyond exploding balloons- bringing the science of chemistry to the public</em></a>, a new piece聽in the Canadian Journal of Chemistry.<br /> <br /></p> Wed, 09 Mar 2022 19:08:16 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/795884 <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRkZ5KfdaGw&amp;t=1s">Watch</a> herpetologist Jessica Ford explain the work she does with the easily overlooked, yet massively important tadpoles.聽</p> Fri, 28 Jan 2022 14:47:38 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/794763 <p>The <a href="/science/outreach">Office of Science Outreach</a> is excited to take its inquiry-based theory training completely online and asynchronous. <i>Intro to 平特五不中 Science Outreach and Inquiry-Based Learning</i> is now available on <i>myCourses</i>, 平特五不中鈥檚 learning platform, for anyone interested in participating in the training. The Office created this course specifically to meet the needs of 平特五不中 outreach students but it is available to all students, faculty, and staff across the University and in other institutions.</p> Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:45:41 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/787449 <p><a href="https://www.stemmdiversity.com/">STEMM Diversity @ 平特五不中</a> co-founders Jessica Ford and Charles Xu detail their paths as scientists and what led them to come together to form STEMM Diversity @ 平特五不中 in the new article聽<a href="/channels/article/promoting-diversity-science">Promoting diversity in science</a>.</p> Fri, 21 Jan 2022 13:21:14 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/763762 <p>unEarth is one of the <a href="https://200.mcgill.ca/impact200-bicentennial-student-sustainability-challenge/">impact200 Bicentennial Student Sustainability Challenge </a>finalists' and聽their platform and supplemental educator's manual are designed to reach out and聽teach youth about sustainability through environmental systems thinking.</p> Thu, 21 Oct 2021 16:01:56 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/737550 <p><a href="https://www.stemmdiversity.com/">STEMM Diversity </a>group members have recently published a blog post with Cell Mentor, and a paper in Trends in Ecology.</p> Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:46:35 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/725214 <p><a href="http://www.scienceliteracy.ca/">Science Literacy week</a> is happening across Canada from September 20th to September 26th, and there many activities to participate in聽right in Montreal. For the seventh consecutive year, 平特五不中 Library is planning a <a href="http://libraryguides.mcgill.ca/science-literacy">range of activities</a>.</p> Wed, 15 Sep 2021 20:59:26 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/691240 <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4scDZk4Kwcw"><strong>What is CRISPR?</strong></a> Science writer and masters student Ada McVean explains CRISPR for kids in a TikTok聽as part of an internship with 平特五不中's Office of Science Outreach for the NSERC PROMOTE program! Ada is currently doing her masters in the聽<a href="https://damha-group.mcgill.ca/index.html">Damha Research Group</a>聽at 平特五不中 making anti-CRISPR oligonucleotides.聽</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4scDZk4Kwcw">CRISPR for kids </a></div> Thu, 29 Jul 2021 16:24:39 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/691128 <p>The <a href="https://archipelvirtuel.festivaleureka.ca/">2021 Eur锚ka Festival</a> launched on June 30th, 2021, and 平特五不中 Outreach is participating!聽L'Archipel Virtuel is the first聽digital edition of the festival.</p> Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:28:12 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/691103 <p>The 2021 Principal's Prize for Public Engagement through Media winners and runners-up聽were named in April, including Faculty of Science outreach group BrainReach.聽</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/challenging-times-mcgill-researchers-step-up-to-help/">Read more here</a></div> Mon, 05 Jul 2021 14:05:10 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/691102 <p>平特五不中's science outreach groups celebrated 平特五不中's Bicentennial with an all day event that drew in over 200 participants to 16 activities and talks.聽</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/family-science-day-continues-mcgills-community-outreach-tradition-into-its-third-century/">Read more here</a></div> Mon, 05 Jul 2021 13:51:41 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/691033 <p>The SMORES (Students at 平特五不中 Outreach in Earth Sciences) club joined in on the 2021 Science odyssey campaign with a series of exciting one hour online workshops for kids, captivating over聽65 participants.聽</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="https://blogs.mcgill.ca/eps/2021/06/16/celebrating-science-odyssey-with-some-smores/">Read more</a></div> Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:10:31 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/690753 <p>The 5th edition of聽平特五不中 Physics Hackathon brought together a record breaking number of participants in this 2020 online event.聽</p> <div class="bl-tpl"> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/record-numbers-connect-learn-and-have-fun-at-mcgill-physics-hackathon/">Read more</a></div> </div> Wed, 05 May 2021 18:15:09 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/690650 <p><em>平特五不中 Science student Catherine Wang attended the Faculty of Science鈥檚 Undergraduate Poster Showcase to support her peers. Here, she shares her impressions of the event.</em></p> Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:16:25 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/690645 <p>We're celebrating聽<a href="https://www.science24heures.com/en/">24h de science</a>聽and聽<a href="https://200.mcgill.ca/">平特五不中's Bicentennial</a>聽as we move into another century of community outreach! The Science Outreach groups have all kinds of fun in store in this Faculty of Science Signature Event. Join in the celebration! For more details, please visit the full schedule found <a href="/science/channels/event/bicentennial-family-science-day-complete-schedule-330483">here</a>.聽</p> Tue, 20 Apr 2021 19:48:13 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/690494 <p>As part of 平特五不中鈥檚 <a href="https://200.mcgill.ca/">Bicentennial</a> and <a href="https://www.science24heures.com/en/">24h de science</a>, join <a href="https://www.brainreach.ca/home-en.html">BrainReach</a> on a聽virtual tour of the brain and its fascinating neurons followed by a brief history of neuroscience. Young minds will discover how scientists at 平特五不中 set on a journey to understand the human brain.</p> <p>聽</p> <p>Topic: What is neuroscience? History of neuroscience at 平特五不中</p> <p>Time: May 8, 2021 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)</p> <p>聽</p> <p>Join Zoom Meeting</p> Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:14:49 +0000 平特五不中 /science/node/626796 <p>The <a href="/chemistry/department/outreach">Chemistry Outreach Group</a> has taken home聽the Principal鈥檚 Prize for Public Engagement聽through Media, winning the inaugural 'Collaboration' category聽for groups of undergraduate or graduate students that engage with the external community and/or the media.</p> <p>The Prize recognizes the vital role outreach groups play in supporting the University鈥檚 commitment to being of service to society and engaging with the broader community.</p> Fri, 13 Mar 2020 14:55:55 +0000 平特五不中