West Island high schoolers participate in summer research at 平特五不中鈥檚 Gault Nature Reserve
by Christine Pallon, Communications Officer, Faculty of ScienceEvery year, 平特五不中鈥檚 Gault Nature Reserve in Mont-Saint-Hilaire welcomes a host of student researchers. This past summer, there was a new addition to the usual group of young scientists at the Reserve: four high schoolers from Montr茅al鈥檚 West Island.听
Research Participation Opportunity for Non-Science Undergraduate Students
Dr. Anila Asghar and Abdullah Najjar are looking for undergraduate students for their study that seeks to explore the relationship between scientific thinking, feelings about science, and achievement in science.
This work will help to develop ways to assist teachers to effectively support the engagement and achievement of students in science.
Education's New Canada Research Chairs: Victoria Talwar & Marie-H茅l猫ne Pennestri
The Government of Canada awarded 平特五不中 10 new and five renewed Canada Research Chairs Nov. 14, representing a total research investment of $13.8 million.听The 平特五不中 awards were part of $182听million in funding for the听Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program听the government announced, to support 224听new and renewed chair holders at听post-secondary institutions across the country.听
Fifteen new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to 平特五不中
$13.8 million in federal funding for 平特五不中鈥檚 cohort of 10 new, five renewed Canada Research Chairs听
Participate in a Research Study on Bone Health & Exercise Behaviours in Diabetes
The Gibbs Lab at 平特五不中 is looking for adults aged 50 and above, diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes to participate in a research study.
Participation involves one audio-recorded interview conducted via Microsoft Teams or by phone.
The Redpath: a newly accredited museum!
In August 2024, the Redpath Museum was certified as an accredited museum institution by the minist猫re de la Culture et des Communications du Qu茅bec. The accreditation is a seal of quality confirming that the museum meets internationally recognized requirements and standards for governance, museological practices, and heritage presentation. With this recognition, the Redpath joined a network of 180 other accredited museums across the province.
Natalya Gomez and Daryl Haggard win Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships
Professors Natalya Gomez (Earth and Planetary Sciences) and Daryl Haggard (Physics) have been awarded 2024 Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council听of Canada (NSERC).
These awards recognize early-career academic researchers, providing them with a $250,000 research grant over two years.
Dean Venkatesh Named to the FRQ Scientific Committee
On November 5th, Quebec's Fonds de Recherche announced the composition of its three scientific advisory committees; one for each major research sector. Each committee is comprised of 10-15 members active in research, appointed by the FRQ, the majority of whom come from public research or higher education institutions, with at least one member from a college and one student representative. Committee members are appointed for a non-renewable term of one to three years.
Professor Henri Darmon elected to the 2025 Class of Fellows of the American Mathematical Society (AMS)
Professor Henri Darmon has been elected to the 2025 Class of Fellows of the American Mathematical Society (AMS).
Celebrating 10 years of Chemistry Outreach!
Congratulations to the Chemistry Outreach group, which celebrated its 10-year anniversary during 平特五不中鈥檚 Open House on October 27th! Over 250 people joined the festivities and enjoyed hands-on activities, magnificent demos, and chemistry-themed refreshments throughout the day.
Professor Christian Genest awarded Parzen Prize (2024)
Professor Christian Genest has been awarded the 2024 prestigious Parzen Prize.
From the Court to the Classroom: An Interview with Alumna H茅l猫ne Bibeau
From the Court to the Classroom:听An interview with alumna H茅l猫ne Bibeau (B.Ed Kindergarten and Elementary Ed 鈥�13, M.Ed Educational Psychology 鈥�15). Originally from Saint-Bruno,听 H茅l猫ne's journey has taken her from dominating the basketball courts in Montreal to inspiring young minds in classrooms at听Stamford American School in Hong Kong and across the world.
Call for Research Participants: Exciting Opportunity with Lululemon
Dr. Camilla Illidi from the Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory (CERPL), in collaboration with Lululemon, is seeking healthy female volunteers for a research study investigating the effects of sports bras on exercise experiences, including motivation, adherence, feelings, anticipation, and enjoyment.
DISE PhD Students, Lana F. Zeaiter and John Wayne N. dela Cruz, Win Prestigious International Doctoral Dissertation Grant
Lana F. Zeaiter and John Wayne N. dela Cruz, DISE PhD Candidates in Educational Studies at 平特五不中, are winners of the prestigious 2024 Doctoral Dissertation Grant (DDG) awarded by The International Research Foundation for English Language Education (TIRF).
ECP's Tina Montreuil, Micah Tilley, and Jasmyn Skinner Publish Article in International Journal of School & Educational Psychology
Dr. Tina Montreuil and two of her doctoral students, Dr. Micah Tilley, a recent graduate of the ECP department and current PhD student, Ms. Jasmyn Skinner, have published a very recent article in the International Journal of School & Educational Psychology entitled "Healthy minds, healthy schools: a school-based prevention program targeting child anxiety and emotion regulation".