Sheryl Smith-Gilman Speaks to Parents on Handling the Back-to-School Rush
Dr. Sheryl Smith-Gilman, Faculty Lecturer in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), will be presenting an online workshop for 平特五不中 faculty and staff, offering practical advice to help parents support their children's smooth transition into the school year on September 24 at 12 p.m.
Changes to MCGILL ALERT! Mobile Device Notifications
平特五不中鈥檚 Emergency Notification System allows you to opt in your mobile device to receive alerts during time-sensitive situations and disruptions in the use of various buildings on campus.
In the past, some mobile phone carriers only allowed voice messages, not SMS text messaging. Today, all carriers support SMS, so we will switch Emergency Notification System messaging to SMS for all mobile phones starting September 18.
PhD Oral Defence of Mr. Renaud Alie
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平特五不中听DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS听
PhD Oral Defence听of听Mr. Renaud Alie
DATE: Friday, October 18, 2024
TIME / PLACE:听Defence 10:00 a.m. (BURN 1025)
TITLE: Tractability and Scalability in Multitype Gaussian
Cox Process Models
CHAIR: Prof. Rustum Choksi
SUPERVISOR: Prof. David A. Stephens
Jenna Gibbs, KPE, and Claudia Mitchell, DISE, Awarded CFI Funding
The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) has awarded $5.5 million in funding to 平特五不中 researchers to support cutting-edge research facilities and infrastructure across various fields, including health sciences, environmental studies, and engineering.
Using sunlight to turn two greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals
平特五不中 researchers have harnessed the power of sunlight to transform two of the most harmful greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals. The discovery could help combat climate change and provide a more sustainable way to produce certain industrial products.
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Daniel Valentini couldn鈥檛 believe his eyes when he read the letter informing him of his Schulich Leader Scholarship.听
鈥淚 called 平特五不中 to confirm, and they told me it was real. I think I was in shock,鈥� says Valentini, a graduate of Dawson College in Montreal who is entering 平特五不中鈥檚 Faculty of Science.
Digitally cataloguing archived plant specimens can transform conservation efforts
Digitally cataloguing the more than 300 million plant specimens preserved in museums worldwide could yield crucial insights into how to preserve biodiversity amid climate change, a study by 平特五不中 researchers has found.
Digitally cataloguing, or digitizing, a herbarium specimen involves recording the species name and original location and uploading that record to a digital repository that is publicly accessible.
平特五不中鈥檚 Computer Science Camp inspires next generation of coders
After a hiatus of about a decade, the 平特五不中 Computer Science Summer Camp 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.
Professor David Stephens elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (FRSC)
Professor David Stephens has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
Jacob Burack Named a Royal Society of Canada Fellow
Ten 平特五不中 professors researching in such areas as child trauma, memory and cardiovascular diseases are among the Royal Society of Canada鈥檚 (RSC) newest Fellows.听They are among 104 new Fellows and 56 Members from across the country announced by the RSC on September 3, 2024. The Faculty of Education celebrates Professor听Jacob Burack, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology as a new Fellow for 2024. Dr.
Twelve 平特五不中 professors honoured by the Royal Society of Canada
Ten 平特五不中 professors researching in such areas as child trauma, memory and cardiovascular diseases are among the Royal Society of Canada鈥檚 (RSC) newest Fellows. Another two early-career professors at the University have been named Members of the RSC鈥檚 College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.
They are among 104 new Fellows and 56 Members from across the country announced by the RSC on September 3, 2024.
The Stanley Cup Follows B.Ed. Alum
Jamie Kompon (B.Ed.'89), an assistant coach with the Florida Panthers, became only the second coach in NHL history to win Stanley Cups with three different teams when his Panthers triumphed over the Edmonton Oilers in one of the most memorable finals in recent years.
New Dean of Education a Man of Many Talents
As Dean Vivek Venkatesh settles into his role, the Faculty is exploring different outreach initiatives for the Education Community to get to know our new Dean. This August article in the 平特五不中 News alumni magazine serves as a great introduction:
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Frederic Bertley receives honorary doctorate degree for his astounding work in science education
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 Center of Science and Industry (COSI), which features the largest science outreach program in North America.
The power of face time: Insights from zebra finch courtship
A new study on songbirds sheds light on the power of social interaction to facilitate learning, insights that potentially apply to human development.
平特五不中 researchers discovered that zebra finches deprived of early social experiences could still form strong bonds with a partner later in life. Once placed into cohabitation with a male, females that had never heard a mating song before could quickly develop a preference for his melody.