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Staff /oss/taxonomy/term/2/all en "Science Moms" Film Screening and Panel Discussion /oss/channels/event/science-moms-film-screening-and-panel-discussion-284437 Join the 9I�� Office for Science and Society for a special screening and panel discussion of "Science Moms", a documentary film that gives a voice to the science-minded moms - moms who are too often drowned out by the fear mongers, the sha Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:18:00 +0000 emily.shore@mcgill.ca 6911 at /oss Amazing Brain Science Talks 2024: Celebrating the Mind /oss/channels/news/amazing-brain-science-talks-2024-celebrating-mind-360995 We're happy to announce that the 2024 Amazing Brain Science Talks video recordings are officially live on our YouTube channel. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting your favourite moments, don't miss out on these compelling talks! Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:52:25 +0000 admin 10485 at /oss Spotlight on Neuro-Innovation at NeuroSphere's Demo Day /oss/channels/news/spotlight-neuro-innovation-neurospheres-demo-day-361205 On Friday, November 8, 2024, NeuroSphere held its Demo Day at Maison Alcan in Montreal, with support from sponsors <a href="https://gowlingwlg.com/en">Gowling WLG</a> and the <a href="https://www.cabhi.com">Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI)</a>. The event drew over 160 members of Canada's innovation ecosystem for a full day of pitches, panels and networking. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:08:14 +0000 admin 10484 at /oss Nuit Blanche returns to the Redpath Museum /oss/channels/news/nuit-blanche-returns-redpath-museum-364138 <div> <div> On March 1, Nuit blanche took over Montréal for its 22nd edition. The annual all-night festival brings cultural events to every corner of the city, including 9I��’s downtown campus. </div></div> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:47:55 +0000 admin 10482 at /oss Soup & Science event opens up research opportunities for undergraduate students /oss/channels/news/soup-science-event-opens-research-opportunities-undergraduate-students-360449 Twenty-two speakers from the faculties of Arts, Science and Engineering presented their research in “lightning talks” to more than 480 undergraduate students at Soup &amp; Science, a biannual event. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:48:23 +0000 admin 10476 at /oss Next stop, Oxford /oss/channels/news/next-stop-oxford-361796 For Vincent Wong, life truly is a journey. As a <a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/meet-mcgills-newest-loran-scholars-2/">Loran Scholar</a>, the Vancouverite moved across the country in 2021 to pursue his B.Sc. Honours in Neuroscience at 9I��. He was drawn by The Neuro (The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital), Canada’s largest neuroscience research centre. In the summer of 2022, Wong traveled to Yellowknife to conduct a research project on the unique health-care challenges in the North, an experience that would shift his career trajectory. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:59:58 +0000 admin 10462 at /oss Paul Masset and David Rolnick awarded 2025 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowships /oss/channels/news/paul-masset-and-david-rolnick-awarded-2025-alfred-p-sloan-research-fellowships-363722 Professors <a href="/psychology/paul-masset">Paul Masset</a> (Psychology) and <a href="https://davidrolnick.com/">David Rolnick</a> (Computer Science) have been named Sloan Research Fellows. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:27:07 +0000 admin 10446 at /oss Four 9I�� Faculty of Science students and graduates named finalists for the McCall MacBain Scholarships /oss/channels/news/four-mcgill-faculty-science-students-and-graduates-named-finalists-mccall-macbain-scholarships-363436 Faculty of Science students Joshua Cheruvathur (BSc'25) and Elaine Xiao (BSc'25), as well as graduates Antoine Bourdin (BSc'24) and Chanel Perreault (BASc'22), are finalists for the McCall MacBain Scholarships at 9I��. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:22:39 +0000 admin 10449 at /oss King Charles III Coronation Medals awarded to 19 members of the 9I�� community /oss/channels/news/king-charles-iii-coronation-medals-awarded-19-members-mcgill-community-362289 Nineteen members of the 9I�� community have been awarded the <a href="https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/canadian-honours/directory-honours/commemorative-medals/king-charles-iii-coronation-medal">King Charles III Coronation Medal</a>. The medal is conferred on individuals who have made significant contributions to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region or community, or have made an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada. The recipients include Professor R. Bruce Lennox, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Tomlinson Professor of Chemistry. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:51:39 +0000 admin 10455 at /oss Family Science Day: 9I��’s Family Friendly Foray into Science /oss/channels/news/family-science-day-mcgills-family-friendly-foray-science-360559 <h4>by Phuong Hoang, Faculty of Science Communications Associate</h4> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:14:40 +0000 admin 10475 at /oss A STEAM day to celebrate 70 years of 9I��'s Bellairs Research Institute in Barbados /oss/channels/news/steam-day-celebrate-70-years-mcgills-bellairs-research-institute-barbados-361965 To celebrate the 70th anniversary of 9I��’s acclaimed <a href="/bellairs/">Bellairs Research Institute</a> in Barbados and to promote STEAM education to local students, 9I�� partnered with the <a href="https://cosi.org/">Center of Science and Industry (COSI)</a>, and the U.S. State Department for a full day of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) activities and presentations. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:21:55 +0000 admin 10461 at /oss Unleashing Creativity at the 9I�� Physics Hackathon /oss/channels/news/unleashing-creativity-mcgill-physics-hackathon-361491 On November 15th – 17th, the Trottier Space Institute and the Department of Physics hosted its 9th <a href="https://www.hackathon.physics.mcgill.ca/">Annual 9I�� 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>. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:01:01 +0000 admin 10467 at /oss From Lab to Life: Science Literacy Week @ 9I�� this February! /oss/channels/news/lab-life-science-literacy-week-mcgill-february-363500 Join 9I�� to celebrate the joys of science with Science Literacy Week! From February 22nd to 28th, delve into this year's theme, From Lab to Life and explore science in the everyday. Events include a study on the ancient Egyptian animal mummies in the Redpath Museum, a tour of the Maude Abbott Medical Museum, Science History Treasures in 9I��’s Rare Books and Special Collections, and much more. <a href="https://libraryguides.mcgill.ca/science-literacy">Learn more here</a>. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:47:30 +0000 admin 10448 at /oss Novel method to transform greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals ranked among year’s top breakthroughs /oss/channels/news/novel-method-transform-greenhouse-gases-valuable-chemicals-ranked-among-years-top-breakthroughs-362435 A groundbreaking discovery by 9I�� researchers is among the top scientific advances of 2024, according to <a href="https://www.quebecscience.qc.ca/">Québec Science magazine</a>. The scientists developed a novel method to transform two greenhouse gases—methane and carbon dioxide—into valuable chemicals using sunlight. This innovation could help reduce emissions and provide a more sustainable way to produce certain industrial products. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:24:34 +0000 admin 10454 at /oss Celebrating 10 years of Chemistry Outreach! /oss/channels/news/celebrating-10-years-chemistry-outreach-360789 Congratulations to the Chemistry Outreach group, which celebrated its 10-year anniversary during <a href="/openhouse/">9I��’s Open House</a> on October 27th! Over 250 people joined the festivities and enjoyed hands-on activities, magnificent demos, and chemistry-themed refreshments throughout the day. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:55:35 +0000 admin 10473 at /oss