Faculty /biology/taxonomy/term/3/all en 24 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ researchers ranked among the world’s most influential in 2025 /biology/channels/news/24-mcgill-researchers-ranked-among-worlds-most-influential-2025-369355 <p>Clarivate Highly Cited Researchersâ„¢ list recognizes 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ’s global research influence, with Canada once again in top ten ranking</p> <p>Twenty-four 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ researchers have been named to the <a href="https://clarivate.com/highly-cited-researchers/">2025 Highly Cited Researchersâ„¢ list</a>, placing them among the top researchers worldwide whose work has demonstrated rigorous scholarship and broad and significant global influence in their fields. Their expertise spans a wide range of disciplines, from neuroscience to environmental science.</p> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:15:58 +0000 admin 11627 at /biology Isaac Gibbs (University of California, Berkley) /biology/channels/event/isaac-gibbs-university-california-berkley-369347 <p><b>Title: </b>Uncertainty quantification for black-box models with conditional guarantees</p> <p><b><i><u>Abstract</u></i></b><i>:</i></p> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 20:52:08 +0000 admin 11626 at /biology 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ’s Bachelor of Arts and Science program celebrates 20 years of interdisciplinary scholarship /biology/channels/news/mcgills-bachelor-arts-and-science-program-celebrates-20-years-interdisciplinary-scholarship-369294 <em>Happy 20th birthday, B.A. &amp; Sc.!</em> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:58:56 +0000 admin 11620 at /biology Redpath Museum and Physics Outreach bring science to life at 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ's Bellairs Research Institute /biology/channels/news/redpath-museum-and-physics-outreach-bring-science-life-mcgills-bellairs-research-institute-369291 <p>This past September, St. James Parish in Barbados celebrated We Gatherin’, a year-long festival of Barbadian heritage, culture and community. As part of the festivities, 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ’s Bellairs Research Institute hosted a day-long Science Adventure for local schoolchildren featuring a visit from 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ’s Redpath Museum and the Physics Outreach Committee. </p> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:41:55 +0000 admin 11619 at /biology Professor Christian Genest recipient of the Acfas Urgel-Archambault prize (2025) /biology/channels/news/professor-christian-genest-recipient-acfas-urgel-archambault-prize-2025-369271 <p><b>Professor Christian Genest </b>is the winner of the 2025 <strong>Acfas Urgel-Archambault prize</strong>.</p> <p><em>Le Prix Acfas Urgel-Archambault 2025 pour les sciences physiques, mathématiques, informatique et génie, est remis à <strong>Christian Genest</strong>, professeur titulaire au Département de mathématiques et de statistique de l'Université 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ.</em></p> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:14:22 +0000 admin 11615 at /biology Chemistry professor Eric McCalla awarded Designing Materials to Revolutionize and Engineer our Future grant /biology/channels/news/chemistry-professor-eric-mccalla-awarded-designing-materials-revolutionize-and-engineer-our-future-368188 <p>Eric McCalla, Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry, has received a <a href="https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Innovate-Innover/DMREF-CMFRA/index_eng.asp">Designing Materials to Revolutionize and Engineer our Future</a> (DMREF) grant, a joint program of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). </p> Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:37:08 +0000 admin 11574 at /biology Documenting Change: A conversation with Mostafa Shagar from Science for the People /biology/channels/news/documenting-change-conversation-mostafa-shagar-science-people-368629 <p><strong>Mostafa presenting on Science for the People at a Biology Seminar Day.</strong></p> <p>Authors: Lina Champain and Alia Sanger</p> <p><i>Lina Champain and Alia Sanger interviewed Mostafa Shagar as an assignment in FSCI 500: Science Communication &amp; Outreach. The interview has been edited for length. </i></p> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:11:36 +0000 admin 11562 at /biology 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ researchers awarded $9.7 million in CFI funding /biology/channels/news/mcgill-researchers-awarded-97-million-cfi-funding-368290 <p>Thirty-two 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ research projects have received new funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation's for investments in research infrastructure to support their innovative projects, for a total federal investment of $9.7 million.   </p> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:08:32 +0000 admin 11570 at /biology Marco Carone receives prestigious 2025 Myrto Award from Harvard's School of Public Health /biology/channels/news/marco-carone-receives-prestigious-2025-myrto-award-harvards-school-public-health-366974 <p><b>Dr. Marco Carone, </b>a former 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ undergraduate student in Probability and Statistics, has been awarded the prestigious <a href="https://hsph.harvard.edu/department/biostatistics/seminars-events/myrto-lefkopoulou-distinguished-lectureship/"><b>2025 Myrto Award from Harvard's School of Public Health.</b></a></p> Tue, 02 Sep 2025 20:36:44 +0000 admin 11580 at /biology Professor Courtney Paquette featured in SIAM news (2025) /biology/channels/news/professor-courtney-paquette-featured-siam-news-2025-368115 <p>Professor Courtney Paquette from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics is featured in <em>SIAM News</em>—the journal of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM). The publication showcases the state of the art in applied mathematics, computational science, and data science, while highlighting real-world applications of mathematical research. In doing so, it helps lay the groundwork for scientific advances and new discoveries, supports efforts to address pressing global challenges, and enables leaders and policymakers to make informed decisions.</p> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:55:53 +0000 admin 11579 at /biology Nineteen new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ /biology/channels/news/nineteen-new-or-renewed-canada-research-chairs-awarded-mcgill-368524 <p><em>Federal investment boosts 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ’s research leadership with over $13 million for Canada Research Chairs </em></p> <p>Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced over $198 million in federal funding through the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) program, including more than $13 million to support 19 Chairs—nine new and ten renewed—at 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ.  </p> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:58:35 +0000 admin 11551 at /biology Schulich Leaders pursue passion for STEM /biology/channels/news/schulich-leaders-pursue-passion-stem-367782 <p>As a CEGEP student, Daniel Wei captained his college robotics team to victories with a dodgeball-throwing robot and a biodegradable soil sensor for farmers. </p> <p>He and a peer also earned a bronze medal at a science and technology fair for their research on biomechanical processes involved in developing artificial intestines.</p> <p>The achievements are part of Wei’s impressive track record of leadership, innovation and academic success that landed him Canada’s most generous scholarship for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).</p> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:44:57 +0000 admin 11553 at /biology Fast Radio Burst Conference hosted at 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ for the first time /biology/channels/news/fast-radio-burst-conference-hosted-mcgill-first-time-368536 Physics researchers Amanda Cook and Alice Curtin organize FRB2025, celebrating the 10th anniversary of a major finding in the field <em>Doris Hua, Faculty of Science Communications Assistant</em> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:03:31 +0000 admin 11550 at /biology Appointment of Alanna Watt as Interim Dean of the Faculty of Science /biology/channels/news/appointment-alanna-watt-interim-dean-faculty-science-365726 <p><em>Dear community members, </em></p> <p><em>I am pleased to announce that Professor Alanna Watt, of the Department of Biology, has graciously agreed to take on the role of Interim Dean of Science, effective July 1, 2025. She will oversee the Faculty while we continue the search for a new Dean of Science. In accordance with the University Statutes, an Advisory Committee will be established to support this process. </em></p> <p><em><strong>Experience and expertise </strong></em></p> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:28:54 +0000 admin 11555 at /biology The Science of Studying: How Understanding Your Brain Can Boost Academic Success /biology/channels/news/science-studying-how-understanding-your-brain-can-boost-academic-success-366940 by Jasmine El-Sawaf <p>What if the key to studying smarter wasn’t about what you learned, but how you learned it? At 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ, the Office of Science Education’s (OSE) neuroscience-based program <a href="/ose/initiatives/scilearn">SciLearn</a> is helping students in the Faculty of Science do just that. </p> Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:16:19 +0000 admin 11554 at /biology