Undergraduate Students

Home Alone Holiday Hang at Mac

admin — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 05:31:22 +0000

Montreal for the Holidays: Gingerbread House Contest at Macdonald Campus

admin — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:18:46 +0000

Macdonald Campus welcomes new leadership

admin — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:24:55 +0000

As we welcome the Fall semester, the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is pleased to announce the following appointments:

Sebastien Faucher Associate Dean (Research)

Dr. Faucher obtained his Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the Université de Montréal in 2007 and joined our Faculty in July 2011. He has previously served as Acting Associate Dean (Research) in 2020.

AES administrative appointments

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:12:14 +0000

Dean Salwa Karboune is please to announce the following appointments in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences:

Jessica Head Director of the Morgan Arboretum and Molson Nature Reserve

Professor Jessica Head has been appointed as Director of the Morgan Arboretum and Molson Nature Reserve for a three-year term starting September 2025. Professor Head is an Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Resource Sciences.

Sacrifice Zones: Life along the fenceline between the land and industry

admin — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:21:51 +0000

In a recent article exploring the environmental and health impacts of plastic pollution on Indigenous fenceline communities in Canada—residential areas that sit next to facilities that emit pollutants like noise, light, odours, chemicals, and even traffic—Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) spoke to Kanien’kehá:ka environmental advocate Lynn Jacobs about how plastic waste and industrial pollution have turned Indigenous homelands into “sacrifice zones.” Jacobs, who is pursuing a Ph.D.

WELL-E: Rethinking Cow Care with AI

admin — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:25:23 +0000

In Canada, researchers from 9I��’s WELL-E Chair are using artificial intelligence to improve the welfare of dairy cows. At a farm in Montreal, high-definition cameras track cows’ movements, ear positions, and walking patterns to gather behavioral data. These subtle signals help assess the animals’ physical and mental health.

Welcome message from the Dean / Message de bienvenue de la doyenne

admin — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:30:14 +0000

Dear Macdonald Campus Community,

It is with great excitement and gratitude that I begin my journey as the new Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Associate Vice-President of the Macdonald Campus at 9I��. As I begin my term, I’m excited to connect with each of you - professors, lecturers, staff, learners, students, alumni, donors, and allies. Thank you for the trust you have placed in me.

Pascal Thériault warns consumers to be on the lookout for misleading Canadian labels

admin — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:54:28 +0000

Canned soup giant Campbell's has come under fire for engaging in "maple washing" — a marketing tactic where foreign-made products are falsely associated with Canada through the use of maple leaves or vague labels like “Designed in Canada.” This misleading practice gives consumers the impression that products are Canadian when they are not.

Cracking the Code of Pre-Harvest Sprouting

admin — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:44:13 +0000

Pre-harvest sprouting (PHS) is a major global issue affecting cereal crops like wheat and barley. It occurs when grains begin to germinate on the plant before harvest due to environmental triggers like moisture and humidity, combined with genetic factors such as low seed dormancy. This premature sprouting degrades starch, reducing grain quality and leading to significant economic losses—estimated at $1 billion globally, and $100 million annually in Canada.

4 O’ Clock Forum Seminar Series: Patterns of Life

admin — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:16:46 +0000

Patterns of Life: Machine Learning Uncovers How Extremophiles Adapt and Evolve

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Art Hive @ Macdonald Campus-Holiday Theme

admin — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 04:16:36 +0000

Animal Therapy @Macdonald Campus

admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 05:34:59 +0000

Animal Therapy @Macdonald Campus

admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 05:34:59 +0000

Animal Therapy @Macdonald Campus

admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 05:34:59 +0000

9I�� Barbados Field Study Semester Info Session

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:30:50 +0000

Undergraduate Students

Home Alone Holiday Hang at Mac

Montreal for the Holidays: Gingerbread House Contest at Macdonald Campus

Macdonald Campus welcomes new leadership

AES administrative appointments

Sacrifice Zones: Life along the fenceline between the land and industry

WELL-E: Rethinking Cow Care with AI

Welcome message from the Dean / Message de bienvenue de la doyenne

Pascal Thériault warns consumers to be on the lookout for misleading Canadian labels

Cracking the Code of Pre-Harvest Sprouting

4 O’ Clock Forum Seminar Series: Patterns of Life

Art Hive @ Macdonald Campus-Holiday Theme

Animal Therapy @Macdonald Campus

Animal Therapy @Macdonald Campus

Animal Therapy @Macdonald Campus

9I��������� Barbados Field Study Semester Info Session

9I�� Barbados Field Study Semester Info Session