Faculty of Science News Archive
Announcing new leadership appointments
December 4, 2019 —
UM is pleased to announce acting and extended appointments
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December 4, 2019 —
UM is pleased to announce acting and extended appointments
Faculty of Science News
NRAO: Image release: Giant magnetic ropes in a galaxy’s halo
December 3, 2019 —
An astronomy composite image produced by professor Jayanne English, physics and astronomy, using radio data reveals an image of the “Whale Galaxy” (NGC 4631), made with the National Science Foundation’s Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA), reveals hair-like filaments of the galaxy’s magnetic field protruding above and below the galaxy’s disk.
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December 3, 2019 —
An astronomy composite image produced by professor Jayanne English, physics and astronomy, using radio data reveals an image of the “Whale Galaxy” (NGC 4631), made with the National Science Foundation’s Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA), reveals hair-like filaments of the galaxy’s magnetic field protruding above and below the galaxy’s disk.
In Remembrance: University of Manitoba alumni at Normandy
November 6, 2019 —
We join in the commemoration of the noble and selfless actions of 150,000 Allied troops who landed at Normandy seventy five years ago, turning the tide of the Second World War
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November 6, 2019 —
We join in the commemoration of the noble and selfless actions of 150,000 Allied troops who landed at Normandy seventy five years ago, turning the tide of the Second World War
That time when … a Nobel Prize winner gave me a scholarship
November 5, 2019 —
Student learns his scholarship was funded by a Nobel Laureate
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November 5, 2019 —
Student learns his scholarship was funded by a Nobel Laureate
Poster competition celebrates student research
October 29, 2019 —
Nearly 100 judges queried the more than 140 budding researchers about their projects
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October 29, 2019 —
Nearly 100 judges queried the more than 140 budding researchers about their projects
Students News
Meet the medal recipients of Fall Convocation 2019
October 18, 2019 —
Created in 1873 to encourage academic excellence across the nation, the Governor General’s Academic Medals have become the most prestigious award for outstanding achievements that Canadian students can receive.
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October 18, 2019 —
Created in 1873 to encourage academic excellence across the nation, the Governor General’s Academic Medals have become the most prestigious award for outstanding achievements that Canadian students can receive.
UM alumnus wins Nobel Prize in Physics
October 8, 2019 —
The Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that a UM graduate, acclaimed cosmologist Dr. James Peebles, has won the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics
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October 8, 2019 —
The Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that a UM graduate, acclaimed cosmologist Dr. James Peebles, has won the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics
Faculty of Science News
Jennifer Simone talks about the Science Co-op Program
October 4, 2019 —
Jennifer Simone is a fifth year biochemistry student who is also pursuing a minor in Native Studies. Jennifer had work terms with PTI Transformers in Winnipeg, and the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton. This year Jennifer has taken on the role of Student Ambassador to share her experiences with other students.
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October 4, 2019 —
Jennifer Simone is a fifth year biochemistry student who is also pursuing a minor in Native Studies. Jennifer had work terms with PTI Transformers in Winnipeg, and the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton. This year Jennifer has taken on the role of Student Ambassador to share her experiences with other students.
Alumni News
Alumni name their fav UM profs
October 4, 2019 —
We were overwhelmed with messages about faculty who taught challenging topics with ease; inspired news ways of thinking and creating; and expanded students’ horizons
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Alumni name their fav UM profs
October 4, 2019 —
We were overwhelmed with messages about faculty who taught challenging topics with ease; inspired news ways of thinking and creating; and expanded students’ horizons
Science Exposed – visiting exhibit
October 1, 2019 —
A national exhibit of research images is on display this week
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October 1, 2019 —
A national exhibit of research images is on display this week