Faculty of Science News Archive
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Support Fund recipients announced
August 29, 2024 —
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Support Fund provides opportunities for professors, instructors and librarians to undertake projects that increase knowledge in pedagogy and learning. This year, six awards of $6,000 and one major award of $25,000 were awarded. Learn about Dr. Jason Peeler's research to improve clinical skills training in the area of musculoskeletal medicine.
August 29, 2024 —
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Support Fund provides opportunities for professors, instructors and librarians to undertake projects that increase knowledge in pedagogy and learning. This year, six awards of $6,000 and one major award of $25,000 were awarded. Learn about Dr. Jason Peeler's research to improve clinical skills training in the area of musculoskeletal medicine.
Faculty of Graduate Studies News
Grad student research in breast cancer detection, smart devices and Star Trek-like tech lauded with distinguished award
August 27, 2024 —
UM Distinguished Dissertation Award recognizes ground-breaking original research.
August 27, 2024 —
UM Distinguished Dissertation Award recognizes ground-breaking original research.
Libraries News
Science Library closes for renovation beginning May 1, 2024
August 20, 2024 —
As part of the Machray Hall redevelopment, the Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library (Science Library) will be closed to walk-in use beginning May 1, 2024. Access to print and digital collections, librarians, and other services will continue to be available during the closure. The library will undergo a transformation, resulting in new student study spaces and services.
August 20, 2024 —
As part of the Machray Hall redevelopment, the Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library (Science Library) will be closed to walk-in use beginning May 1, 2024. Access to print and digital collections, librarians, and other services will continue to be available during the closure. The library will undergo a transformation, resulting in new student study spaces and services.
Faculty of Science News
American Chemical Society: Peering into the mind of artificial intelligence to make better antibiotics
August 18, 2024 —
American Chemical Society: Peering into the mind of artificial intelligence to make better antibiotics
August 18, 2024 —
American Chemical Society: Peering into the mind of artificial intelligence to make better antibiotics
Faculty of Science News
Get to know the Mathematics Department!
August 16, 2024 —
Adam Clay, professor and associate head graduate at the mathematics department, tells us whatever degree you choose at the university will focus your training and skill sets in a way that opens doors and closes some for your future. "A degree in mathematics", he says, "closes the fewest doors and opens the most."
August 16, 2024 —
Adam Clay, professor and associate head graduate at the mathematics department, tells us whatever degree you choose at the university will focus your training and skill sets in a way that opens doors and closes some for your future. "A degree in mathematics", he says, "closes the fewest doors and opens the most."
Faculty of Science News
CBC Saskatchewan: Sask. Health Authority’s new payroll system leaves health-care worker without a cheque for 5 weeks
August 14, 2024 —
Sask. Health Authority's new payroll system leaves health-care worker without a cheque for 5 weeks
August 14, 2024 —
Sask. Health Authority's new payroll system leaves health-care worker without a cheque for 5 weeks
Faculty of Science News
CTV Winnipeg: CRTC ruling could bring more choices, lower prices for Internet to Manitoba: advocates
August 13, 2024 —
CRTC ruling could bring more choices, lower prices for Internet to Manitoba: advocates
August 13, 2024 —
CRTC ruling could bring more choices, lower prices for Internet to Manitoba: advocates
Faculty of Science News
Empowering the future generation – Shad Manitoba
August 9, 2024 —
This year, in July 2024, Shad Manitoba inspired young minds, showed them the potential of pursuing an education at UM and presented them with opportunities all around Manitoba.
August 9, 2024 —
This year, in July 2024, Shad Manitoba inspired young minds, showed them the potential of pursuing an education at UM and presented them with opportunities all around Manitoba.
Faculty of Science News
Scientific American: Mathematicians Reinvent the Wheel in Higher Dimensions to Solve Decades-Old Geometry Problem
August 8, 2024 —
Mathematicians Reinvent the Wheel in Higher Dimensions to Solve Decades-Old Geometry Problem
August 8, 2024 —
Mathematicians Reinvent the Wheel in Higher Dimensions to Solve Decades-Old Geometry Problem
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
SoTL scholar studies use of AI tools in teaching and learning math concepts
August 7, 2024 —
Xinli Wang, instructor in the Department of Mathematics, shares about her experience as the 2023 recipient of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Support Fund - Teaching Scholar. Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024 SoTL Support Fund - Teaching Scholar..
August 7, 2024 —
Xinli Wang, instructor in the Department of Mathematics, shares about her experience as the 2023 recipient of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Support Fund - Teaching Scholar. Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024 SoTL Support Fund - Teaching Scholar..