Faculty of Science News Archive
Faculty of Science News
Mazdak Khajehpour receives the Michèle Auger Service Award from the Biophysical Society of Canada
July 4, 2024 —
Khajehpour is an associate professor in the department of chemistry who is not only an established and accomplished researcher but also an advocate for engaging students and faculty in creating a community for biophysical research in Canada. One his contributions cited in the award is his
July 4, 2024 —
Khajehpour is an associate professor in the department of chemistry who is not only an established and accomplished researcher but also an advocate for engaging students and faculty in creating a community for biophysical research in Canada. One his contributions cited in the award is his
Faculty of Science News
CTV Winnipeg: If you look at the night sky, you may notice a new star shining down on earth
July 4, 2024 —
If you look at the night sky, you may notice a new star shining down on earth
July 4, 2024 —
If you look at the night sky, you may notice a new star shining down on earth
Faculty of Science News
CTV Winnipeg: Manitoba research looking at release of sterile mosquitoes to control population
July 3, 2024 —
Manitoba research looking at release of sterile mosquitoes to control population
July 3, 2024 —
Manitoba research looking at release of sterile mosquitoes to control population
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CBC Manitoba: The connection between food insecurity, fungi and wild rice
July 2, 2024 —
The connection between food insecurity, fungi and wild rice
July 2, 2024 —
The connection between food insecurity, fungi and wild rice
Faculty of Science News
Inverse: The Aliens from A Quiet Place: Day One Most Closely Resemble This Shocking Animal
June 30, 2024 —
The Aliens from A Quiet Place: Day One Most Closely Resemble This Shocking Animal
June 30, 2024 —
The Aliens from A Quiet Place: Day One Most Closely Resemble This Shocking Animal
Faculty of Science News
Winnipeg Free Press: City testing AI in bid to smarten up services
June 28, 2024 —
City testing AI in bid to smarten up services
June 28, 2024 —
City testing AI in bid to smarten up services
Faculty of Science News
Stories that instil resilience
June 28, 2024 —
June is National Indigenous History Month, and while at the Faculty of Science, we celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of the Indigenous community on campus throughout the year, we wanted to take this time to listen to the journey, the proud moments, the challenges and the resilience of the Indigenous faculty, students and staff.
June 28, 2024 —
June is National Indigenous History Month, and while at the Faculty of Science, we celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of the Indigenous community on campus throughout the year, we wanted to take this time to listen to the journey, the proud moments, the challenges and the resilience of the Indigenous faculty, students and staff.
Faculty of Science News
SHArK North! and the Let’s Talk Solar! High School Science Symposium
June 28, 2024 —
The Solar Hydrogen Activity Research Kit (SHArK North!) Solar Energy Outreach Program is an educationally inclusive outreach program run in partnership with multiple Winnipeg-area high schools. The program introduces Grade 11 and 12 students to materials science and renewable energy research, via the challenge of sustainably powering our planet. Specifically, the program provides participants with experience in hands-on research in combinatorial solid-state mixed metal oxide construction and electrochemical evaluation of light-driven water oxidation.
June 28, 2024 —
The Solar Hydrogen Activity Research Kit (SHArK North!) Solar Energy Outreach Program is an educationally inclusive outreach program run in partnership with multiple Winnipeg-area high schools. The program introduces Grade 11 and 12 students to materials science and renewable energy research, via the challenge of sustainably powering our planet. Specifically, the program provides participants with experience in hands-on research in combinatorial solid-state mixed metal oxide construction and electrochemical evaluation of light-driven water oxidation.
Research and International News
UM-led research paves way for climate adaptive food systems for Indigenous and marginalized groups
June 21, 2024 —
A diverse team of researchers spanning six continents and more than ten countries has received funding from the Government of Canada to improve access to culturally significant foods for disadvantaged communities around the world.
June 21, 2024 —
A diverse team of researchers spanning six continents and more than ten countries has received funding from the Government of Canada to improve access to culturally significant foods for disadvantaged communities around the world.
Faculty of Science News
Transform Faculty of Science furniture into new opportunities
June 18, 2024 —
As you might already know, Machray Hall is undergoing a huge redevelopment. This has recently resulted in surplus furniture at the Faculty of Science which is now available to all other UM faculties and units. Let's help to avoid them ending up in the landfill.
June 18, 2024 —
As you might already know, Machray Hall is undergoing a huge redevelopment. This has recently resulted in surplus furniture at the Faculty of Science which is now available to all other UM faculties and units. Let's help to avoid them ending up in the landfill.