Faculty of Science News Archive
![Jennifer Simone, Science Co-op (Biochemistry) student](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Jennifer-Simone-Cross-Cancer-Institute-150x150.jpg)
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.
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.
![Jocelyne Thorpe, Scott Ormiston and Joyce Slater are three of the many professors recognized by alumni.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Alumni-Answers_stairs_WEB-150x150.jpg)
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
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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Science Exposed – visiting exhibit
October 1, 2019 —
A national exhibit of research images is on display this week
October 1, 2019 —
A national exhibit of research images is on display this week
![Dr. Yipu Wang, with PhD students Jinwei Rao, Ying Yang discuss their microwave discovery](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Wang-2a-150x150.jpg)
UM researchers create ‘Romulan Cloaking Device’
September 24, 2019 —
Dr. Yipu Wang and PhD students in the Faculty of Science have made a nonreciprocal microwave device that is completely opaque for microwaves traveling in one direction
September 24, 2019 —
Dr. Yipu Wang and PhD students in the Faculty of Science have made a nonreciprocal microwave device that is completely opaque for microwaves traveling in one direction
![Prairie bird sits alone on branch against blue sky](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Bird-150x150.jpg)
Wpg Free Press: Prairie bird population falls 53% since 1970
September 23, 2019 —
The drastic drop in North America’s avian population, with more than half of prairie grassland birds gone, is a downward trend that can be stopped, say two bird-loving Winnipeg biologists
September 23, 2019 —
The drastic drop in North America’s avian population, with more than half of prairie grassland birds gone, is a downward trend that can be stopped, say two bird-loving Winnipeg biologists
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Faculty of Science News
Meet visiting Indigenous scholar Dr. Roger Dube
September 16, 2019 —
The year Princeton awarded a PhD in Physics to Roger Dube, he was one of only two Indigenous Americans who earned this honor from any U.S. university.
September 16, 2019 —
The year Princeton awarded a PhD in Physics to Roger Dube, he was one of only two Indigenous Americans who earned this honor from any U.S. university.
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Faculty of Science News
International success for U of M Robot Team at FIRA HuroCup
September 6, 2019 —
The U of M Autonomous Agents Lab robot team did very well at the FIRA HuroCup, held August 11 – 16, 2019 in Changwon, Korea, placing third and fourth overall.
September 6, 2019 —
The U of M Autonomous Agents Lab robot team did very well at the FIRA HuroCup, held August 11 – 16, 2019 in Changwon, Korea, placing third and fourth overall.
![Taylor Morrisseau](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1200x800UMToday_Taylor-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Science News
Invent the Future Together – Be a Mentor
September 5, 2019 —
Contribute to the future success of our immensely talented students, and become a mentor.
September 5, 2019 —
Contribute to the future success of our immensely talented students, and become a mentor.
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Faculty of Science News
International Data Science Conference / NEXUS 2019
August 29, 2019 —
Join us on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at the University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus and discover the latest innovations in machine learning/AI, data and statistical sciences that address solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in health, agriculture, transportation, insurance, and eCommerce.
August 29, 2019 —
Join us on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at the University of Manitoba, Fort Garry Campus and discover the latest innovations in machine learning/AI, data and statistical sciences that address solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in health, agriculture, transportation, insurance, and eCommerce.
![Mia Battad](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2019Schulich0019-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Science News
2019 Schulich Leader: Mia Battad
August 21, 2019 —
Drawn to technology from an early age, Mia Battad loved racing home from school to play on the family computer
August 21, 2019 —
Drawn to technology from an early age, Mia Battad loved racing home from school to play on the family computer