Faculty of Science News Archive
![U of M entomologist Dr. Jeffrey Marcus](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Marcus_GP4D3083-150x150.jpg)
Net gain: First new butterfly species identified since 2016
November 20, 2018 —
Naming a new butterfly species from North America is very uncommon
November 20, 2018 —
Naming a new butterfly species from North America is very uncommon
![This illustration depicts a three-dimensional (3D) computer-generated image of a number of drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae diplococcal bacteria. Note that extending from the organisms’ exterior were type IV pili, or hair-like appendages, which in this case, are used to promote motility for these bacteria, and improve surface adherence. The artistic recreation was based upon scanning electron microscopic (SEM) imagery.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Untitled-2-150x150.jpg)
CTV: Canadian researchers developing ‘Trojan horse’ weapon to battle bacterial superbugs
November 16, 2018 —
U of M researchers at the frontline of the antibiotic fight
November 16, 2018 —
U of M researchers at the frontline of the antibiotic fight
![The 2018 Manitoba Philanthropy Awards.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/NPD_2018_awardrecipients_WEB-150x150.jpg)
Alumni and friends nearly sweep the board at Manitoba Philanthropy Awards
November 15, 2018 —
U of M alumni and friends named in five out of the six categories
November 15, 2018 —
U of M alumni and friends named in five out of the six categories
![Game Changer.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Game-Changer_problems_WEB-150x150.jpg)
Game Changer finalists gear up for grand finale
November 14, 2018 —
Teams selected to present their solutions to global problems on Nov. 21
November 14, 2018 —
Teams selected to present their solutions to global problems on Nov. 21
![(L-R): PROFESSOR TRUST BETA IN HER LAB WITH STUDENTS YUWEI SONG AND PAMELA DRAWBRIDGE.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Beta_WEB-1-150x150.jpg)
University of Manitoba receives 10 Canada Research Chairs
November 14, 2018 —
New and renewed chairs will receive an investment of $9.5 million from the CRC program
November 14, 2018 —
New and renewed chairs will receive an investment of $9.5 million from the CRC program
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Faculty of Science News
Kyla Smith recipient of Dean of Graduate Studies Student Achievement Award
November 7, 2018 —
Congratulations to Kyla Smith, for being selected as a recipient of the Dean of Graduate Studies Student Achievement Award from the university’s Faculty of Graduate Studies.
November 7, 2018 —
Congratulations to Kyla Smith, for being selected as a recipient of the Dean of Graduate Studies Student Achievement Award from the university’s Faculty of Graduate Studies.
![](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/675px-Artist’s_impression_of_cold_intergalactic_rain-2-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Science News
Understanding the evolution of galaxies
November 6, 2018 —
Activity of a supermassive black hole and galactic fountain phenomena may help explain why galaxies stop growing
November 6, 2018 —
Activity of a supermassive black hole and galactic fountain phenomena may help explain why galaxies stop growing
![Elvina Mukhamedshina on duty at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Vimy_WEB-150x150.jpg)
Alumni Abroad: Sharing the story of sacrifice
November 5, 2018 —
There are two little pieces of Canada in northern France, and every year university students are sent over to tell their story
November 5, 2018 —
There are two little pieces of Canada in northern France, and every year university students are sent over to tell their story
![Herbarium Exhibit](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DMW-High-Res-53-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Science News
Dry Media IV: A Herbarium Art Exhibit
October 29, 2018 —
Week-long exhibit in downtown Winnipeg will celebrate the diversity of plants located in the U of M Herbarium by featuring the work of a wide variety of artists
October 29, 2018 —
Week-long exhibit in downtown Winnipeg will celebrate the diversity of plants located in the U of M Herbarium by featuring the work of a wide variety of artists
![marijuana](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/seedling-1062908_1280-150x150.jpg)
Unraveling cannabis’ genetic history and debunking marketing myths
October 25, 2018 —
A Q&A with a biologist who sequenced its genome
October 25, 2018 —
A Q&A with a biologist who sequenced its genome