Faculty of Science News Archive
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Faculty of Science professors named Distinguished Professor Emeritus
October 17, 2018 —
On Thursday, October 11, the following professors in the Faculty of Science were honoured with the title Distinguished Professor Emeritus for their many contributions and years of service to the University of Manitoba.
October 17, 2018 —
On Thursday, October 11, the following professors in the Faculty of Science were honoured with the title Distinguished Professor Emeritus for their many contributions and years of service to the University of Manitoba.
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Faculty of Science News
International win for students at the 2018 Humanoid Application Challenge
October 11, 2018 —
Students working in the Autonomous Agents Laboratory in the Department of Computer Science had a strong showing again at the 2018 Humanoid Application Challenge, at the 2018 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2018)
October 11, 2018 —
Students working in the Autonomous Agents Laboratory in the Department of Computer Science had a strong showing again at the 2018 Humanoid Application Challenge, at the 2018 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2018)
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Faculty of Science News
“We get experience; they get new ideas”: Science Co-op partners with Wawanesa Insurance to spectacular effect
October 10, 2018 —
Its a win-win for students and employers participating in the University of Manitoba Science Co-op Program.
October 10, 2018 —
Its a win-win for students and employers participating in the University of Manitoba Science Co-op Program.
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Faculty of Science News
Summer Undergraduate Research (S.U.R.E.) program helps students navigate careers in science
October 9, 2018 —
Sponsored jointly by the Deans of Research and Student Experience the S.U.R.E. program included a variety of sessions aimed at developing skills, mentoring, and a final undergraduate research poster competition.
October 9, 2018 —
Sponsored jointly by the Deans of Research and Student Experience the S.U.R.E. program included a variety of sessions aimed at developing skills, mentoring, and a final undergraduate research poster competition.
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Spooky Science at the University of Manitoba
October 9, 2018 —
Let’s Talk Science will be hosting their annual Spooky Science Event on Saturday, Oct. 20
October 9, 2018 —
Let’s Talk Science will be hosting their annual Spooky Science Event on Saturday, Oct. 20
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Three types of people you meet at U of M, according to alumni
October 9, 2018 —
From finding your soulmate to finding your squad, here are the relationships our alumni say transformed their education
October 9, 2018 —
From finding your soulmate to finding your squad, here are the relationships our alumni say transformed their education
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Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award ceremony to honour Cindy Blackstock
October 9, 2018 —
2018 Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award ceremony takes place on Oct. 11
October 9, 2018 —
2018 Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award ceremony takes place on Oct. 11
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Player 1, Schulich Leader Alex Kitt
September 25, 2018 —
Alex Kitt won’t admit how much time he spends playing video games, but it’s a lot, and it’s paid off.
September 25, 2018 —
Alex Kitt won’t admit how much time he spends playing video games, but it’s a lot, and it’s paid off.
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Reva Stone – Artist in Residence with the School of Art: September 24 – November 30
September 21, 2018 —
Winnipeg artist Reva Stone takes up artistic residence in the School of Art for 10 weeks in the fall term.
September 21, 2018 —
Winnipeg artist Reva Stone takes up artistic residence in the School of Art for 10 weeks in the fall term.
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Global News: U of M staff and students use artwork to prevent fatal bird collisions
September 21, 2018 —
A group of bird researchers and artists at the University of Manitoba are painting campus windows in the hope of lowering the number of birds killed each year
September 21, 2018 —
A group of bird researchers and artists at the University of Manitoba are painting campus windows in the hope of lowering the number of birds killed each year