Faculty of Science News Archive
![Photo of a grolar or pizzly bear (a hybrid of a polar and grizzly bear) sleeping on a rock](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Grolar-Stefan-David-Flikr-150x150.jpg)
UM researcher helps to track Grolar or Pizzly bears
June 13, 2024 —
A UM researcher is part of team of North American researchers who used a new chip to track the diversity and hybridization between polar bears and grizzly bears. Read more about the research and the new tool they used to find out just how common this kind of hybridization might be around the world.
June 13, 2024 —
A UM researcher is part of team of North American researchers who used a new chip to track the diversity and hybridization between polar bears and grizzly bears. Read more about the research and the new tool they used to find out just how common this kind of hybridization might be around the world.
![Silvia Cardona on the left holding her award and Sabine Kuss on the right.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/silvia-cardona-sabine-kuss-150x150.png)
Faculty of Science News
Two of the Faculty of Science’s professors receive recognition for their teaching excellence
June 11, 2024 —
STRR holds a special meaning since the nomination is made by an outstanding graduate student. They chose two educators who have significantly influenced their learning journey—one from Kindergarten to Grade 12 years and another from their time at the University of Manitoba.
June 11, 2024 —
STRR holds a special meaning since the nomination is made by an outstanding graduate student. They chose two educators who have significantly influenced their learning journey—one from Kindergarten to Grade 12 years and another from their time at the University of Manitoba.
![Group photo of faculty at the 2024 Faculty Recognition Reception](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Faculty-Recognition-Reception-89-1-150x150.jpg)
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
Recognizing faculty excellence
June 6, 2024 —
On May 21, over 30 faculty were recognized for exceptional teaching, research and service at a reception held at Marshall McLuhan in UMSU University Centre.
June 6, 2024 —
On May 21, over 30 faculty were recognized for exceptional teaching, research and service at a reception held at Marshall McLuhan in UMSU University Centre.
![Head shots of UM's 2024 Honorary Doctorates.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/UMT-Feature-2-150x150.jpg)
Five people to be given highest honour at Spring Convocation 2024
June 6, 2024 —
This Spring Convocation the University of Manitoba celebrates the achievements of over 4300 graduands and recognizes the distinguished achievements of five honorary degree recipients who have made our province and country better.
June 6, 2024 —
This Spring Convocation the University of Manitoba celebrates the achievements of over 4300 graduands and recognizes the distinguished achievements of five honorary degree recipients who have made our province and country better.
![Man wearing a blue collared shirt with salt and pepper hair and short beard.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/David-Gerhard-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Science News
CBC Manitoba: Winnipeg man caught in scam after AI told him fake Facebook customer support number was legitimate
May 31, 2024 —
Winnipeg man caught in scam after AI told him fake Facebook customer support number was legitimate
May 31, 2024 —
Winnipeg man caught in scam after AI told him fake Facebook customer support number was legitimate
![](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/June_9_Convocation_4Y8A6131-150x150.jpg)
Top of their class
May 30, 2024 —
Meet the Spring 2024 Governor General medal winners
May 30, 2024 —
Meet the Spring 2024 Governor General medal winners
![Five Asian women in Science profiles.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/asian-heritage-month-150x150.png)
Faculty of Science News
Celebrating the Asian communities at the Faculty of Science
May 24, 2024 —
The Asian communities at the Faculty of Science include brilliant people from students in labs to instructors passionately teaching in classes, professors conducting ground-breaking research, and support staff who make our departments and the Faculty an extraordinary environment. With May being the Asian Heritage Month, we decided to shine the light on the contributions of the Asian communities at the Faculty and celebrate their presence.
May 24, 2024 —
The Asian communities at the Faculty of Science include brilliant people from students in labs to instructors passionately teaching in classes, professors conducting ground-breaking research, and support staff who make our departments and the Faculty an extraordinary environment. With May being the Asian Heritage Month, we decided to shine the light on the contributions of the Asian communities at the Faculty and celebrate their presence.
![Solar panels.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/solar-panels-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Science News
Solar + Storage: A seminar by Colin Parkin, President of e-Storage
May 22, 2024 —
Join us for “Solar + Storage: merging the benefits for increased global electrification and decarbonization” seminar by Colin Parkin, President, e-Storage on June 6th, 2:30 p.m. at the 270 EITC-E3 Lecture Theatre.
May 22, 2024 —
Join us for “Solar + Storage: merging the benefits for increased global electrification and decarbonization” seminar by Colin Parkin, President, e-Storage on June 6th, 2:30 p.m. at the 270 EITC-E3 Lecture Theatre.
![Manitoba Legislature](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/leg-2-150x150.jpg)
Alumni News
UM alumni among 2024 Order of Manitoba recipients
May 14, 2024 —
On Manitoba Day, May 12, the Province of Manitoba announced that 12 highly-accomplished Manitobans will be invested in the Order of Manitoba, the province’s highest honour.
UM alumni among 2024 Order of Manitoba recipients
May 14, 2024 —
On Manitoba Day, May 12, the Province of Manitoba announced that 12 highly-accomplished Manitobans will be invested in the Order of Manitoba, the province’s highest honour.
![Aurora borealis.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/aurora_borealis_northern_lights-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Science News
CTV Winnipeg: Solar storm produces highly visible northern lights in Manitoba
May 10, 2024 —
Solar storm produces highly visible northern lights in Manitoba
May 10, 2024 —
Solar storm produces highly visible northern lights in Manitoba