Faculty of Science News Archive
Security and privacy risks with patient portal accounts in US hospitals
May 4, 2020 —
A research team working with Dr. Celine Latulipe in the UM Faculty of Science has found that many American hospitals may be inviting privacy violations by allowing password sharing between patients and their care providers.
May 4, 2020 —
A research team working with Dr. Celine Latulipe in the UM Faculty of Science has found that many American hospitals may be inviting privacy violations by allowing password sharing between patients and their care providers.
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Reduced human activity leaves room for urban wildlife
April 21, 2020 —
As humans limit their activity and spend more time indoors, urban animals are suddenly faced with a new, emptier environment to navigate. While the ecological urban landscape changes, some species will thrive while others might struggle.
April 21, 2020 —
As humans limit their activity and spend more time indoors, urban animals are suddenly faced with a new, emptier environment to navigate. While the ecological urban landscape changes, some species will thrive while others might struggle.
International collaboration developing nanotechnology that may be used against COVID-19
March 30, 2020 —
A new approach to stopping virus growth gives hope for new therapeutic options against seasonal influenza, bird flu and possibly COVID-19
March 30, 2020 —
A new approach to stopping virus growth gives hope for new therapeutic options against seasonal influenza, bird flu and possibly COVID-19
Tracking the spread of COVID-19 across the globe
March 25, 2020 —
Mathematician Dr. Julien Arino in the UM Faculty of Science is part of a team that received a Canada Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) grant worth $666,667 to study the spread of COVID-19
March 25, 2020 —
Mathematician Dr. Julien Arino in the UM Faculty of Science is part of a team that received a Canada Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) grant worth $666,667 to study the spread of COVID-19
Alumni News
The Disrupters: Alumnae who persisted in an inequitable world
March 6, 2020 —
As this year’s International Women’s Day calls for a more gender-equal world, we’re celebrating our own UM alumnae whose perseverance led to incredible contributions for Manitoba, Canada, and the world
The Disrupters: Alumnae who persisted in an inequitable world
March 6, 2020 —
As this year’s International Women’s Day calls for a more gender-equal world, we’re celebrating our own UM alumnae whose perseverance led to incredible contributions for Manitoba, Canada, and the world
Climate change threatens iconic relationship
February 27, 2020 —
National Polar Bear Day a somber affair this year
February 27, 2020 —
National Polar Bear Day a somber affair this year
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Magic Squares: Past, Present and Future
February 26, 2020 —
New book display and exhibit at the Sciences and Technology Library
February 26, 2020 —
New book display and exhibit at the Sciences and Technology Library
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An evening with Nobel Laureate Dr. Jim Peebles
February 7, 2020 —
Join us for an evening with James (Jim) Peebles, professor emeritus at Princeton University 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics recipient for a discussion on dark matter, and the structure of our universe.
February 7, 2020 —
Join us for an evening with James (Jim) Peebles, professor emeritus at Princeton University 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics recipient for a discussion on dark matter, and the structure of our universe.
Cities negatively altering mammal evolution
February 5, 2020 —
UM research finds that cities may be lowering mammals’ ability to evolve in response to changing environments
February 5, 2020 —
UM research finds that cities may be lowering mammals’ ability to evolve in response to changing environments
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Honoured Science alumni invited back to campus to share career advice with students
January 14, 2020 —
On Thursday, Jan. 30 the Faculty of Science celebrates outstanding alumni at the fourth annual Faculty of Science Careers in Science Pathways to Exceptional Achievement Alumni Awards event.
January 14, 2020 —
On Thursday, Jan. 30 the Faculty of Science celebrates outstanding alumni at the fourth annual Faculty of Science Careers in Science Pathways to Exceptional Achievement Alumni Awards event.