Faculty of Science News Archive
![Rick Zillman (right) founded the Miaw Jin Scholarship, to be given out for the first time this year, in memory of his wife of 48 years, Paulina (left).](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/paulina-rick-zillman-mountains-150x150.jpg)
A journey of education, love, and legacy
May 7, 2024 —
To carry on his wife’s legacy of helping students, UM alum and retiree decided to make a planned gift to UM to fund a scholarship in her name.
May 7, 2024 —
To carry on his wife’s legacy of helping students, UM alum and retiree decided to make a planned gift to UM to fund a scholarship in her name.
![U of M entomologist Dr. Jeffrey Marcus](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Marcus_GP4D3083-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Science News
CBC Manitoba: Exotic butterflies back at The Leaf after federal agency restores permit
May 6, 2024 —
Exotic butterflies back at The Leaf after federal agency restores permit
May 6, 2024 —
Exotic butterflies back at The Leaf after federal agency restores permit
![Exterior shot of the Machray Hall building.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/machray-hall-exterior-march-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Science News
Machray Hall redevelopment
May 6, 2024 —
We are pleased to unveil an exciting development set to commence in the summer of 2024 - the transformation of Machray Hall. This ambitious endeavour will see the emergence of a state-of-the-art facility designed to meet the evolving needs of our academic community.
May 6, 2024 —
We are pleased to unveil an exciting development set to commence in the summer of 2024 - the transformation of Machray Hall. This ambitious endeavour will see the emergence of a state-of-the-art facility designed to meet the evolving needs of our academic community.
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Research and International News
UM receives $57 million for vaccine and biomedical research and infrastructure
May 6, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba (UM) in partnership with the Universities of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Calgary, has received $57 million in critical funding to conduct world-leading vaccine and biomanufacturing research and build two new innovative facilities, an investment that positions the institution to play a significant role in addressing future pandemic threats in Canada and around the world.
May 6, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba (UM) in partnership with the Universities of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Calgary, has received $57 million in critical funding to conduct world-leading vaccine and biomanufacturing research and build two new innovative facilities, an investment that positions the institution to play a significant role in addressing future pandemic threats in Canada and around the world.
![A kid in the middle of a bubble made with soap and hula loop by a university student wearing a red Science Rendezvous volunteer shirt.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/science-rendezvous-bubble-1-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Science News
Science Rendezvous 2024 cancelled
May 2, 2024 —
Saturday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. right here on Fort Garry Campus. We will be there, the Faculty of Science, our campus and organization partners, and 700 volunteers! And we will bring you the biggest, most fun and most remarkable science outreach event of the year!
May 2, 2024 —
Saturday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. right here on Fort Garry Campus. We will be there, the Faculty of Science, our campus and organization partners, and 700 volunteers! And we will bring you the biggest, most fun and most remarkable science outreach event of the year!
![](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Rana-Ahmed-150x150.png)
Faculty of Science News
Winnipeg Free Press: Annual awards celebrate volunteers’ commitment, passion
April 15, 2024 —
Annual awards celebrate volunteers’ commitment, passion
April 15, 2024 —
Annual awards celebrate volunteers’ commitment, passion
![A collection of graphics of cloud computing, computer, laptop, mouse, servers, network router, USB drive, disk drive, database, documents.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/computer-science-150x150.png)
Faculty of Science News
Join us for the 2024 Computer Science Alumni and Industry Symposium
April 11, 2024 —
The department of computer science is holding the 2024 Computer Science Alumni and Industry Symposium for the second year and invites everyone curious about anything computer science and tech-related to join the event on May 3, 2024, at the RBC Convention Centre.
April 11, 2024 —
The department of computer science is holding the 2024 Computer Science Alumni and Industry Symposium for the second year and invites everyone curious about anything computer science and tech-related to join the event on May 3, 2024, at the RBC Convention Centre.
![](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/eclipse-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Science News
UM Eclipse viewing party media coverage
April 9, 2024 —
UM Eclipse viewing party media coverage
April 9, 2024 —
UM Eclipse viewing party media coverage
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Research and International News
Insect Friends and Foes
April 4, 2024 —
On Wednesday April 24, 2024, join the UM Knowledge Exchange for an exploration of efforts to address the declining population of bees and other beneficial insects, along with recent advances in controlling pests like mosquitoes.
April 4, 2024 —
On Wednesday April 24, 2024, join the UM Knowledge Exchange for an exploration of efforts to address the declining population of bees and other beneficial insects, along with recent advances in controlling pests like mosquitoes.
![](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Partial-solar-eclipse-CTV-150x150.png)
Faculty of Science News
CTV Winnipeg: ‘It’s quite rare’: Partial solar eclipse to be viewable in Manitoba next week
April 2, 2024 —
CTV Winnipeg: 'It’s quite rare': Partial solar eclipse to be viewable in Manitoba next week
April 2, 2024 —
CTV Winnipeg: 'It’s quite rare': Partial solar eclipse to be viewable in Manitoba next week