Faculty of Science News Archive
![Vanier Scholar - Deirdre Khan](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Vanier-Scholar-Deirdre-Khan-4-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Graduate Studies News
Meet Vanier Scholar Deirdre Khan
September 20, 2017 —
To this day, an incident from kindergarten involving a unicorn and a witch deeply bothers her
September 20, 2017 —
To this day, an incident from kindergarten involving a unicorn and a witch deeply bothers her
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Dr. Henry G. Friesen appointed Distinguished Fellow of CAHS
September 19, 2017 —
Canadian Academy of Health Sciences has announced that Henry G. Friesen has been appointed a Distinguished Fellow, the highest honour awarded by the Academy
September 19, 2017 —
Canadian Academy of Health Sciences has announced that Henry G. Friesen has been appointed a Distinguished Fellow, the highest honour awarded by the Academy
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2017 Schulich Leader: Shayna Timmerman
September 13, 2017 —
She's on top of the world but there's two sides to every story
September 13, 2017 —
She's on top of the world but there's two sides to every story
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Faculty of Science News
Bullseye! Robotics lab hits the mark at Taiwan 2017 HuroCup
September 7, 2017 —
The Autonomous Agents Laboratory in the University of Manitoba’s Department of Computer Science won big at last month’s FIRA HuroCup humanoid robot competition, walking away with three medals: two gold and one silver.
September 7, 2017 —
The Autonomous Agents Laboratory in the University of Manitoba’s Department of Computer Science won big at last month’s FIRA HuroCup humanoid robot competition, walking away with three medals: two gold and one silver.
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Faculty of Science News
Fall term is off to a great start!
September 6, 2017 —
Over 500 newly admitted direct entry students participated in the first Science Orientation, Sept. 5 & 6.
September 6, 2017 —
Over 500 newly admitted direct entry students participated in the first Science Orientation, Sept. 5 & 6.
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Faculty of Science News
Nothing But Blue Sky: How Research for Its’ Own Sake Can Change the World
September 6, 2017 —
Barrie Reece, CPhys, FinstP, was a post graduate student in the 60s who invented a superconducting solenoid/magnet, that unbeknownst to him, would later become the basis of the design for the first MRI machines.
September 6, 2017 —
Barrie Reece, CPhys, FinstP, was a post graduate student in the 60s who invented a superconducting solenoid/magnet, that unbeknownst to him, would later become the basis of the design for the first MRI machines.
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Faculty of Science News
Women in Science
September 5, 2017 —
The Faculty of Science Homecoming event on September 12 will showcase breakthroughs in Science, but gender inequality for Women in STEM still exists.
September 5, 2017 —
The Faculty of Science Homecoming event on September 12 will showcase breakthroughs in Science, but gender inequality for Women in STEM still exists.
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Faculty of Science News
The making of “Persistence & Vision”: an adventure in both
September 1, 2017 —
When BSc student Mahalia Lepage (Genetics, ‘16) was asked by STEAM Coordinator Seema Goel to create an animated video about undergrad research, she knew she had her work cut out for her. It wasn’t that Lepage lacked an interest in the subject; it’s that she had never actually done any animation before.
September 1, 2017 —
When BSc student Mahalia Lepage (Genetics, ‘16) was asked by STEAM Coordinator Seema Goel to create an animated video about undergrad research, she knew she had her work cut out for her. It wasn’t that Lepage lacked an interest in the subject; it’s that she had never actually done any animation before.
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Solar eclipse viewing party set for Aug. 21
August 15, 2017 —
The Faculty of Science at the University of Manitoba, in partnership with Degrees Restaurant in UMSU University Centre, will host a solar eclipse viewing party on the Degrees patio
August 15, 2017 —
The Faculty of Science at the University of Manitoba, in partnership with Degrees Restaurant in UMSU University Centre, will host a solar eclipse viewing party on the Degrees patio
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Researchers get cutting-edge equipment
August 15, 2017 —
The University of Manitoba is receiving $480,000 from CFI for three projects
August 15, 2017 —
The University of Manitoba is receiving $480,000 from CFI for three projects