Faculty of Science News Archive
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Department of Chemistry recognizes excellence in teaching
May 27, 2015 —
Some of the talented course instructors and teaching assistants were recently recognized for their excellent teaching abilities.
May 27, 2015 —
Some of the talented course instructors and teaching assistants were recently recognized for their excellent teaching abilities.
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Peter Pelka, Department of Microbiology recognized as an outstanding teacher
May 27, 2015 —
Congratulations to Peter Pelka, department of microbiology - 2015 STRR Award recipient!
May 27, 2015 —
Congratulations to Peter Pelka, department of microbiology - 2015 STRR Award recipient!
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Sixteen-year-old science prodigy discovers carcinogens in soda pop and beer
May 21, 2015 —
Geemitha Ratnayake has a bright future ahead. Already, at the age of sixteen, he has published his first scientific paper as lead author.
May 21, 2015 —
Geemitha Ratnayake has a bright future ahead. Already, at the age of sixteen, he has published his first scientific paper as lead author.
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Best in Manitoba – Dennis Drewnik wins a Silver Medal at National Science Fair
May 21, 2015 —
Dennis Drewnik, a grade 11 student at Sisler High School wins a Silver Medal at the Canada Wide Science Fair.
May 21, 2015 —
Dennis Drewnik, a grade 11 student at Sisler High School wins a Silver Medal at the Canada Wide Science Fair.
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Manitoba Materials Conference 2015 Winners!
May 20, 2015 —
The fifth annual Manitoba Materials Conference was held on May 12, 2015.
May 20, 2015 —
The fifth annual Manitoba Materials Conference was held on May 12, 2015.
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$13 million in new funding supporting research projects vital to Manitoba
May 7, 2015 —
Research to improve environmental sustainability
May 7, 2015 —
Research to improve environmental sustainability
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Exploring science in action
May 5, 2015 —
Science literacy day, Science Rendezvous, offers free prizes, balloons―and slime!
May 5, 2015 —
Science literacy day, Science Rendezvous, offers free prizes, balloons―and slime!
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CTV News: Saving Sea Turtles
April 30, 2015 —
Bailey Rankine, U of M Masters student, talks about her experience working as a consultant for Gnaraloo Turtle Conservation Program, in Western Australia.
April 30, 2015 —
Bailey Rankine, U of M Masters student, talks about her experience working as a consultant for Gnaraloo Turtle Conservation Program, in Western Australia.
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Plants like you’ve never seen them before
April 28, 2015 —
With the help of an electron microscope, biological sciences professor Erwin Huebner enables us to see flowers and leaves in new ways
April 28, 2015 —
With the help of an electron microscope, biological sciences professor Erwin Huebner enables us to see flowers and leaves in new ways
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Physics professor Dr. John Page is using sound to make food taste better
April 24, 2015 —
Global News: Winnipeg researchers using sound to make instant noodles taste better
April 24, 2015 —
Global News: Winnipeg researchers using sound to make instant noodles taste better