Faculty of Science News Archive
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Faculty of Science
Muscle protein uncovers evolutionary origins of diving in the world’s smallest mammals
June 20, 2021 —
UM Biologist Kevin Campbell and colleagues on an international research team studied the DNA of these mammals and using genetic sequencing methods, mapped the evolution of a single protein, called myoglobin, that stores oxygen in muscles.
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Research funding supports BIG ideas
June 15, 2021 —
Dozens of research projects have received over $6.5 million in funding to support research excellence in the social sciences, humanities, natural sciences and engineering fields
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UM students plant over 5,000 trees for the Manitoba School Tree Planting Challenge
June 11, 2021 —
Need an idea for something to do during a lockdown? Plant a tree.
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Faculty of Science
Dr. Aleeza Gerstein recipient of CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar Award
May 26, 2021 —
Congratulations! Dr. Aleeza Gerstein, Assistant Professor (microbiology and statistics) recipient of the 2021 CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar Program Awards. Dr. Gerstein is one of 19 successful applicants out of a total of 300 who applied to the early career research program, which recognizes exceptional research from across the globe.
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Wpg Free Press: U of M study examining effects of robots on human mental health
May 20, 2021 —
A 10-week study from the University of Manitoba’s human computer interactions lab will look at the impact of a social robot on a person’s mental health
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Research and International
Meet Ken Jeffries, 2020 Rh Award Winner in the Natural Sciences category
May 17, 2021 —
Ken Jeffries’ research seeks to help protect aquatic systems so that future generations can benefit from the abundant aquatic resources in Canada.
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Research and International
Meet Noman Mohammed, 2020 Rh Award Winner in the Applied Sciences category
May 17, 2021 —
Noman Mohammed uses sophisticated computational tools to address data privacy and security issues for emerging technologies.
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Best of the best recognized with Rh Awards
May 14, 2021 —
2020 Rh Awards recognize excellence in research, scholarly activities and creative endeavours
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Inspiring individuals from UM named to Order of Manitoba
May 12, 2021 —
Their contributions encompass a broad range of endeavours and accomplishments
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Asper School of Business
President’s Student Leadership Program Announces 2021 Cohort of Students
May 7, 2021 —
The James W. Burns Leadership Institute is pleased to announce the third cohort of the unique in Canada President’s Student Leadership Program (PSLP) at the University of Manitoba.