CBC Manitoba: How a Manitoba beach got E.coli

CBC Manitoba: How a Manitoba beach got E.coli

July 10, 2024 —
How a Manitoba beach got E.coli

E. coli, Faculty of Science, Lake Winnipeg, Microbiology

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Aerial photo of a tractor during harvest season.

CTV Winnipeg: Manitoba farm paves way for AI in agriculture

July 9, 2024 —
Manitoba farm paves way for AI in agriculture

#AI, Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Farm technology

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Chris and Casey smiling at the camera at the soil reader field.

General Science Internship Program (GSIP)

July 6, 2024 —
Work-integrated learning (WIL) has become fundamental to the Canadian educational experience, equipping students with practical skills and experience necessary for success in the workforce. The Faculty of Science is excited to offer a brand-new work integrated program to students in the B.Sc. General degree program.

experiential learning, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Science community and partners, Faculty of Science students

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Associate Dean (research), Faculty of Science, Steve Whyard smiling standing in front of trees on campus during the summer (2024)

UM Faces and Spaces: Steve Whyard

July 5, 2024 —
Learn more about Steve Whyard, associate dean (research) in the Department of Science, professor of Biological Sciences, and his efforts to control pests, such as mosquitoes, through RNA technology.

Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Science research, mosquito, UM Faces and Spaces

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Mazdak Khajehpour, wearing a black shirt, sitting in a chemistry lab, smiling at the camera.

Faculty of Science

Mazdak Khajehpour receives the Michèle Auger Service Award from the Biophysical Society of Canada

July 4, 2024 —
Khajehpour is an associate professor in the department of chemistry who is not only an established and accomplished researcher but also an advocate for engaging students and faculty in creating a community for biophysical research in Canada. One his contributions cited in the award is his

Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Science community and partners, Faculty of Science research

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Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, invests 10 Officers (O.C.) and 13 Members (C.M.). into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on 6 May 2022. The Order of Canada is one of our country’s highest honours. Appointments are made for sustained achievement at three levels: Companion, Officer and Member. Officers and Members may be elevated within the Order in recognition of further achievements, based on continued exceptional or extraordinary service to Canada. Credit/Mention de source: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall, OSGG-BSGG Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Alumni

Members of UM community appointed to Order of Canada

July 4, 2024 —
On June 27, 2024, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including one Companion, 16 Officers, two Honorary Officers and 64 Members.

community, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Science, Max Rady College of Medicine, Order of Canada, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

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