Faculty of Science News Archive
Faculty of Science
Lecture: History and Philosophy of Science with Dr. Anita Guerrini, Oregon State University
September 17, 2018 —
Dr. Anita Guerrini, Horning Professor in the Humanities and Professor of History, Oregon State University. Adjunct Professor of History, University of California, Santa Barbara. will deliver this year’s 2018 Robin Connor lectures in History and Philosophy of Science, hosted by the Faculty of Science and Faculty of Arts.
Faculty of Science
Government of Canada: NSERC PromoScience announcement – support for organizations to encourage the next generation of scientists and researchers
September 17, 2018 —
On Monday, September 17, 2018, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, kicked off Science Literacy Week, Sept. 17 – 23, in Ottawa with the announcement of the 2017 recipients of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) PromoScience Program. The announcement includes 11.9 million in funding for 163 grants that support hands-on learning experiences for young Canadians and teachers.
Preventing bird deaths with art
September 14, 2018 —
“Coda”, an exposé of bird window strike mortality, will open on Sept. 17, with a reception at 5 p.m.
13 classes our alumni think are A+
September 12, 2018 —
From amazing professors to perfect-score papers, these are the classes our alumni say have made the grade
Women’s Soccer looking promising in 2018
September 10, 2018 —
This Friday, the Bison women’s soccer team hosts the Trinity Western Spartans in their 2018 home opener match at the West Turf on Chancellor Matheson Blvd. Game time is 6 p.m.
Sustainability
Sustainability is top-of-mind for many students, staff and faculty at the U of M
September 6, 2018 —
Dr. John Robinson, a leading expert in the fields of sustainability and climate change, will deliver a public lecture on Sept. 26 along with other sustainability-focused events
Faculty of Science
A warm welcome for new students – Science Orientation Day a success!
September 6, 2018 —
New students enrolled in the Faculty of Science had a great time at the orientation day organized by the Science Students Association, (SSA), in collaboration with a number of other groups on September 4, 2018.
Students
Taking the initiative – when opportunity knocks
September 6, 2018 —
Fall term is starting and students are back on campus. While it may be time for back to school, UM Today is reflecting on summer by sharing some of the exceptional things U of M students were up to over the break.
Students
A new appreciation for research
September 4, 2018 —
Fall term is starting and students are back on campus. While it may be time for back to school, UM Today is celebrating summer by sharing some of the exceptional things U of M students were up to over the break.
Improving watershed models for northern Canada
September 4, 2018 —
'We can reduce the negative impacts from both too much and too little water with good water management and appropriate infrastructure'