Faculty of Science News Archive
Wpg Free Press: U of M’s humanoid lab recruits new talent
August 14, 2017 —
International talent is helping stack the odds for the University of Manitoba’s Autonomous Agents Laboratory in advance of the HuroCup Games.
‘Don’t look or you’ll go blind!’: The total solar eclipse of 1979
August 10, 2017 —
'Everyone was completely in awe of the spectacle'
Destination in the stars
August 8, 2017 —
Judy Anderson is going to space. She is absolutely certain of it.
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Going with her gut: Dr. Emma Allen-Vercoe explains why microbes aren’t the enemy
July 14, 2017 —
Normal human gut microbiota are currently one of the least understood parts of the human body, having been previously virtually ignored by the research community.
Fighting back: Researchers develop new approach to weaken the ability of some viruses to evade the immune system
July 6, 2017 —
'While vaccine-based approaches are desirable in terms of infection prevention in the longer term, alternative antiviral strategies are needed, especially when providing treatment options for infected patients during acute outbreaks'
CBC: The Canada Warbler and efforts to help the species
July 4, 2017 —
Listen to CBC New Brunswick's interview with MSc student Amelie Roberto-Charon from the University of Manitoba on the Canada Warbler and efforts to help the species
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Video: New research provides a detailed method for “An all-on-chip method for rapid neutrophil chemotaxis analysis directly from a drop of blood”
June 29, 2017 —
A new research video produced by JoVE explains the work of the U of M’s Immunotrafficking Lab, led by Francis Lin of the University’s Department of Physics and Astronomy.
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PIMS: Math Mania reaches First Nations communities in Manitoba
June 29, 2017 —
Thanks to the efforts of Darja Barr, Math Mania, has made it to the Canadian Prairies in the form of an Indigenous Outreach and Mentorship Project. This project is making considerable strides in building connections with Indigenous communities across the province as well as with Indigenous students at the University of Manitoba.
Wpg Free Press: A poster child for women’s rights
June 27, 2017 —
Alumna won first place in the senior art category of Historica Canada’s "Votes for Women!" contest
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Marking a milestone: Department of Statistics celebrates fifty years
June 22, 2017 —
Alumni and educators past and present from across the country gathered to celebrate and reminisce