Faculty of Science News Archive
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
New Scientist: Life aloft: The unexplored ecosystem above your head
June 14, 2017 —
Kevin Fraser and others suggest we think about protecting air environments like we do water
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A Passion for Numbers: Associate Professor of Statistics Alexandre Leblanc’s First Love Remains Constant
June 9, 2017 —
Associate Professor Alex Leblanc, Department of Statistics reflects on his passion for good data.
From the lab to the reserve
June 6, 2017 —
Science and engineering students breaking out of the lab and heading for First Nation reserves to put their education into action got some tips from those who have walked that path before them
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Adding It All Up: Stats Alum Reid Linney and the Power of Choice
May 31, 2017 —
Fifty years after the Department of Statistics was founded at the University of Manitoba, alum Reid Linney (Statistics, ’73) is reminiscing about how he spent his free time during his second year.