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Faculty of Science

Motherboard: Cloning a mammoth is only the start

April 8, 2015 — 
But just how likely is the mammoth’s revival? Molecular biologist Kevin Campbell, a professor from the University of Manitoba, shared his thoughts with Motherboard.

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Health Sciences’ student-led initiative reaches success

April 6, 2015 — 
Daniel is a Grade 7 student at Acadia School. He recently decided he wants to be a doctor when he grows up.

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The Time to Name Names in Dentistry and Dental Hygiene

March 26, 2015 — 
The coming of spring means a great many things around this often–refrigerated corner of the world, not the least of which is the long-awaited reprieve from Mother Nature’s icy grip. In the realm of oral health in Manitoba, it also heralds the opening of the floor for nominations for the annual Alumni of Distinction award. The University of Manitoba Dental Alumni Association is now welcoming nominations for the 2015 honour.

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Exploring the unknown

March 23, 2015 — 
Bruce Ford, department of biological sciences, Faculty of Science, believes he has discovered the center of origin of the world’s largest flowering plant genus, and he’s out to prove it on a National Geographic-supported expedition to Vietnam.

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Science student awarded prestigious Fessenden-Trott Scholarship

March 20, 2015 — 
Anna Liu is one of four students in Western Canada awarded the prestigious Fessenden-Trott scholarship

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Wanted: Complete denture referrals

March 19, 2015 — 
College of Dentistry welcoming patient referrals for undergraduate clinical program

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Indigenous science students are making a difference

March 17, 2015 — 
As Indigenous Student Representatives of the Science Students Association, Amanda Fontes and Kelsey Papineau are passionate about finding opportunities to develop an inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes Indigenous student success.

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A student in front of her project, 'GERMS"

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CBC: University of Manitoba science fair

March 12, 2015 — 
The 13th annual Manitoba First Nations Science Fair, held March 11 - 12, 2015 at the University of Manitoba was featured on CBC. More than 500 students from 36 Manitoba First Nations operated schools took part in the event, competing within Youth Science Canada standards for Gold, Silver, and Bronze medallions of excellence in science.

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