Physics and Astronomy News Archive
Faculty of Science
UM Researchers join NASA’s AXIS Mission to explore deep space
November 7, 2024 —
NASA recently announced their selection of the “Probe” (1 billion USD) mission concept to be adopted in the next decade. Two missions (one for infrared light and another for X-ray light) were selected to compete next. The winning concept for probing the X-ray Universe is the “Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite” or AXIS, whose Principal Investigator (PI) is Dr. Chris Reynolds from the University of Maryland. Through rigorous competition for the next mission of the 2030’s, these proposals have the potential to answer burning questions in high-energy astrophysics, including understanding the mechanism and progenitors of supernova explosions that impact the chemical and dynamical evolution of galaxies and understanding our cosmic origins.
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Science Teaching and Learning Innovation Award
October 10, 2024 —
The Faculty of Science Teaching and Learning Innovation Award recognizes and celebrates faculty members and instructors who demonstrate exceptional innovation in their teaching or learning practices at undergraduate or graduate level.
Faculty of Science
CTV Winnipeg: Manitoba treated to vivid northern lights show
October 9, 2024 —
Manitoba treated to vivid northern lights show
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Science Award of Excellence for Support Staff
October 4, 2024 —
Faculty of Science Award of Excellence for Support Staff recognizes support staff who have served their units with distinction by helping deliver on the commitment of the Faculty of Science to provide outstanding higher education and research.
Research and International
UM researchers honoured by the Royal Society of Canada
September 3, 2024 —
Two UM professors have been elected to the Royal Society of Canada.
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Grad student research in breast cancer detection, smart devices and Star Trek-like tech lauded with distinguished award
August 27, 2024 —
UM Distinguished Dissertation Award recognizes ground-breaking original research.
Faculty of Science
CTV Winnipeg: If you look at the night sky, you may notice a new star shining down on earth
July 4, 2024 —
If you look at the night sky, you may notice a new star shining down on earth
Faculty of Science
Celebrating the Asian communities at the Faculty of Science
May 24, 2024 —
The Asian communities at the Faculty of Science include brilliant people from students in labs to instructors passionately teaching in classes, professors conducting ground-breaking research, and support staff who make our departments and the Faculty an extraordinary environment. With May being the Asian Heritage Month, we decided to shine the light on the contributions of the Asian communities at the Faculty and celebrate their presence.
Faculty of Science
Solar + Storage: A seminar by Colin Parkin, President of e-Storage
May 22, 2024 —
Join us for “Solar + Storage: merging the benefits for increased global electrification and decarbonization” seminar by Colin Parkin, President, e-Storage on June 6th, 2:30 p.m. at the 270 EITC-E3 Lecture Theatre.
Faculty of Science
CTV Winnipeg: Solar storm produces highly visible northern lights in Manitoba
May 10, 2024 —
Solar storm produces highly visible northern lights in Manitoba