Physics and Astronomy News Archive
Faculty of Science
Opening of the new observatory – Media coverage
December 18, 2024 —
Opening of the new observatory - Media coverage
Faculty of Science
From searching for a potential dark matter candidate to bringing physics education to remote communities
December 5, 2024 —
"Shocked" is what Dr. Juliette Mammei felt when she first heard the news of being inducted into the Royal Society of Canada as she thought it was a long shot when she filled out the application. However, looking at her novel work with the Moller experiment and her dedication to improving equity, diversity and inclusion in physics, one can say that induction into the Royal Society of Canada was inevitable and well-deserving.
Faculty of Science
CTV Montreal: Montreal scientist co-leads project in NASA space probe competition
December 1, 2024 —
Montreal scientist co-leads project in NASA space probe competition
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