/channels/taxonomy/term/7571/all en /channels/news/prof-victoria-kaspi-2015-killam-prize-natural-sciences-246709 <p>Congratulations to <strong>Professor Victoria Kaspi</strong> in the Department of Physics, who was awarded the <strong>Killam Prize</strong> today. Valued at $100,000, this is one of Canada’s most prestigious awards for academic-career achievement. Vicky Kaspi is a world-renowned astrophysicist known for her cutting-edge work on neutron stars and pulsars.</p> Wed, 15 Apr 2015 01:46:33 +0000 webfull 109411 at /channels /channels/news/grinding-chemistry-greening-chemistry-234276 <p>What if you could re-engineer chemical processes so that instead of using toxic solvents or expensive catalysts, you could incite molecules to bind simply by grinding them together? ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Chemistry Professor <strong>Tomislav Friscic</strong> is a leader in the field of mechanochemistry. Read more about his work in "<a href="http://www.cheminst.ca/magazine/feature-story/grinding-chemistry">Grinding chemistry</a>" from the Chemical Institute of Canada.</p> Fri, 21 Mar 2014 21:05:05 +0000 webfull 102004 at /channels /channels/news/prof-derek-gray-cic-macromolecular-science-and-engineering-award-2014-232736 <p>Congratulations to Dr. Derek Gray, Emeritus Professor in the Department of Chemistry, for winning the 2014 <b>Macromolecular Science and Engineering Award</b> from the Chemical Institute of Canada. This award is presented to an individual who, while residing in Canada, has made a distinguished contribution to macromolecular science or engineering. Professor Gray’s research interests have focussed on the structural polymers in wood, and in particular on cellulose and cellulose derivatives.</p> Fri, 31 Jan 2014 21:00:40 +0000 webfull 100942 at /channels /channels/news/profs-catherine-potvin-and-suzanne-fortier-women-pioneers-231379 <p>Congratulations to Professor Catherine Potvin (Department of Biology) and to our Principal, Dr. Suzanne Fortier! They were recently named as Women Pioneers by Status of Women Canada on the occasion of Women's History Month.</p> <p><a href="http://www.cfc-swc.gc.ca/commemoration/whm-mhf/profiles-eng.html">Visit their website</a> for profiles on Professor Potvin, Dr. Fortier, and 27 other distinguished Canadian women.</p> Thu, 31 Oct 2013 20:23:09 +0000 webfull 99627 at /channels /channels/news/convocation-congratulations-253209 <p>On behalf of the Faculty of Science and on the occasion of Science Convocation ceremonies (June 2, 2015), Dean of Science Martin Grant offer <strong>congratulations to all graduating students</strong>, from bachelor's to doctoral, and also to the following prizewinners.</p> <p> Tue, 02 Jun 2015 12:23:25 +0000 webfull 110360 at /channels /channels/news/prof-matt-dobbs-inaugural-dunlap-award-canadian-astronomical-society-234326 <p>Congratulations to <strong>Prof. Matt Dobbs</strong> in the Department of Physics for winning the <strong>inaugural Dunlap Award from the Canadian Astronomical Society.</strong> He received this award in recognition of his international leadership on the design and implementation of systems using Superconducting Transition-Edge Sensor bolometers. The prize citation states in part:</p> Tue, 25 Mar 2014 20:51:48 +0000 webfull 102046 at /channels /channels/news/prof-ehab-abouheif-and-prof-aashish-clerk-nserc-ewr-steacie-memorial-fellowships-michael-lifshitz-ns-232746 <h4>Three ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û researchers among the recipients of NSERC national prizes</h4> <p>Two ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û researchers—<strong>Prof. Ehab Abouheif</strong>, of the Department of Biology, and <strong>Prof. Aashish Clerk</strong>, Department of Physics—have been named as 2014 recipients of E.W.R Steacie Memorial Fellowships, awarded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s (NSERC). In addition, doctoral candidate <strong>Michael Lifshitz</strong>, working in the cognitive neuroscience lab of Prof. Amir Raz, has won NSERC’s 2013 André Hamer Postgraduate Prize. Mon, 03 Feb 2014 16:03:25 +0000 webfull 100954 at /channels /channels/news/prof-peter-russell-2014-fellow-american-mathematical-society-231456 <p>Congratulations to K. Peter Russell, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics! He was recently named a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society "for contributions to algebraic geometry, for mentoring the next generation of mathematicians, and for professional leadership at the highest levels."</p> Tue, 05 Nov 2013 21:03:18 +0000 webfull 99709 at /channels /channels/news/convocation-congratulations-and-principal%E2%80%99s-prizes-excellence-teaching-256649 <p>On behalf of the Faculty of Science and on the occasion of Science Convocation ceremonies (November 10, 2015), Dean of Science Bruce Lennox offers <strong>congratulations to all graduating students</strong>, from B.Sc. to Ph.D., and also to the following prizewinners.</p> Tue, 10 Nov 2015 19:16:39 +0000 webfull 113884 at /channels /channels/news/congratulations-alumnus-john-okeefe-our-newest-nobel-laureate-239354 <p>The Faculty of Science extends congratulations to alumnus <strong>John O'Keefe</strong> who was named co-winner of the <b>2014 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine</b>, for his contribution to the discovery of cells that constitute the brain’s ‘inner GPS,’ which makes it possible to orient ourselves in space. Dr. O’Keefe worked under the supervision of Professor Ron Melzack (Department of Psychology) and received his PhD from ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û in 1967. Read more:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/channels/news/mcgill-grad-john-o%E2%80%99keefe-wins-nobel-prize-medicine-239350" title=" ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û grad John O’Keefe wins Nobel Prize in medicine">ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û grad John O’Keefe wins Nobel Prize in medicine</a> (ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û news release)</li> <li><a href="http://publications.mcgill.ca/reporter/2014/10/nobel-winner-has-very-fond-memories-of-mcgill/">Nobel winner has very fond memories of ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û</a> (ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Reporter article) Mon, 06 Oct 2014 15:53:16 +0000 webfull 105711 at /channels /channels/news/prof-fred-genesee-cpa-gold-medal-award-232762 <p>Congratulations to <strong>Prof. Fred Genesee</strong> (Department of Psychology) for winning the <strong>2014 Gold Medal Award</strong> from the <strong>Canadian Psychological Association</strong>. This award recognizes distinguished and enduring lifetime contributions to Canadian Psychology, and is fitting, as Professor Genesee's research on immersion education, bilingualism, and language acquisition has had enormous impact on science and public policy over the course of several decades.</p> Tue, 04 Feb 2014 15:44:27 +0000 webfull 100974 at /channels /channels/news/new-canada-research-chairs-faculty-science-231654 <p>The Faculty of Science congratulates the following four new Canada Research Chairs:</p> Tue, 19 Nov 2013 20:17:07 +0000 webfull 99963 at /channels /channels/news/june-2016-convocation-kudos-and-prizes-261369 <p>On behalf of the Faculty of Science and on the occasion of the recent Science Convocation ceremonies (June 6, 2016), Dean of Science Bruce Lennox offers <strong>congratulations to all graduating students</strong>, who received B.Sc., B.A. & Sc., Diploma, M.Sc., or Ph.D. degrees. In addition, the Faculty of Science is very proud to recognize the recipients of the Faculty’s and University’s most prestigious awards. These include:</p> Thu, 16 Jun 2016 21:39:49 +0000 webfull 119464 at /channels /channels/news/prof-charles-gale-humboldt-research-award-240762 <p>Congratulations to Dr. <strong>Charles Gale,</strong> James ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Professor in the Department of Physics, for winning a <strong>Humboldt Research Award</strong>!</p> <p>Valued at 60,000 EUR, this award is granted by Germany's Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung/Foundation in recognition of a researcher's entire achievements to date. The award recognizes scholars whose fundamental discoveries, new theories, or insights have had a significant impact on their own discipline and who are expected to continue producing cutting-edge achievements in the future.</p> Tue, 16 Dec 2014 15:54:40 +0000 webfull 107166 at /channels /channels/news/prof-isztar-zawadzki-luis-federico-leloir-award-international-cooperation-science-technology-and-inn-233003 <p>Congratulations to <strong>Dr. Isztar Zawadzki</strong>, FRSC, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences for receiving a <strong>2013 Luis Federico Leloir Award</strong> from the <strong>Argentinian Ministry of Science, Technology, and Productive Innovation</strong>. This award recognizes non-Argentinian scientists who have contributed significantly to scientific, technological, and innovation cooperation with Argentina.</p> Mon, 17 Feb 2014 17:26:04 +0000 webfull 101209 at /channels