Science and Mathematics Education Research Group (SMERG) - News

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ scientists turn marine waste into a sustainable solution for wound care, wearable devices and more

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:59:20 +0000

An interdisciplinary team of �鶹ɫ��Ƭ researchers has developed an ultra-strong, environmentally friendly medical glue, or bioadhesive, made from marine waste. The discovery has promising applications for wound care, surgeries, improved drug delivery, wearable devices and medical implants.

“Being able to produce glues that can close wounds  or make something strongly adhere to the skin is critical for many medical interventions,” said Audrey Moores, Professor in the Department of Chemistry.

Climate change driving major algae surge in Canada’s lakes, study finds

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:57:54 +0000

Algal growth is accelerating in lakes across Canada, including those far from human development, and a new study shows that climate change is the primary driver.

Montreal researchers use AI and wearable sensors to detect inflammation before symptoms appear

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:21:21 +0000

The world's first wearable-powered system predicts acute inflammation with 90 per cent sensitivity.

Montreal, July 30, 2025 – Modern medicine is largely reactive—treating illness only after symptoms emerge. But a new study from the Research Institute of the �鶹ɫ��Ƭ Health Centre (The Institute) and �鶹ɫ��Ƭ points to a more proactive future: one where silent signs of infection are detected before we even feel sick.

Researchers’ novel lab technique reveals how ice crystals form in clouds

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:10:34 +0000

Researchers have developed a novel method to detect and study how ice forms in mixed-phase clouds, significantly boosting scientists’ ability to forecast weather and model climate change.

Congratulations to Rachelle Aucoin for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:14:19 +0000

Rachelle Aucoin successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 - Tassone on July 14, 2025.

The title of her thesis:
"Cool Air, Clear Relief: Exploring the Mechanisms and Utility of Fan-to-Face Therapy for Management of Exertional Breathlessness in Chronic Lung Disease "

Oral Defence Comittee:
Dr. Dennis Jensen (Supervisor), Dr. Jenna Gibbs, Dr. Dina Brooks, Dr. Celena Scheede-Bergdahl and Dr. Daniel Fortin-Guichard.

Beyond the Classroom: Exploring Career Pathways for Educators

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:25:12 +0000

🚀 FREE Coaching & Career Program for �鶹ɫ��Ƭ students & alumni led by Peter Balyta, PhD(07), BEd (94), President of Texas Instruments – Ed Tech

Limin Jao (DISE) Appointed as �鶹ɫ��Ƭ's Ombudsperson for Students

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:57:16 +0000

As the Ombudsperson for Students, Dr. Limin Jao (she/her) provides an independent, impartial, and confidential service through which students may seek equitable and informal resolution of any University-related concern. The Ombudsperson may also, where appropriate, review University policies, guidelines, and procedures affecting students, make recommendations for change, and promote discussion of student-related concerns across the University.

Benoit Gentil Receives Commercialization Priming Award for RNA Research

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:09:13 +0000

The DNA to RNA Initiative (D2R) at �鶹ɫ��Ƭ has awarded $400,000 to four projects that aim to bring RNA-based innovations closer to clinical and commercial reality, including vaccines and therapies for rare and infectious diseases.

Million Dollar Gift a Timely Assist for Women’s Athletics and Sports Science

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:28:16 +0000

A $1.25-million gift from graduates Monica and Mark Hantho will enhance services for Martlets teams and support innovative research into female athletic performance

(VERSION FRANÇAIS SUIT)

It's an exciting time for women in sports: the Northern Super League just kicked off in Canada, the Professional Women's Hockey League is expanding and the thriving WNBA posted its highest attendance in 22 seasons.

Appointment of Alanna Watt as Interim Dean of the Faculty of Science

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:28:54 +0000

Dear community members,

I am pleased to announce that Professor Alanna Watt, of the Department of Biology, has graciously agreed to take on the role of Interim Dean of Science, effective July 1, 2025. She will oversee the Faculty while we continue the search for a new Dean of Science. In accordance with the University Statutes, an Advisory Committee will be established to support this process.

Experience and expertise

Dragonfly study challenges traditional ideas about biodiversity conservation

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:49:30 +0000

A study has found that the impact of climate change on an animal’s traits can begin much earlier than scientists previously thought – a discovery that could reshape how researchers and policymakers approach biodiversity conservation.

Kiana Kishiyana Explores Adoptee Identity as an SSHRC Storytellers Challenge Finalist

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:02:03 +0000

(The following is an excerpt from the �鶹ɫ��Ƭ Reporter. Article by Katherine Gombay.)

Kiana Kishiyama remembers feeling scared when, at the start of her first undergraduate class in beginner’s Mandarin, her teacher looked at her and said, “You need to speak to me after class.”

“And I’m like, what, I’m in trouble already?”

It turned out that the teacher believed that Kishiyama, who was adopted from China by a Canadian couple, was just being modest about her language skills.

DISE's Dr. Nanre Nafziger Appointed a 2025 National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:06:57 +0000

We are proud to announce that Dr. Nanre Nafziger, DISE, is a 2025 National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow. Her research topic is Contestations for Nigerian History Education in Primary and Secondary Schools: from Colonialism to Neocolonialism. This year, the selection committee, comprised of leading scholars in education research, selected 25 fellows from an extremely competitive pool of 270 education scholars.

Dr. Pengfei Zhao, DISE, Appointed Academic Director for Global Engagement

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:06:04 +0000

The Faculty of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Pengfei Zhao, from the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), as the Academic Director for Global Engagement.

KPE's Dr. Gordon Bloom and Chantal Vallée Interviewed by Mike Cohen on Meet Your Local Authors Series

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:54:03 +0000

Media personality and suburban City Councillor Mike Cohen featured the book "Dare to Win" in his Meet Your Local Authors series. KPE Chair Dr. Gordon Bloom and professional basketball coach and KPE alumna, Chantal Vallée, were interviewed in this segment for the Eleanor London Library.

Watch the Interview

Helena Silen Named Faculty of Education Valedictorian

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Tue, 27 May 2025 20:19:10 +0000

Valedictorian Helena Silen, part of the inaugural cohort of the B.A. (Ed.) Education in a Global Contexts program, will be representing the Faculty of Education’s Class of 2025 at Convocation on May 29th at 3:00 PM.

“I’ve learned so much from the students, faculty, and staff at �鶹ɫ��Ƭ, and I am proud of the values of life-long learning, justice, and care for which we continue to strive. It’s an honour to be able to offer my warmest congratulations to my peers, who I am certain will go on to do excellent work in the classroom, graduate studies, and beyond.”

$268,000 awarded to support outreach activities by �鶹ɫ��Ƭ researchers

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Tue, 27 May 2025 16:40:59 +0000

Seven �鶹ɫ��Ƭ researchers have been awarded more than $268,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

Hilary Sweatman Helps Stop the Spread of Misinformation with a “Google of Neuroscience”

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Mon, 26 May 2025 13:55:20 +0000

Authors: James Wang and Zeynep Alsancak

"If you're not targeting someone, you’re missing the target." - Hilary Sweatman

2025 Faculty of Science Excellence Award winners announced

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Fri, 23 May 2025 15:09:58 +0000

Danielle Vlaho (Academic Associate), Joe Iantomasi (Clerical), Luisa Sabaz (Management), and Badawy Sha’ath (Technical) have been named recipients of the Faculty of Science Excellence Awards.

These awards, announced at the Faculty of Science Council meeting on May 20th, recognize the outstanding contributions made by members of the Faculty’s administrative and support staff during the 2024-2025 academic year.

Read below the citations prepared by the Faculty of Science Excellence Awards Committee.

Professor Emeritus Prakash Panangaden elected as Fellow of the Royal Society

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Tue, 20 May 2025 16:59:15 +0000

Forests thrive where values run deep

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Tue, 20 May 2025 11:32:25 +0000

Forests on Indigenous lands in Panama have remained remarkably stable over the past two decades – more so than in protected areas – thanks in no small part to deeply rooted cultural values, a �鶹ɫ��Ƭ-led study suggests.

Antibiotics from human use are contaminating rivers worldwide, study shows

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Fri, 09 May 2025 12:45:09 +0000

Millions of kilometres of rivers around the world are carrying antibiotic pollution at levels high enough to promote drug resistance and harm aquatic life, a �鶹ɫ��Ƭ-led study warns.

Published in PNAS Nexus, the study is the first to estimate the scale of global river contamination from human antibiotics use. Researchers calculated that about 8,500 tonnes of antibiotics – nearly one-third of what people consume annually – end up in river systems around the world each year even after in many cases passing through wastewater systems.

Rachel Cluett Named University of Manitoba’s Fifth McCall MacBain Scholar

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Thu, 08 May 2025 20:23:41 +0000

University of Manitoba Bachelor of Arts in Psychology graduate Rachel Cluett (BA’24) is one of 20 Canadians selected to join the fifth cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars at �鶹ɫ��Ƭ. Recipients were chosen based on exceptional character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity.

Rachel will pursue a Master of Arts in School/Applied Child Psychology at �鶹ɫ��Ƭ.

Dr. Mindy Carter, DISE, Recipient of the 2025 AERA Outstanding Achievement in Arts and Learning Award

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Thu, 08 May 2025 20:19:27 +0000

Dr. Mindy R. Carter, Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), was recently awarded the 2025 AERA Outstanding Achievement in Arts and Learning Award for her dedication to research, teaching and service in arts education.

Faculty of Education Professors Recognized with Prestigious Research Chairs

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Tue, 06 May 2025 18:17:09 +0000

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ, through the Office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), has conferred important internal recognition awards to three Faculty of Education professors in celebration of their outstanding scholarship and research excellence.

Podcast Episode: Talent Identification and Development with Dr Daniel Fortin-Guichard

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Tue, 06 May 2025 18:02:05 +0000

Daniel Fortin-Guichard, Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, was invited to the Temps d'Arrêt podcast hosted by Coach Frank (François Rodrigue), an Assistant Professor at the Université du Québec en Outaouais, discussing cognitive biases that selectors may have when identifying and selecting athletes (e.g., at the NHL draft).

Dr. Tina Montreuil, ECP, Awarded the Prestigious FRQS Chercheur Boursier Junior 2 Award

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Fri, 02 May 2025 19:33:15 +0000

Dr. Tina Montreuil, a researcher at the Educational and Counselling Psychology Department (Associate Member of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences), has been awarded the prestigious FRQS Chercheur Boursier Junior 2 award this past April 2025.

Dr. Victoria Glynn creates art to communicate science

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Fri, 02 May 2025 18:13:54 +0000

Authors: Ava Craig, Camille Taggart, Raphaelle Reyes

"Art is like a common language that draws people in, regardless of their background." - Dr. Victoria Glynn

Provost honours 31 �鶹ɫ��Ƭ professors for exceptional research achievements

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Thu, 01 May 2025 16:23:55 +0000

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ announces 2025 cohort of Distinguished James �鶹ɫ��Ƭ Professors, James �鶹ɫ��Ƭ Professors and William Dawson Scholars

Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Christopher Manfredi has named 31 �鶹ɫ��Ƭ professors as Distinguished James �鶹ɫ��Ƭ Professors, James �鶹ɫ��Ƭ Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.

Study suggests we don’t just hear music, but ‘become it’

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:56:55 +0000

An international study co-authored by �鶹ɫ��Ƭ psychologist Caroline Palmer suggests our brains and bodies don’t just understand music, they physically resonate with it. These discoveries, based on findings in neuroscience, music, and psychology, support Neural Resonance Theory (NRT).

NRT maintains that rather than relying on learned expectations or prediction, musical experiences arise from the brain’s natural oscillations that sync with rhythm, melody and harmony. This resonance shapes our sense of timing, musical pleasure and the instinct to move with the beat.

Eight Faculty of Science professors honoured by Provost for exceptional research achievements

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:21:17 +0000

Clockwise from top left: Robert Brandenberger (Physics), Christian Genest (Mathematics and Statistics), Joel Kamnitzer (Mathematics and Statistics), Bärbel Knäuper (Psychology), Milica Miočević (Psychology), Adrian Liu (Physics), Nagissa Mahmoudi (Earth and Planetary Sciences), and Galen Halverson (Earth and Planetary Sciences)

Eight Faculty of Science professors are among this year’s cohort of Distinguished James �鶹ɫ��Ƭ Professors, James �鶹ɫ��Ƭ Professors, and William Dawson Scholars.

Researchers identify two new crocodile species

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:59:51 +0000

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ researchers, in collaboration with Mexican scientists, have discovered two previously unknown species of crocodiles, one living on the island of Cozumel and the other on the atoll of Banco Chinchorro, both off the Yucatán Peninsula. The findings challenge long-held assumptions about the American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) and highlight the urgent need for conservation efforts, the researchers say.

Geoscientist Meghomita Das believes everyone deserves a seat at the equity table

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:30:48 +0000

Written by Ezrah Roy, edited by Adele Lopes

Meghomita Das, a recent PhD graduate of �鶹ɫ��Ƭ’s Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, first discovered a passion for science communication in the wake of a natural disaster. When Das was a high school student in India, an earthquake in nearby Nepal impacted both countries.

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ researchers help ATLAS Collaboration share in 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:35:19 +0000

Twenty-eight �鶹ɫ��Ƭ researchers are among the winners of the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for their contributions to the ATLAS Collaboration at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC).

Sometimes referred to as the Oscars of Science, Breakthrough prizes are awarded annually by the foundation of the same name for achievements in life sciences, fundamental physics and mathematics.

2025 Fessenden Professorship Awards and Tomlinson Science Awards winners announced

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:36:19 +0000

The winners of the 2025 Fessenden Professorship Awards and Tomlinson Science Awards have been announced.

The Fessenden Professorship in Science and Innovation Award, named after Canadian electrical engineer Reginald Aubrey Fessenden, was established in 2007 to accelerate the validation and technology transfer of promising concepts in the early- or mid-stages of development and bring them closer to a commercial product and market.

Professor Courtney Paquette recipient of the CAIMS-SCMAI/PIMS Early Career Award (2025)

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:25:48 +0000

Professor Courtney Paquette is the winner of the 2025 CAIMS/PIMS Early Career Award.

Harm Reduction and Naloxone Training Workshops

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:56:37 +0000

Canada in general, and Montreal specifically, have been facing a drug toxicity and fatal overdose crisis for nearly a decade. While integrated systems of interventions are necessary to address drug-related harms, the use of naloxone has been a key strategy to reduce the acute effect of opioid-involved deaths. Currently, �鶹ɫ��Ƭ does not offer naloxone trainings to the campus community, limiting students’ ability to assist in the event of an overdose.

Joseph Levitan, DISE, Presents Kaushalam Program Study Results at SCERT Uttarakhand

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:41:39 +0000

The Kaushalam program, a collaborative initiative between the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) Uttarakhand and the Udyam Learning Foundation, aims to cultivate 21st-century life skills and an entrepreneurial mindset among students in Uttarakhand. A comprehensive study conducted during the 2024–25 academic year assessed the program's impact on Grade 9 students across seven districts.

David Stephens named Academic Lead for Horizon �鶹ɫ��Ƭ

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:14:02 +0000

Congratulations to Professor David Stephens (Department of Mathematics and Statistics), former Vice Dean of the Faculty of Science, who has been named Academic Lead for Horizon �鶹ɫ��Ƭ.

Read the full story here.

Participate in a fMRI Study on Language and Learning

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:50:48 +0000

fMRI study: Language and Learning

We are looking for adults (18-35 years of age) who speak and understand both English and French to participate in a study. You will:

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ names winners of the 2025 President’s Prize for Public Engagement through Media

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:45:04 +0000

Congratulations to Jérôme Waldispühl and Attila Szantner (Computer Science), The Eclipse Task Force (Physics), and Andrew Gonzalez (Biology), who are among this year's winners of the President’s Prize for Public Engagement through Media!

In announcing the winners and runners-up, President and Vice-Chancellor Deep Saini noted that they were among a strong field of applicants spanning all 12 Faculties.

“This is further evidence that the sharing of knowledge and a love of learning are core �鶹ɫ��Ƭ values,” he said.

Dean Vivek Venkatesh and Professor Joseph Levitan Visit UNESCO MGIEP as Part of Research Tour

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:07:18 +0000

UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development in India (MGIEP) recently hosted Faculty of Education Dean, Vivek Venkatesh, and Professor Joseph Levitan, DISE, for a dialogue on community based participatory action research, and pluralism and polarization.

Their visit was part of a research tour including a dialogue on these topics to foster collaboration and to exchange ideas on education and societal challenges.

Remembering Patrick Dias

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:06:36 +0000

Dr. Patrick Dias, another long-term member of DISE, recently passed away. Here are some reflections from Anthony Paré, retired colleague and previous DISE chair, as well as Patrick's obituary, to honor his passing and service to the department.

Science Showcase helps students build communication skills

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:45:58 +0000

Students from across the University gathered at the University Centre (SSMU) on March 25 to share their research, fieldwork, in-class assignments and passion projects in a supportive, non-competitive environment.

Humpback whales’ use of memory to time their migration could prove less effective amid climate change

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:09:16 +0000

A new study led by �鶹ɫ��Ƭ researchers indicates that humpback whales in the southeastern Pacific combine real-time environmental cues with their memories of conditions in their Antarctic feeding grounds to determine when to embark on their annual 10,000-kilometre journey. With climate change accelerating, the researchers warn this strategy may become less effective amid shifting ocean conditions.

AI in Education: Children & Screens Invites �鶹ɫ��Ƭ Expert to Give Families Guidance

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:45:32 +0000

Adam Dubé, PhD, ECP Associate Professor of Learning Sciences at �鶹ɫ��Ƭ, participated as a panelist in the "New School? Promises and Risks of AI in the Classroom" webinar hosted by Children and Screens.

The event focused on how children process information from AI-driven tools, the potential of AI to support cognitive development, and the ethical integration of AI into educational systems.

Remembering Howard Riggs

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:12:36 +0000

Howard Riggs was a dedicated, hard-working professor of math education. His work ethic was a product of his Prairie upbringing and his deep commitment to his students. He was hired by �鶹ɫ��Ƭ to teach social studies, but was pressed into service as a math educator in the Department of Elementary Education, one of the units that eventually morphed into DISE.

PhD Oral Defence: Mr. Gavin Barill

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:31:48 +0000

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ, DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

PhD Oral Defence of Mr. Gavin Barill

DATE: Monday, April 15, 2025

TIME / PLACE: Pre-Defence - 1:15 p.m. (Burnside Hall, Room 1234) ; Defence - 1:30 p.m. (Burnside Hall, Room 1025)

TITLE: Establishing Limit Theorems using Finite Difference Schemes

CHAIR: Prof. Niky Kamran

SUPERVISOR: Prof. Jessica Lin

INTERNAL MEMBER: Prof. Louigi Addario-Berry

PhD Oral Defence of Ms. Wendy Wang

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:23:46 +0000

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

PhD Oral Defence of Ms. Wendy Wang

DATE: Monday, March 31, 2025

TIME / PLACE: Pre-Defence - 10:15 a.m. (Burnside Hall, Room 1234)

Defence - 10:30 a.m. (Burnside Hall, Room 1025)

TITLE: Applications and dynamics of delay differential equations with threshold state-dependent delay

CHAIR: Prof. Jérôme Vétois

Victoria Talwar Recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:57:43 +0000

Congratulations go out to Victoria Talwar, ECP Professor and Director of the Daniel and Monica Gold Centre for Early Childhood Development, who was one of the recipients who received the King Charles III Coronation Medal at a ceremony held at the Royal Montreal Regiment in Westmount on March 20, 2025.

Laura Lopez Gonzalez “borrows trust” in public health journalism

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:59:19 +0000

By: Adele Lopes

"There's a power to witnessing and being able to recount something that has happened." - Laura Lopez Gonzalez

Dr. Tina Montreuil Invited by Savoir Media for a Documentary on Family Health

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:16:33 +0000

Dr. Tina Montreuil, ECP, was invited to take part in a production and short documentary produced by Savoir média, to talk about the importance of supporting families during the perinatal period or the transition to parenthood.

The documentary was filmed in our very own Education Faculty Learning Commons.

Some highlights of this important documentary:

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ Professor Simon Caron-Huot awarded a 2025 Dorothy Killam Fellowship

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:40:33 +0000

Simon Caron-Huot, Professor and Canada Research Chair in High-Energy Physics, has been awarded a 2025 Dorothy Killam Fellowship. The prestigious Dorothy Killam Fellowship is part of Canada’s National Killam Program, which also includes the Killam Prize. Eight Fellowships were awarded across the country.

The Dorothy Killam Fellowship provides researchers with up to two years of relief from teaching and administrative duties to focus on transformative research that has potential to positively improve Canadian lives.

Eleven new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to �鶹ɫ��Ƭ

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:08:29 +0000

On March 13, the Government of Canada, announced more than $308 million to advance science and research across the country. More than $153 million will support 179 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs at 38 research institutions.

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ24’s Next Decade of Impact Takes Flight

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:47:40 +0000

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ’s day of giving raises a record $5.3 million on the strength of 7,181 gifts!

Age-Appropriate Ways to Discuss the Trump Presidency with Kids

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:36:40 +0000

Professor and Canada Research Chair, Victoria Talwar, talks to Today's Parent magazine about addressing questions and concerns from kids about the Trump presidency. The article discusses age-appropriate ways to discuss what kids are hearing and seeing in the news and popular culture about Canada-US relations in addition to tips on teaching media literacy and critical thinking, promoting empathy and understanding, and empowering Canadian children to be informed citizens.

Excerpt from How To Explain The Trump Presidency To Canadian Kids by Jenn Cox:

KPE Alumna Savannah King a Featured �鶹ɫ��Ƭ24 Ambassador

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:38:31 +0000

Olympic medalist in swimming, Savannah King is a graduate of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education who went on to work as a Project Administrator within the department before becoming Associate Coach and Social Media Coordinator for the �鶹ɫ��Ƭ Varsity Swim Team. Selected as a �鶹ɫ��Ƭ24 ambassador for the University's Day of Giving, she is lending her support to �鶹ɫ��Ƭ in advocating for student-athletes during the 24-hour fundraiser.

Nuit Blanche returns to the Redpath Museum

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:47:55 +0000

On March 1, Nuit blanche took over Montréal for its 22nd edition. The annual all-night festival brings cultural events to every corner of the city, including �鶹ɫ��Ƭ’s downtown campus.

Tim Hoheisel (�鶹ɫ��Ƭ)

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:39:30 +0000

A computational framework for linear inverse problems via the maximum entropy on the mean method

Abstract:

Aranka Hrušková (Weizmann Institute of Science)

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:40:50 +0000

Title: Asymptotically commuting measures share the Furstenberg-Poisson boundary

Expert: Access to personal data

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:37:10 +0000

Elon Musk’s team at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has sought access to data from various U.S. government departments and agencies. This has caused concerns that DOGE will gain access to potentially sensitive data on millions of Americans.

Celebrating science fair mentor clubs and judging in Kahnawà:ke

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:30:38 +0000

For the second year in a row, Science Outreach and student volunteers from the �鶹ɫ��Ƭ BrainReach and Chemistry Outreach groups collaborated with the Kahnawà:ke Education Center and local schools for their annual Science Fair and science mentor clubs.

BHM & Inclusive Histories in Quebec Secondary Schools

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:15:38 +0000

As Montréal celebrates its 34th Black History Month, it is time to fully integrate Black history into Québec education.

Community Conversation about the Bedford Elementary Report on CBC

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:05:55 +0000

A community conversation on the Ministry of Education’s report on the “toxic culture” created at Bedford Elementary, led by the CBC’s Nantali Indongo, included local parents, community organizers and leaders, education professionals and youth, as well as Faculty of Education members Ratna Gosh (DISE, Emeritus), Nanre Nafzinger (DISE, Assistant Professor), Adama Kaba (DISE, PhD), Bronwen Low (DISE, Cha

Proactively exposing ecosystems to mild environmental stressors appears to offer protection, study finds

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:05:32 +0000

Mild, proactive exposure to environmental stress can help biological communities resist severe disturbances and maintain genetic diversity, a recent study from �鶹ɫ��Ƭ has found.

Paul Masset and David Rolnick awarded 2025 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowships

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:27:07 +0000

Professors Paul Masset (Psychology) and David Rolnick (Computer Science) have been named Sloan Research Fellows.

DISE PhD Student Azam Dashti Khavidaki Awarded Funding through Digital Research Alliance of Canada

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:47:14 +0000

Azam Dashti Khavidaki, a Ph.D. student in Educational Studies at �鶹ɫ��Ƭ’s Department of Integrated Studies in Education and a Fellow at the Participatory Cultures Lab (PCL), has been awarded the prestigious DRI EDIA funding from the Digital Research Alliance of Canada.

This recognition underscores her unwavering commitment to strengthening digital research infrastructure and expanding access to 21st-century skills for marginalized children and youth, advancing the pursuit of digital equality.

Bloom & Vallée Launch Dare to Win

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:50:01 +0000

Kinesiology and Physical Education Chair and leading sports psychology researcher, Dr. Gordon Bloom, paired up with KPE alum and five-time National Championship coach, Chantal Valée, to co-author Dare to Win: The Blueprint to Building and Leading High Performance and Championship Teams. Currently in pre-sales, "The book is about more than just coaching," says Bloom, "it’s also about leadership."

TA Award (Fall 2024) - Mathematics & Statistics

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:19:54 +0000

Dear Students and Fellow Colleagues,

It gives me great pleasure to announce the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award winners for the Fall 2024 term.

Congratulations to Rudy Ariaz (MATH 242), Ruben Calzadilla-Badra (MATH 141), Edward Chernysh (MATH 254), Maxwell Kaye (MATH 223), Othmane Oukrid (MATH 223), and Aaron Shalev (MATH 242).

Honorable mention goes to William Holman-Bissegger (MATH 475) and Kevin Xiao (MATH 242).

ECP's Dr. Steven Shaw on CBC Radio Noon Quebec's "That One Teacher" Project

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:41:14 +0000

During Quebec’s Teacher Appreciation Week, Dr. Steven Shaw, ECP, joined host Shawn Apel on CBC Radio Noon Quebec, on Friday, February 7, 2025, to discuss the project "That One Teacher."

Steven and Shawn took phone calls and responded to listeners discussing that one teacher that made a difference. This event was in support of this year's Teacher Appreciation Week.

Completion of KPE's Indigenous Space: The Onkwanaktí:io Lab

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:32:29 +0000

The Faculty of Education's Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) has unveiled its new Indigenous space, named the Onkwanaktí:io lab, which aims to provide a supportive environment for Indigenous students and encourage Indigenous-focused research.

The space features a mural highlighting Indigenous athletes and a hand-carved wooden table depicting traditional Indigenous sports, underscoring the connection between culture, movement, and community.

From Lab to Life: Science Literacy Week @ �鶹ɫ��Ƭ this February!

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:47:30 +0000

Join �鶹ɫ��Ƭ to celebrate the joys of science with Science Literacy Week! From February 22nd to 28th, delve into this year's theme, From Lab to Life and explore science in the everyday. Events include a study on the ancient Egyptian animal mummies in the Redpath Museum, a tour of the Maude Abbott Medical Museum, Science History Treasures in �鶹ɫ��Ƭ’s Rare Books and Special Collections, and much more. Learn more here.

Four �鶹ɫ��Ƭ Faculty of Science students and graduates named finalists for the McCall MacBain Scholarships

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:22:39 +0000

Faculty of Science students Joshua Cheruvathur (BSc'25) and Elaine Xiao (BSc'25), as well as graduates Antoine Bourdin (BSc'24) and Chanel Perreault (BASc'22), are finalists for the McCall MacBain Scholarships at �鶹ɫ��Ƭ.

Faculty of Education Students Recognized as Top Candidates for the McCall MacBain Scholarships

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:11:30 +0000

Get to know Justin Goldberg and Nattamon Tokaeo, �鶹ɫ��Ƭ Education's top McCall MacBain Scholarship Candidates:

Recognized for his leadership potential, Honours Kinesiology student Justin Goldberg (BSc'25) is a national finalist for the McCall MacBain Scholarships at �鶹ɫ��Ƭ.

How a �鶹ɫ��Ƭ student’s teenage curiosity led to the first megalodon discovery in Canada

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:08:27 +0000

Louis-Philippe Bateman’s fascination with megalodon began with a single sentence in a book about Canada’s geological evolution. It described giant, mysterious fossilized shark teeth discovered in the 1960s by fishermen dredging for scallops off Canada’s Atlantic coast. The curiosity felt by the teenager with a budding interest in paleontology would resurface in a meaningful way during his undergraduate years at �鶹ɫ��Ƭ.

New Dean's Speaker Series Launches with Manu Kapur

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:08:06 +0000

As a new initiative of the Faculty of Education, Dean Vivek Venkatesh recently launched the Dean's Speaker Series. This biannual series is expected to host prominent guest speakers on relatable topics that span the Faculty's departments and hosted by the Dean as a free event for academics, students, staff, and invited guests.

When using music to alleviate pain, tempo matters

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:32:01 +0000

Music has the best chance of providing pain relief when it is played at our natural rhythm, a �鶹ɫ��Ƭ research team has discovered.

This suggests it may be possible to reduce a patient’s level of pain by using technology to take a piece of music someone likes and adjust the tempo to match their internal rhythm, the researchers said.

The discovery was the subject of a paper published this week in Pain, the top journal in the field of pain medicine and research.