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From Satellites to Sea Ice: GURA Student Investigates Arctic Patterns

webfull — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:45:04 +0000

Mr. Kingson Campbell just successfully completed his summer Geography Undergraduate Research Award (GURA) under the supervision of Dr. Mallik Mahmud. As part of the GURA, he focused on remote sensing of Arctic snow and sea ice: specifically analyzing satellite data across multiple years from a geographical perspective to identify patterns and correlations. Kingson’s research aimed to discern the optimal Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) frequency for sea ice by investigating radar signatures derived from multi-frequency SAR imagery over the Beaufort Sea in the Arctic.

Back-to-School Tips for Families from �� Education Experts

webfull — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:41:05 +0000

As summer draws to a close and the school year looms, families across Montreal are grappling not just with backpacks and schedules—but with emotions too. CTV's Rachel Lau interviewed Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE) experts, Sheryl Smith-Gilman and Joseph Levitan, who offer essential strategies to help parents ease their children back into the routine of school life.

Welcome to MC 707: our new BioEng Teaching Lab!

webfull — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:39:39 +0000

The Department of Bioengineering is pleased to announce that our new teaching laboratory is now open in the McConnell Engineering Building! This new space will support hands-on learning and student training in a modern, well-equipped environment.

A big thank you to everyone who contributed to making this new lab a reality. We look forward to seeing the incredible work that will come out of this space in the semesters ahead!

This lab is an exciting addition to our existing teaching facilities currently housed at UQAM.

Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: The Impact of IMPRESS on Community Building and Research Experience

webfull — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:11:06 +0000

Join an online panel of IMPRESS alumni as they share their experiences in the Indigenous Mentorship and Paid Research Experience for Summer Students (IMPRESS) program.

Professor Simon Roy wins Marathon of Hope Clinician-Scientist Award for melanoma research

webfull — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:17:53 +0000

Simon Roy, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology, is one of four early-career clinician-scientists across Canada to receive the 2025 Clinician-Scientist Award from the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network (MOHCCN).

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webfull — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:15:16 +0000

Dr. Sana Swaleh

Study raises red flags about BPA replacements

webfull — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:46:31 +0000

Chemicals used to replace bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging can trigger potentially harmful effects in human ovarian cells, according to �� researchers.

A new study examined several chemicals commonly used in price stickers on packaged meat, fish, cheese and produce found early signs of potential toxicity.

A novel approach to educating future teachers about the environment and sustainability

webfull — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:52:41 +0000

��’s Faculty of Education is pioneering a new approach to sustainability education that goes beyond traditional teaching methods. Led by Associate Professor Blane Harvey, with contributions from PhD candidate Stephanie Leite, the initiative uses a co-design and co-teaching model where students, schoolteachers, and community members collaborate to develop and deliver courses.

Experts: New guidelines to help Canadians quit smoking

webfull — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:19:10 +0000

New national smoking cessation guidelines caution that e-cigarettes should generally not be the first choice for people trying to quit. Published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, the new guidelines recommend proven supports such as counselling and nicotine replacement therapies.

We Will Walk Together

webfull — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:03:32 +0000

Join the Faculty of Education for its annual Orange Shirt Day Walk, a time to remember survivors of the residential school system and reflect on our shared responsibility toward reconciliation.

Hockey Game in Mashteuiatsh

webfull — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:59:49 +0000

Initiated by Miki Awashish, a 4th-year Engineering student and member of ��’s hockey team. The �� hockey team will travel to Mashteuiatsh to play a friendly game with UQTR, fostering connection and engagement through sport.

Legacy Game

webfull — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:56:03 +0000

The Legacy Game is ��’s annual lacrosse match held on Orange Shirt Day to honour the Indigenous origins of the sport.

Stories That Shape Us: A Reflection on Reconciliation

webfull — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:50:16 +0000

Elma Moses, a �� alumna, is a well-accomplished scholar, storyteller, and currently serves as the program manager for the CBC North Cree Unit.

�� researchers develop safe, scalable vibration technique to improve lab-grown tissues

webfull — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:45:52 +0000

Researchers in ��’s Department of Mechanical Engineering have discovered a safe and low-cost method of engineering living materials such as tissues, organs and blood clots. By simply vibrating these materials as they form, scientists can dramatically influence how strong or, weak they become.

The findings, published in the journal Advanced Functional Materials, could have a range of innovative applications, including in organ transplants, wound healing and regenerative medicine.

OFNIE 50th Anniversary Celebration

webfull — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:43:22 +0000

Celebrate 50 years of the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE) with a special panel with their partners reflecting on its history, impact, and vision for the future.