Alumni /qls/taxonomy/term/58/all en Nirenberg Lectures in Geometric Analysis /qls/channels/event/nirenberg-lectures-geometric-analysis-366869 <strong>Joshua Zahl (Nankai University)</strong> Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:38:16 +0000 admin 10551 at /qls Koichi Oyakawa () /qls/channels/event/koichi-oyakawa-mcgill-university-366870 <p>TBA</p> Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:42:07 +0000 admin 10550 at /qls ECHO-Autism: Differential Diagnosis /qls/channels/event/echo-autism-differential-diagnosis-366272 ECHO-Autism: Differential Diagnosis September 11, 2025  1:00 to 2:30 p.m. (ET) Virtual training (online) Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:17:04 +0000 admin 10216 at /qls Topological and geometric structures in low dimensions /qls/channels/event/topological-and-geometric-structures-low-dimensions-365816 <p>his thematic program will focus on contemporary classification problems in low-dimensional topology and the interplay between the algebraic, topological, geometric and analytic structures that arise in these classifications.</p> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:19:05 +0000 admin 10191 at /qls Hughlings Jackson Lecture 2025: The Basal Ganglia and the Motivation to Act /qls/channels/event/hughlings-jackson-lecture-2025-basal-ganglia-and-motivation-act-362529 <p>Established in 1935, the Hughlings Jackson Lecture is The Neuro’s premier scientific lecture. It honours the legacy of British neurologist John Hughlings Jackson (1835-1911) who pioneered the development of neurology as a medical specialty.</p> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:40:52 +0000 admin 10192 at /qls Nuit Blanche returns to the Redpath Museum /qls/channels/news/nuit-blanche-returns-redpath-museum-364138 <p>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 ’s downtown campus.  </p> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:47:55 +0000 admin 9598 at /qls Hilary Sweatman Helps Stop the Spread of Misinformation with a “Google of Neuroscience” /qls/channels/news/hilary-sweatman-helps-stop-spread-misinformation-google-neuroscience-365511 <p>Authors: James Wang and Zeynep Alsancak </p> <p><em>"If you're not targeting someone, you’re missing the target." - Hilary Sweatman</em></p> Mon, 26 May 2025 13:55:20 +0000 admin 9567 at /qls Eight Faculty of Science professors honoured by Provost for exceptional research achievements /qls/channels/news/eight-faculty-science-professors-honoured-provost-exceptional-research-achievements-365191 <p><em>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)</em></p> <p>Eight Faculty of Science professors are among this year’s cohort of Distinguished James Professors, James Professors, and William Dawson Scholars.  </p> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:21:17 +0000 admin 9579 at /qls David Stephens named Academic Lead for Horizon   /qls/channels/news/david-stephens-named-academic-lead-horizon-mcgill-364895 <p>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 .</p> <p><a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/david-stephens-named-academic-lead-for-horizon-mcgill/">Read the full story here.</a></p> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:14:02 +0000 admin 9586 at /qls Eleven new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to /qls/channels/news/eleven-new-or-renewed-canada-research-chairs-awarded-mcgill-364279 <p>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 <a href="https://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Canada Research Chairs</a> at 38 research institutions.</p> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:08:29 +0000 admin 9595 at /qls Appointment of Alanna Watt as Interim Dean of the Faculty of Science /qls/channels/news/appointment-alanna-watt-interim-dean-faculty-science-365726 <p><em>Dear community members, </em></p> <p><em>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. </em></p> <p><em><strong>Experience and expertise </strong></em></p> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:28:54 +0000 admin 9564 at /qls Provost honours 31 professors for exceptional research achievements /qls/channels/news/provost-honours-31-mcgill-professors-exceptional-research-achievements-365241 <em><strong> announces 2025 cohort of Distinguished James Professors, James Professors and William Dawson Scholars </strong></em> <br /> Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Christopher Manfredi has named 31 professors as Distinguished James Professors, James Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements. Thu, 01 May 2025 16:23:55 +0000 admin 9576 at /qls Professor Courtney Paquette recipient of the CAIMS-SCMAI/PIMS Early Career Award (2025) /qls/channels/news/professor-courtney-paquette-recipient-caims-scmaipims-early-career-award-2025-364958 <p><b>Professor Courtney Paquette</b> is the winner of the 2025 CAIMS/PIMS Early Career Award.</p> Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:25:48 +0000 admin 9585 at /qls Professor Simon Caron-Huot awarded a 2025 Dorothy Killam Fellowship /qls/channels/news/mcgill-professor-simon-caron-huot-awarded-2025-dorothy-killam-fellowship-364355 <p>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.  </p> <p>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.  </p> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:40:33 +0000 admin 9596 at /qls Dr. Victoria Glynn creates art to communicate science /qls/channels/news/dr-victoria-glynn-creates-art-communicate-science-365269 <p>Authors: Ava Craig, Camille Taggart, Raphaelle Reyes </p> <p><em>"Art is like a common language that draws people in, regardless of their background." - Dr. Victoria Glynn</em></p> <p><a href="/ose/files/ose/victoria_glynn_headshot_circle_0.jpg"></a></p> Fri, 02 May 2025 18:13:54 +0000 admin 9574 at /qls