Graduate Students

�鶹�� Chemical Society Seminar Series- (JT Donald Lecture), Stefan W. Hell

admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:54:31 +0000

Seminar Title:

How to overcome a supposed scientific barrier ... and what to make of it

�鶹�� Chemical Society Seminar Series- (JT Donald Lecture), Stefan W. Hell

admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:56:48 +0000

Seminar Title:

Fluorescence microscopy: a minimum for maximal spatio-temporal resolution

Event �鶹�� Chemical Society Seminar Series- Katherine A. Mirica

admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:00:10 +0000

Seminar Title:

Molecular Engineering of Conductive Framework Materials for Environmental Stewardship

Wilder and Helen Penfield Research Station: a hub for environmental sciences

tasha.manoukian@mcgill.ca — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:34:39 +0000

Tucked away on the peaceful shores of Lake Memphremagog, the Wilder and Helen Penfield Research Station blends a serene atmosphere with scientific discoveries. Operated by �鶹��’s Faculty of Science and managed by the Gault Nature Reserve, the station provides a base for research and teaching in limnology, aquatic ecology, and environmental science.

�鶹�� students prove themselves innovators to watch at international food competition

admin — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:51:44 +0000

Three student teams from the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (AES) take top honours at IFT FIRST in Chicago, with product ideas built for global impact.

Three student teams from AES proved they belong among the next generation of food innovators, earning top honours at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Student Association competitions, held July 6, 2026, in Chicago as part of IFT FIRST, one of the largest international congresses in food science and technology.

Professor Salwa Karboune Named Chevalière in France's Ordre des Palmes académiques

admin — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:35:01 +0000

Professor Salwa Karboune, a faculty member in the Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry within �鶹��'s Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (AES), has been named Chevalière in the Ordre des Palmes académiques, France's oldest civilian honour. Established in 1808, the order recognizes individuals who have rendered exceptional service to education, culture, or international scientific cooperation with France.

�鶹��’s Computer Science Camp brings learners and mentors together

tasha.manoukian@mcgill.ca — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:05:14 +0000

From June 29 to July 3, the School of Computer Science hosted its 2026 �鶹�� Computer Science Camp for high school and CEGEP students from across Quebec, offering a week of immersive coding and learning.

Food Science Students Selected as Finalists in IFTSA Student Competitions

admin — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:23:50 +0000

�鶹��’s Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry is celebrating an outstanding achievement by its students: all three �鶹�� teams entered into this year’s Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA) competitions have been selected as finalists. The teams will represent �鶹�� at the IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo in Chicago in July 2026—one of the largest and most influential gatherings in the global food science community.

A Look Back at the Vernissage of Là où on se retrouve - and Its Recognition in La Presse

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:59:08 +0000

Hiring: Tenure-Track Appointment in School/Applied Child Psychology (SACP)

admin — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:59:39 +0000

The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP) invites applications for one tenure-track appointment in School/Applied Child Psychology (SACP) at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Three scholars receive President’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:59:07 +0000

Professors Mette Bendixen, Rachel Langevin and Kai Wang recognized for research excellence and impact.

Congratulations to Silar Gardy for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:02:49 +0000

Silar Gardy successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 on June 15th, 2026.

The title of her thesis:
"The influence of dietary protein on bone health in endurance runners"

Oral Defence Comittee:
Dr. Jenna Gibbs (Supervisor), Dr. Dennis Jensen, Dr. Anne-Sophie Brazeau, Dr. Andrea Josse, Dr. Rowan Barrett, Dr. Panagiota Klentrou

Silar Gardy is with Dr. Jenna Gibbs's Gibbs lab.

�鶹�� researchers receive $14 million in SSHRC funding for 62 projects focusing on societal challenges

admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:08:07 +0000

Topics include youth agency through video games and entrepreneurship education in India.

IT Services' 2025 Annual Report now available!

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:03:51 +0000

IT Services strives to “create seamless and engaging digital experiences” for the �鶹�� community.

From tools that help students succeed to infrastructure upgrades and security enhancements, read the 2025 IT Services’ Annual Report to discover how we’re driving innovation and supporting students, faculty, and staff.

Le service des TI s'efforce de "créer des expériences numériques fluides et engageantes" pour la communauté de �鶹��.

�鶹�� scientists unveil “Alenomers,” a new molecular platform that could rival antibodies

admin — Thu, 07 May 2026 15:53:05 +0000

Montreal, May 6, 2026 – Researchers from �鶹�� have introduced a groundbreaking new class of molecules that could significantly reshape drug discovery and development. The technology, called Aptamer‑Like ENcoded OligoMERs (Alenomers), combines the advantages of antibodies and DNA‑based therapeutics while overcoming key limitations of both.