Faculty of Science News Archive
Alumni News
Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist Dr. James Peebles to speak at the Fort Garry Hotel
June 15, 2022 —
Profoundly influential and world-renowned astrophysicist returning to Winnipeg in July
Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist Dr. James Peebles to speak at the Fort Garry Hotel
June 15, 2022 —
Profoundly influential and world-renowned astrophysicist returning to Winnipeg in July
Alumni News
2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards recipients revealed
June 15, 2022 —
Meet the honourees for the upcoming September ceremony
2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards recipients revealed
June 15, 2022 —
Meet the honourees for the upcoming September ceremony
Faculty of Science News
New prehistoric plant discovery highlights the unexpected diversity of non-flowering plants
June 13, 2022 —
The renowned Apple Bay fossil locality of northern Vancouver Island is helping us reimagine seed plant diversity in the Early Cretaceous, the last of three geologic periods comprising the Mesozoic Era
June 13, 2022 —
The renowned Apple Bay fossil locality of northern Vancouver Island is helping us reimagine seed plant diversity in the Early Cretaceous, the last of three geologic periods comprising the Mesozoic Era
Faculty of Science News
Why Physics is awesome
June 8, 2022 —
Cole Coughlin and Garrett Kozyniak, Class of 2022, UM Faculty of Science Graduates, have proven a degree in Physics can be very rewarding. Cole Coughlin is off to pursue a master's program at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, and Garrett Kozyniak will expand on his honors thesis work to develop a non-invasive blood glucose monitoring device for diabetics in pursuit of a master's program at UM with Dr. Can Ming Hu.
June 8, 2022 —
Cole Coughlin and Garrett Kozyniak, Class of 2022, UM Faculty of Science Graduates, have proven a degree in Physics can be very rewarding. Cole Coughlin is off to pursue a master's program at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, and Garrett Kozyniak will expand on his honors thesis work to develop a non-invasive blood glucose monitoring device for diabetics in pursuit of a master's program at UM with Dr. Can Ming Hu.
Students News
Spring Convocation: Introducing the class of 2022
June 3, 2022 —
Read about some of the inspiring students who will graduate June 7-10
June 3, 2022 —
Read about some of the inspiring students who will graduate June 7-10
Students News
Spring Convocation 2022: Introducing the Governor General’s medal recipients
June 3, 2022 —
Six students awarded for outstanding achievement at their level of study
June 3, 2022 —
Six students awarded for outstanding achievement at their level of study
Faculty of Science News
Dr. Mark Belmonte appointed to expert panel by the Council of Canadian Academies (CCA)
May 31, 2022 —
Panel tasked by the federal government and Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency.
May 31, 2022 —
Panel tasked by the federal government and Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency.
Spring Convocation returns to in-person events for 2022
May 30, 2022 —
Honorary degree recipients announced for Convocation, and President's Installation takes place June 7
May 30, 2022 —
Honorary degree recipients announced for Convocation, and President's Installation takes place June 7
Elite researchers recognized with Rh Awards
May 27, 2022 —
Eight UM faculty members to receive Rh Awards, recognizing excellence in research, scholarly work and creative activities
May 27, 2022 —
Eight UM faculty members to receive Rh Awards, recognizing excellence in research, scholarly work and creative activities
Meet Aleeza Gerstein, 2021 Rh Award Winner in the Health Sciences category
May 27, 2022 —
Aleeza Gerstein is an assistant professor in the Faculty of Science, who specializes in the evolution of human fungal pathogens
May 27, 2022 —
Aleeza Gerstein is an assistant professor in the Faculty of Science, who specializes in the evolution of human fungal pathogens





