Computer Science News Archive
Game Changer finalists gear up for grand finale
November 14, 2018 —
Teams selected to present their solutions to global problems on Nov. 21
Faculty of Science
International win for students at the 2018 Humanoid Application Challenge
October 11, 2018 —
Students working in the Autonomous Agents Laboratory in the Department of Computer Science had a strong showing again at the 2018 Humanoid Application Challenge, at the 2018 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2018)
Faculty of Science
“We get experience; they get new ideas”: Science Co-op partners with Wawanesa Insurance to spectacular effect
October 10, 2018 —
Its a win-win for students and employers participating in the University of Manitoba Science Co-op Program.
Faculty of Science
Summer Undergraduate Research (S.U.R.E.) program helps students navigate careers in science
October 9, 2018 —
Sponsored jointly by the Deans of Research and Student Experience the S.U.R.E. program included a variety of sessions aimed at developing skills, mentoring, and a final undergraduate research poster competition.
Spooky Science at the University of Manitoba
October 9, 2018 —
Let’s Talk Science will be hosting their annual Spooky Science Event on Saturday, Oct. 20
Faculty of Science
Fare Thee Well to the newly retired Joan McConnell
September 18, 2018 —
On Thursday, September 13, 2018, the Faculty of Science bid a fond farewell to Joan McConnell, Student Services Lead. Her long and fruitful career was celebrated by colleagues and many close friends who attended a retirement reception held in St. John’s College.
School of Art
Finding connections: Artist Rebecca Kamen bridges the gap between science and art
September 17, 2018 —
Rebecca Kamen, Artist in Residence in the Computational Neuroscience Initiative and Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Pennsylvania visits the University of Manitoba, September 24-28, 2018
Faculty of Science
Invent the Future contest
September 17, 2018 —
The Faculty of Science is asking students in grades 1, 2, and 3 from Manitoba to send us their ideas for an invention.
Faculty of Science
Government of Canada: NSERC PromoScience announcement – support for organizations to encourage the next generation of scientists and researchers
September 17, 2018 —
On Monday, September 17, 2018, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, kicked off Science Literacy Week, Sept. 17 – 23, in Ottawa with the announcement of the 2017 recipients of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) PromoScience Program. The announcement includes 11.9 million in funding for 163 grants that support hands-on learning experiences for young Canadians and teachers.
CTV, YAHOO!: Are humans ready for the rise of personal home robots?
August 8, 2018 —
Roboto, what have you done for me lately?