Graduate Students

Krista Muis Interviewed about Teaching Digital Literacy to Kids

admin — Fri, 22 May 2026 19:17:04 +0000

Prof. Krista Muis’ digital literacy research helps children separate facts from fiction online by identifying credible information sources, using better search techniques, and improving cognitive skills. By collaborating closely with students and teachers, Muis’ research has the potential to inform curriculum reform and educator workshops across Canada, helping strengthen digital literacy skills among youth as young as nine. Listen to Dr. Muis' recent interview on CJAD Radio and read more about her work in teaching children to be better, more critical internet users:

XXVIIIe Colloque panquébécois de l'ISM

admin — Tue, 19 May 2026 15:31:26 +0000

Le comité organisateur du XXVIIIe Colloque panquébécois de l'Institut des Sciences Mathématiques est heureux de vous accueillir à l'Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) en mai 2026!

Distinguished lectures in applied mathematics and statistics

admin — Tue, 19 May 2026 15:40:14 +0000

This series of conferences on topics in applied mathematics began in 2024. Each year, the CRM welcomes one or two distinguished speakers. Each edition is devoted to a different theme. The theme for 2025 was numerical analysis.

Bob Oliver (Université Sorbonne Paris Nord)

admin — Tue, 19 May 2026 15:43:22 +0000

Title: The local structure of finite groups and of their classifying spaces.

Venue: Pavillon Président-Kennedy à l’UQAM Room PK-5115

Explosions, colour changes, and hands-on science: the 91ɬ�� Chemistry Outreach Group’s 24 Hours of Science Event

admin — Fri, 15 May 2026 14:07:06 +0000

On Saturday, May 2, families gathered at the Otto Maass Chemistry Building for an exciting day of discovery as the 91ɬ�� Chemistry Outreach Group held its annual 24 Hours of Science event, which welcomed 220 guests.

91ɬ��’s Bravo Gala shines a spotlight on research excellence

admin — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:18:30 +0000

At event honouring 116 winners of major awards, keynote speaker and SSHRC Gold Medal recipient Myriam Denov emphasized the importance of listening.

91ɬ�� celebrated more than 100 researchers at the 21st edition of Bravo, a gala event May 7 honouring the winners of major provincial, national and international research prizes and awards in 2025.

Catherine Bergeron: Oral Defence ECP

admin — Thu, 14 May 2026 14:32:21 +0000

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$1.25 million for 91ɬ�� research from the New Frontiers in Research Fund

admin — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:34:01 +0000

Federal fund will support transformative high risk, high reward research across engineering, science, and medicine at 91ɬ��.

91ɬ�� awarded 16 new or renewed Canada Research Chairs

admin — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:51:34 +0000

From fundamental physics to child well-being, 91ɬ�� researchers advance discovery across disciplines

91ɬ�� has been awarded $18.1 million in federal funding to support 16 Canada Research Chairs – six new and 10 renewed.

Provost honours 31 91ɬ�� professors for exceptional research achievements

admin — Wed, 13 May 2026 18:00:18 +0000

The 2026 cohort of Distinguished James 91ɬ�� Professors, James 91ɬ�� Professors and William Dawson Scholars embody ‘the very best of our academic community’.

Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) Angela Campbell has named 31 91ɬ�� professors as Distinguished James 91ɬ�� Professors, James 91ɬ�� Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.

Six Faculty of Science Professors celebrated for outstanding research achievements

admin — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:02:16 +0000

Clockwise from top left: Parisa Ariya (Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences), Bruce Arndtsen (Chemistry), Nikolaos Provatas (Physics), Hanadi Sleiman (Chemistry), Irene Gregory-Eaves (Biology), and Fiona Soper (Biology)

This year, six professors from the Faculty of Science have been recognized among the recipients of the 2026 cohort of Distinguished James 91ɬ�� Professors, James 91ɬ�� Professors and William Dawson Scholars.

91ɬ�� awarded 16 new or renewed Canada Research Chairs

admin — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:56:31 +0000

From fundamental physics to child well-being, 91ɬ�� researchers advance discovery across disciplines

91ɬ�� has been awarded $18.1 million in federal funding to support 16 Canada Research Chairs – six new and 10 renewed.

The University’s newly appointed CRCs will drive forward cutting-edge research in fields that include subatomic physics, food science and agricultural chemistry, and counselling psychology. Renewed Chairs will continue vital work in such areas as Parkinson’s disease, bioengineering, data ethics and intergenerational childhood trauma.

PhD Oral Defence; Mr. Xiao Xiao

admin — Tue, 12 May 2026 18:25:08 +0000

91ɬ�� DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

PhD Oral Defence; Dominic Blanco

admin — Tue, 12 May 2026 17:55:05 +0000

DATE: Thursday, May 28, 2026

TIME / PLACE: Pre-Defence 11:00 a.m.

Defence 11:15 .am. / BURN TBD

Geography Professor Mallik Mahmud receives MEOPAR 2026 Early Career Researcher Award

admin — Tue, 12 May 2026 13:43:40 +0000

Mallik Mahmud, Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography, is one of nine early-career ocean researchers across Canada awarded the 2026 Early Career Researcher Award by the Marine Environmental Observation Prediction and Response Network (MEOPAR), recognizing exceptional early-career ocean researchers whose work advances climate resilience.