Scientists have discerned a sharp ring of light created by photons whipping around the back of a supermassive black hole in a vivid confirmation of theoretical prediction.
Relying on stormwater management (SWM) ponds to restore the depleting wetlands is not sustainable and lacks the critical ecosystem services vital for biodiversity, a new study found.
The Centre for Teaching Excellence (CTE) has announced the latest recipients of the Learning Innovation and Teaching Enhancement (LITE) Seed Grants. À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ physicists received funding for their project on collaborative group work in introductory science courses.
An end of year project, sparked Science and Business 2B student Darren Harry Baine's passion to help youth in his home country of Uganda. His drive to create change and be part of the solution led him to create a non-profit foundation and an youth-focused YouTube series before joining À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.Â
Scott Hopkins, an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry, is this year's winner of the PerkinElmer Analytical Sciences and Spectroscopy Awardfrom the Canadian Society of Analytical Sciences and Spectroscopy.
Global advancements in sciences, together with digital transformation, continue to accelerate innovation, significantly impacting all sectors of the economy. Velocity Science companies lead the way, helping thousands of patients, combating production shortages, and solving accessibility issues and sustainability for long-term solutions.
The Arctic is undergoing unprecedented changes. As a result, Northern communities, and Canada as an Arctic and maritime country, are facing profound economic, social, and ecosystem impacts. Adjunct Professor Richard Boudreault, in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, has been appointed as a member of the Expert Panel on the Future of Arctic and Northern Research in Canada at the Council of Canadian Academies (CCA).Â
Biology Professor Josh Neufeld goes above and beyond for his students. His use of clickers, twitter, and art are pioneering. His Halloween costumes are legendary. It was no surprise, when the Centre for Extended Learning announced Josh Neufeld won the 2021 Award for Excellence in Online Teaching.
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is known as the best in the world for computer science, engineering and math but a new ranking of universities by subject says you should think again - À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is world-class in many other areas, including tourism management, water research and physics. À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ scientists have played an integral part in À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ's global reputation in water research and physics.Â
Laura Ingram, a Chemistry Lecturer and Undergraduate Advisor, has been awarded the 2021 WUSA Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award from the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Undergraduate Association.