Lister Family Engaged Science Initiative 3MT Competition
All of the participants in the inaugural Lister Family Engaged Science Initiative 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition are to be congratulated on a job well done! Finalists (left to right) include PhD candidate Salam Habib from the School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition ( Second place; Supervisor: L.
Bacteria control levels of dangerous pollutant in seabirds
Despite ongoing global pollution, researchers听Kyle Elliott (Natural Resource Sciences)听and John Elliott (Environment Canada)听have discovered that levels of mercury in seabirds off the coast of B.C. have remained relatively stable over the past 50 years. Surprisingly, mercury in seabirds is now actually slightly lower.
What training is needed for the next generation of water operators?
In generations past, most water operators gained employment straight out of high school; however, these days, operators are required to have a strong foundation in science, engineering, and technology.
Not so loony: Why the grey jay soared to victory as Canada's would-be national bird
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society recently stunned many Canadians by choosing the grey jay over the common loon as the organization鈥檚听candidate to become Canada鈥檚 national bird. The announcement was made on Nov. 16, 2016, at the College of Fellows鈥� Annual Dinner in the Canadian War Museum. Op-ed by David M. Bird, Emeritus Professor of Wildlife Biology, Montreal Gazette.
Macdonald Hwy 20 Bridge completely closed Friday night to Saturday morning
The Transport Ministry has advised that the Macdonald Hwy 20 Bridge will be completely closed overnight, from Friday, Nov 25 -11:00 pm to Saturday, Nov 26 - 4:30 am, in order to continue the repair work on the bridge.
Road users are invited to take a marked detour (via the Boulevard des Anciens-Combattants).
Note that this closure may be delayed due to unfavorable weather conditions or operational constraints.
Healthy options are a package deal at Oatbox and Yumibox
鈥淚nstead of being another resource for knowledge, we鈥檙e actually delivering something practical to people,鈥� said Li. 鈥淲e鈥檙e combining nutrition and gourmet flavours to motivate behaviour change. It鈥檚 time dietitians became a key leader in the food industry, having a direct impact on putting good food into consumer homes. Dietitians don鈥檛 have to be the food police.鈥� Yumibox Co-Founders and 成人VR视频 Macdonald Campus students, Mengyin Hong, and Zoey Li.
Hundreds gather at Mac Campus to remember
People prone to viewing the world in symbolic terms would have enjoyed yesterday鈥檚 Remembrance Day ceremony at Macdonald Campus. Hundreds of people stood in a tight circle around the permanent War Memorial in front of the Raymond Building. This human circle was itself ringed by the 44 oak trees that line Memorial Field.
Two 成人VR视频 students use company to raise awareness for diabetes
Two students from 成人VR视频, Zoey Li and Yin Hong, have founded a company to help raise awareness about diabetes and to help those coping with it.
Yumi Box is a whole grain subscription box that delivers preportioned and preseasoned whole grains to your front door.
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Campus to Farm shuttle now available during the overpass construction
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The MTQ has made available a shuttle to take staff and students to and from the campus and the Farm for the duration of Phase 1 of the Macdonald Campus overpass construction.
The shuttle will run continuously from 08h00 鈥� 12h00 and 12h30 鈥� 17h00 and is equipped for bicycle transport. Each circuit takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Commuting to, from or through the Macdonald Campus? What you need to know.
The Quebec Ministry of Transport will commence major repairs to the campus Highway 20 overpass (Pont Poultry Cottages) as of November 4, 2016. Phase 1 of the project is expected to last until the end of the year and Phase 2 will take place in the spring.听
This weekend 鈥� November 4, 5 and 6
Repair work听under听the campus Highway 20 overpass will begin Friday evening, and as a result, there will be closures on Highway 20 over the weekend.
Caroline Begg awarded Principal's Prize for Teaching Excellence
Congratulations to Dr. Caroline Begg (Plant Science, FMT), the recipient of the Principal's Prize for Excellence in Teaching (Faculty Lecturer).听 Principal Fortier presented the award at 成人VR视频's Fall Convocation held earlier this week.听 Dr. Begg has long been a supporter of student-led initiatives beyond the classroom and empowers students to be involved in their own learning process.听 She received the Macdonald Campus Award for Teaching Excellence earlier this year.
Humphries named 成人VR视频 Northern Research Chair
Today at a press conference in Quebec City, the Institut Nordique du Quebec (INQ) announced three Northern Research Chairs, as well as a newly recruited Science and Innovation Director, Louis Fortier.
Marianne Falardeau-C么t茅 named Top 30 under 30 in sustainability by Corporate Knights
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Marianne Falardeau-C么t茅, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Natural Resource Sciences (Supervisor Elena Bennett), "is investigating how climate change is affecting Arctic marine food webs, ecosystem services and the well-being of Inuit communities. Through her research, Marianne hopes to provide knowledge that will help governments sustainably manage ecosystems. Her research was featured in the June 2016 issue of Canadian Geographic".听
Table Talk: A Montrealer's Little Book of Gluten-free Comfort Food
Breakfast pancakes, a hot cheese muffin or a succulent brownie can become only a memory to those who live with Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, says Judy Campbell, a Montreal dietitian and gluten-free diet specialist... this culinary specialist who taught dietetic students nutritional and quantity food preparation for 18 years at 成人VR视频鈥檚 School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition.
Growing industrial hemp in Eastern Canada: a new frontier
Coming to the aid of eastern Canadian hemp producers is Philippe Seguin, associate professor at 成人VR视频, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Seguin wants to help farmers in eastern Canada learn more about which hemp cultivars work best in their environment. He and his team of researchers selected 11 cultivars and planted them in seven different environments in Quebec. Seguin kept detailed records of when the seeds were planted and how much fertilizer was used.