Graduate Students

��VR��Ƶ opens state-of-the-art greenhouse and research platform

valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:42:41 +0000

��VR��Ƶ has officially opened a new teaching greenhouse and advanced plant phenotyping facilities at its Macdonald Campus, marking a major investment in climate-focused agricultural education and research. Designed for hands-on undergraduate and graduate training, the sustainable greenhouse features controlled growing bays, teaching labs, tissue culture facilities and classrooms, giving students direct experience with modern, climate-smart production systems.

Training Canada’s next generation of radio astronomers

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:45:27 +0000

Inaugural session of CRASIES gives students hands-on experience and a broader view of a rapidly growing field

When Audrey Bernier arrived at ��VR��Ƶ’s Canadian Radio Astronomy Summer Institute and Extended School (CRASIES) in late May, she already had two years of radio astronomy research experience. What she was looking for was a broader understanding of the field beyond her own work.

��VR��Ƶ's Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences: A Strategic Partner in Canada's Food Security Strategy

alexandra.diallo-scholler@mcgill.ca — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:17 +0000

Canada's first National Food Security Strategy addresses a critical challenge. ��VR��Ƶ's Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (AES) is positioned to contribute meaningfully to its success.

Andrew Gonzalez receives 2026 NOMIS Distinguished Scientist and Scholar Award

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:57:33 +0000

$2.7M award will support Liber Ero Chair’s research on the ecological networks underpinning biosphere resilience

AES Researcher Daiva Nielsen Receives ASN's Mead Johnson Award

alexandra.diallo-scholler@mcgill.ca — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:24:10 +0000

Daiva Nielsen, Associate Professor in the School of Human Nutrition and Scientific Director of the Clinical Nutrition Research Unit (CNRU), has been selected to receive the Mead Johnson Award from the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and the ASN Foundation.

Pearl Eliadis on the values behind “Canada Strong” | Literary Review of Canada

admin — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:56:49 +0000

May 29, 2026 | Pearl Eliadis associate professor at the Max Bell School of Public Policy, contributed an essay to the Literary Review of Canada warning that Canada must reinforce its "values infrastructure" as it pursues a "Canada Strong" agenda focused on defence and economic resilience.

Prativa Baral awarded CIHR’s STEPS Team Grant

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:30:47 +0000

CIHR funded team will create a new blueprint for public health emergencies: a pan-Canadian Civilian Emergency Reserve

A Well-Deserved Retirement for Four Mac Staff Members

alexandra.diallo-scholler@mcgill.ca — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:28:15 +0000

The Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (AES) is proud to celebrate four members of the Macdonald Campus community who are preparing to embark on a well-deserved retirement: Luis Agellon (Professor in Human Nutrition), Shelly Johnston (Research Finance Services Supervisor), Roger Cue (Associate Professor in Animal Science) and Yvan Gariepy (Academic Associate in Bioresource Engineering.)

We sat down with Roger and Yvan to reflect on their journeys at ��VR��Ƶ- the paths that brought them here, some of the work that defined their careers and what lies ahead.

Macdonald Graduate Orientation

alexandra.diallo-scholler@mcgill.ca — Mon, 25 May 2026 18:49:56 +0000

Welcome to all Macdonald Campus grad students starting in the Fall 2026 term!

A leap of faith: how Astrid found her path

admin — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:34:32 +0000

Four years ago, Astrid Parrot moved from Senegal to Montreal to study, leaving her home and family for the first time to begin her B.Sc. Honours Chemistry degree at ��VR��Ƶ. Without a clear picture of what her future would look like, she took what she describes as “a leap of faith."

She immersed herself into university life, living in residence her first year and meeting new people. She had found her place at ��VR��Ƶ, but uncertainty lingered throughout her degree as she quietly wondered whether chemistry was truly the right path for her.

The Neuro's Virtual Integrated Patient Platform receives major funding

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:14:59 +0000

Brain Canada support will help accelerate the discovery of new treatments for brain and nervous system disorders

An innovative project led by Dr. Guy Rouleau at The Neuro has received major funding from Brain Canada, one of four platforms that are advancing treatment discovery across a wide range of neurological disorders. In total the four platforms are being supported with a $8,926,500 investment.

Faculty of Science announces appointment of four department chairs

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:20:45 +0000

From left: Prof. Yi Huang (Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences), Prof. Laura Nilson (Department of Biology), Prof. Brigitte Pientka (School of Computer Science), Prof. Galen Halverson (Department of Earth and Planetary Science).

The Faculty of Science is pleased to announce the appointment of four department chairs, who began their terms on June 1.

The three new chairs are Prof. Yi Huang (Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences), Prof. Laura Nilson (Department of Biology), and Prof. Brigitte Pientka (School of Computer Science).

Two AES Staff Members Recognized for Excellence

alexandra.diallo-scholler@mcgill.ca — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:53:33 +0000

The Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (AES) is proud to recognize Elaine Quick and Farial Karimian, recipients of this year’s AES Award of Excellence for Administrative and Support Staff.

Elaine Quick, Morgan Arboretum

Elaine Quick, Office Manager of the Morgan Arboretum and one of the award recipients, joined the team in June 2022 after several years working in accounting roles, first on the downtown campus and more recently at the Macdonald campus, where she distinguished herself through her expertise.

Convocation 2026 at Macdonald Campus: The Big Day Starts Long Before June 4

daniel.caron2@mcgill.ca — Thu, 28 May 2026 18:23:42 +0000

As convocation ceremonies continue across ��VR��Ƶ, preparations are reaching their final stage at the Macdonald Campus, where celebrations will begin on June 4. While graduating students prepare to mark the completion of their studies, teams across the campus are focused on ensuring the environment is ready to welcome them and their families.

Adrian Liu receives the 2026 Carrie M. Derick Award for Graduate Teaching and Supervision

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:34:49 +0000

Congratulations to Adrian Liu (Physics), who received the 2026 Carrie M. Derick Award for Graduate Teaching and Supervision!

The Carrie M. Derick Award for Graduate Supervision and Teaching, awarded by the Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, acknowledges outstanding contributions to promoting graduate student excellence through supervision and teaching by a faculty member who has been supervising for 10 years or less.