Dr. Simon Rondeau-Gagné will receive $400,000 from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) as part of a larger $2 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant through the Designing Materials to Revolutionize and Engineer our Future program. (PETER MARVAL/University of Windsor)
By Sara Elliott
Simon Rondeau-Gagné is developing a new generation of smart, flexible polymer materials that could transform how technology interacts with the human body.
In the not-so-distant future, those materials could contribute to medical breakthroughs ranging from wearable biosensors that detect disease earlier to implantable devices that help restore vision.
— Published on Aug 17th, 2026
Dr. Madison Faye Mooney (Chemistry and Biochemistry ’24) and Dr. Aaron Thomas Bondy (Physics ’24) will be awarded the prestigious Governor General’s Gold Medal (photos care of award recipients).
Two recent PhD graduates from the Faculty of Science will be recognized for their exceptional academic achievement with the prestigious Governor General’s Gold Medal.
Madison Faye Mooney and Aaron Thomas Bondy were selected to receive the medal from all graduating master’s and doctoral students in 2024/2025.
— Published on Oct 14th, 2025
MMCE students gather at second annual MCEcon Conference held July 22.
More than 50 students, scientists and industry professionals gathered for the second annual MCEcon Conference on July 22.
The event, hosted by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, gave a chance to present their research, network with experts and explore career opportunities.
Organizers say the conference provides a valuable bridge between academic research and industry, preparing graduates to make an impact in material chemistry and engineering.
— Published on Aug 14th, 2025
Dr. Simon Rondeau-Gagné will receive $400,000 from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) as part of a larger $2 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant through the Designing Materials to Revolutionize and Engineer our Future program. (PETER MARVAL/University of Windsor)
