Twenty research projects aimed at tackling local health challenges have been awarded a total of $412,714 from the WE-Spark Health Institute and its partners.
Lead investigators received their grants Wednesday at the University of Windsor’s Centre of Research Excellence (CORe).
“We absolutely need research to keep us moving forward, to make advances in our society and to better...
Physics student Nathan Drouillard (BSc 2021, MSc 2024) will compete for Team Canada in the World University Triathlon Championships.
The competition, held by the International University Sports Federation, known by its French acronym FISU, is set for Aug. 30 and 31 in Gdansk, Poland. The individual course will include a 750 m swim, followed by a 20 km bike ride and finally a five km...
Prof. Dan Mennill has received national recognition for his contributions to mentoring young scientists. The Jamie Smith Memorial Mentoring Award was presented to Dr. Mennill at the annual meeting of the Society of Canadian Ornithologists in Peoria, Illinois.
“Jamie Smith was a huge figure in ornithology in Canada, mentoring a generation of outstanding young ornithologists,” explained...
More than 150 enthusiastic young students from across Windsor-Essex gathered at the University of Windsor’s Erie and Dillon halls for the annual Let’s Talk Science Challenge. The event was filled with competitions and hands-on activities designed to ignite a passion for science among young learners.
The day began with the “Ultimate Quiz Challenge,” testing students’ science knowledge....
From July 8 to 12, the University of Windsor welcomed 45 top-achieving high school students for the 11th annual Science Academy. The event aimed to provide students with opportunities to explore the Faculty of Science’s diverse programs, expand their interests, and connect with faculty, staff, and peers.
Throughout the week, students participated in interactive presentations from...
As an environmental science undergraduate student, Sarika Sharma (BSc 2024) honed advanced mapping skills. She then used them to become first author on a paper published in the latest edition of Ornithology.
Integrative biology professor Dan Mennill recognized Sharma’s talents and encouraged her to participate...
Visiting scholar Xuexiu Chang and professor Hugh MacIsaac of the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research convened 24 of the world’s top scientists for a workshop addressing freshwater harmful algal blooms.
Held in Kunming, China, from July 6 to 11, the workshop represented collaboration among the University of Windsor, Kunming University, and Yunnan University. Researchers...
Chemistry professor Tricia Carmichael has been elected director of equity, diversity, and inclusion for the board of the Canadian Society for Chemistry.
A national, not-for-profit professional organization under the umbrella of the Chemical Institute of Canada, the society is the technical organization for Canadian chemists, bringing together professionals and students from across the...