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Grad credits extracurricular experience with landing dream job

- Sep 27, 2024

When computer science graduate Laila Albalkhi celebrated her convocation in June, she already had her sights set on her next chapter: joining one of the world’s leading tech companies.

Albalkhi is now just over two weeks into her job as a software engineer at Microsoft in Redmond, Wash.

While no stranger to the company — having interned twice in Microsoft’s Toronto office...


Memorial gift to advance fight against dementia

- Sep 20, 2024

A Windsor family was so inspired by an Alzheimer’s disease research project, they donated $30,000 to a UWindsor lab.

In memory of Omkarnath Dhar, who lost his battle to Alzheimer’s disease in 2013, the Dhar family attended the Alzheimer’s Society of Windsor and Essex Research Day in April 2024. There they saw chemistry and biochemistry’s Siyaram Pandey give a talk about his Alzheimer’s...


Professor utilizes new tools in AI and remote sensing to address environmental challenges

- Sep 18, 2024

Karim Malik, an assistant professor in the School of Environment, uses advanced technology to address key ecological challenges. His work combines environmental science with cutting-edge tools to tackle pressing issues facing our planet.

In his research, Dr. Malik employs remote sensing, artificial intelligence (AI), and geospatial tools to uncover and address environmental changes....


Alumni authors to discuss leadership and their latest books

- Sep 16, 2024

The University of Windsor Alumni Association is welcoming back three standout Lancers, each with a book to their name, to discuss their works and leadership experiences.

Lancers for Literacy on Monday, Sept. 23, will feature authors and alumni Jim Weese (BHK 1980, MHK 1983), Richard Peddie (BComm 1970, honorary LLD 2001), and Dwania McLarty-Peele (BA 2011, BSc 2011)....


Workshops explore artistic approach to ecosystems

- Sep 13, 2024

Two summer workshops offered participants an artistic outlet to explore local ecosystems and ecological interactions. Fifty people, including students and community members, took part in the Creative Ecologies Masterclasses.

The first Creative Ecologies Masterclass was delivered in creative partnership with Art Windsor-Essex (AWE). It was taught by bioartist and Master of Fine Arts...


Conference provides an opportunity for students to showcase their work to the industry

- Sep 9, 2024

Material chemists and engineers were in full networking swing at the Masters in Material Chemistry and Engineering (MMCE) program’s first annual MCEcon event on Aug. 13.

The UWindsor Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry hosted around 50 students, scientists, and industry professionals.

“This unique networking event aimed to introduce the high-quality research projects...


Researchers receive funding to tackle health challenges

- Aug 30, 2024

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...


Triathlete to represent Canada in world university championships

- Aug 21, 2024

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...


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