Science in the News

Study abroad trip grants science students hands-on experience

From black sand beaches to smelly bubbling mud pits, 12 students from the Faculty of Science were able to experience all the natural wonders of Iceland. Led by professor Ali Polat and geochemistry technician Melissa Price from the School of the Environment, and accompanied by chemistry professor Phil Dutton and Lisa Sylvestre, the group spent 10 days in the country.

Some of the...

Implants explored as way to prevent recurrence of brain cancer

Professor Nick Vukotic is helping design a novel biodegradable material that could potentially treat one of the deadliest brain cancers, glioblastoma.

Once implanted, the polymeric material would deliver chemotherapy medications. The release rate of the drug would be controlled by how fast that polymer degrades or breaks up.

“Brain cancer is very challenging to treat due to the...

Conference a celebration of women in art and science

From June 23 to 28, the University of Windsor’s School of Creative Arts will host a conference celebrating women in art, science, and technology.

“FEMeeting: Women in Art, Science, and Technology 2024” will present cutting-edge interdisciplinary research across the arts and sciences through multi-modal audience engagement strategies.

For the first time in Canada, project...

Physics students win praise at national congress

UWindsor representatives won plaudits in the student research presentation competitions at the Canadian Association of Physicists annual congress in London, Ontario.

More than 20 people attended from the University, including current students, faculty, and alumni who have moved on and are performing research at other...

Researcher developing crops better able to cope with changing climate

A visiting scholar in integrative biology is using molecular biology to boost crop production and reduce food insecurity in the face of climate change.

Using selective breeding, crop breeder Kifah Gharzeddin takes cultivars — plant varieties chosen for their specific traits — and breeds heartier...

Prof recognized for contributions to health care

The Ontario Medical Association has recognized biomedical sciences professor Lisa Porter with the 2023 Centennial Award, which honours non-physicians for outstanding achievements in advancing the health and welfare of the people of Ontario.

“I’m so grateful and humbled that my physician colleagues at Windsor Regional Hospital and Essex County Medical...

Student researchers translate computer problem into human languages

The unsolicited reviews people post on the internet are feedback gold to companies looking to enhance customer satisfaction and retention.

A team of researchers in computer science professor Hossein Fani’s lab combed social media sites looking for these reviews. However, they hit a roadblock when some reviews failed to explicitly mention the...

Online session to spark health research collaborations

Researchers, students, and health care professionals in all disciplines interested in discussing new ideas, solving problems, and making new connections are invited to WE-Spark Think Tanks.

A session on Zoom scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, June 21, will ask participants for input on three presentations:

• Parent bias during pregnancy: The impact of dysregulated...

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