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08.Jun.2021
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NEW General Degree Requirements for Fall 2021
We are excited to announce that the Faculty of Science has modified the structure of the General degree beginning in Fall 2021. This change was made to strengthen the foundation of the degree at the introductory level over a broader spectrum of Science courses, and allow for more flexibility for our students to take advanced...
07.Jun.2021
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Innovations in Synthetic Chemistry with David Herbert – Virtual Talk & Q&A
Ironing out the details: How Using Sustainability as a Design Principle Can Lead to Fundamental Advances and Practical Innovation in Synthetic Chemistry David Herbert Friday, June 25, 2021 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Virtual Public Science Talk and Q&A Everyone is welcome to join! David E. Herbert is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at...
25.May.2021
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UM Science Co-op graduate Madison Chapel on frontline national watch for COVID-19 variants
BIOINFORMATICS INSTITUTE, SINGAPORE. MADISON CHAPEL TALLEST IN MIDDLE. In October 2020, Madison Chapel graduated with a BSc. Honours degree in Microbiology, now she’s at the frontlines of Canada’s national genomic surveillance program for the virus that causes COVID-19, something which she credits is thanks in a large part to the opportunity she had to participate...
25.May.2021
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Meet Ken Jeffries, 2020 Rh Award Winner in the Natural Sciences category
MAY 17, 2021 — Ken Jeffries is an assistant professor of biological sciences in the Faculty of Science who seeks to leverage the use of high-resolution genomics approaches to obtain new insights that will facilitate the rational management of key organisms in aquatic ecosystems. Jeffries is the 2020 recipient of the Terry G. Falconer Memorial Rh...
25.May.2021
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Wpg Free Press: U of M study examining effects of robots on human mental health
MAY 20, 2021 — As the Winnipeg Free Press reports: Can robots curb human loneliness and boost mental health? A team of Winnipeg researchers is hoping to find out. A 10-week study from the University of Manitoba’s human-computer interactions lab will look at the impact of a social robot on a person’s mental health. The study will use...
20.May.2021
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What’s Next: Registration for 2021/ 2022
One year done and it’s time to start planning for what’s next. The 2021/2022 Fall/ Winter Schedule (preliminary) is now available in Aurora! Take a look to start planning. However, we stress, this is the first of possibly, multiple revisions. Courses may change or be added. Now is a good time to plan ahead and...
Check out our virtual movie screening of the compelling women in science doc, Picture A Scientist! Free registration for all at @umanitoba, and Grade 8-12 students across the province too!
Click the link in our @wisdom_mb bio for more info and to register! 🍿📽
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Hello! Today @wisdom_mb is taking over the @umanitobasci account to share some exciting events with you! Stay tuned to learn about our upcoming virtual movie screening, a Skip the Dishes giveaway, and a discussion on Diversity in Science with some @umanitoba women scientists! We’ll also be sharing Natalie’s Women in Science summer reading list, and sharing tips for recent grads entering their next chapters! It’s going to be a great day 🔭🩺🔬
- Natalie
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🤳Hi folks! Peep our message wall at sci.umanitoba.ca/classof2021/.
📷Share pictures of you in your graduation gown and cap, your thoughts and feelings upon graduation, your reflections of the time at the U of M, or anything that comes to mind! Use the hashtag #UMSciGrad2021 and your posts will be featured on our message wall.
🏆Furthermore, by doing so, you havea chance to win a 12.9-inch, 512 GB İPad Pro! Each post you make using the hashtag #UMSciGrad2021 will be one entry into the prize draw.
🎉Come check out the message wall now! Check out our new 2021 Faculty of Science Convocation site here: sci.umanitoba.ca/classof2021/
🎉Check out our new 2021 Faculty of Science Convocation site here: sci.umanitoba.ca/ classof2021/
🤳Our virtual photo booth is going live on Wednesday, June 16, from 8:00 AM (CT) to 11:00 PM (CT)! On the day, check out our photo booth at https://sci.umanitoba.ca/classof2021/photobooth/ for all kinds of frames and filters to add to this special occasion!
🏆Share your messages on our interactive wall using the hashtag #UMSciGrad2021 and you could win a 12.9-inch, 512 GB iPad Pro!
#umanitoba #umanitobasci #convocation2021
🤳Plan to participate in our virtual photo booth live on Wednesday, June 16, from 8:00 AM (CT) to 11:00 PM (CT) and get a head start on the convocation celebrations at the Faculty of Science: https://sci.umanitoba.ca/classof2021/photobooth/.
🏆Our photo booth has all sorts of fun stuff to help make this special occasion even more memorable!
Post and share messages using the hashtag #UMSciGrad2021. Your messages will show up on our interactive wall and you could win an iPad Pro!
🎉Check out our new 2021 Faculty of Science Convocation site here: sci.umanitoba.ca/classof2021/
#umanitoba #umanitobasci #convocation2021
🌲Sponsors make every event more memorable! Many thanks to @MBGovParks for being one of our prize sponsors and providing camping passes!
🌲Check out https://sci.umanitoba.ca/science -rendezvous/milliontrees/ for more details!