News & Events
Congratulations Katrina Bergmann, Governor General’s Silver Medal Recipient!
Congratulations to Katrina Bergmann who won the Governor General’s Silver Medal! The award is given to an outstanding undergraduate student who has achieve the highest standing in a Bachelor degree program. To read more about Katrina and other Governor General Academic Award recipients, please visit: UM Today | Students | Spring Convocation 2021: Meet the...
Congratulations Class of 2021!
Our Department is proud of you and all that you’ve accomplished through your dedication, hard work and perseverance! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors! The virtual convocation ceremony for Science graduates can be viewed here.
We’re hiring Assistant/Associate Professor!
Offer No : 15703 Job : Asst/Associate Prof, Dept Physics/Astronomy, Dept Chemistry Location : Chemistry Full Time : Yes Permanent : Yes Posting Start Date : Jun 10, 2021 Posting End Date : Aug 30, 2021 Expected Start Date : Jul 01, 2022 Expected End Date : Job Description : The Department of Physics & Astronomy...
BioExM Launch Event
On June 21st, the Faculty of Science at the University of Manitoba will be launching the BioExM Network for Exploration of Natural and Synthetic Biology. BioExM will integrate the University of Manitoba campus’s highly interdisciplinary research in synthetic biology under one umbrella. The vision for this new network of researchers, students, and industry partners is to put Manitoba...
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 the University of...
Professor van Wijngaarden, A Newly Elected Director for the Canadian Society for Chemistry
Congratulations to Professor van Wijngaarden on being elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC) for a three year term starting May 2021. Her portfolio as Director of Conferences includes oversight of all CSC related conferences including the annual national meeting CCCE (Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition) and...
Congratulations Katrina Bergmann!
Congratulations to Chemistry student Katrina Bergmann, one of this year’s University of Manitoba Outstanding Students and to the two mentors she honoured, Joel Kulik her teacher from Linden Christian School and Dr. Elena Smirnova, recently retired from the Department of Chemistry. All three individuals were recently recognized at the Students’ Teacher Recognition Reception held virtually...
Data Science Conference and Student Challenge Nexus 2021
The Faculty of Science is hosting a virtual Data Science Conference and Student Challenge, Nexus 2021, Bridging Academia and Industry, May 19-21,2021. The virtual conference will explore new and emerging trends in Digital Agriculture (May 19), Public Health (May 20), Transportation and Logistics, (May 21). Full-Conference Registration (three days) includes access to all keynote presentations and three additional presentations per day....
Congratulations to Dr. Joey Lussier on accepting an Instructor position in the Department of Chemistry
Department of Chemistry is delighted to welcome Dr. Joey Lussier as the Department’s newest instructor! Please join us in congratulating Joey and welcoming him back to the Department he graduated from.
Daniel Gussakovsky is the first winner of the James C. Jamieson Graduate Scholarship in Biochemistry
Department of Chemistry is delighted to announce that Daniel Gussakovsky, a graduate student in Sean McKenna’s group, is the first winner of the James C. Jamieson Graduate Scholarship in Biochemistry. James C. Jamieson Graduate Scholarship in Biochemistry In honour of Dr. James C. Jamieson, an endowment fund has recently been established at the University of...