Dr. Melanie Blokesch, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Pathoecology and evolution of Vibrio cholerae
Join us for the 5-Days of Positivity Challenge next week January 18 – 22, 2021, on social media! Together let’s get our Winter Term 2021 off to a great start! Why Participate? The Science of Positive thinking is more than warm fuzzy thoughts! Research suggests that positive thinking can not only help you feel better...
Please join Professor Emeritus Erwin Huebner on Wednesday, December 16th at 3:30 pm for his lecture, entitled “Science and Art: Exploration, Imagination and Innovation – Artist Books Inspired by Science”. Presented via Livestream, this public talk is part of the 50th-anniversary celebration of the Faculty of Science. In addition to his presentation, Dr. Huebner will unveil his new book: “Celebrating the People of...
Dennis Ballard is working with Manitoba First Nations to recruit Indigenous students interested in becoming Indigenous scientists and supporting health, environment, technology and industry in their own home communities. Ballard is leading the new Wawatay program where the first cohort of UM Indigenous students will journey together through a bachelor of science degree. The long-term...
In his 1374 epic poem “Troilus and Criseyde”, Geoffrey Chaucer offered up the following observation: “Mighty oaks from little acorns grow.” The idea that big things come from small beginnings is a concept of which Christina Penner is well aware. The Computer Science instructor received notice of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada...
Grad Students: Do you want to give people an insightful look at your groundbreaking research, and have a chance to win cash prizes? If yes, you do not want to miss this opportunity! 3MT - Deadline to apply: Jan. 21. https://t.co/ePrHKUHnbD
You: if you put root beer in a square glass you get beer Me, an intellectual: You get Absolut
#StayHome. Don’t go anywhere unless it is absolutely essential. This is what has to be done to bring these numbers down. #Covid19MB
Flu shots will be available from University Health Services to anyone on Nov. 30, 2020 from 8:45 - 3:45 in the University Centre, MPR 2nd floor. An appointment is required in advance to avoid crowding and to follow the Covid19 protocols. Please call 204-474-8411. @umanitoba
270 new cases of #Covid19MB have been identified as of 9:30 a.m. today. These cases are located in the following RHA's: Interlake-Eastern: 21 Northern: 16 Prairie Mountain: 8 Southern Health-Santé Sud: 106 Winnipeg: 119 Learn more at https://t.co/5tB1jfdpkR. https://t.co/IkunZJPaY8
How statistics is applied during a pandemic. Data gathered by @umanitoba Science Co-op student Margot Henry relating to COVID and hospitalizations is being used to drive public health action. https://t.co/NttCBGDcSz
Assistant/Associate Professor in Statistics | Statistical Society of Canada https://t.co/eLESHSitHK
Winnipeg is moving quickly to close city-run facilities after the province announced stricter COVID-19 restrictions for the city and surrounding area starting Monday. https://t.co/McYh4zW6KI
Since October 21st, we’ve announced 15 deaths and 1,043 new cases of #Covid19MB. Many of these cases are linked to social gatherings in larger groups. I urge Manitobans to reduce the number of contacts you have. Don’t socialize in groups or with people outside your household.
Please join us in observing Orange Shirt Day on Wednesday, September 30. This day commemorates survivors of the hardships caused by Indian Residential Schools. By wearing an orange shirt, you honour the children whose lives were forever changed. https://t.co/Ko7kZnFm2k
Monday, September 28 | One thing is for certain; life is in a constant state of change. If you resist it, you will struggle. If you embrace and welcome the changing tides you will be in perfect harmony and union with the flow.
The choices you make today impacts everyone in your life - including family, friends and members of your community. If you do visit and socialize with others, avoid closed-in crowded spaces and consider getting together outdoors as much as possible. #Covid19MB
Winnipeg Data Science Meet-Up is back (online)! It will be hosted on September 22nd 2020, ill be going, so hope to see you there! https://t.co/u9qNekevz9 #Meetup via @Meetup
Reminder: UM students will be without email access from today @ 4:30 pm to Monday, August 24 at 8:30 am. Aurora Waitlist notifications will be paused during this outage.
Want to learn how a computer can identify the image of a specific human face? Take this project course! 📚 The Faculty of Science is announcing a Science elective course for Fall 2020: SCI 2000 Image Processing Theory and Applications.💻 Learn more at: https://t.co/PAGRLBroFk
Congratulations to our admin assistant Margaret Smith @borninbelfast66 on this well deserved award! @umanitoba https://t.co/SY7G6UaFcf
Remember to always #StayHome if you are sick or feeling a little unwell. If you have any symptoms, visit a screening location to get tested for #COVID19. #Covid19MB
The BookStore opens to customers on Tuesday, August 4! Can't wait? Order online and pickup in-store: https://t.co/ZdgodheApc
Winnipeg, you shared a powerful message of unity at Friday's rally. Let's keep the momentum for change rolling.
REMINDER: Slow progress is still progress. @umanitoba @umanitobasci #InThisTogether2020