Academic Committee
The Academic Committee considers proposals for new and revised courses, programs, and academic policies in the Faculty of Science.
Contact person: josie.damico [at] mcgill.ca (Josie D'Amico) (Secretary)
Learn more about the work of the Academic Committee
Science Chairs'/Directors' Council
The Science Chairs'/Directors' Council is an advisory committee to the Dean.
Contact person: demetra.mintzas [at] mcgill.ca (Demi Mintzas) (Secretary to the Dean)
Meeting dates
McCall MacBain Arts Building, Room 160 – 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Wednesday December 13, 2023
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
List of members
Chair: Dean Bruce Lennox
Vice-Dean David Stephens (Mathematics & Statistics) [April 2019 – ]
Associate Dean (Academic) Axel Hundemer [September 2018 – August 2024]
Associate Dean (Student Affairs) Anthony Mittermaier [September 2020 – June 2025]
Associate Dean (Graduate Education) Laura Nilson [August 2020 – July 2025]
Associate Dean (Research) John Stix [August 2018 - August 2024]
Prof. Mathieu Blanchette (School of Computer Science) [June 2021 – May 2026]
Prof. Nigel Roulet (Geography) [June 2019 - May 2024]
Prof. Blaine Ditto (Psychology) [June 2021 – May 2024]
Prof. Frédéric Fabry (Director, Bieler School of Environment) [January 2020 – December 2024]
Prof. Gregor Fussmann (Biology, on Sabbatical) [June 2021 – May 2026]
Prof. Rustum Choksi (Mathematics and Statistics, Interim Chair) [June 2023 - May 2028]
Prof. Sangyong Jeon (Physics) [June 2019 – December 2023]
Prof. Tami Pereg-Barnea [January 2024 - ]
Prof. Andreas Zuend (Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Interim Chair) [June 2023 - May 2026]
Prof. Rowan Barrett (Redpath Museum, Interim Chair) [September 2022 – December 2024]
Prof. Galen Halverson (Earth and Planetary Sciences) [September 2023 - May 2026]
Prof. Dmytro Perepichka (Chemistry) [June 2018 – May 2024]
Committee on Student Standing
The Committee on Student Standing considers appeals of decisions made by the Associate Dean (Student Affairs) Anthony Mittermaier to requests from students.
Contact person: jane.hawes [at] mcgill.ca (Jane Hawes) (Secretary)
Meeting dates
McCall MacBain Arts Building, Room 160 – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 17, 2023 (2:00 p.m.)
Thursday, August 24, 2023 (2:00 p.m.)
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Thursday, May 9, 2024
List of members
Chair: Prof. Martin Robillard (School of Computer Science)
Prof. Sarah Wolley (Biology)
Prof. Gonzalo Cosa (Chemistry)
Prof. Nagissa Mahmoudi (Earth and Planetary Sciences)
Prof. Sarah Moser (Geography)
Prof. Brent Pym (Mathematics and Statistics)
Prof. Andrew Cumming (Physics)
Prof. Jordan Axt (Psychology)
Student Representatives (4):
Jack Schwartz (Major Mathematics & Statistics)
Sofia Reynoso (Major Biology)
Caroline Viola (Major Biology)
Rori Sa (Major Psychology)
B.A. & Sc. Program Administration Committee
Meeting dates
McCall MacBain Arts Building, Room 160 – 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 5 , 2023 (1 p.m.)
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
List of members
Science Members:
Program Director: TBA
Associate Dean (Academic) Axel Hundemer
Mr. Peter Barry (Advisor; Science Office for Undergraduate Student Advising)
Prof. Alanna Watt (Biology) [August 2023]
Prof. Graham MacDonald (Geography) [June 2023]
Arts Members:
Chair: Associate Dean (Academic & Oversight) Michael Fronda
Prof. Aaron Erlich (Political Science) [2021-2022]
Prof. Stephanie Posthumus (Languages, Literatures, & Cultures [2021-2023]
Additional member: TBA
Student Representative:
Lisa Pennel (Major Psychology)
Tenure Committee
The Tenure Committee submits recommendations for tenure to the Dean.
Contact person: angela.mansi [at] mcgill.ca (Angela Mansi) (Secretary to the Dean)
List of members
UTC #1
Faculty Representation:
Chair: Dean Bruce Lennox
Alternate Chairs:
Prof. Andreas Warburton (Physics)
Prof. Audrey Moores (Chemistry)
Senate Representation:
Prof. Limin Jao (Integrated Studies in Education)
Prof. Hamid Akbarzadeh (Bioresource Engineering)
Prof. Christopher Pack (Neurology and Neurosurgery)
UTC #2
Faculty Representation:
Chair: Dean Bruce Lennox
Alternate Chairs:
Prof. Lauren Chapman (Biology)
Prof. Brigitte Pientka (Computer Science)
Senate Representation:
Prof. Jean Bourbeau (Medicine)
Prof. Michael Kokkolaras (Mechanical Engineering)
Prof. William Harvey (Kinesiology and Physical Education)
Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards Committee
The Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards Committee:
- Recommends recipients for all awards, prizes, medals and scholarships for graduating undergraduate students.
- Awards in-course scholarships and prizes to continuing undergraduate students.
- Selects the recipients of any graduate or postdoctoral fellowships, awards and prizes that are awarded competitively by the Faculty.
Contact person: josie.damico [at] mcgill.ca (Josie D'Amico) (Secretary)
List of members
Chair: Vice-Dean David Stephens or Associate Dean (Academic) Axel Hundemer or Associate Dean (Graduate Education) Laura Nilson or delegate
Prof. Suresh Krishna (Physiology)
Prof. Melania Cristescu (Biology)
Ms. Kathy Roulet (Bieler School of Environment)
Prof. Jelena Ristic (Psychology)
Prof. Nicolas Moitessier (Chemistry)
Prof. Djordje Romanic (Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences)
Prof. Jose Teodoro (Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute)
Prof. Luc Devroye (School of Computer Science)
Prof. Kim Berlo (Earth & Planetary Sciences)
Prof. Gail Chmura (Geography)
Prof. Michael Hilke (Physics)
Prof. Jacques Archambault (Microbiology and Immunology)
Leo Yaffe and President's Prize Committee
This committee recommends a professor teaching Science courses for the Leo Yaffe Award for Excellence in Teaching, and recommends nominations from the Faculty for the President's Prizes for Excellence in Teaching.
Contact person: josie.damico [at] mcgill.ca (Josie D'Amico) (Assistant to the Dean)
List of members
Chair: Prof. Edith Zorychta
Prof. Craig Mandato (Anatomy & Cell Biology) [August 2023]
Prof. Josée Dostie (Biochemistry) [August 2024]
Prof. Nathan Luedtke (Chemistry) [August 2023]
Prof. Jérôme Waldispuhl (Computer Science) [August 2023]
Prof. Yajing Liu (Earth & Planetary Sciences) [August 2023]
Prof. Sarah Turner (Geography) [August 2024]
Prof. Jelena Ristic (Psychology) [August 2024]
Two Student Representatives:
Sofia Reynoso (Major Biology)
Jack Schwartz (Major Mathematics & Statistics)
Alternates:
Hahn Li (Major Microbiology & Immunology)
Jack Schwartz (Honours Mathematics)
Fu Gao (Major Neuroscience)
Catarina Campanella (Honours Chemistry)
Michael Bellucci (Honours Biochemistry)
Melissa Dunn (Core Science Component Computer Science & Psychology)
Samantha Gorle (Major Biology)
Science Senators
Faculty of Science representatives on Senate
Chair: Dean Bruce Lennox
Convenor: Prof. Jacques Hurtubise (Mathematics & Statistics) [August 2022]
Prof. Mathieu Blanchette (School of Computer Science) [August 2024]
Prof. Sébastien Breau (Geography) [August 2023]
Prof. Melanie Dirks (Psychology) [August 2024]
Prof. Jeffrey McKenzie (Earth and Planetary Sciences) [August 2023]
Prof. Laura Nilson (Biology) [August 2022]
Prof. Dima Perepichka (Chemistry) [August 2023]
Prof. Martin Robillard (School of Computer Science) [August 2023]
Prof. Brigitte Vachon (Physics) [August 2024]
Council of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Faculty of Science representatives
Prof. Andrew Cumming (Physics) [May 2023]
Prof. Margaret Kalacska (Geography) [May 2024]
Prof. Nicolas Moitessier (Chemistry) [May 2022]
Science Nominating Committee
This committee nominates Science professors for membership in committees.
Science Nominating Committee Report 2021-2022
List of members
Membership consists of the Faculty of Science's representatives on Senate:
Chair: Dean Bruce Lennox
Convenor: Prof. Anthony Mittermaier (Chemistry) [August 2025]
Prof. Mathieu Blanchette (Computer Science) [August 2024]
Prof. Sébastien Breau (Geography) [August 2023]
Prof. Melanie Dirks (Psychology) [August 2024]
Prof. Jeffrey McKenzie (Earth & Planetary Sciences) [August 2023]
Prof. Laura Nilson (Biology) [August 2025]
Prof. Dima Perepichka (Chemistry) [August 2023]
Prof. Martin Robillard (Computer Science) [August 2023]
Prof. Brigitte Vachon (Physics) [August 2024]
Science Equity and Climate Committee
The Science Equity and Climate Committee aligns with its institutional commitment to justice and fairness as well as its public responsibility as outlined in federal and provincial government legislation and policy. These principles are embedded in McGill’s strategic planning, and achieving the associated objectives requires communication and participation throughout the McGill community.
Contact person: rebecca.maymon [at] mcgill.ca (Rebecca Maymon)
List of Members
Chair: Prof. Laura Nilson (Associate Dean Graduate Education)
Dr. Rebecca Maymon (Academic Associate Graduate Education)
Prof. Bruno Tremblay (Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences)
Dr. Sarah Woolley (Biology)
Dr. Pallavi Sirjoosingh (Chemistry)
Prof. Golnoosh Farnadi (Computer Science)
Dr. Nagissa Mahmoudi (Earth and Planetary Science)
Prof. Raja Sengupta (Geography)
Dr. Rosalie Belanger-Rioux (Mathematics and Statistics)
Prof. Adrian Liu (Physics)
Dr. Jordan Axt (Psychology)
Prof. Kristine Onishi (Psychology)
Dr. Anthony Mittermaier (Science Office for Undergraduate Student Advising)
Carolina Cruz-Vinaccia (staff)
Marcy Slapcoff (Office of Science Education)
Dr. Diane Dechief (Office of Science Education)
Jacky Farrell (Science Outreach Program)
Student Representatives:
Charlotte Spruzen (Graduate)
Adithi Rao(Graduate)
Elain Xiao (undergraduate)
Sophie Luo(undergraduate)
Meeting Dates
McCall MacBain Arts Building, Room 160 – 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Wednesday, March 20, 2024