The Faculty of Science is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Nagissa Mahmoudi (Earth and Planetary Sciences) as the inaugural Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs and Development. She began her five-year term on October 1.    

In this new role, Prof. Mahmoudi will support incoming Assistant Professors in the Faculty of Science through the creation of a mentorship network and will help develop programs to support the continued professional development of faculty members at all stages of their careers.   

Six recipients of Canada’s largest STEM scholarship embark on their McGill studies with an inner drive to make an impact

Mateo Jarquin loves bringing his ideas to life – and sharing his journey from concept to execution to inspire others.

Growing up, Jarquin loved experimenting with LEGO and Minecraft. Today he uses a 3D printer to design and produce his creations, like a robotic hand that mirrors finger movements, which earned him Quebec’s prestigious youth innovator award.

$2.5M prize will fuel groundbreaking project to build AI models that capture the uniqueness of individual minds, potentially advancing mental health care.

McGill neuroscientist and AI researcher Blake Richards has won a Schmidt Sciences Polymaths Award. Worth up to $2.5 million over five years, the prize will support work Richards said could reshape approaches to mental health care.

Jérôme Fortier is the 2026 recipient of the President’s Prize for Excellence in Teaching in the category of Faculty Lecturer.

The President's Prize for Excellence in Teaching was established to recognize educators who have distinguished themselves both in their teaching abilities and in their ability to motivate their students.

Congratulations to Eric Hehman (Psychology) and Natalya Gomez (Earth and Planetary Sciences), who have been named Members of the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.

Launched in 2014, The College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists is Canada’s first national, multidisciplinary recognition for emerging intellectual leaders.

More information about our new Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists:

Tucked away on the peaceful shores of Lake Memphremagog, the Wilder and Helen Penfield Research Station blends a serene atmosphere with scientific discoveries. Operated by McGill University’s Faculty of Science and managed by the Gault Nature Reserve, the station provides a base for research and teaching in limnology, aquatic ecology, and environmental science.