Prof. Patrick Cortbaoui presents at Food as Medicine workshop at NDU Lebanon
Within its efforts to introduce and promote nutrition-sensitive agriculture in the educational sector, the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences (FNHS) and the Lifelong Learning Center (LLC) at Notre Dame University-Louaize (NDU) in Lebanon held an enriching workshop titled Food as Medicine. The informative event featured NDU President Father Bechara Khoury, FNHS Dean Dr.
In conversation with Anna Gleason, valedictorian for the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences ‘A’ ceremony
"McGill made me more comfortable with being myself and it gave me more confidence in both social and academic settings."
Bioresource Engineering Professor Grant Clark receives 2024 Macdonald Campus Award for Teaching Excellence
“Kind, approachable, compassionate, patient, respectful, enthusiastic.” These are just a few of the words used by students describing McGill University Bioresource Engineering Associate Professor Grant Clark, recipient of the 2024 Macdonald Campus Award for Teaching Excellence, awarded at the June 5 convocation ceremony.
FAES Professors awarded $2.95 million for climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies
Originally published in the McGill Reporter by Charlotte Bawol, Digital Communications & Event Administrator (Research and Innovation)
Francine Lacelle receives 2024 Macdonald Campus Award of Excellence for Administrative and Support Staff
At last week's staff relations reception, Acting Dean Valérie Orsat presented the 2024 Macdonald Campus Award of Excellence for Administrative and Support Staff to Francine Lacelle, Administrative Supervisor of McGill's Farm Management and Technology (FMT) Program. Please join us in congratulating Francine and thanking her for outstanding service to McGill University and Macdonald Campus.
Marcel Groleau named Honorary Degree recipient in the Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences
Ten exceptional individuals will receive honorary degrees from McGill as part of Spring 2024 Convocation ceremonies. This year’s recipients represent a diverse array of leaders whose contributions span disciplines, industries, and continents.
Developing a healthier, more profitable food industry in Quebec
As the cost of living continues to rise, our need for affordable, local, and nutritious foods has never been greater. Quebec’s food producers want to meet that demand — but how can they innovate and stay competitive in a challenging economy?
Finding answers is the mission of the Consortium for Research, Innovation and the Transformation of Agri-food (Consortium RITA) at McGill University.
Animal Science postdoc wins Concours de vulgarisation de la recherche de l’Acfas
Since 1993, l'Association francophone pour le savoir (Acfas) has been inviting up-and-coming scientists to popularize their research through an annual competition.
Open to master's, doctoral and post-doctoral students from all Canadian universities, the competition encourages the production of texts, audio and video files, and comic strips that shed light on subjects from all disciplines.
Ottawa Valley Farm to Fork finds new revenue stream in growing field of agritourism
What started as a Mac alum and her husband's humble vegetable garden has grown into an Ottawa Valley agri-tourism destination offering everything from accommodation and dining to education and tours, the Ottawa Business Journal writes.
Video: AI in milk production
Dairy producers know that the slightest change in the behavior of cows can give an indication of their state of health. But since they can't be everywhere at once, artificial intelligence could help improve and extend the lives of their livestock. In McGill University's Macdonald Campus farm, researchers are developing tools to detect problems before they occur.
What's with all the wild turkeys in Montreal?
Wild turkey sightings are on the rise in Montreal.
David Bird, emeritus professor of wildlife biology in McGill's Department of Natural Resource Sciences, told the Montreal Gazette that warmer temperatures have influenced the habits of more than just wild turkey populations.
New ECP3 greenhouse unveiled
From left to right: Roseann O’Reilly Runte (Director of CFI, Government of Canada), Hugo Dionne (Québec government representative), Marie-Claude Bibeau (Minister of National Revenue and MP for Compton—Stanstead), Peter Moffett (Director of CORSÈVE), Sébastien Roy (Professor of Biology, Université de Sherbrooke), Anja Geitmann (Dean of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, McGill), Carole Beaulieu (Dean of Science, Université de Sherbrooke), Pierre Cossette (Rector, Université de
Breaking boundaries: Bioresource Engineering shines at McGill Design Day debut
Generations of Bioresource Engineering students have participated in the BREE 495 capstone design course. What innovative ideas did this year’s students come up with?
Microgreens: Grow fast, eat young
Pictured above: Greenhouse production of sunflower microgreens in biodegradable containers.
By David Wees, agr., Faculty Lecturer, Farm Management & Technology Program and Dept. of Plant Science, FAES
Mac students inspire next-gen scientists at John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium
Pictured (from left to right): McGill/Mac representatives Ingrid Chiraz and Andrew Churchill; grad students: Jasmine Muszik, Mehtab Singh, Aylish Marshall; JAC representatives Sean Hughes and Karim Jaffer
By Kathy MacLean