Department of Bioresource Engineering welcomes astronaut David Saint-Jacques
The Department of Bioresource Engineering (BREE) enjoyed a visit last month from David Saint-Jacques, astronaut and Deputy Director, Lunar Exploration at the Canadian Space Agency, and BREE graduate Chris Patterson.
Ag Policy Connection podcast: The economics driving land use change, featuring Pascal Theriault
A new episode of the Ag Policy Connection podcast, a collaboration between RealAgriculture and the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute, features McGill University economist and agronomist Pascal Thériault, Director of the Farm Management and Technology Program, in an expert panel discussing the economics driving land use change.
FMT Director Pascal Thériault comments on boycott of American products
American companies that employ hundreds of Quebec workers could suffer from a call for a boycott as suggested on certain social media, reports TVA Nouvelles and others.
Macdonald Grad Studies Office earns silver in McGill's Sustainable Workplace Certification program
From left to right: Academic Associate Laura Wittebol, Graduate Program Coordinators Maude Bélanger, Erin Minnett, and Simone Clamann, and Associate Dean (Graduate Education) Jean-Benoit Charron
Why are egg yolks different colours? Comments from Macdonald Campus Farm technician Louis-Philippe Dessureault
National Post published an article that cracking the case of egg yolk colours, from nutrition to taste, and how they came about in the first place.
Unlike shell colour, which depends on the breed of chicken, the hue of an egg yolk is determined by the hen’s diet.
Better training for agricultural producers could reduce food insecurity
McGill Bioresource Engineering Professors Valérie Orsat and Vijaya Raghavan spoke to Le Devoir about their recent study, which found that better educating farmers and food processors about how to avoid post-harvest food losses would reduce global food insecurity.
Bieler School of Environment welcomes new director
The Bieler School of Environment (BSE) is thrilled to announce Professor Anthony Ricciardi as its new director, effective immediately. An expert in invasion ecology and aquatic ecosystems, Ricciardi has been a key figure at the school since 2001 and now steps up to lead.
“My vision for the School is to become the gateway of environmental research at McGill,” said Ricciardi.
Orange juice to start the day off right? Comments from Pascal Thériault
In a recent video, Radio-Canada's L'épicerie investigates the nutritional, environmental, and economic reasons why orange juice might not be the best choice to accompany a healthy breakfast.
McGill alumna appointed Director of Agri-Food Innovation for Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole
This week, Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole announced the appointment of Jade Proulx, BSc(FSc)’12, as Director of Agri-Food Innovation and Project Manager for the Saint-Hyacinthe Agri-Food Innovation Zone. Congratulations to Proulx, who has over ten years of experience in agri-food innovation—and got her start on McGill's Macdonald Campus.
School of Human Nutrition Professor Treena Delormier awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal alongside 18 other McGillians
Nineteen members of the McGill community, including President Deep Saini, have been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. The medal is conferred on individuals who have made significant contributions to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region or community, or have made an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada.
Harriet Kuhnlein awarded the Living Legend award
Congratulations to Dr. Harriet Kuhnlein, Professor Emerita of Human Nutrition who was recently awarded the LIVING LEGEND award from the International Union of Nutritional Sciences in Tokyo!
An elevator pitch for Keenoa
Kudos to Anne-Julie Tessier, RD, PhD candidate in the School of Human Nutrition, who won the Elevator Pitch Contest organized by the Sight and Life Foundation at the last American Society of Nutrition’s annual conference – Nutrition 2018 – in Boston on June 10, 2018.
An elevator pitch for Keenoa
Kudos to Anne-Julie Tessier, RD, PhD candidate in the School of Human Nutrition, who won the Elevator Pitch Contest organized by the Sight and Life Foundation at the last American Society of Nutrition’s annual conference – Nutrition 2018 – in Boston on June 10, 2018.
Professor Emerita recognized for work in traditional food systems
Harriet Kuhnlein, PhD, RD, FASN, FIUNS, LLD (honoris causa), Professor Emerita (McGill) was recently recognized with a 2018 Alumni Recognition Award from the Health and Human Development Alumni Society of the Pennsylvania State University.
A Scarlet Key for Christine Ha
If you participated in the MEDLIFE McGill Macdonald Branch/Global Food Security Club Krispy Kreme fundraiser, the We Are Aware: Montreal Campaign, or the Mac Basket Food Drive, you likely crossed paths with the ever-cheery Christine Ha, U3, BScNutrSc (Global Nutrition).
