Professor C. J. Li receives Moore Foundation funding to advance greener chemical manufacturing
McGill chemistry professor C. J. Li awarded US$925,000 to develop sunlight-powered catalysts that convert greenhouse gases into useful chemicals.
2025 Patterson Distinguished Service Medal
Professor Parisa A. Ariya was selected as the recipient of the 2025 Patterson Distinguished Service Medal, an award widely regarded as the most prestigious Canadian distinction recognizing exceptional contributions to meteorology. Meteorology is a broad discipline within the atmospheric sciences and encompasses several specialized research areas, including atmospheric chemistry, atmospheric physics, dynamic meteorology, hydrology, climatology, and climate change.
Jérôme Fortier - Winner of President’s Prize for Excellence in Teaching in the category of Faculty Lecturer (2026)
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.
Seven McGill scholars honoured by the Royal Society of Canada
McGill’s 2026 cohort includes President and Vice-Chancellor Deep Saini, recognized for his leadership in building stronger and more innovative Canadian universities, and championing their vital role.
Two Faculty of Science professors honoured by the Royal Society of Canada
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.
How does an atmospheric aerosol particle become an ice crystal, and can we observe this transformation as it happens?
A new Tools of the Trade article by Dr. Devendra Pal, published in Nature Reviews Chemistry, highlights a McGill-developed experimental platform that provides a real-time view of aerosol-driven ice nucleation.
Daryl Haggard appointed Associate Dean, Research
The Faculty of Science is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Daryl Haggard as Associate Dean, Research.
She began her five-year term on September 1, succeeding Computer Science Professor Kaleem Siddiqi in this role.
Tomislav Friščić returns to McGill’s Department of Chemistry as an Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair of Canada
Professor Tomislav Friščić will return to the Department of Chemistry as one of McGill University’s six inaugural Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada.
25 McGill professors awarded $7.7 million in CFI funding
From next-generation energy solutions to sustainable food innovation, 25 McGill research projects receive support through CFI's John R. Evans Leaders Fund.
McGill researchers develop a more efficient way to identify when AI responses may need human review
McGill University researchers have developed a more energy-efficient method of building AI systems that are better at measuring – and indicating – their own uncertainty. This will help users determine when human oversight is needed, when additional data should be collected and when a model is being asked to work beyond the conditions it was trained for, the researchers said.
Passing of Nobel Laureate Rudy Marcus, McGill Chemistry Alumnus
McGill Chemistry Department shares the news of the passing of Prof. Rudy Marcus, CALTECH Professor and Nobel Laureate. A Montrealer and alumnus of our Chemistry Department at McGill University, where he conducted his undergraduate and graduate studies, his work over decades was inspirational to many generations of chemists worldwide.
Wilder and Helen Penfield Research Station: a hub for environmental sciences
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.
Posture can influence your mood and behaviour, McGill study suggests
A person's posture appears to affect their emotions and decision-making ability more than they realize, according to new research from McGill University. In a recent study, participants sitting upright performed better at a risk-taking task and reported more positive feelings than did their peers in the slouching or control groups.
McGill’s Computer Science Camp brings learners and mentors together
From June 29 to July 3, the School of Computer Science hosted its 2026 McGill Computer Science Camp for high school and CEGEP students from across Quebec, offering a week of immersive coding and learning.