Nagissa Mahmoudi appointed Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs and Development
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.
Homecoming 2026: Faculty of Science events
Homecoming is a time to reconnect, celebrate and rediscover what makes our community special. Taking place October 22–24, this year’s festivities include three Faculty of Science events on Friday, October 23, offering opportunities to reconnect with old friends and discover what’s new across the Faculty.
Explore the three Faculty of Science events:
Meet McGill's newest Schulich Leaders
Six recipients of Canada’s largest STEM scholarship embark on their McGill studies with an inner drive to make an impactMateo Jarquin loves bringing his ideas to life – and sharing his journey from concept to execution to inspire others.
Montreal’s squirrels provide insight into evolutionary change in urban species
By comparing variations in the colour of the coats of the eastern grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) in Montreal city parks, researchers found that hyper-local conditions appear to play a bigger role in determining wildlife traits than had been thought.
Blake Richards wins Schmidt Sciences Polymaths Award
$2.5M prize will fuel groundbreaking project to build AI models that capture the uniqueness of individual minds, potentially advancing mental health care.
Eric Hehman named to Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
A huge congratulations to Prof. Eric Hehman for his induction into the Royal Society of Canada! Prof. Hehman is one of 7 McGill scholars in the 2026 Class.
Read McGill Reporter coverage here
Read More about the 2026 Class of Fellows here.
Professor Emeritus Lawrence Mysak celebrates book launch at the Faculty Club on October 1
On Thursday, October 1, the McGill Faculty Club will host a book launch and soirée for Professor Emeritus Lawrence Mysak (Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences).
Dr. Sonia Krol Featured on CJAD
Congrats to our own Dr. Sonia Krol, a regular voice on CJAD!
Her latest interview: "Fighting with your family? Going no-contact is becoming a trend" — a smart, research-informed take on a topic many are navigating.
Watching ice nucleation in real-time
Dr. Devendra Pal, Research Associate in McGill’s Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, has published a new Tools of the Trade article, “Watching ice nucleation in real-time,” in Nature Reviews Chemistry.
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.