Academic Committee
The Academic Committee considers proposals for new and revised courses, programs, and academic policies in the Faculty of Science.
Contact person: josie.damico [at] mcgill.ca (Josie D'Amico) (Secretary)
Learn more about the work of the Academic Committee
Faculty of Science Leadership Meeting (Academic & Admin Leadership)
The Faculty of Science Leadership Meeting (Academic & Admin Leadership) is an advisory committee to the Dean.
Contact person: francesca.alonso [at] mcgill.ca (Francesca Alonso) (Administrative Assistant)
Meeting dates
2026-2027 Meeting Dates
2001 McGill College, Room 650 – 2:00 pm
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Wednesday, January 6, 2027
Wednesday, January 27, 2027
Wednesday, February 24, 2027
Wednesday, March 24, 2027
Wednesday, May 12, 2027
List of Members
Chair: Dean Alanna Watt
Associate Dean (Academic) Axel Hundemer
Associate Dean (Student Affairs) Gary Brouhard
Associate Dean (Graduate Education and Equity) Adrian Liu
Associate Dean (Research) TBA
Prof. Sébastien Breau (Geography)
Prof. Rustum Choksi (Mathematics & Statistics)
Prof. Gonzalo Cosa (Chemistry)
Prof. Melanie Dirks (Psychology)
Prof. Galen Halverson (Earth & Planetary Sciences)
Prof. Yi Huang (Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences)
Prof. Laura Nilson (Biology)
Prof. Brigitte Pientka (School of Computer Science)
Prof. Kenneth Ragan (Physics)
Prof. Anthony Ricciardi (Biology & Bieler School of Environment)
Chair: Dean Bruce Lennox
Vice-Dean David Stephens (Mathematics & Statistics) [April 2019 – ]
Associate Dean (Academic) Axel Hundemer [September 2018 – ]
Associate Dean (Student Affairs) Anthony Mittermaier [September 2020 – June 2025]
Associate Dean (Graduate Education) Laura Nilson [August 2020 – July 2025]
Associate Dean (Research) Alanna Watt [September 2024 - August 2029]
Prof. Mathieu Blanchette (School of Computer Science) [June 2021 – May 2026]
Prof. Sebastien Breau (Geography) [June 2023 - May 2027]
Prof. Melanie Dirks (Psychology) [September 2024 – May 2028]
Prof. Frédéric Fabry (Director, Bieler School of Environment) [January 2024 – December 2024]
Prof. Gregor Fussmann (Biology) [June 2021 – May 2026]
Prof. Rustum Choksi (Mathematics and Statistics) [June 2023 - May 2028]
Prof. Ken Ragan (Physics) [June 2024 – May 2027]
Prof. Andreas Zuend (Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences) [June 2023 - May 2026]
Prof. Galen Halverson (Earth and Planetary Sciences) [September 2023 - May 2026]
Prof. Gonzalo Cosa (Chemistry) [June 2024 – May 2029]
B.A. & Sc. Program Administration Committee
Meeting dates
2001 McGill College, Room 632 – 1:30pm to 3:00pm
2025-2026 Meeting Dates:
Monday, October 20, 2025
Monday, December 1, 2025
Monday, February 16, 2026
Monday, March 30, 2026
List of members
Program Director/Chair: Dr. Diane Dechief (Office of Science Education)
Science Members:
Associate Dean (Academic) Axel Hundemer
Chief Academic Advisor Peter Barry (Science Office for Undergraduate Student Advising)
Prof. Graham MacDonald (Geography) [August 2026]
Prof. Lars Iversen (Biology) [August 2026]
Arts Members:
Chairs: Associate Dean (History and Classical Studies) Michael Fronda (Fall 2025) & Associate Dean Manuel Balan (Political Science) (Winter 2026)
Prof. Amy Janzwood (Political Science/Bieler School of Environment)
Prof. Dirk Schlimm (Philosophy)
Additional member: TBA
Student Representative:
Naya Wardeh (Honours Cognitive Science with Computer Science Minor)
Sam Lowe (Major Concentration Biology & Major Concentration Political Science)
Tenure Committee
The Tenure Committee submits recommendations for tenure to the Dean.
Contact person: angela.mansi [at] mcgill.ca (Angela Mansi) (Secretary to the Dean)
List of members
UTC 1:
Chair: Dean Alanna Watt (Faculty of Science)
Faculty Representation:
Professor Hanadi Sleiman (Chemistry)
Professor Eric Hehman (Psychology)
Senate Representation:
Professor Rosario Rodrigeuz (Family Medicine, FMHS)
Professor Mark Coates (Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering)
Associate Librarian Giovanna Badia (Libraries)
Joint UTC for Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Engineering in 2026-2027:
Chair: Dean Alanna Watt (Science)
Faculty Representation:
Dean Viviane Yargeau (Engineering)
Professor Yajing Liu (Earth and Planetary Sciences)
Senate Representation:
Professor Dieter Reinhard (DMOHS)
Professor Sen Chai (Strategy and Organization, Management)
Professor Igor Cestari (Parasitology, FAES)
Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards Committee
The Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards Committee:
- Recommends recipients for all awards, prizes, medals and scholarships for graduating undergraduate students.
- Awards in-course scholarships and prizes to continuing undergraduate students.
- Selects the recipients of any graduate or postdoctoral fellowships, awards and prizes that are awarded competitively by the Faculty.
Contact person: josie.damico [at] mcgill.ca (Josie D'Amico) (Secretary)
List of members
Chairs: Associate Dean (Academic) Axel Hundemer
Associate Dean (Graduate Education and Equity) Adrian Liu
Anatomy & Cell Biology: Prof. John Presley
Biology: Prof. Monique Zetka
Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences: Prof. Daniel Kirshbaum
Chemistry: Prof. Nicolas Moitessier
Computer Science: Prof. Luc Devroye
Earth and Planetary Sciences: Prof. Yajing Liu
Geography: Prof. Graham MacDonald
Mathematics & Statistics: Prof. John Toth
Microbiology & Immunology: Prof. Jacques Archambault
Physics: Prof. Walter Reisner
Physiology: Prof. Suresh Krishna
Leo Yaffe and President's Prize Committee
This committee recommends a professor teaching Science courses for the Leo Yaffe Award for Excellence in Teaching, and recommends nominations from the Faculty for the President's Prizes for Excellence in Teaching.
Contact person: josie.damico [at] mcgill.ca (Josie D'Amico) (Assistant to the Dean)
List of members
Chair: Prof. Edith Zorychta
Prof. Giulia Alberini (Computer Science) (August 2028)
Prof. Grant McKenzie (Geography) (August 2027)
Prof. Sidney Trudeau (Mathematics & Statistics) (August 2027)
Prof. Adrian Liu (Physics) (August 2027)
Prof. Signy Sheldon (Psychology)
Prof. Melissa Vollrath (Physiology) (August 2026)
Two Student Representatives:
Naomi Serediuc (Major Neuroscience)
Riccardo Cianciaruso (Honours Anatomy and Cell Biology)
Alternates:
Angela Tang (Liberal Program - Core Science Component Computer Science)
Gabe Gatt (Honours Cognitive Science)
Two additional members - TBA
Science Senators
Faculty of Science representatives on Senate
Chair: Dean Alanna Watt
Prof. Mathieu Blanchette (Computer Science) (August 2027)
Prof. Rustum Choksi (Mathematics & Statistics) (August 2027)
Prof. Robert Fajber (Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences) (August 2030)
Dr. Jérôme Fortier (Mathematics & Statistics) (August 2028)
Prof. John Gyakum (Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences) (August 2028)
Prof. Tony Humphries (Mathematics and Statistics) (August 2030)
Prof. Laura Nilson (Biology) (August 2028)
Prof. Laura Pavelka (Chemistry) (August 2030)
Prof. Kenneth Ragan (Physics) (August 2028)
Council of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Faculty of Science representatives
Prof. Margaret Kalacska (Geography) (May 2027)
Prof. Bärbel Knäuper (Psychology) (May 2028)
Prof. Jérôme Vétois (Mathematics & Statistics) (May 2026)
Science Nominating Committee
This committee nominates Science professors for membership in committees.
List of members
Membership consists of the Faculty of Science's representatives on Senate:
Chair: Dean Alanna Watt
Prof. Mathieu Blanchette (Computer Science) (August 2027)
Prof. Rustum Choksi (Mathematics & Statistics) (August 2027)
Prof. Robert Fajber (Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences) (August 2030)
Dr. Jérôme Fortier (Mathematics & Statistics) (August 2028)
Prof. John Gyakum (Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences) (August 2028)
Prof. Tony Humphries (Mathematics and Statistics) (August 2030)
Prof. Laura Nilson (Biology) (August 2028)
Prof. Laura Pavelka (Chemistry) (August 2030)
Prof. Kenneth Ragan (Physics) (August 2028)
Science Equity and Climate Committee
The Science Equity and Climate Committee aligns with its institutional commitment to justice and fairness as well as its public responsibility as outlined in federal and provincial government legislation and policy. These principles are embedded in McGill’s strategic planning, and achieving the associated objectives requires communication and participation throughout the McGill community.
Contact person: rebecca.maymon [at] mcgill.ca (Rebecca Maymon)
List of Members
Chair: Prof. Adrian Liu (Associate Dean Graduate Education and Equity)
Prof. Rosalie Bélanger-Rioux (Mathematics and Statistics)
Prof. Nicolas Cowan (Earth and Planetary Sciences)
Dr. Diane Dechief (Office of Science Education)
Prof. Pascale Gourdeau (Computer Science)
Prof. Jason Hessels (Physics)
Dr. Maha Ibrahim (Physics)
Dr. Rebecca Maymon (Academic Associate, Graduate Education)
Prof. Eric McCalla (Chemistry)
Director Marcy Slapcoff (Office of Science Education)
Prof. Pallavi Sirjoosingh (Chemistry)
Prof. Bruno Tremblay (Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences)
Prof. Sarah Turner (Geography)
Prof. Stephanie Weber (Biology)
Meeting Dates
2001 McGill College Room 650 – 1:00 p.m.
2026-2027 Meeting Dates
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Monday, October 5, 2026
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Thursday, January 14, 2027
Thursday, February 25, 2027
Thursday, March 25, 2027