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
Science Chairs'/Directors' Council
The Science Chairs'/Directors' Council is an advisory committee to the Dean.
Contact person: demetra.mintzas [at] mcgill.ca (Demi Mintzas) (Secretary to the Dean)
Meeting dates
2001 McGill College, Room 650 – 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Wednesday December 11, 2024
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
List of members
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]
Committee on Student Standing
The Committee on Student Standing considers appeals of decisions made by the Associate Dean (Student Affairs) Anthony Mittermaier to requests from students.
Contact person: jane.hawes [at] mcgill.ca (Jane Hawes) (Secretary)
Meeting dates
McCall MacBain Arts Building, Room 160 – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 15, 2024 (2:00 p.m.)
Thursday, August 22, 2023 (2:00 p.m.)
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Thursday, May 8, 2025
List of members
Chair: Prof. Amy Szuchmacher Blum (Chemistry)
Prof. Sarah Wolley (Biology)
Prof. Sam Sewall (Chemistry)
Prof. Peter Douglas (Earth and Planetary Sciences)
Prof. Sarah Moser (Geography)
Prof. Brent Pym (Mathematics and Statistics)
Prof. Jordan Axt (Psychology)
Additional Member: TBA
Student Representatives (4):
Rosaleen Siroosi (Computer Science and Statistics)
Angela Tang (Computer Science)
Jerry Gao (Anatomy & Cell Biology)
Additional student representative: TBA
B.A. & Sc. Program Administration Committee
Meeting dates
McCall MacBain Arts Building, Room 160 – 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 5 , 2023 (1 p.m.)
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
List of members
Science Members:
Program Director: TBA
Associate Dean (Academic) Axel Hundemer
Mr. Peter Barry (Advisor; Science Office for Undergraduate Student Advising)
Prof. Alanna Watt (Biology) [August 2023]
Prof. Graham MacDonald (Geography) [June 2023]
Arts Members:
Chair: Associate Dean (Academic & Oversight) Michael Fronda
Prof. Aaron Erlich (Political Science) [2021-2022]
Prof. Stephanie Posthumus (Languages, Literatures, & Cultures [2021-2023]
Additional member: TBA
Student Representative:
Lisa Pennel (Major Psychology)
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
Faculty Representation:
Chair: Dean Bruce Lennox
Alternate Chairs:
Prof. Thomas Brunner (Physics)
Prof. Anna Weinberg (Psychology)
Senate Representation:
Prof. Hamid Akbarzadeh (Bioresource Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences)
Prof. Ashesh Mukherjee (Marketing, Desautel Faculty of Management)
Prof. Ji Zhang (Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral health Sciences)
UTC #2
Faculty Representation:
Chair: Dean Bruce Lennox
Alternate Chairs:
Prof. Michael Langer (School of Computer Science)
Prof. Louigi Dana Addario-Berry (Mathematics and Statistics)
Senate Representation:
Prof. Christopher Pack (Neurology and Neurosurgery, Biomedical Engineering, Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)
Prof. Annie Savard (Integrated Studies in Education, Faculty of Education)
Associate Librarian April Colosimo (Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering, Libraries)
Joint UTC for the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, and the Faculty of Science in 2024-2025:
Chair: Dean Lesley Fellows
Faculty Representation:
Dean Bruce Lennox (Dean, Faculty of Science)
Prof. Marc Pell (School of Communications Sciences & Disorders, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)
Senate Representation:
Prof. Saji George (Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences)
Prof. Lorenz Lüthi (History and Classical Studies, Faculty of Arts)
Prof. Limin Jao (Integrated Studies in Education, Faculty of Education)
Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards Committee
The Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards Committee:
Contact person: josie.damico [at] mcgill.ca (Josie D'Amico) (Secretary)
List of members
Chair: Vice-Dean David Stephens or Associate Dean (Academic) Axel Hundemer or Associate Dean (Graduate Education) Laura Nilson or delegate
Prof. Mikaela Stiver (Anatomy & Cell Biology)
Prof. Daniel Kirshbaum (Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences)
Prof. Melania Cristescu (Biology)
Prof. Nicolas Moitessier (Chemistry)
Prof. Luc Devroye (Computer Science)
Prof. Eric Galbraith (Earth & Planetary Sciences)
Prof. Benjamin Forest (Geography)
Prof. John Toth (Mathematics & Statistics)
Prof. Jacques Archambault (Microbiology & Immunology)
Prof. Walter Reisner (Physics)
Prof. Suresh Krishna (Physiology)
Prof. Jelena Ristic (Psychology)
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. Josée Dostie (Biochemistry) [ August 2026]
Prof. Gary Brouhard (Biology) [2027]
Prof. Grant McKenzie (Geography) [August 2027]
Prof. Sidney Trudeau (Mathematics & Statistics) [August 2027]
Prof. Adrian Liu (Physics) [August 2027]
Prof. Signy Sheldon (Psychology) [August 2026]
Prof. Melissa Vollrath (Physiology) [August 2026]
Two Student Representatives:
Ian Wang (Microbiology & Immunology)
Kini Chen (Mathematics & Statistics)
Alternates:
Mia Bhatia (Environment)
Riccardo Cianciaruso (Anatomy & Cell Biology)
Sannah Javaheri (Cognitive Science)
Science Senators
Faculty of Science representatives on Senate
Chair: Dean Bruce Lennox
Prof. Genevieve Ali (Earth & Planetary Sciences/Geography)[August 2026]
Prof. Jennifer Bartz (Psychology) [August 2025]
Prof. Peter Grutter (Physics) [August 2026]
Prof. Anthony Mittermaier (Chemistry) [August 2025]
Prof. Laura Nilson (Biology) [August 2025]
Prof. David Stephens (Mathematics & Statistics) [August 2026]
Prof. Alanna Watt (Biology) [August 2026]
Prof. Mathieu Blanchette (Computer Science) [August 2027]
Prof. Rustum Choksi (Mathematics & Statistics) [August 2027]
Council of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Faculty of Science representatives
Prof. Andrew Cumming (Physics) [May 2023]
Prof. Margaret Kalacska (Geography) [May 2024]
Prof. Nicolas Moitessier (Chemistry) [May 2022]
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 Bruce Lennox
Prof. Genevieve Ali (Earth & Planetary Sciences/Geography) [August 2026]
Prof. Jennifer Bartz (Psychology) [August 2025]
Prof. Mathieu Blanchette (Computer Science) [August 2027]
Prof. Rustum Choksi (Mathematics & Statistics) [August 2027]
Prof. Peter Grutter (Physics) [August 2026]
Prof. Anthony Mittermaier (Chemistry) [August 2025]
Prof. Laura Nilson (Biology) [August 2025]
Prof. David Stephens (Mathematics & Statistics) [August 2026]
Prof. Alanna Watt (Biology) [August 2026]
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. Laura Nilson (Associate Dean Graduate Education)
Dr. Rebecca Maymon (Academic Associate Graduate Education)
Prof. Bruno Tremblay (Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences)
Dr. Sarah Woolley (Biology)
Dr. Pallavi Sirjoosingh (Chemistry)
Dr. Reihaneh Rabbany (Computer Science)
Dr. Nagissa Mahmoudi (Earth and Planetary Science)
Prof. Sarah Turner (Geography)
Dr. Rosalie Belanger-Rioux (Mathematics and Statistics)
Prof. Adrian Liu (Physics)
Dr. Jordan Axt (Psychology)
Prof. Kristine Onishi (Psychology)
Carolina Cruz-Vinaccia (staff)
Marcy Slapcoff (Office of Science Education)
Dr. Diane Dechief (Office of Science Education)
Jacky Farrell (Science Outreach Program)
Lindsay Wilmot (Science Office for Undergraduate Student Advising)
Student Representatives:
Flavio Affinito (Graduate)
Chaolotte Spruzen (Graduate)
Elaine Xiao (undergraduate)
Eliot Bergeron (undergraduate)
Meeting Dates
McCall MacBain Arts Building, Room 160 – 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Tuesday, March 18, 2025