NASA should build a biocontainment facility on the moon to protect Earth, researchers advise
A biocontainment facility designed to protect Earth from potentially hazardous biotic contaminants from space should be part of a planned NASA base on the moon, a policy paper maintains.
Congratulations to Silar Gardy for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation
Silar Gardy successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 on June 15th, 2026.
The title of her thesis: "The influence of dietary protein on bone health in endurance runners"
Oral Defence Comittee: Dr. Jenna Gibbs (Supervisor), Dr. Dennis Jensen, Dr. Anne-Sophie Brazeau, Dr. Andrea Josse, Dr. Rowan Barrett, Dr. Panagiota Klentrou
B.A. (Education); Major in Education in Global Contexts Highlighted in Maclean's
McGill Faculty of Education’s B.A. (Education); Major in Education in Global Contexts has been selected as a “stand out program” in Maclean’s 2026 Ultimate Guide to Canadian Universities.
Designed for students interested in the intersections of education, leadership, policy, and social change, the program combines interdisciplinary study with practical experience through a semester-long internship.
Congratulations to Kerrigan Sunday for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation
Kerrigan Sunday successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 on June 8th, 2026.
The title of her thesis: "Sex-specific biomechanics of fatigue and foot numbness in cycling"
Oral Defence Comittee: Dr. Jenna Gibbs, Prof. Julie Côté, Dr. Tyler Churchward-Venne, Prof. Rosaire Mongrain, Dr. Guillaume Durandau, Dr. Katherine Boyer
Tino Bordonaro as Chairperson of the Advisory Board on English Education
The Minister of Education has reappointed Tino Bordonaro, a Course Lecturer in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), as Chairperson of the Advisory Board on English Education (ABEE) at the Ministère de l’Éducation (MEQ). The Board’s mandate is to advise the Minister on matters related to English education. Tino Bordonaro is grateful for the Minister’s continued confidence and looks forward to continuing the Board’s important work.
A day at the museum: How to follow kids’ leads to support curiosity across generations
The following is an excerpt of an Op-Ed piece by Prof. Sheryl Smith-Gilman, Faculty Lecturer (Dept. Integrated Studies in Education) and Associate Director of the Daniel and Monica Gold Centre for Early Childhood Development.
Congratulations to Cinthuja Pathmanathan for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation
Cinthuja Pathmanathan successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 on June 2nd, 2026.
The title of her thesis: "Sex-specific effects of running-induced fatigue on lower-limb interlimb symmetry patterns and muscle synergies in endurance runners"
Oral Defence Comittee: Prof. Julie Côté, Dr. Jordan Koch, Dr. Caroline Paquette, Dr. Philippe Dixon, Dr. Laurent Bouyer, Dr. Jorge Armony
Outstanding TA Award Winners (2025-2026)
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025–2026 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awards.
Congratulations to Zakary Horton, Helena Heinonen, and Boris Zupancic, who have been selected as this year's award winners. We also extend our congratulations to Damien LeBlanc, who received an Honourable Mention in recognition of his outstanding contributions.
Blane Harvey Appointed as Associate Academic Director (Teaching & Learning) for McGill Sustainability Park
The McGill Sustainability Park has added three new leadership roles to its staff roster: Elena Bennett will serve as Associate Academic Director (Research), Blane Harvey as Associate Academic Director (Teaching & Learning) and Robert Nason as Associate Academic Director (Entrepreneurship & Engagement).
A leap of faith: how Astrid found her path
Four years ago, Astrid Parrot moved from Senegal to Montreal to study, leaving her home and family for the first time to begin her B.Sc. Honours Chemistry degree at McGill. Without a clear picture of what her future would look like, she took what she describes as “a leap of faith."
Sports Psychologist Prof. Gordon Bloom Comments about Habs and Leafs in the Media
With the NHL playoff season in full swing, Prof. Gordon Bloom, Director of the McGill Sport Psychology Laboratory and Chair of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, has been very much in demand in the media. Recent coverage featured Prof. Bloom commenting on two of our Canadian teams, the Montreal Canadiens ("Habs") and the Toronto Maple Leafs. See the recent coverage below:
McGill honours 88 Indigenous grads with 2026 Scarf Ceremony
“While we’ve always taken care to recognize and celebrate our Indigenous graduates, for the past few years, we did it from a distance,” said Celeste Pedri-Spade, Associate Provost (Indigenous Initiatives), addressing attendees at the 2026 Scarf Ceremony. “Being together again in this space carries a different kind of meaning.”
Kristy Robinson and Bassam Khoury Appointed as New and Renewed William Dawson Scholars
Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) Angela Campbell has named 31 McGill professors as Distinguished James McGill Professors, James McGill Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.
Faculty of Science announces appointment of four department chairs
From left: Prof. Yi Huang (Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences), Prof. Laura Nilson (Department of Biology), Prof. Brigitte Pientka (School of Computer Science), Prof. Galen Halverson (Department of Earth and Planetary Science).
The Faculty of Science is pleased to announce the appointment of four department chairs, who began their terms on June 1.
Adrian Liu receives the 2026 Carrie M. Derick Award for Graduate Teaching and Supervision
Congratulations to Adrian Liu (Physics), who received the 2026 Carrie M. Derick Award for Graduate Teaching and Supervision!