Biology’s Mahnaz Mansoori wins President’s Award for Administrative and Support Staff
Phytotron Manager Mahnaz Mansoori (pictured above, left, with Biology Department Chair Prof. Gregor Fussmann) was one of nine McGill staff members honoured with the President’s Award for Administrative and Support Staff at last week's afternoon convocation ceremony. These annual awards recognize the talent, dedication, and hard work of staff members who have made outstanding contributions to the University’s mission.
Mansoori, who won the President's Award for the Management and Excluded category, graduated from McGill’s Macdonald Campus with an M.Sc. in Bioresource Engineering in 2019. She joined the Phytotron later that same year as Assistant Phytotron Manager before transitioning to her current role in 2021.
Located in the Stewart Biology Building, the Phytotron houses growth chambers and greenhouse compartments to provide researchers with a diverse range of environments for the growth of experimental plants and organisms.
As Phytotron Manager, Mansoori oversees the day-to-day operations of the facility, supports researchers with their experimental setups, and coordinates maintenance, pest management, and equipment functionality to keep the facility running smoothly.
Congratulations, Mahnaz!
