/eps/channels_item/2 en /eps/node/5901 <p><em>Clockwise from top left: Robert Brandenberger (Physics), Christian Genest (Mathematics and Statistics), Joel Kamnitzer (Mathematics and Statistics), Bärbel Knäuper (Psychology), Milica Miočević (Psychology), Adrian Liu (Physics), Nagissa Mahmoudi (Earth and Planetary Sciences), and Galen Halverson (Earth and Planetary Sciences)</em></p> <p>Eight Faculty of Science professors are among this year’s cohort of Distinguished James �������� Professors, James �������� Professors, and William Dawson Scholars.  </p> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:21:17 +0000 �������� /eps/node/5813 <p>A new paper led by the Earthquake Seismology group recently published, exploring spatial and temporal patterns of whale calls detected by land seismometers along the Lower St. Lawrence Seaway in Eastern Canada. </p> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:56:01 +0000 �������� /eps/node/5801 <p style="text-align:center">Article by Keila DePape, Media Relations ��������</p> <p>"Understanding how gold forms is crucial for knowing where to find it and how to extract it sustainably. �������� researchers have answered a long-standing question in geology that could lead to new ore discoveries.</p> Mon, 12 Aug 2024 13:31:12 +0000 �������� /eps/node/5800 <p style="text-align:center">Article by: Keila DePape</p> <p style="text-align:center">Media Relations, ��������</p> <p>"A ��������-led study suggests that Earth's natural forces could substantially reduce Antarctica’s impact on rising sea levels, but only if carbon emissions are swiftly reduced in the coming decades. By the same token, if emissions continue on the current trajectory, Antarctic ice loss could lead to more future sea level rise than previously thought.</p> Mon, 12 Aug 2024 13:22:16 +0000 �������� /eps/node/5799 <h2 style="text-align:center">Can hopeful moments lead to hopeful futures?</h2> <p style="text-align:center">By Daphne Chalmers (��������, Education), Julia Freeman (��������, Bieler School of Environment), Diane Dechief (��������, Office of Science Education), Natalya Gomez (��������, Earth and Planetary Sciences), Blane Harvey (��������, Education), Amy Janzwood (��������, Bieler School of Environment/Political Science) and Nik Luka (��������, Architecture and Urban Planning)</p> Mon, 08 Jul 2024 12:50:45 +0000 �������� /eps/node/5785 <p style="text-align:center">Article by: Yejin Lee, The Tribune </p> <p>"Peter Douglas, an assistant professor in ��������’s Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, and his team recently published a research paper on greenhouse gas emissions from tundra ponds in northern Canada, aiming to understand one of the most important environmental processes for predicting future climate shifts. </p> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 19:53:17 +0000 �������� /eps/node/5774 <h2 style="text-align:center">Article by: Claire Loewen, Media Relations, ��������</h2> Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:17:29 +0000 �������� /eps/node/5769 <p style="text-align:center"><strong>How Climate Change Affected Dinosaurs</strong></p> <p style="text-align:center">CTV News Montreal Interview with Dr. Don Baker</p> <p style="text-align:center"><em>" .</em>.. new evidence from �������� suggests dinosaurs were already dying off due to climate change caused by massive volcanic eruptions.</p> Wed, 03 Jan 2024 13:34:29 +0000 �������� /eps/node/5768 <h2 style="text-align:center">Featuring Dr. Peter Douglas </h2> <p> </p> Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:40:30 +0000 �������� /eps/node/5767 <h2 style="text-align:center">More than a meteorite: New clues about the demise of dinosaurs</h2> <h3 style="text-align:center">Keila DePape, Media Relations, ��������</h3> <p style="text-align:center"><a href="/newsroom/channels/news/more-meteorite-new-clues-about-demise-dinosaurs-353027">Link to the full article</a></p> <p><em>�������� researchers challenge current understanding of dinosaur extinction by unearthing link between volcanic eruptions and climate change.</em></p> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:46:33 +0000 �������� /eps/node/5764 <p style="text-align:center"><em>World-leading exoplanet researcher recognized by NSERC for visionary science as well as commitment to public outreach and equity activities</em></p> <p style="text-align:center">By Junji Nishihata, Senior Communications Adviser, Office of Research and Innovation</p> <p style="text-align:center">Read the original article on the �������� Reporter <a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/nicolas-cowan-selected-for-prestigious-arthur-b-mcdonald-fellowship/">website</a></p> <p> </p> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 15:41:42 +0000 �������� /eps/node/4417 <p>Three projects will fill knowledge gaps about the environmental and economic impacts of greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen Canada's capacity to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050</p> Fri, 25 Nov 2022 17:30:01 +0000 �������� /eps/node/4343 <p>Using real geochemical data from the archaeological site of Itzan, Guatemala, and computer-generated artwork, PhD candidate Benjamin Keenan has produced a video that brings ancient Mayan civilization to life. </p> <p>Read the full story in the <a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/visualizing-the-ancient-maya-over-thousands-of-years/">�������� Reporter</a>.</p> Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:03:53 +0000 �������� /eps/node/4062 <p>Posted on September 29, 2022</p> <p>Apply now at <a href="https://jobs.kinross.com/go/Student-&amp;-New-Graduate-Jobs/1552200/">https://jobs.kinross.com/go/Student-&amp;-New-Graduate-Jobs/1552200/</a></p> Wed, 05 Oct 2022 21:15:20 +0000 �������� /eps/node/3875 <p>Deadline: <b>November</b><strong> 1, 2022</strong><strong> </strong>for the $2000 <a href="https://cseg.ca/foundation/scholarships/foundation-scholarship-applications/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://cseg.ca/foundation/scholarships/foundation-scholarship-applications/">CSEG Foundation University Scholarship</a> (Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicist) aimed at undergraduate students enrolled in a program directed toward a career in geophysics.</p> Wed, 07 Sep 2022 19:00:14 +0000 �������� /eps/node/3016 <div>Deadline: <strong>April 30, 2022</strong> for KEGS Foundation Scholarships (Canadian Exploration Geophysical Society) aimed at undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a program that emphasizes geophysics.</div> <div> </div> <div>Find out more and download the application form from <a href="http://www.kegsfoundation.org/application.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="http://www.kegsfoundation.org/application.html">KEGS Foundation Scholarships</a>.</div> Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:55:19 +0000 �������� /eps/node/1431 <p>Tundra Oil &amp; Gas Limited is seeking a <b>Geoscience Summer Student</b> for a four-month position – May 20, 2021 to September 3, 2021. This will be a<b> remote position</b> reporting to their Calgary, AB office.</p> <p>Details are posted at <a href="https://ca.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3698634f2d3f9980&amp;from=tp-serp&amp;tk=1f51cjrdrt5to801" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ca.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3698634f2d3f9980&amp;from=tp-serp&amp;tk=1f51cjrdrt5to801</a></p> Thu, 06 May 2021 18:08:47 +0000 �������� /eps/node/1406 <div>Deadline: <strong>April 15, 2021</strong> for KEGS Foundation Scholarships (Canadian Geophysical Exploration Society) aimed at undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a program that emphasizes geophysics.</div> <div> </div> <div>Find out more and download the application form from <a href="http://www.kegsfoundation.org/application.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="http://www.kegsfoundation.org/application.html">KEGS Foundation Scholarships</a>.</div> <div> </div> Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:39:12 +0000 �������� /eps/node/1258 <p>Congratulations to Kyle ! Recipient of 1 of 2 <a href="https://kimberley-foundation.org/hugh-morris-fellowship/">Hugh C. Morris Experiential Learning Fellowship</a>. Administered by the Kimberley Foundation, the fellowship supports a student-designed self-guided experiential program related to studies in earth sciences, climate change, sustainability, or the social impact, social sciences or design sciences concern with earth, sustainability of environmental issues.</p> Thu, 26 Mar 2020 18:45:07 +0000 �������� /eps/node/1255 <p>A research team led by �������� geochemist <a href="/eps/douglas">Peter Douglas</a> has used a new method for measuring the rate at which methane is produced by microbes breaking down thawing permafrost. “There is a lot of concern about methane being released from permafrost, but we don’t know how available carbon that has been frozen for thousands of years is to microbes,” says Douglas, an assistant professor in ��������’s Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences.</p> Thu, 26 Mar 2020 18:33:37 +0000 ��������