Faculty of Science spotlights leading-edge student research at NSERC Undergraduate Research Conference

The Faculty of Science hosted its annual NSERC Summer Undergraduate Research Conference on Aug. 19, via Zoom. Students from the Faculty of Science, Faculty of Health, and Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change participated in the event. The conference is the culmination of participants’ summer work terms, where they conduct research in labs across the University with […]

Science alumni Drs. Earle Nestmann and Pamela Ohashi among recipients of York U Alumni Awards

For 21 years, the York U Alumni Awards have celebrated alumni who exemplify the values of York University, have made remarkable contributions to their fields, and have changed the world for the better. The tradition of recognizing their contributions will continue, honouring the legacy of the Bryden Alumni awards, in a virtual event on Nov. 18 […]

How immune are you after one or two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine?

What level of immunity against COVID-19 do you have after being vaccinated or contracting the virus? Faculty of Science professor Jane Heffernan is receiving a $200,000, one-year grant from the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) to understand the rate of immunity in both of these scenarios.  The project is part of the NRC’s Pandemic Response Challenge program, designed to […]

Faculty of Science researchers awarded more than $5 million in funding from Canada Foundation for Innovation

Faculty of Science researchers have been awarded more than $5 million in research infrastructure funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation. The funding was part of an announcement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of more than $518 million to support 102 projects at 35 post-secondary institutions and research hospitals across the country. York University Distinguished […]

The Dean’s Scholarship for Women in Science

The Dean’s Scholarship for Women in Science supports female Doctoral and Master's students in the Faculty of Science. Launched on the 2021 UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the scholarship supports domestic female students entering a graduate program in the Faculty of Science who demonstrate leadership skills, academic excellence, and research potential in […]

Professor Sergey Krylov receives title of Distinguished Research Professor

YFile story from August 12, 2020 York University has selected Professor Sergey Krylov, from the Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science, to receive the title of Distinguished Research Professor. The title is given to active members of the academy in recognition of their scholarly achievements in research, is awarded for life and evolves into […]