The life aquatic: a game changer for frog vision, but little difference between night and day, York-led study finds

Media release from April 4, 2024 Ancestral legacy and continued present-day advantages may explain why diurnal frog species kept genes adapted to night vision Frogs display a remarkable diversity of species as a whole, but does the same hold true for their visual abilities? A new study led by York’s Faculty of Science sought to […]

Faculty of Science ceremony honours students and faculty members for academic, teaching and research excellence

On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, the Faculty of Science hosted its annual Honours & Awards Ceremony to celebrate its students, instructors and researchers for their achievements and service. More than 200 people attended the event, held in the Second Student Centre, including students and their family members and supporters, faculty members and staff. A keynote […]

Pioneering York physicist honoured with memorial fund

York University science alumni Itay and Mina Yavin have donated $200,000 to the Department of Physics & Astronomy in honour of late Professor Helen Freedhoff, a pioneering theoretical physicist, to create a memorial fund supporting students in the department. The gift will create the Helen Freedhoff Memorial Fund, with a focus on supporting student mentorship […]

FIFA World Cup ends with win for Argentina and COVID-19, new research finds

Media release from January 18, 2024 The 2022 FIFA World Cup ended with a tight win for Argentina over France on penalties, but it was also a triumph for SARS-CoV-2 with a significant jump in the number of cases, some of which York University researchers say could have been prevented. New research published today and […]

Professor receives $780,000 in CIHR funding

Professor and York University Research Chair Chun Peng received $780,000 from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to fund a new project associated with her ongoing research into pre-eclampsia, a pregnancy disorder with a profound impact on maternal and fetal health. The grant funds a project titled “NLRC5 isoforms in placental development and pathogenesis […]

Graduating students receive Faculty of Science medals for high achievement

Congratulations to undergraduate students Areeba Chaudhry, Sarah Pullano and Nicole Frias for receiving the Faculty of Science Gold and Silver Medals at the Spring Convocation Ceremony on June 22, 2023. Pullano and Chaudhry received a Gold Medal, which is presented to Science students graduating with the highest GPA, and Frias received the Silver Medal, which […]

Science student receives leadership award for student governance

Congratulations to Science student Yashna Manek (double major in mathematics for education and French studies) for receiving a Robert Everett Exceptional Leadership in Student Governance Award, which recognizes and celebrates students and their impact on governance at York University. Senior members of the faculty administration noted Manek’s “utter dedication to governance, evidenced by your service […]

Science Class of 2021 celebrates at virtual event with Dean and special guests

Science students graduating at the Fall 2021 York U Convocation had the opportunity to join a virtual Graduation Reception hosted by the Dean’s Office in the Faculty of Science. The event took place immediately after the University’s Graduation Celebration on November 2. View the recording of our Faculty of Science Graduation Reception. The program included […]

Discover York Science

Curious about what the Faculty of Science has to offer? Check out our 2020-21 Digital Viewbook for an overview of the Faculty of Science's programs and offerings. Why Choose York Science? At York Science, we are a collaborative community where your fellow students, instructors and staff are all invested in student success. The Faculty of […]

Faculty of Science welcomes nine faculty members this fall

Published in YFile’s New Faces Feature Issue 2020, Part Two Nine faculty members join the Faculty of Science this fall: Kyle Belozerov, Christine Le, Kevin McGregor, Pavlos Motakis, Jesse Rogerson, Carly Rozins, Pam Sargent, Ryan Schott and Mark Vicari. "We're excited to welcome these talented and passionate individuals to the Faculty of Science," said Dean of Science Rui Wang. "They exemplify our core values of teaching excellence, […]