It might be April Fool’s Day, but the sun’s brightness is no joke, insists Elaina Hyde, an assistant professor in York University’s Faculty of Science and director of York’s Allan I. Carswell Observatory. Looking directly at the sun is never safe, she says, but that is especially true during a solar eclipse, like the one […]
The Faculty of Science Teaching & Learning Bulletin provides the latest developments and insights in teaching and learning for York Science instructors. Distributed internally, the bulletin highlights innovative teaching strategies, best practices, resources, and upcoming workshops and events. Read the January 2024 Issue - Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Teaching and Learning [PDF] See Archive:
This story is published in YFile’s New Faces feature issue 2023. Every September, YFile introduces and welcomes those joining the York University community, and those with new appointments. The York University Faculty of Science welcomes 14 new faculty members this fall. “We are thrilled to welcome our newest cohort of high-calibre researchers and instructors to […]
The Faculty of Science Dean’s Office Communications team supports Science faculty members and staff with resources and assets they need to drive and shape their communications. These supports include branding advice, and graphic design and promotional assistance. The York University Brand The University has a dedicated website for support and resources on using the brand […]
York University’s Faculty of Science recognized the academic, teaching and research excellence of students, faculty and staff during its annual Honours & Awards Ceremony held Jan. 30. More than 150 guests joined the evening event at the Second Student Centre, which featured a keynote address by Earle Nestmann, York University alumnus (MSc ’71, PhD ’74), […]
On October 17, some of York’s most esteemed disease modellers in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics came together for a community event featuring talks and a Q-&-A session about the COVID-19 pandemic and other infectious diseases. Organized and hosted by the Faculty of Science, the inaugural Scientists on Science Symposium, entitled “Where is the […]
This week, the Faculty of Science formally launched its Community 2022 initiative, which is aimed at helping faculty, staff and students reconnect in person and support the return to a more robust on-campus presence. “At the beginning of this term, we conducted a survey asking our community to outline what supports they most needed to […]
Teaching and learning are the cornerstones of our students’ success, and of the Faculty as a whole. Our goal is to provide our students with a high-quality education and the knowledge, skills, and credentials they desire to successfully transition into rewarding and impactful careers. Learn about our teaching & learning initiatives, available resources, how our […]
Learn about current and historical enrollment data for international students. Quick Links York International Global Partnerships International Opportunities for Science Students Undergraduate Citizenship Profile View the interactive dashboard to learn more about enrollment data for undergraduate international students (all countries by citizenship). Learn More Graduate Citizenship Profile View the interactive dashboard to learn more about […]
The Office of International Collaborations and Partnerships (OICP) is dedicated to establishing international partnerships and creating educational opportunities for both domestic and international students in the Faculty of Science. Get to know us and reach out if you have questions. Quick Links York International Global Partnerships International Opportunities for Science Students Hugo Chen DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL […]