Research study by chemistry professor wins prestigious award

A research study led by chemistry Professor Christine Le, titled “Synthesis of Carbamoyl Fluorides Using a Difluorophosgene Surrogate Derived from Difluorocarbene and Pyridine N-Oxides,” was honoured with the 2023 Outstanding Publication of the Year Award from The Journal of Organic Chemistry. The award recognizes a paper from the previous year that demonstrates creativity and impact […]

Faculty of Science Excellence in Educational Leadership Award at the Graduate Level

The Faculty of Science Excellence in Educational Leadership Award at the Graduate Level is awarded to any graduate student who has demonstrated leadership or contributions to Teaching and Learning outside of the classroom. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 1 ANNUALLY. Quick Links Teaching & Learning Awards Richard Jarrell Excellence in Teaching at the Graduate Level Award […]

Faculty of Science Excellence in Educational Leadership Award

The Faculty of Science Excellence in Educational Leadership Award celebrates Science faculty (any full-time or contract faculty) who exemplify exceptional educational leadership/mentorship beyond the classroom. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 1 ANNUALLY. Quick Links Teaching & Learning Awards Faculty of Science Excellence in Teaching Award Nomination Process Nomination Forms Submit a nomination letter For students, faculty […]

York mathematicians lead mpox research projects funded by Government of Canada

A research project led by Professor Woldegebriel Assefa Woldegerima and another co-led by Professor Iain Moyles were among 13 projects selected for funding by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to advance research on mpox and other zoonotic diseases to improve health outcomes. Woldegerima (principal investigator) received $480,000 for his project entitled “Modelling, predicting and […]

Professor Mike Haslam to Chair Department of Mathematics & Statistics

A new Chair has been appointed to take on leadership of the Department of Mathematics & Statistics. Effective July 1, 2023, Professor Michael Haslam will assume the role of Chair for a term of three years. Professor Haslam joined the Faculty of Science in 2006 after completing a three-year postdoctoral appointment in Applied and Computational […]

Faculty of Science hosts science deans from across Canada

York’s Faculty of Science hosted the 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Council of Deans of Science (CCDS) from May 12 to 14, to share knowledge and strengthen pan-Canadian advocacy for science education. The three-day event was attended by 30 science and associate deans from universities across Canada, and featured talks by experts on […]

Richard Jarrell Excellence in Teaching at the Graduate Level Award

The Richard Jarrell Excellence in Teaching at the Graduate Level Award is awarded to any graduate student or senior undergraduate working as a Teaching Assistant in the Faculty of Science (e.g., lab demonstrator, marker/grader, tutorial leader, Teaching Assistant coordinator), including students from other Faculties. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 1 ANNUALLY. Quick Links Teaching & Learning […]

Every breath you take: Is your indoor air as polluted as a big city?

Media Release from March 22, 2023 Most people know air pollution exists outside from cars, trucks and industry, but many are unaware their indoor air quality could be worse than that of a big city. Until now, there has been no easy way to measure indoor air quality given the size and complexity of the […]

Professor Laurence Packer spotlights bees of the world

One of the world’s most renowned bee experts, Distinguished Research Professor Laurence Packer, has released a comprehensive guide to the world’s bees. Bees of the World, published by Princeton University Press, is a 240-page celebration of the diverse types of bees living across the globe. The book features more than 100 genera of bees, accompanied […]

Professor Ryan Hili honoured with award from Canadian Society for Chemistry

Congratulations to Chemistry Professor Ryan Hili for receiving the 2023 Melanie O'Neill Young Investigator Award in Biological Chemistry from the Canadian Society for Chemistry. The award is presented to a scientist residing in Canada who has made a distinguished contribution to biological chemistry while working in Canada. Hili is the York Research Chair in Molecular […]