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 […]

$4M in NSERC grants supports scientific innovation at York

More than 20 faculty members from York University’s Faculty of Science were collectively awarded over $4 million in Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery Grants to continue advancing scientific innovation. Faculty from chemistry, physics, math, biology and other departments were represented among the recipients of grants with either one- or five-year […]

Scientists discover air quality monitoring stations are collecting urgently needed biodiversity

Media release from June 5, 2023 An international team of researchers has discovered that thousands of ambient air quality monitoring stations around the world are unwittingly recording more than just atmospheric pollutants and dust: they are also likely collecting biodiversity data in the form of environmental DNA (eDNA). Until now it was thought that the […]

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Research Info for Trainees

Undergraduate students The Faculty of Science provides a wide variety of opportunities for undergraduate students to become involved in research activities. Opportunities include practicum courses, Research at York (RAY) positions, NSERC Undergraduate Summer Research Awards, Capstone Project Courses, volunteering, and more. Learn more about research opportunities for undergrads Graduate students Graduate students can learn about […]

Research Info for Faculty

The FSc Office of Research Services provides support for grant applications and other research related matters. Please contact us early in the grant application process at sciapps@yorku.ca so that we can provide support. The links below provide important general information that you will find useful. Research documents and forms Research policies and procedures YSciCore Advanced […]

Research Chairs

CANADA RESEARCH CHAIRS The Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program stands at the centre of a national strategy to make Canada one of the world’s top countries in research and development. The Faculty of Science is home to 10 CRCs. See the full list of CRCs at York University. YORK RESEARCH CHAIRS The York Research Chairs […]

Research Areas

The Faculty of Science is home to five Departments with over 150 full-time faculty members focusing on research areas spanning nanotechnology to ecosystems to planetary systems. Some of our scientists are also members of Organized Research Units at York University. Below is a listing of our major areas of research within the Faculty of Science, […]

Research

At the Faculty of Science at York University, we are fostering scientific discovery and tackling global challenges to create positive change in our world. Our researchers collaborate and engage globally and here at home, enhancing our academic excellence, diversity, and our capacity to build a better future for everyone. We are home to more than […]