This April, our classrooms and laboratories became a hub of environmental learning and leadership development for high school students from across the Greater Toronto Area, as the Faculty of Science hosted the first of two provincial qualifying rounds of Envirothon 2026, North America’s largest high school environmental education competition. Experts, including York University faculty, graduate […]
Congratulations to our alumni Anastasia Kalantarova (BSc ’18), and Claire Del Zotto (BSc ’24), and Oluwatimileyin Aina (BSc ’24) for being named among York University’s Top 30 Alumni Under 30 for 2026. Launched in 2021, York’s Top 30 Alumni Under 30 program seeks to highlight the success and diversity of the University’s young alumni community, while inspiring […]
The Faculty of Science came together on December 16 to celebrate the end of the year with its annual Holiday Potluck and Service Recognition event. The gathering brought together faculty, staff, and students to reflect on another successful year and to recognize colleagues who have reached significant career milestones within the York Science community. Each year, the Service […]
Faculty of Science interim dean Dr. Robert Tsushima this morning announced the following leadership appointments in the Dean’s Office, effective immediately: Dr. Tamara Kelly will take on the role of Interim Chair, Department of Biology, for a term of six months. Dr. Seyed Moghadas has been appointed Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Education. And, Dr. […]
As Chair of the Dean’s Special Advisory Board, I would like to take a moment to highlight the remarkable achievements of the Faculty of Science under the leadership of Dean Rui Wang over the past five years, as he wraps up his term on June 30, 2025. This has been a period marked by unprecedented growth, […]
The Faculty of Science held its 4th annual Dean’s Special Advisory Board meeting on Thursday, June 19, at York University’s Markham Campus. Board members—drawn from industry, academia, government, and healthcare—offered strategic advice on key issues, including responding to industry demand for science programs, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, and enhancing partnerships with local companies. Dean Rui […]
York University’s 2025 Spring Convocation will honour two faculty members with Distinguished Research Professor and University Professor recognitions. The Distinguished Research Professor title is awarded to a faculty member whose research has had a significant and lasting impact, both at York University and beyond. It is a recognition of scholarly excellence and leadership that has […]
A collective passion for the cosmos is driving a fundraising initiative that aims to support the Allan I. Carswell Observatory at York University while fostering community involvement in scientific exploration. The Open Air Astro Fair – which takes place from 5 to 11 p.m. on the first clear day between June 24 and July 4 at York’s […]
Graduands and guests of York University’s second Spring Convocation ceremony for Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change (EUC) and the Faculty of Science were among those to hear from Kelly LaRocca, chief of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, on the life-changing power of education. Introduced by EUC Dean Alice Hovorka, LaRocca was recognized as an honorary doctorate recipient […]
York University will play a leading role in a new national program supporting Canada’s first-ever Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Scientists – a program that funds early-career astronomers contributing to an international radio astronomy research initiative. Announced by the National Research Council Canada (NRC), the Canadian SKA Scientist Program supports future leaders in conducting cutting-edge research […]