$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 […]

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 […]

‘Ghostly’ neutrinos provide new path to study protons

Scientists have discovered a new way to investigate the structure of protons using neutrinos, known as ‘ghost particles’ Media Release from February 1, 2023 Scientists are that much closer to understanding protons today after using a novel technique involving a high-energy neutrino beam to precisely measure their size, which could change how these kinds of […]

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Undergraduate Research

What does “research opportunity” mean? As a major hub of scientific research, the Faculty of Science provides a wide variety of opportunities for our undergraduate students to become involved in research activities. As an undergraduate student, you will hear the word research often. Sometimes you will be told to do research in order to write […]

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

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 […]