{"id":30309,"date":"2023-12-13T19:53:54","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T00:53:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/?p=30309"},"modified":"2023-12-14T09:12:22","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T14:12:22","slug":"best-of-yu-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/2023\/12\/13\/best-of-yu-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Best of YU 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We are proud to spotlight some of our Faculty\u2019s top moments from 2023.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Website_2023Image550x320_faculty.jpg\" alt=\"FSc professors\" class=\"wp-image-30316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Website_2023Image550x320_faculty.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Website_2023Image550x320_faculty-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/2023\/09\/18\/new-faculty-of-science-members-to-further-yorks-scientific-innovation-impact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New faculty members further York\u2019s scientific innovation, impact<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Faculty of Science welcomed 12 new high-calibre researchers and instructors to its five departments and one division. By recruiting talented faculty members with diverse backgrounds, world views and expertise, we are ensuring the best learning experience for our students and cultivating integrity and principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in our community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Website_2023Image550x320_ee.jpg\" alt=\"Two students in a science lab\" class=\"wp-image-30314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Website_2023Image550x320_ee.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Website_2023Image550x320_ee-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/2023\/08\/17\/faculty-of-science-sees-record-growth-in-experiential-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Record growth in experiential education opportunities<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Experiential education allows students to deepen their learning and apply theories learned in the classroom to hands-on, paid work experiences. Over 2022-23, the Faculty of Science\u2019s experiential education program saw record growth, with co-op applications increasing by 180 per cent and internship applications increasing nearly 140 per cent over the previous year. As well, this past summer, 110 student opportunities were posted by 21 employers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Website_2023Image550x320_nserc_create.jpg\" alt=\"Students in a science lab\" class=\"wp-image-30318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Website_2023Image550x320_nserc_create.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Website_2023Image550x320_nserc_create-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/2023\/04\/18\/1-65m-nserc-grant-will-help-york-u-develop-future-pharmaceutical-technology-disrupters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leading pharmaceutical technology innovation<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our chemists are leading a team of researchers and industrial leaders in training the next generation of technologically advanced graduates for the pharmaceutical industry. Supported by a new NSERC CREATE grant worth $1.65 million, the Technology-Enhance Pharmaceutical Discovery (TEPD) program will train Master\u2019s and PhD students with the technical and managerial skills to capitalize on disruptive technologies that aim to impact Canada\u2019s research and development in the pharmaceutical industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Website_2023Image550x320_community.jpg\" alt=\"FSc Faculty, Staff, and Students\" class=\"wp-image-30326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Website_2023Image550x320_community.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Website_2023Image550x320_community-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/community-alumni\/community-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Strengthening community engagement<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Faculty of Science\u2019s sense of community and its ability to tackle challenges have been bolstered by our community member\u2019s willingness to engage with each other and with our university partners centrally, through various initiatives including our year-long <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/community-alumni\/community-2022\/\">Community 2022<\/a> initiative; these events were attended by hundreds of faculty and staff through to the program\u2019s conclusion in Summer 2023. More.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Website_2023Image550x320_crc.jpg\" alt=\"Linear stuctures\" class=\"wp-image-30312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Website_2023Image550x320_crc.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Website_2023Image550x320_crc-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/2023\/02\/21\/new-and-renewed-canada-research-chairs-at-forefront-of-important-future-defining-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canada Research Chairs position FSc at the forefront of future-defining research<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The national Canada Research Chairs (CRC) program recognizes world-leading researchers in a variety of fields. The Faculty of Science gained one new and two renewed Canada Research Chairs (CRC): Kohitij Kar received a new CRC Tier II in Visual Neuroscience; Christopher Caputo received a renewed CRC Tier II in Main-Group Catalysis and Sustainable Chemistry; and Raymond Kwong received a renewed CRC Tier II in Environmental Toxicology.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Website_2023Image550x320_nserc-grants.jpg\" alt=\"Life Sciences Building courtyard\" class=\"wp-image-30320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Website_2023Image550x320_nserc-grants.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Website_2023Image550x320_nserc-grants-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/2023\/10\/11\/4m-in-nserc-grants-supports-scientific-innovation-at-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$4M in NSERC Discovery Grants support scientific innovation at York<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 20 faculty members from the Faculty of Science were collectively awarded over $4 million in NSERC Discovery Grants to continue advancing scientific innovation. The funding is enabling our researchers to independently pursue long-term research programs, innovative research activities, diverse partnerships and interdisciplinary collaborations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Website_2023Image550x320_camp.jpg\" alt=\"Science Engagement Programs\" class=\"wp-image-30322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Website_2023Image550x320_camp.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Website_2023Image550x320_camp-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/2023\/06\/14\/science-explorations-summer-camp-offers-new-sustainability-programming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Science Explorations Summer Camp offers expanded opportunities for youth<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Science Explorations Summer Camp for Grades 3 to 8 featured curricula with a greater emphasis on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including a new week-long program called Sustainable Science. Overall, our summer youth programming welcomed more than 500 students who engaged in 27 unique camp themes in the areas of environmental chemistry, space adventures, forensic chemistry, structural engineering, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Website_2023Image550x320_ccds.jpg\" alt=\"Globe\" class=\"wp-image-30324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Website_2023Image550x320_ccds.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/12\/Website_2023Image550x320_ccds-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/2023\/05\/17\/faculty-of-science-hosts-science-deans-from-across-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Faculty of Science hosts science deans from across Canada<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Faculty hosted the 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Council of Deans of Science (CCDS) 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are proud to spotlight some of our Faculty\u2019s top moments from 2023. New faculty members further York\u2019s scientific innovation, impact The Faculty of Science welcomed 12 new high-calibre researchers and instructors to its five departments and one division. 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