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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Biology Seminar Series: Dr. Maha Othman November 11th at 2:30pm

Dr. Maha Othman Professor, Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, School of Medicine, Queen's University Professor, School of Baccalaureate Nursing, St Lawrence College Past Chairman of the International Subcommittee for Women's Health Issues in Thrombosis and Haemostasis of the ISTH   Title: A Journey in Bleeding & Thrombosis... More

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Dr. Lenore Fahrig, Chancellor’s Professor has won the Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering!

Dr. Fahrig, Chancellor’s Professor in the Department of Biology, has won the Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering, which is considered the country’s top science and engineering honour and is given annually to an individual whose body of work has shown consistent excellence and impact. “We could not be prouder of... More

Friday, October 7, 2022

Biology Seminar Series: Dr. Katriina L. Ilves October 14th at 2:30pm

Title: Ichthyology research at the Canadian Museum of Nature: from the Gulf of Mexico to the Arctic, and places in between   Dr. Katriina L. Ilves Research Scientist & Zoology Section Head Beaty Centre for Species Discovery, Zoology, Research & Collections Canadian Museum of Nature Email: kilves@nature.ca   Abstract: Natural... More

Friday, September 30, 2022

Why is September 30th Important?

September 30th, commonly known as Orange Shirt Day is an important day which recognizes the story of residential school survivor Phyllis Webstad, which sparked a national movement to recognize the experiences of survivors of residential and day schools. On Orange Shirt Day, held annually on September 30, people from all over the country are... More

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Biology Seminar Series: Dr. Jeffrey Hanson September 29th at 2:30pm

Title: Making better conservation decisions Abstract: Conservation actions are urgently needed to safeguard species and the processes that sustain biodiversity. However, efforts to conserve biodiversity are complicated by the fact that existing information is incomplete and available resources are limited. In this seminar, I will discuss... More

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Dr. Steve Cooke Elected to the Royal Society of Canada

Congratulations to Dr.'s Steven Cooke, Jesse Stewart and Rowan Thomson have been elected to the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) in recognition of the high level of excellence and potential demonstrated during their careers.  Dr. Cooke a professor in the Department of Biology, has been named an RSC Fellow. The RSC fellowship comprises more... More

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Researchers probe the drinking habits of monarch butterflies that fuel an epic journey

University of Ottawa Biology Professor Heather Kharouba is working with researchers to identify the impact of nectar on monarch butterflies. Learn more... More

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Dr. Mike Runtz Resumes Annual In-Person Wolf Howling at Algonquin Park!

Every summer since 1993, Naturalist and Professor Mike Runtz facilitates a public Wolf howl at Algonquin Park to allow us an opportunity to appreciate and understand Wolves. in his interview with CBC radio "Fresh Air" session, he explains the history, importance and method behind the howl. Listen Here!... More

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Dr. Steve Cooke & Dr. Vivian Nguyen Research the Impact of Ubran Exodus on Shorelines & Ecosystems

Dr. Steve Cooke and Dr. Vivian Nguyen  are looking at the impact on shorelines and ecosystems due to the increase in use of provincial waterways and increased construction of cottages in urban areas. Equipped with a new two-year, $533,660 Alliance Missions Grant from Canada’s Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) will... More

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Dr. Emma Hudgins’ Research Aims to Minimize the Threat of Invasive Insects in a Changing Climate

Dr. Emma Hudgins' spoke with the Carleton Newsroom about her research, which focuses on the health of trees and the impacts of invasive insects with the aim of producing the best pest management strategies for Canada, is increasingly important, considering both the ecological and economic value of urban trees and the interconnected, anthropogenic... More

Friday, July 8, 2022

Grad Students Matthew Coffey and Alicia Halhed get first and second place in GRADflix Competition

Grad students Matthew Coffey and Alicia Halhed won first and second place in the annual GRADflix competition. This competition requires participants to make a one-minute video describing their research. Visit this page to watch their flix! First Place: Matthew Coffey (Biology) Studying Lobelia Mating System using Citizen Science Second Place:... More

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Kara Scott Awarded Laura Thomas Summer Research Internship in Biology

Undergraduate BSc student, Kara Scott has been awarded the second Laura Thomas Summer Research Internship in Biology to conduct research on turtle (Northern Map, Common Musk, & Painted) climbing abilities with regards to slope, which is seeking to address the recent surge in cottage use and building of shoreline barriers that could negatively... More

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