York University and an international team of astrophysicists have made an ambitious attempt to simulate the formation of galaxies and the cosmic large-scale structure throughout staggeringly large swaths of space. First results of their “MillenniumTNG” project are published in a series of 10 articles in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. The […]
York University Faculty of Science Associate Professor Derek Jackson, and Kyle Belozerov, a sessional assistant professor, have partnered with Science Engagement Programs to develop a new Spark Lab virtual reality (VR) research course that will introduce high school students to pharmaceutical chemistry. Spark Lab courses are week-long sessions designed for students in grades 9 to […]
A research study led by chemistry Professor Christine Le, titled “Synthesis of Carbamoyl Fluorides Using a Difluorophosgene Surrogate Derived from Difluorocarbene and Pyridine N-Oxides,” was honoured with the 2023 Outstanding Publication of the Year Award from The Journal of Organic Chemistry. The award recognizes a paper from the previous year that demonstrates creativity and impact […]
Congratulations to Biology Professor Sapna Sharma on being named among the 15 newest York Research Chairs (YRC), an internal program that mirrors the national Canada Research Chairs program which recognizes world-leading researchers in a variety of fields. “The York Research Chair program is an important complement to the Canada Research Chair program to advance our […]
Congratulations to undergraduate students Areeba Chaudhry, Sarah Pullano and Nicole Frias for receiving the Faculty of Science Gold and Silver Medals at the Spring Convocation Ceremony on June 22, 2023. Pullano and Chaudhry received a Gold Medal, which is presented to Science students graduating with the highest GPA, and Frias received the Silver Medal, which […]
Congratulations to PhD student Farwa Sajadi, who was recognized during the Faculty of Science Spring Convocation Ceremony with a President’s University-Wide Teaching Award (Teaching Assistant category) for enhancing the quality of learning and demonstrating innovation in teaching. Sajadi, who recently completed a PhD in biology, was honoured with the Teaching Award for being a TA […]
Congratulations to York Science graduands Melodie Lao (MSc, chemistry) and Kathleen Dogantzis (PhD, biology) on receiving thesis and dissertation prizes from the Faculty of Graduate Studies for their outstanding scholarly work. The prizes are bestowed to celebrate exceptional master’s and doctoral research work from the recent academic calendar year. The value of the awards is […]
PhD student Kathleen Dogantzis is among three York University graduates receiving this year’s Governor General Gold Medals, which recognize the outstanding scholastic achievements of graduate students in Canada. Dogantzis earned a PhD in biology, following the completion of a master of science at York University. Both degrees were done under the supervision of Professor Amro […]
This year, York University’s Science Explorations Summer Camp for Grades 3 to 8 will feature curricula with a greater emphasis on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including a new week-long program called Sustainable Science. In its 17th year, the Science Explorations Summer Day Camp offers week-long camps exploring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics […]
Congratulations to Science student Yashna Manek (double major in mathematics for education and French studies) for receiving a Robert Everett Exceptional Leadership in Student Governance Award, which recognizes and celebrates students and their impact on governance at York University. Senior members of the faculty administration noted Manek’s “utter dedication to governance, evidenced by your service […]