Study finds COVID cases underreported in most African countries during initial stage

Media Release from September 20, 2023 Those countries with the highest rates of severe infections also had the highest rates of reported cases A new analysis of COVID-19 cases in Africa shows that for most of the continent’s countries the rate of infection was likely much higher than reported in the initial stages, found York […]

New Faculty of Science members to further York’s scientific innovation, impact

This story is published in YFile’s New Faces feature issue 2023. Every September, YFile introduces and welcomes those joining the York University community, and those with new appointments. The York University Faculty of Science welcomes 14 new faculty members this fall. “We are thrilled to welcome our newest cohort of high-calibre researchers and instructors to […]

Lack of maternal care effects development, microbiome and health of wild bees

Media Release from September 14, 2023 York University researchers examined the early and late life stages of small developing carpenter bees in the presence and absence of maternal care and were surprised by the results. Most wild bees are solitary, but one tiny species of carpenter bees fastidiously cares for and raises their offspring, an […]

Faculty and student bringing experiential education to quantum computing

York University Professor Randy Lewis and fourth-year student Sarah Powell – both from the Department of Physics and Astronomy – were invited to the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility in the U.S. to teach at a summer boot camp capitalizing on the growing interest in quantum computing. Lewis and Powell were invited to the facility […]

More algal blooms likely in Lake Erie as deep-water oxygen levels continue to drop

Media release from July 25, 2023 York University researchers take novel approach to look at history of deep-water oxygen in Lake Erie through insect larvae in lake sediment over last 150 years. Researchers at York University went searching for the fossilized remains of small insect larvae called chironomids, found in sediment in Lake Erie, to […]

Research study by chemistry professor wins prestigious award

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 […]

Faculty of Science Excellence in Educational Leadership Award at the Graduate Level

The Faculty of Science Excellence in Educational Leadership Award at the Graduate Level is awarded to any graduate student who has demonstrated leadership or contributions to Teaching and Learning outside of the classroom. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 1 ANNUALLY. Quick Links Teaching & Learning Awards Richard Jarrell Excellence in Teaching at the Graduate Level Award […]

Faculty of Science Excellence in Educational Leadership Award

The Faculty of Science Excellence in Educational Leadership Award celebrates Science faculty (any full-time or contract faculty) who exemplify exceptional educational leadership/mentorship beyond the classroom. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 1 ANNUALLY. Quick Links Teaching & Learning Awards Faculty of Science Excellence in Teaching Award Nomination Process Nomination Forms Submit a nomination letter For students, faculty […]

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 […]

Professor Mike Haslam to Chair Department of Mathematics & Statistics

A new Chair has been appointed to take on leadership of the Department of Mathematics & Statistics. Effective July 1, 2023, Professor Michael Haslam will assume the role of Chair for a term of three years. Professor Haslam joined the Faculty of Science in 2006 after completing a three-year postdoctoral appointment in Applied and Computational […]