York researcher joins Nagoya University’s Research Center for Materials Science as visiting professor

In October, Thomas Baumgartner, chemistry professor in the Faculty of Science at York University, will join the renowned Research Center for Materials Science at Nagoya University in Japan as a visiting professor. Baumgartner will collaborate with researcher and organic chemistry Professor Shigehiro Yamaguchi on exploring organic fluorescent compounds for biosensing applications. Their work will build […]

Three York Science professors elected to Royal Society of Canada

The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) has elected three York Science faculty members as part of the Class of 2022. Recognition by the RSC is the highest honour an individual can achieve in the arts, social sciences and sciences. Congratulations to Professor Jianhong Wu, who was elected to the rank of Fellow, Academy of Science; […]

Prestigious accolade for York Professor Jianhong Wu

Faculty of Science Mathematics and Statistics Professor, Jianhong Wu, has been elected as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. Seventy-one new Fellows were elected to the academy for 2022 in recognition of their exemplary contributions to health sciences. In total, 129 nominations were submitted. Election to fellowship in the academy is considered […]

Jane Heffernan elected President of Society for Mathematical Biology

Congratulations to Professor Jane Heffernan, Department of Mathematics & Statistics, for being elected as the next president of the Society for Mathematical Biology (SMB)—the largest and only international society in its field. Her position commences in summer 2022. Heffernan is an international leader in infectious disease modelling, tackling important questions related to the spread of […]

Faculty of Science Teaching Network

We often hear from instructors in FSc that they have questions about certain areas of teaching and learning, but they do not know who to turn to. This page lists colleagues in the Faculty of Science at York, and the topics they are interested in chatting over coffee, virtually or in-person. It also provides links to […]

Research Info for Faculty

The FSc Office of Research Services provides support for grant applications and other research related matters. Please contact us early in the grant application process at sciapps@yorku.ca so that we can provide support. The links below provide important general information that you will find useful. Research documents and forms Research policies and procedures YSciCore Advanced […]