Science and Environmental Studies News
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Mar 21 |
Ontario invests in innovative research and capacity-building projects at Lakehead Dr. Peter Hollings, Dr. Noah Phillips and Dr. Aislin Mushquash have received over $2.1 million from the Government of Ontario |
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Feb 29 |
Exceptional researchers celebrated at annual research and innovation gala Eighteen awards were handed out including the Senate Research Committee's prestigious Distinguished Researcher Award, Research Excellence Award, and... full story |
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Feb 7 |
Lakehead graduate earns McCall MacBain Regional Award Chris Armiento (HBSc'22), a neuroscience graduate, is applying to medical school and medical research master's programs. |
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Nov 28 |
Wetlands can provide potential climate change solutions: Lakehead study Dr. Florin Pendea alongside colleagues and several undergraduate students from Lakehead, spent three years collecting and examining soil properties... full story |
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Nov 13 |
Lakehead University PhD student finished third in an oral presentation on lasers Lakehead University PhD student Varsha recently earned third place for her oral presentation at the Canadian Association of Physicists at the... full story |
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Aug 14 |
SES Biotechnology & Allied Sciences Symposium - SESBASS 2023 The Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies is once again hosting the SES Biotechnology... full story |
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Jul 16 |
SES Biotechnology & Allied Sciences Symposium - SESBASS 2023 Call for abstracts for the Sept. 21 and 22 symposium. |
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May 1 |
The Spring 2023 Journey Magazine has arrived! Here are some of the compelling stories featured in this issue.
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Jan 16 |
Register now for Superior Science’s Girls Club! It’s not too late to register for Superior Science’s 2023 Girls Club! Girls Club is a place where girls from grades 3-8 can learn about STEM (Science... full story |
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Nov 22 |
Announcement of Successful Departments in the Competition for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Congratulations to the Successful Departments in the Competition for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives |
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Sep 6 |
Lakehead University professor named as an SES Faculty-Based Research Chair Lakehead University’s Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies is pleased to announce that Dr. Amanda Diochon, Associate Professor in the... full story |
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Mar 2 |
Professor will explore the mysteries – and mathematics – of the viral universe during Lakehead’s R and I Week On Monday, March 7 at 7 pm, Dr. Reidun Twarock, a professor of mathematical virology at the University of York in the UK, will present “Viral Disease... full story |
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Jan 11 |
Lakehead University announces Dr. Vijay Mago as the first SES Faculty-Based Research Chair Dr. Vijay Mago, Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science, has been named as the inaugural SES Faculty-Based Research Chair for his... full story |
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May 14 |
Soon-to-be Lakehead University graduate receiving this year’s Robert Poulin Award for her work with young people Nicole Costanzo is the recipient of this year’s Robert Poulin Award, presented to a full-time Lakehead University student for their outstanding... full story |
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Jun 26 |
Superior Science camps returning this summer Superior Science is pleased to announce that it will hold summer camps at Lakehead University throughout July and August, starting July 6. |
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Apr 9 |
Lakehead University and NOSM collect PPE for frontline healthcare workers in Thunder Bay, throughout Northern Ontario, and Orillia Representatives from Lakehead University and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) have collected hundreds of boxes of personal protective... full story |
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Aug 16 |
Lakehead University’s Superior Science receiving $60k for coding program “We are so excited that the CanCode initiative was renewed again this year and we can’t wait to develop and enhance our program even more,” said... full story |
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Jul 31 |
Science Week Introduces Indigenous Youth to Careers in Natural Resources Fifty-two Indigenous youth from 29 communities are in Thunder Bay this week learning about geo-caching, cartography, sustainable energy,... full story |
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Feb 25 |
R and I Week talk: Jason Hong discussing benefits and challenges of devices that spy on you In today’s world, electronic devices are everywhere. Your cellphone knows where you are and where you’re heading, fitness trackers monitor your vital... full story |
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Oct 29 |
Herbarium Projects Available |
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Aug 3 |
Outland Youth Employment Program (OYEP) stops by the Department of Biology for Water Quality Assessment Activities |
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Jul 2 |
Canada’s brightest youth are at SHAD Lakehead for month of July for intense enrichment and entrepreneurship Grade 11 student Brianna Heal of Whitehorse, Yukon, is familiar with finding creative solutions to problems. She runs her own business and has had to... full story |
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Mar 21 |
Lakehead University offering Ontario Master Naturalist Program in Thunder Bay In July 2018, Lakehead University Thunder Bay will, once again, offer the innovative Ontario Master Naturalist Program (OMNP).
Aimed at... full story |
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Feb 15 |
New Environmental Sustainability certificate program launching at Lakehead University Lakehead University is introducing a new certificate program that will prepare students to address the complex and interconnected environmental... full story |
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Oct 4 |
What will climate change mean for our region? CBC Radio Superior Morning |
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Sep 13 |
Lakehead-Georgian welcomes first students Approximately 36 students began their studies at Georgian College's Barrie Campus in September as part of Lakehead-Georgian’s first classes. |
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Aug 15 |
Lake Trout adjust their behaviour in the face of a changing climate, new study Canadian scientists have discovered that certain lake predators are altering their behaviour due to climate change, revealing what the future may... full story |
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Aug 2 |
The Joyce Family Foundation makes $1 million donation to Lakehead’s Aboriginal Mentorship Program The Joyce Family Foundation is donating $1 million to a unique program at Lakehead University that mentors Indigenous high school students from... full story |
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Jun 29 |
Lakehead University’s two new Canada Research Chairs receive CFI grants Lakehead University has two new Canada Research Chairs and they are each receiving a grant from the Canada Foundation for Innovation. |
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May 24 |
Lakehead University expands Ontario Master Naturalist Program Lakehead University will be offering its innovative Ontario Master Naturalist Program (OMNP) at the Thunder Bay campus starting this summer. |
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Feb 27 |
NASA Director speaking at Lakehead University during R and I Week When Dr. James Green was in high school he worked in an observatory with an Alvan Clark telescope, which stirred in him a passion for the final... full story |
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Feb 3 |
Lakehead University appoints new Dean of Faculty of Science & Environmental Studies Following a comprehensive search, Lakehead University has announced the appointment of Dr. Todd Randall as the institution’s new Dean of the Faculty... full story |
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Jul 30 |
First Nations Youth Employment Program Exposes Students to Careers in Natural Resources The First Nations Natural Resources Youth Employment Program (FNNRYEP) has more than 55 participants learning about archaeology, geography,... full story |
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Feb 24 |
Renowned researcher discussing the plague during Lakehead University’s R and I Week Dr. Hendrik Poinar will give an engaging talk examining causes of the plague, during Lakehead University’s Research and Innovation Week to be held... full story |