Science in the News

Doctoral student repeats as scholarship winner

For the second time, PhD student Nathan Drouillard (BSc 2021, MSc 2023) has won the Dr. John David Guiry Scholarship for Physics.

The annual $1,000 award is given in honour of the memory of John David Guiry, who received five degrees from the University of Windsor, including three in physics: BSc 1966, MSc 1967, and PhD 1976.

“I feel very fortunate to accept this award for a...

Collaboration advances automotive cybersecurity

Collaboration with industry partners makes the SHIELD Automotive Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence Canada's premier research centre dedicated to advancing and developing automotive cybersecurity solutions.

In collaboration with the...

Submarine sail strengthens researchers’ naval connection

Several members of the University of Windsor community took part in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build connections with the Royal Canadian Navy: the Canadian Leaders at Sea (CLaS) program.

Held Feb. 6 and 7 at Canadian Forces Base Halifax, the event was co-ordinated by the HMCS Hunter, a land-based naval training unit located in Sandwich. Participants enjoyed a day sail aboard...

Work to detect radon gas earns prize for physics student

PhD student AboBakr Emara’s physics research achievements won him the seventh annual Tom and Mylo Drake Physics Research Prize.

Established by professor emeritus Gordon Drake in honour of his parents, the scholarship supports and encourages graduate students who demonstrate excellence in their academic and research pursuits.

“This prize holds significant meaning for me as it...

Award honours Physics Club president

The Department of Physics has awarded fourth-year undergraduate Sareen Sabra the eighth annual Lucjan Krause Undergraduate Scholarship in Physics.

The scholarship was established by Dr. Krause’s family in his name to recognize deserving undergraduate students in any physics program who, through their academic and scientific endeavours, bring recognition and honour to the University of...

Research chair to support exploration of neural disorder

The Faculty of Science has named Jeff Dason as its 2024-2026 research chair.

“I’m thrilled to receive this chair, as it will allow me to further expand my research program,” says Dr. Dason.

The associate professor in the Department of Biomedical Science started at the University of Windsor in 2017. The award comes with a two-year grant of $40,000. The new position will allow...

Engineering, business, computer science, and psychology receive world rankings recognition

The University of Windsor has earned top academic standings, recognized in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject in engineering, business and economics, computer science, and psychology.

Placing in the 301-400 range of nearly 2,000 universities worldwide, these results reinforce the University's growing reputation for innovation, student success...

Student appreciation for professor shines through at science gala

Otis Vacratsis won the Teaching Excellence award at the Jan. 18 Science Society charity gala.

The biochemistry researcher was nominated by undergraduate science students for the award that celebrates a professor in the Faculty of Science for excellence in teaching, research, and mentorship.

“I am appreciative of the students for nominating me for this award,” says Dr. Vacratsis...