Science in the News

Research project could influence freshwater management in the Great Lakes — and around the world

Algae blooms in the Great Lakes are becoming increasingly common. Although a significant portion of this can be linked to climate change, the factors contributing to the growth of cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs) are much more intricate and often influenced by the rivers that supply them.

This is why Emily Varga (PhD 2024) chose to focus her research on how the Thames...

Freshwater ecology course promotes science diplomacy across the Americas

Freshwater ecology students from the University of Windsor have gone global.

A diverse delegation — field course participants from this term’s fourth-year course in stream ecology, Indigenous youth and staff from the National Urban Park Hub, and graduate students — travelled to Mexico in August to visit the Santiago River watershed and the campus of the Universidad Jesuita de...

Biomedical student gains hands-on MRI experience through Outstanding Scholars program

As a biomedical science student, Priya Chana is grateful for the exposure to physics she gained through the Outstanding Scholars program, which she says has broadened her academic experience.

“I work with MRI machines now, and I’m actually able to operate them independently — something many students at other universities don’t...

Continuing Education course filling gaps in global workforce

According to a workforce study by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, there is a global shortage of 4 million workers in the field. Canada is no exception to this trend: one in six cybersecurity jobs in Canada go unfilled, representing one of the biggest challenges to the digital economy.

Recognizing the industry impact and career opportunities that...

University to celebrate academic excellence at 122nd Convocation

The University of Windsor will celebrate the academic achievements of more than 1,500 graduates at its 122nd Fall Convocation on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 17 and 18, at the Toldo Lancer Centre.

The event will honour 1,528 graduands from a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

“Convocation is a momentous occasion that marks the culmination of years of hard work,...

Student credits mentorship with shaping perspective

On Track to Success provided “a ton” of support while he was in high school, says Gede Palar, and the United Way program has continued to contribute to his accomplishments as a student of environmental sciences at the University of Windsor.

“I had a pretty challenging first year and I reached out to my On Track success coach when I was struggling,” Palar recalls. “With their help, I...

Submarine enables shark researchers to do deep dive into subject

Two UWindsor researchers never imagined their research would lead them deep underwater where they could observe Greenland sharks up close in the wild from the comfort of a submarine.

Doctoral student Eric Ste-Marie (MSc 2020), along with his supervisor, integrative biology professor Nigel Hussey, embarked on a two-week journey on a state-of-the-art boat called the OceanXplorer. Ste-...

Online think tank to ignite health research collaborations

The next WE-Spark Think Tank will take place Friday, Oct. 25, offering an opportunity for researchers, students, health-care professionals, and community organizations to come together and find solutions. This virtual session on Zoom will run from 1 to 3 p.m. and will feature two exciting projects.

Attendees are encouraged to bring fresh ideas, engage in problem-solving discussions,...