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Soup and Science

fergus.grieve@mcgill.ca — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 14:10:55 +0000

Join us for the 30th edition of Soup and Science, hosted virtually through Zoom.

2018 Undergraduate Research Conference, Faculty of Science

victor.chisholm@mcgill.ca — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:06:13 +0000

Science students present their research projects. Come check out their posters and talk with the scientists of tomorrow!

2017 Undergraduate Research Conference, Faculty of Science

victor.chisholm@mcgill.ca — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 01:41:50 +0000

Science students present their research projects. Come check out their posters and talk with the scientists of tomorrow!

2017 Trottier Public Science Symposium: MIND MATTERS - The Body-Mind Connection

victor.chisholm@mcgill.ca — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 22:18:18 +0000

"The mind can make a heaven of hell and a hell of heaven." (John Milton)

��ɫTVl Sustainability Systems Initiative Research Themes Launch / Invited Speaker Amy Luers

victor.chisholm@mcgill.ca — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 14:43:47 +0000

The ��ɫTVl Sustainability Systems Initiative is pleased to invite you to the inaugural MSSI event for the 2017-18 academic year.

Science Literacy Week @ ��ɫTVl 2017

victor.chisholm@mcgill.ca — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 22:22:33 +0000

Science Literacy Week @ ��ɫTVl is happening from September 18 to 24! ��ɫTVl Library, Let’s Talk Science ��ɫTVl, Graphos, and Redpath Museum, have planned a wide range of activities across both campuses, including a lecture by Dr.

2016 Undergraduate Research Conference, Faculty of Science

victor.chisholm@mcgill.ca — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 02:22:44 +0000

Science students present their research projects. Come check out their posters and talk with the scientists of tomorrow!

Black History Month Opening Ceremony with Keynote Shane Laptiste

admin — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:21:25 +0000

This year's Black History Month will launch with an Opening Ceremony on February 6 and keynote delivered by Shane Laptiste, principal and co-founder of the award-winning Studio of Contemporary Architecture (SOCA).

Congratulations to Danielle Berbrier for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

admin — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:59:31 +0000

Danielle Berbrier successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 - Tassone on June 9, 2025.

The title of their Thesis:
"Control of peripheral vascular function in females with polycystic ovary syndrome"

Abstract:

Participate in an Exciting Study Focusing on Running Asymmetry and Fatigue

admin — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:00:24 +0000

Who?

Any recreational, competitive, or elite-level runners can participate.

You must be/you:

aged between 18 to 40 years
run at least 20 km per week and regularly participate in running for 3-6 months
have not had any musculoskeletal injuries in the past 6 months, any neurological or cardiovascular and respiratory conditions or pregnancy
should not be under any medications or rehabilitation programme

What?

Million Dollar Gift a Timely Assist for Women’s Athletics and Sports Science

admin — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:28:16 +0000

A $1.25-million gift from graduates Monica and Mark Hantho will enhance services for Martlets teams and support innovative research into female athletic performance

(VERSION FRANÇAIS SUIT)

It's an exciting time for women in sports: the Northern Super League just kicked off in Canada, the Professional Women's Hockey League is expanding and the thriving WNBA posted its highest attendance in 22 seasons.

Completion of KPE's Indigenous Space: The Onkwanaktí:io Lab

admin — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:32:29 +0000

The Faculty of Education's Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) has unveiled its new Indigenous space, named the Onkwanaktí:io lab, which aims to provide a supportive environment for Indigenous students and encourage Indigenous-focused research.

The space features a mural highlighting Indigenous athletes and a hand-carved wooden table depicting traditional Indigenous sports, underscoring the connection between culture, movement, and community.

Podcast Episode: Talent Identification and Development with Dr Daniel Fortin-Guichard

admin — Tue, 06 May 2025 18:02:05 +0000

Daniel Fortin-Guichard, Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, was invited to the Temps d'Arrêt podcast hosted by Coach Frank (François Rodrigue), an Assistant Professor at the Université du Québec en Outaouais, discussing cognitive biases that selectors may have when identifying and selecting athletes (e.g., at the NHL draft).

KPE's Dr. Gordon Bloom and Chantal Vallée Interviewed by Mike Cohen on Meet Your Local Authors Series

admin — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:54:03 +0000

Media personality and suburban City Councillor Mike Cohen featured the book "Dare to Win" in his Meet Your Local Authors series. KPE Chair Dr. Gordon Bloom and professional basketball coach and KPE alumna, Chantal Vallée, were interviewed in this segment for the Eleanor London Library.

Watch the Interview

Celena Scheede-Bergdahl Comments on Prehab Impact on Patient Recovery

admin — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:33:36 +0000

The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education's Dr. Celena Scheede-Bergdahl was interviewed by CBC for an article, "Prehab' before surgery speeds up patient recovery, review suggests" regarding how pre-op exercise, nutritional changes, and psychological support could reduce complications. Dr. Scheede-Bergdahl commented she sees high rates of participation in prehab at Montreal General Hospital's surgery program. "We're capturing them in a teaching moment," Scheede-Bergdahl said.