Unraveling the library of Babel: phylogenomics and convergent evolution in ichneumonid wasps
Special seminar by Bernardo F. Santos, Ph.D., Peter Buck Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Entomology, National Museum of Natural History
New tour added! Where the Wild Things Are
Explore the world of little creatures: insects, salamanders, frogs, etc. Take family and friends out on an excursion with tour guide Bryanna for some up close encounters with wildlife.
Language: English and FrenchWear: Appropriate outdoor clothing including waterproof bootsBring: Camera, binoculars, field guides, water and a snack
Robotics, MachineLearning and Big Data for Smart Farming System
Special seminar by Dr. Liujun Li, Senior Research Scientist, HitronTechnologies Inc., USA
The value of effective communication in science careers
NSERC CREATE Environmental Innovation Eye Opener Keynote Speaker: Dan Riskin
Dan Riskin will highlight the importance of scientific communication, especially in non-traditional scientific careers, and provide some tips and tricks of the trade when interacting with media about research.
Permanent Residence Info Session
Are you currently a student who wants to remain in Quebec? Find out when and how to apply for permanent residence at this information session, hosted by Immigration Québec and International Student Services.
Digital Agriculture: From Supply Chains to Data Chains
Special seminar by Dr. Fereshteh Mafakheri, PhD, EIT, Concordia University
Survival in the Wild: Useful Plants
Plants are your friends, but they can only help you if you get to know them first! In this activity, join Sarah Dixon to learn about the kinds of trees and forest plants that provide everything from rope to emergency medicine.
Spring Convocation (FAES "A")
Mark your calendars for Spring Convocation for Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences "A"
PhD, MSc, MScA, BEng, and BSc
Bioresource Engineering Dietetics Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry Food Science and Nutritional Sciences Food Science Human Nutrition Nutrition Nutritional Science and Food Science
Spring Convocation (FAES "B")
Mark your calendars for Spring Convocation for Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences "B"
PhD, MSc, or MScA, B Eng and BSc, and BSc
The Summer Night Sky
The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) Montreal Centre is holding a Star Party featuring a one-hour talk by David Shuman. If the sky is clear, the conference will be followed by outdoor observation: join enthusiastic stargazers for some spectacular views of the night sky, through the 14" telescope in the Bellevue Observatory and the other telescopes made available to you by RASC members.
Wear appropriate outdoor clothing.
Annual Montreal Parasitology Symposium 2019 (AMPS 2019)
We are excited to announce the one-day symposium ‘Annual Montreal Parasitology Symposium 2019’, which will be held on McGill University’s beautiful Macdonald Campus in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, on June 14, 2019.
Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA)
The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) Montreal Centre is holding a Star Party featuring a one-hour talk by Dianea Phillips. If the sky is clear, the conference will be followed by outdoor observation: join enthusiastic stargazers for some spectacular views of the night sky, through the 14" telescope in the Bellevue Observatory and the other telescopes made available to you by RASC members. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing.
What's in this Pond?
Join Sarah Dixon on a tour of the pond as a habitat for aquatic creatures. Using a net, we’ll scoop, search, and look through the muck to find insect larva, tadpoles, and maybe even a newt!
Language: English and FrenchWear: Appropriate outdoor clothing including waterproof bootsBring: Camera, binoculars, field guides, water and a snackCost (tax and parking included): Adults: $15 / Children: $10
Photographing a Meteor Shower
The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) Montreal Centre is holding a Star Party featuring a one-hour talk by Marc Ricard. If the sky is clear, the conference will be followed by outdoor observation: join enthusiastic stargazers for some spectacular views of the night sky, through the 14" telescope in the Bellevue Observatory and the other telescopes made available to you by RASC members.
Wear appropriate outdoor clothing.
Perseids Meteor Shower
The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) Montreal Centre is holding a one-hour public lecture on the Perseids’ celestial fireworks. If the sky is clear, the conference will be followed by outdoor observation: join enthusiastic stargazers for some spectacular views of the night sky, through the 14" telescope in the Bellevue Observatory and the other telescopes made available to you by RASC members. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing.