/plant/taxonomy/term/812/all en /plant/channels/news/mac-students-inspire-next-gen-scientists-john-abbott-sustainability-through-science-symposium-357154 <p><em><small>Pictured (from left to right): ƻ����Ժ/Mac representatives Ingrid Chiraz and Andrew Churchill; grad students: Jasmine Muszik, Mehtab Singh, Aylish Marshall; JAC representatives Sean Hughes and Karim Jaffer</small></em></p> <p><strong>By Kathy MacLean</strong></p> <p>In the dynamic landscape of scientific inquiry, effective communication is not merely an option; it's a necessity. Bridging the gap between complex research and broader audiences fosters understanding, sparks curiosity, and drives positive change.</p> Thu, 02 May 2024 16:59:39 +0000 admin 6392 at /plant /plant/channels/news/thousands-flock-john-abbott-take-solar-eclipse-356686 <p>On Monday, ƻ����Ժ played host to thousands of people for the spectacular solar eclipse with a series of public events at the downtown campus, the Gault Nature Reserve, and on the West Island (with Macdonald Campus collaborating with John Abbott College).</p> <p>Near perfect weather conditions – especially following last week’s snowfall – drew throngs of Montrealers outside to take part in what will be for many, a once-in-a-lifetime event.</p> Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:49:43 +0000 admin 6352 at /plant /plant/channels/news/eclipse-events-abound-mcgill-356256 <p>ƻ����Ժ will be hosting three solar eclipse events on April 8, one downtown, one at Macdonald campus, and another at the Gault Nature Reserve.</p> <p>At approximately 3:20 p.m. on April 8, the sky above Montreal will go dark during a total eclipse of the sun. A rare celestial occurrence, the next total solar eclipse won’t happen in Montreal until the next century. “A total eclipse of the sun is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” says Carolina Cruz-Vinaccia, Outreach Program Administrator at ƻ����Ժ’s Trottier Space Institute (TSI). “You really don’t want to miss it.”</p> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:46:12 +0000 admin 6328 at /plant