/nutrition/taxonomy/term/1117/all en /nutrition/channels/news/remove-co2-atmosphere-former-mcgill-postdocs-startup-looks-biomass-358010 <p>In 2019, while doing post-doctoral research in 不良研究所's Department of Natural Resource Sciences, Qinhong Cai (better known as Tammy) travelled to Nunavut to join the聽<a href="https://tc.canada.ca/en/campaigns/oceans-protection-plan">Oceans Protection Plan</a>, a federal initiative designed to improve marine safety and increase the protection and restoration of coastal and seaway ecosystems. Cai, an environmental engineer, was sent to monitor hydrocarbon contaminants and microbial genomics along the Kivalliq transportation corridor.</p> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 19:32:51 +0000 admin 13287 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/mcgill-awards-honorary-doctorate-marcel-groleau-357694 <p>By Myriam Laplante El Ha茂li, originally published in聽<a href="https://www.laterre.ca/actualites/distinctions/mcgill-decerne-un-doctorat-honoris-causa-a-marcel-groleau/">La terre de chez nous</a></p> <p>On June 5, Marcel Groleau, former president of the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA), was awarded 不良研究所's highest honor, an honorary doctorate. The distinction underlines the important legacy Mr. Groleau leaves to Quebec's agricultural sector.</p> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:53:51 +0000 admin 13249 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/impact-global-warming-fall-colors-interview-prof-benoit-cote-360643 <p>While climate change may not dictate the arrival of Fall colors, it does affect this phenomenon... and its eventual disappearance.</p> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:52:59 +0000 admin 13255 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/magic-mud-pots-win-top-award-food-science-students-chicago-food-expo-359937 <p><big>不良研究所 earned its second consecutive victory in the Smart Snacks for Kids category</big></p> <p><em><strong>By Stephanie Wereley for <a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/magic-mud-pots-win-a-top-award-for-food-science-students-at-chicago-food-expo/">the 不良研究所 Reporter</a></strong></em></p> <p>不良研究所 Food Science students won first prize in the Smart Snacks for Kids category at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) annual expo in Chicago for their interactive pudding snack, Magic Mud Pots.</p> <p>It was 不良研究所鈥檚 second consecutive victory in that category.</p> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:15:27 +0000 admin 13261 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/101-mcgill-research-projects-awarded-235-million-nserc-discovery-grants-funding-358031 <p><strong><em>Funding supports groundbreaking research in the natural sciences and engineering</em></strong></p> <p>The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 101 不良研究所 research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total investment of $23.5 million.</p> <p>The Discovery Grants support ongoing programs with long-term goals, recognizing the creativity and innovation that are at the heart of all research advances.</p> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:07:59 +0000 admin 13286 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/conversation-jamie-depolla-valedictorian-faculty-agricultural-and-environmental-sciences-b-ceremony-357696 <blockquote> <p>"The Mac Campus community is one of inclusivity, kindness and open-mindedness. I have felt loved, encouraged and pushed to do better every day."</p> </blockquote> <p><em>In this special series of Q&As, 不良研究所鈥檚 2024 valedictorians share their insights and perspectives as they reflect on their academic journeys and look back at the moments that defined their time at 不良研究所, from navigating the challenges of entering 不良研究所 during the COVID pandemic to finding and fostering a sense of community.</em></p> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:54:29 +0000 admin 13247 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/anja-geitmann-begins-term-inaugural-vice-president-global-engagement-360784 <p><big>Her mission is to advance 不良研究所鈥檚 vision for global academic leadership by enhancing the University鈥檚 international presence and ties聽</big></p> <p><em>By Neale McDevitt, Editor, 不良研究所 Reporter</em></p> <p>Anja Geitmann sees herself as a catalyst.聽</p> <p>鈥淚鈥檓 here to connect the dots and to support collaborations between 不良研究所 and the rest of the world,鈥� said Geitmann, who today began a five-year renewable term as the University鈥檚 Vice-President (Global Engagement).聽</p> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:20:29 +0000 admin 13242 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/video-ai-milk-production-357326 <p>Dairy producers know that the slightest change in the behavior of cows can give an indication of their state of health. But since they can't be everywhere at once, artificial intelligence could help improve and extend the lives of their livestock. In 不良研究所's Macdonald Campus farm, researchers are developing tools to detect problems before they occur.</p> Tue, 14 May 2024 15:19:41 +0000 admin 13253 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/jean-martin-fortier-phenomenon-358254 <p>In a recent article, <a href="https://lactualite.com/societe/le-phenomene-jean-martin-fortier/">L'actualit茅 does a deep dive</a> into small-scale farm enthusiast, author, and star of the popular series聽<i>Les </i><em>fermiers </em>Jean-Martin Fortier (BA'02). This "rock-star" of organic microfarming in Quebec is highly regarded by many, though some have raised concerns that his presentation of the business as profitable and accessible to all is overly optimistic.</p> Wed, 07 Aug 2024 15:24:40 +0000 admin 13281 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/17-mcgill-researchers-honoured-prestigious-canada-research-chairs-357763 <p style="text-align:center"><em>不良研究所 awarded $10.9 million in federal funding through Canada Research Chairs Program</em></p> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:48:28 +0000 admin 13294 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/call-nominations-mastery-service-award-due-november-29-360787 <p>Every five years, Macdonald honours an individual who has provided "outstanding contributions to the Macdonald community as demonstrated by a commitment and dedication to the Campus which has added immeasurably to the quality of the institution, its programs and student life". The award is open to all: faculty or staff, active or retired, alumni and friends.</p> <p>Nominations for the Mastery for Service Award in 2025 should be submitted to the Office of the Dean (<span><span>dean.macdonald</span> [at] <span>mcgill.ca</span></span>) no later than <strong>November 29, 2024.</strong></p> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:22:55 +0000 admin 13239 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/louis-robert-bscagr82-msc86-agriculture-art-357795 <p>There aren鈥檛 many agronomists who have a piece of artwork that carries their name, but 不良研究所 Macdonald alum Louis Robert (BScAgr鈥�82, MSc鈥�86 鈥� Agricultural Science and Plant Science)聽is one.</p> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:00:18 +0000 admin 13246 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/government-canada-invests-6m-climate-change-adaptation-and-interdisciplinary-research-mcgill-357527 <p>聽<i>Two 不良研究所-led climate change mitigation projects receive funding from the New Frontiers in Research</i><i> </i><i>Fund鈥檚 (NFRF) International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Competition.</i> <i>Thirteen researchers receive grants through the NFRF Exploration Competition.</i></p> Wed, 05 Jun 2024 17:55:03 +0000 admin 13304 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/feeding-quebecers-alumni-founded-ferme-cooperative-tourne-sol-thriving-358902 <p><strong><big>Ferme Coop茅rative Tourne-Sol, founded by five 不良研究所 graduates, supplies fresh, organic produce to about 700 families, and, with its seed business and planning tools, is giving a boost to fellow farmers and gardeners</big></strong></p> <p><em>By Fran莽ois Shalom for the 不良研究所 Reporter</em></p> <p>鈥淲e鈥檙e a Quebec business, we feed Quebecers. About 700 Quebec families eat well thanks to us. They eat organic, locally grown food鈥攈ealthy food鈥攁nd that鈥檚 important.鈥澛犅�</p> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:37:26 +0000 admin 13270 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/2024-inductees-selected-canadian-agricultural-hall-fame-including-two-former-mac-professors-357810 <p>Four agricultural champions from across Canada have been selected by the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame as its 2024 inductees. Dr. Bruce Coulman, Dr. Michael Eskin, Paul Larmer and Dr. Charles Vincent will be formally inducted on November 2 at a ceremony during the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Ontario.</p> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:33:25 +0000 admin 13292 at /nutrition