Faculty /plant/taxonomy/term/3/all en Institute of Parasitology Open House in honour of World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day /plant/channels/event/institute-parasitology-open-house-honour-world-neglected-tropical-diseases-day-370144 <p>On the occasion of World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day, The Institute of Parasitology is pleased to invite members of neighbouring colleges and departments at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ to an open house the <b>morning of Friday, January 30, 2026</b>.</p> Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:56:27 +0000 admin 98254 at /plant Winter programming /plant/channels/event/winter-programming-369871 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:24:36 +0000 admin 95083 at /plant Winter programming /plant/channels/event/winter-programming-369872 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:24:37 +0000 admin 95084 at /plant ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ professor awarded one of the eight science diplomacy chairs newly created by the Fonds de recherche du Québec /plant/channels/news/mcgill-professor-awarded-one-eight-science-diplomacy-chairs-newly-created-fonds-de-recherche-du-369876 <em>Ebenezer Miezah Kwofie, based at Macdonald Campus, will work to advance food sustainability in Africa </em>   <p><a href="/bioeng/kwofie-ebenezer-miezah">Ebenezer Miezah Kwofie</a>, Assistant Professor in the Bioresource Engineering Department, has been awarded one of eight science diplomacy chairs newly created by the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ).</p> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:31:34 +0000 admin 94094 at /plant Cracking the Code of Pre-Harvest Sprouting /plant/channels/news/cracking-code-pre-harvest-sprouting-367988 <p>Pre-harvest sprouting (PHS) is a major global issue affecting cereal crops like wheat and barley. It occurs when grains begin to germinate on the plant before harvest due to environmental triggers like moisture and humidity, combined with genetic factors such as low seed dormancy. This premature sprouting degrades starch, reducing grain quality and leading to significant economic losses—estimated at $1 billion globally, and $100 million annually in Canada.</p> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:44:13 +0000 admin 92993 at /plant Macdonald Campus Career Fair 2026 /plant/channels/event/macdonald-campus-career-fair-2026-368789 <p><strong>DATE:</strong> Wednesday, January 21, 2026</p> <p><strong>TIME:</strong> 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM</p> <p><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Centennial Centre Ballroom, Macdonald Campus</p> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:52:22 +0000 admin 92836 at /plant Activity Booklet: The Buzzing World of Pollinators - 2026 edition /plant/channels/event/activity-booklet-buzzing-world-pollinators-2026-edition-365848 <p>The <a href="/macoutreach/">Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach</a> in collaboration with the Sonia Bujold Initiative and Let’s Talk Science at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ, has put together a lovely <strong>free onlin</strong></p> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:37:26 +0000 admin 92819 at /plant Activity Booklet: The Fascinating World of Birds - 2026 edition /plant/channels/event/activity-booklet-fascinating-world-birds-2026-edition-337011 Come explore the fascinating world of birds! Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:41:10 +0000 admin 92815 at /plant Activity Booklet: From Seeds to Trees - 2026 edition /plant/channels/event/activity-booklet-seeds-trees-2026-edition-365750 &±ô³Ù;±è&²µ³Ù;Ìý&±ô³Ù;/±è&²µ³Ù; Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:04:17 +0000 admin 92817 at /plant Remembrance ceremony brings generations together to honour Canadian veterans /plant/channels/news/remembrance-ceremony-brings-generations-together-honour-canadian-veterans-368834 <p>On November 6, the John Abbott–Macdonald Remembrance Day Ceremony united students, veterans, and community members in tribute to Canada’s armed forces. Held on the John Abbott College football field, the event featured moving speeches and a solemn wreath-laying at Macdonald Campus’s War Memorial.</p> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:57:15 +0000 admin 91554 at /plant Welcome message from the Dean / Message de bienvenue de la doyenne /plant/channels/news/welcome-message-dean-message-de-bienvenue-de-la-doyenne-366268 <p>Dear Macdonald Campus Community,</p> <p>It is with great excitement and gratitude that I begin my journey as the new Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Associate Vice-President of the Macdonald Campus at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ. As I begin my term, I’m excited to connect with each of you - professors, lecturers, staff, learners, students, alumni, donors, and allies. Thank you for the trust you have placed in me.</p> Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:30:14 +0000 admin 91546 at /plant AES administrative appointments /plant/channels/news/aes-administrative-appointments-368116 <p>Dean Salwa Karboune is please to announce the following appointments in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences:</p> <a href="/nrs/head-jessica">Jessica Head</a> Director of the Morgan Arboretum and Molson Nature Reserve <p>Professor Jessica Head has been appointed as Director of the Morgan Arboretum and Molson Nature Reserve for a three-year term starting September 2025. Professor Head is an Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Resource Sciences.</p> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:12:14 +0000 admin 91541 at /plant Radio-Canada reports on 15 years of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Feeding ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ /plant/channels/news/radio-canada-reports-15-years-mcgill-feeding-mcgill-366083 <p>For 15 years, ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ dining halls have been serving up fresh, local produce grown by students at Macdonald Campus as part of their agricultural and environmental sciences programs. Last year alone, 3.4 tons of tomatoes and almost 2 tons of onions ended up on students' plates thanks to the <a href="/foodservices/sustainability">¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ Feeding ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ initiative</a>.</p> Mon, 21 Jul 2025 21:50:45 +0000 admin 91548 at /plant WELL-E: Rethinking Cow Care with AI /plant/channels/news/well-e-rethinking-cow-care-ai-368517 <p>In Canada, researchers from ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s WELL-E Chair are using artificial intelligence to improve the welfare of dairy cows. At a farm in Montreal, high-definition cameras track cows’ movements, ear positions, and walking patterns to gather behavioral data. These subtle signals help assess the animals’ physical and mental health.</p> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:25:23 +0000 admin 91540 at /plant Macdonald Campus welcomes new leadership /plant/channels/news/macdonald-campus-welcomes-new-leadership-367019 <p>As we welcome the Fall semester, the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is pleased to announce the following appointments:</p> Sebastien Faucher  Associate Dean (Research) <p>Dr. Faucher obtained his Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the Université de Montréal in 2007 and joined our Faculty in July 2011.  He has previously served as Acting Associate Dean (Research) in 2020.</p> Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:24:55 +0000 admin 91542 at /plant