Black History Month: Resilience, hope, and building community
In honour of the 20th anniversary of Black History Month, the Faculty of Arts and Science is examining our history, the work being done today, and projects that provide hope for the future.
Partnering with industry to advance technological innovation
The Government of Canada recently announced its investment of $118 million in funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s (NSERC) inaugural Alliance grants program. More than $6 million was secured by 12 Queen’s researchers, with four projects awarded more than $1 million each.
Experienced researchers work to bridge the gender gap
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2021 is an opportunity to recognize the achievements of women working in science and the motivation they are providing for young women just beginning or in the early stages of their careers.
Amitava Chowdhury Appointed Special Advisor to the Dean on Global and Decolonization Initiatives
The Faculty of Arts and Science is pleased to announce that Dr. Amitava Chowdhury has been appointed Special Advisor to the Dean on Global and Decolonization Initiatives. This is an exciting new appointment commencing this month. As Special Advisor to the Dean, Dr.
Computers powered by light and brain networks
In a new study published in Nature Photonics, lead author Bhavin Shastri (Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy) worked alongside an international team to examine how neuromorphic photonics, a field that uses light (instead of electronics) and neural “brain-like” networks, could i
William Nelson Appointed Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning)
The Faculty of Arts and Science is pleased to announce that Dr. William Nelson has been appointed Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) to commence July 1, 2021. Dr. Nelson is currently an Associate Professor in Biology.