Summer scholarship student research a cut above
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Fifteen of the Faculty's brightest students, all holding either NSERC or CIHR Summer Scholarships, or Alumni Donor-supported awards, competed in the 10th Annual USRA poster presentation which featuring projects they undertook over the summer.Ìý Says Philippe Seguin, Acting Associate Dean (Research), "It is incredible to see the research skills that these students have developed and the progress they have made in such a short time."
Food Science researcher named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Congratulations to Hoshahalli S. Ramaswamy of the Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry who will be inducted into the Royal Society of Canada on November 18, in Kingston, Ontario.Ìý The Royal Society of Canada announced the 2016 Fellows on September 7; Professor Ramaswamy is one of ten Â鶹AV researchers this year to receive this honour.
Professor Jim Fyles appointed as Macdonald's Associate Dean (Student Affairs)
Please join the Mac Community in congratulating Professor Jim Fyles on his new appointment as Macdonald's Associate Dean ( Students Affairs).
Students develop a vegan burger that tastes like meat but contains your daily vegetable requirement
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Press Release: Maintaining a healthy heart through bile acids
Canadian discovery may soon lead to the prevention of cardiac fibrosis
Groundbreaking research from the University of Alberta and Â鶹AV has opened the door towards the future prevention of cardiac fibrosis—a condition leading to heart failure for which there is currently no treatment.
Mac Food Science students on a winning streak
For the second consecutive year, Macdonald Food Science teams have won big, Two teams — Rephyll and Fitamin Multimeal — took first place in their categories at the annual New Product Development Competitions, held as part of the 2016 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Conference.
Animal Science Professor honoured by American Dairy Science Association
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Congratulations to James Â鶹AV Professor Xin Zhao who received the 2016 West Agro Inc. Award from the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA).
The award is given to one individual each year "to recognize outstanding research of milk quality as affected by control of mastitis, management of milking, and practices in production of milk."
The award was presented at a ceremony during the annual meeting of the ADSA in Salt Lake City,Ìý Utah.
Professor Chris Buddle appointed as the new Dean of Students of Â鶹AV
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Please join the Mac Community in congratulating Professor Chris Buddle on his new appointment as Dean of Students, Â鶹AV.
ALASKA'S SHOREBIRDS EXPOSED TO MERCURY
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Shorebirds breeding in Alaska are being exposed to mercury at levels that could put their populations at risk, according to new research from The Condor: Ornithological Applications.
STÉPHANIE BÉLANGER-NAUD À L'ASSAUT DU CHAMPIONNAT CANADIEN
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Ayant grandi sur une ferme, Stéphanie Bélanger-Naud a tailladé ses premières pièces de bois après son arrivée au campus Macdonald de l'Université Â鶹AV, à Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. «C'est un sport qui m'était inconnu avant d'arriver à Â鶹AV, raconte-t-elle. Ça m'a beaucoup intriguée et j'ai rapidement eu la piqûre.»
FARMING CAMP AT MACDONALD CAMPUS COULD CULTIVATE LOVE OF AGRICULTURE
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A friend realized his life’s dream through one of the generous programs offered by the [Macdonald] campus of Â鶹AV in Saint Anne-de-Bellevue…
Macdonald campus, therefore, is a God-send. Ìý
EXPLORING THE BIOFUELS OPPORTUNITY
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(Interview with Dr. Donald L. Smith Professor, Â鶹AV; Director and CEO, BioFuelNet Canada)
MALE CHICK CULLING IN EGG INDUSTRY COULD END, THANKS TO CANADIAN TECHNOLOGY
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Harry Pelissero is the general manager of Egg Farmers of Ontario, which has been working with Michael Ngadi, a professor of bioresource engineering at Â鶹AV, to develop a machine that selects female eggs before they're hatched.
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