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The University of Guelph’s College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences (CCMPS) has recognized outstanding faculty and staff with its 2026 Faculty and Staff Awards.

M.Sc. Computer Science student Bamikole Adewale has received the Best Poster Award (Graphics) at the 2026 Graphics Interface Conference, held this year in Waterloo from June 9-12.

Adewale, first author on the project, worked in collaboration with advisors Dr. Yan Yan, School of Computer Science, and Dr. Randy Lin, Algoma University. The award recognizes excellence in both research and visual communication.

U of G researchers created a novel tool that shows what parts of an image influence AI decisions. 

The University of Guelph has awarded the Medal of Merit to Associate Professor Emerita Lori Jones in recognition of her outstanding and enduring contributions to teaching, academic leadership, and service.

University of Guelph graduate students in mathematics and statistics earned multiple top honours with strong representation at the 2026 Canadian Statistics Student Conference (CSSC) on May 30, reflecting a strong and competitive showing among peers from across the country. 

For third-year Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (BPCH) students, a unique partnership between the University of Guelph and Seneca College allows students to take advantage of additional hands-on training during a semester while completing their U of G degree.

Dana Velasco, a CCMPS student in the program, took the opportunity this term to further her interest in the pharmaceutical industry. The experience expanded on her U of G studies, allowing her to apply concepts from her courses in a setting that emphasized precision, consistency and process.

The College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences (CCMPS) at the University of Guelph proudly celebrates the Class of 2026. We recognize the achievements and ambition of all our graduates while also highlighting a select group whose accomplishments stand out for their academic excellence, community engagement and leadership.  

Yogesh Kumar, nominated by Dr. Aicheng Cheng, has been awarded a Canada Impact+ Research Training Postdoctoral Award in recognition of his research excellence and potential.

A University of Guelph computer science student is turning classroom learning into meaningful impact, contributing to software that supports environmental and food analysis while building the skills to shape the future of technology.

The University of Guelph once again welcomed more than 1,000 high school students from 33 schools across Southern Ontario for its annual BattleSTEM competition, a full-day event celebrating science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). With over 1,017 attendees this year, the event brought a vibrant sense of energy, creativity and collaboration to campus.