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Two University of Guelph physics students, Michaela Hishon and Emma Greenall, attended CAP’s Canadian Conference for Undergraduate Women & Gender Minorities in Physics (CCUW*iP) held at University of Calgary from January 31st to February 2, 2025. Emma Greenall, a 4th year nanoscience student, got an honourable mention for her oral presentation and Michaela Hishon, a 4th year Biological and Medical physics student, won first place for her oral presentation.

Congratulations to Michaela and Emma!

A study led by Dr. Hermann Eberl reveals how marine bacteria influences ocean ecosystems and helps mitigate climate change.

A fourth-year environmental engineering student shares her passion for sustainability and encourgages others to be "impactful engineers."

Researchers, led by Dr. Monica Cojocaru, developed AI algorithms that could transform decision-making for shared resources.

Actua's 2025 National Conference took place in Ottawa from January 22 - 24, 2025.

Actua is a network-driven organization, proudly representing over 40 universities and colleges across Canada, delivering hands-on STEM programming to youth in every province and territory.

A third-year biological & medical physics student shares her passion for physics and gives advice for students looking to get involved.

Dr. Mohammad Al Janaideh, a professor in the School of Engineering, is a recipient of the Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award and became a Humboldt Fellow. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation presents approximately 20 Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Awards annually to internationally renowned academics from abroad in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments in research.

Drs. Ladizhansky and Brown's research explores membrane protein unfolding, advancing understanding of protein function and diseases.

Alexa Bates, a fourth year Environmental Engineering student, was recently recognized as one of Canada’s Top 25 Environmentalists Under 25—a prestigious honor that speaks volumes about her impact. She is passionate about driving sustainability and creating change through student-led initiatives. She believes that engineering students have the power to solve pressing environmental challenges and inspire meaningful action within their communities.

PhD candidate Genievieve Borg explores molecule-based magnets for quantum computing, advocates for Indigenizing STEM, and environmental analysis.