March CEPS Newsletter 2023

Research Highlights

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Fueled by our passion to discover, innovate and learn, CEPS is making a difference in the world as we strive together to Improve Life. Discover the people and stories that advance innovation and excellence at CEPS.

Read: 2021-22 Annual Report

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Dr. Graham Taylor, engineering professor and interim research director at the Vector Institute shares how AI continues to play a critical role in our world.

Read: The World of AI

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Dr. William David Lubitz and former grad student Alex Nauta, from the School of Engineering, developed a model to reduce energy use in the greenhouse industry.

Read: Reducing Energy Use

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Statistics Professor, Dr. Khurram Nadeem and his team are bringing big data analysis and machine learning to their studies of new northerly frontiers for farming.

Read: Growing Crops in the North

News and Updates

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A new state-of-the-art research and teaching space for the MCTI graduate program, has more than 4,000 square feet of newly renovated space.

Read: New Space for MCTI

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A familiar face on campus, physicist, Orbax Thomas encouraged people to watch a once in a lifetime celestial phenomenon.

Read: Rare Green Comet

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Recently joining the Department of Chemistry, Dr. Jennifer Murphy is excited to get started and is looking to recruit a graduate student who can start in May.

Read: Q & A Dr. Jennifer Murphy

Leading an international team, Dr. Derek Flaherty will explore the chemistry behind the origins of life.

Read: $1.2M in funding

Other News

New Graduate Scholarships for International Students

Celebrating Women and Girls in Science

Physicist discusses Science and Improv with CBC Radio

PhD candidate's Artwork featured on Chemistry Inorganic

Events

Celebration of Life for Bill Teesdale Feb 26, 2023

Computer Science Grad Info Event Feb 28, 2023

Engineering Alumni Bonspiel March 4, 2023

College Royal is back on campus! March 18-19, 2023

In Memoriam

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Jack MacDonald, a leader and faculty member at CEPS recently passed away. Jack's tenure at the University of Guelph and long career in higher education is an inspiration to those committed to a life of teaching and learning.

Read: Remembering Jack MacDonald

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