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Covering Outbreaks in an Era of Fear and Mistrust
Thursday, 7 February 2019
The McMaster Alumni Association in partnership with the School of Interdisciplinary Science is pleased to offer a third installment of Science Stories: A Science Communication... Read more
Persistence Pays Off for Life Sciences Alum
Thursday, 7 February 2019
Several qualities are key to succeeding at university, and persistence is one of them. Just ask Jingpeng Zhai. Zhai entered the Life Sciences program in 2013... Read more
Why experiential learning is the best kind of learning
Monday, 4 February 2019
Why experiential learning is the best kind of learning Original story posted Feb 1, 2019 on The SilhouetteStudents should consider taking interdisciplinary experience courses to enrich... Read more
Visualizing Science March 2019
Monday, 28 January 2019
Date/Time Date(s) - 19/03/2019 - 29/03/20194:30 pm - 6:00 pm Location Waller Family Lobby, L.R. Wilson Hall, McMaster University Categories Exhibition Featured Event Science meets art. An interdisciplinary collaboration between... Read more
YMCA Women of Distinction nominations announced
Friday, 25 January 2019
Congratulations to the following for their YWCA Women of Distinction nominations: SIS professor, Dr. Janet Prtichard for Education and Mentorship Life Sciences student Vicky Verma for Young Woman of... Read more
Science students explore the power of storytellling
Tuesday, 22 January 2019
When you hear the term “science communication” children’s books, oral storytelling and graphic novels may not be what immediately comes to mind. But, with help from... Read more
Hands-on learning in the harbour
Wednesday, 16 January 2019
This fall, a group of Integrated Science (iSci), Life Sciences and Arts & Science students set out to gather data and learn first-hand just how... Read more
seats still available: Interdisciplinary Experience (ISCI 3IE1S) courses
Monday, 14 January 2019
We have seats available in five of our Interdisciplinary Experience (ISCI 3IE1S) courses. Introduction to Scientific Computing Science and SmartphonesScience and Drama Science and Space Mission... Read more
Dr. Kim Dej appointed Associate Vice-Provost, faculty
Friday, 11 January 2019
Kim Dej appointed associate vice-provost, faculty Photo by Kevin Patrick Robbins BY Sara Laux January 11, 2019 Kim Dej, an associate professor and associate director (curriculum and... Read more
McMaster Interdisciplinary Research Exposition
Friday, 11 January 2019
The McMaster Interdisciplinary Research Exposition showcases all aspects of research such as obtaining a research position, talks from professionals in various fields within the life... Read more
Stress Relief Tactics
Monday, 10 December 2018
To all of our students writing exams in December: relax, eat well, and get lots of rest. Check out this Daily News article for stress relief... Read more
STLHE Educational Developer Leadership Award
Monday, 3 December 2018
Congratulations to Kris Knorr from the MacPherson Institute and SIS instructor of SCIENCE 2A03 (Peer Mentoring in Science) on receiving the Educational Developer Leadership Award... Read more
