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PhD student Parviz Ajourlou (left) sharing research results with Professor Glenn Milne (right). They are both seated at a desk in front of a laptop and a computer screen.

Deciphering Oceans, Earth and Ice Sheets to Predict Sea Level Changes

Rising sea levels threaten many islands and coastal regions. Professor Glenn Milne, from the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, studies this phenomenon extensively. His important research earned him two awards from the American Geophysical Union (AGU).
Rising sea levels threaten many islands and coastal regions. Professor Glenn Milne, from the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, studies this phenomenon extensively. His important research earned him two awards from the American Geophysical Union (AGU).

May 4, 2023
Professor James Gupta is adjusting pneumatic valves in the 2D-MOCVD system

The power of crystals: how manufactured 2D materials can improve communication

Imagine running a bakery with a conventional rather than an industrial oven; it sounds daunting! Better equipment can improve the efficiency and quality of products, even in STEM. With this in mind, the National Research Council Canada (NRC) partnered with uOttawa to set up a new laboratory to improve research in the field of nanomaterials.
Imagine running a bakery with a conventional rather than an industrial oven; it sounds daunting! Better equipment can improve the efficiency and quality of products, even in STEM. With this in mind, the National Research Council Canada (NRC) partnered with uOttawa to set up a new laboratory to impro...

May 4, 2023
Prof. Laurie Chan posing in front of a window

Healthy Environments Sustain Indigenous Wellness

The value of food is not limited to sustenance. The cultural, spiritual, and traditional significance of food makes up core beliefs in many communities, including First Nations. Indigenous Peoples are known for their sustainable lifestyles. This includes the consumption of traditional food obtained from the surrounding fauna and flora.
The value of food is not limited to sustenance. The cultural, spiritual, and traditional significance of food makes up core beliefs in many communities, including First Nations. Indigenous Peoples are known for their sustainable lifestyles. This includes the consumption of traditional food obtained ...

May 4, 2023
PhD student Jennifer Spalding is sitting at a lab bench in front of a computer and Professor David Schneider is standing to her right.

Mapping the Alps: Investigating How Deep Rocks Come to the Surface

Tens of millions of years ago, the African and Eurasian tectonic plates collided, giving rise to the Alps – a mountain belt stretching across much of southern Europe and reaching heights in excess of 4 km. Tectonic collision pushed rocks to >75 km depths, and a short time later the rocks returned to the surface. In the Austrian Alps, large-scale stretching of the plates led to the formation of ...
Tens of millions of years ago, the African and Eurasian tectonic plates collided, giving rise to the Alps – a mountain belt stretching across much of southern Europe and reaching heights in excess of 4 km. Tectonic collision pushed rocks to >75 km depths, and a short time later the rocks returned...

May 4, 2023
Prof. Francesco Marchetti (Health Canada, adjunct Professor in Biology at Carleton University); Prof. Carole Yauk and Prof. Paul White (Health Canada, adjunct Professor in Biology at uOttawa) pose for a photograph at the 13th International Conference on Environmental Mutagens

Unity creates strength: Partnering to improve testing methods

Scientists are not solo artists. They often collaborate with other academics, with industry and governments. Organizations such as the Health and Environmental Sciences Institute (HESI) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) facilitate multi-sectoral, international collaborations.
Scientists are not solo artists. They often collaborate with other academics, with industry and governments. Organizations such as the Health and Environmental Sciences Institute (HESI) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) facilitate multi-sectoral, international col...

May 4, 2023
Professor Aaron Tikuisis, wearing checkered mint green and white shirt, is standing in front of the living wall in the FSS building on uOttawa campus

International collaboration to advance research in operator algebras

Canada holds an important place on the international operator algebras stage. The subject is well-represented by a vibrant community of researchers at several Canadian universities, including many international leaders.
Canada holds an important place on the international operator algebras stage. The subject is well-represented by a vibrant community of researchers at several Canadian universities, including many international leaders.

May 3, 2023
Prof. Jaclyn Brusso, postdoctoral fellow Alexandros Kitos, MSc student Michael Triglav and Prof. Muralee Murugesu, standing in the Brusso laboratory in the Biosciences Complex (uOttawa campus).

Transitioning green energetic materials from academia to industry

High Energy Materials (EMs) have played a vital role in shaping the modern world, whether it be through their use as welding materials, propellants, plasticizers or highly efficient combustibles in aerospace or other applications.
High Energy Materials (EMs) have played a vital role in shaping the modern world, whether it be through their use as welding materials, propellants, plasticizers or highly efficient combustibles in aerospace or other applications.

May 3, 2023