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True equity in chemistry education begins by focusing on student voices. Inspired by her own experiences, recent biomedical sciences graduate Britney Achu used her honours research project to explore her BIPOC peers’ call for tangible change.

A computer built from second-hand parts and a science exploration program for young women helped set William Lane and Alexandria McCully on the respective paths that would eventually lead them to the University of Ottawa as 2026 Schulich Leaders.

Roadsides may not look like wildlife habitat, but a few simple changes to how they are maintained could turn them into much better places for pollinators. A new uOttawa-led study found that reducing mowing and herbicide use along rural roadsides led to a 45 percent jump in pollinator numbers and a 23 percent increase in the number of species found there.

For Mike Liang, the Faculty of Science’s Undergraduate Research Scholarship (URS) and Undergraduate Science Research Opportunity (USRO) were transformative experiences. His early introduction to research through these programs has not only strengthened his skillset, but also has shaped his aspirations for a career in economic research and policy.

To ensure the safety of our community on Panda Day, please note that access to some buildings on main campus will be restricted this Sunday, October 4.

What happens when Francophone scientists are given the opportunity to present their research in their first language? They can share their science with the same confidence and passion they bring to the lab every day. Thanks to Professor Emily Standen’s support for the new French-language symposium at the Canadian Society of Zoologists Annual Meeting, science is becoming more inclusive, one present...

Science is more than groundbreaking discoveries. It’s also about the friendships that grow and stand the test of time. Decades after Professor John Baenziger first introduced student Corrie daCosta to the field of protein science, the two (now both researchers) reunited as collaborators (and longtime friends) to uncover new insights into how a key muscle protein functions.

Artificial intelligence data centres consume massive amounts of energy and fresh water to keep their systems running. PhD student Jean-Félix Milette is exploring quantum materials that could help make future computing technologies more efficient and sustainable.

After just two years of her biomedical science degree, Maïka Harvey has already taken her research beyond uOttawa, studying ovarian cancer at the University of Toronto and connecting with researchers at Harvard University.

If you’ve ever watched a baby try to grab a toy, you know how awkward those first movements can be. Scientists at the University of Ottawa have taken a big step in identifying the neural changes behind motor control by observing zebrafish go from clumsy swimmers to graceful gliders.