As the last Space Shuttle begins preparations to return to Earth for its final landing, Manitoba primary and high school students are learning and training for the next phase of space exploration. At the University of Manitoba, the Manitoba Space Adventure Camp is designed to bring space travel and space exploration “down to Earth.”
“Even though […]

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On Saturday, May 7, 2011, the public is invited to explore the world of science at Science Rendezvous 2011. From 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, there will be free hands-on activities and demonstrations at locations:
University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campus: Engineering and Information Technology Complex (EITC), 75 Chancellors Circle
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Inner City Science Centre: Niji Mahkwa School, […]

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When television journalists broadcast live from war zones or inside hurricanes, many use satellite-phone systems with compact antennas to send live images and reports back to the news desk. This technology was developed by Lotfallah Shafai, Canada Research Chair in Applied Electromagnetics. His wave-breaking technologies have made Canada a world leader in the research and […]

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The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) will be funding three University of Manitoba research projects over a three year period. A total of $1,391,166 was awarded under the Strategic Project Grants (SPG) Program. The program’s goal is to increase research and training in targeted areas that could strongly enhance Canada’s economy, […]

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Researchers at the University of Manitoba have observed a sudden and brief burst of high-energy emission coming from a supernova remnant named Kes73. They believe this burst of energy is from an unusual pulsar hiding inside the supernova remnant and confirms it is a magnetar, an object with an immense magnetic field.
Magnetars are believed to […]

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The federal government has renewed major funding for two University of Manitoba professors, both of them pioneers in their field.
Physics and astronomy professor Tapash Chakraborty, whose research involves the miniaturization of electronics, and pathology professor Marc Del Bigio, who investigates brain disorders, have been renewed as Tier 1 Canada Research Chairs (CRCs).
The designation, which is […]

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The University of Manitoba is honoured to announce that Melissa Bailey and Jody Reimer are recipients of Rhodes Scholarships for 2011. This continues the excellent record for University of Manitoba students winning Rhodes Scholarships, bringing the total to 95 students, more than any other university in Western Canada. The Rhodes Scholarships are the most prestigious […]

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