David Barber, geography, is a principal investigator in a research network based at Laval University that will bring together Canadian and international expertise in Arctic oceanography. Canadian and U.S.-led expeditions to northern waters will enable scientists to study polynyas (large bodies of arctic water that remain open all winter or that become free early in the spring). This research will help scientists forecast the response of the Arctic Ocean to climate change.

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council's investment of $4.7 million over four years in the International North Polynya Study will leverage an additional $28 million (cash and in-kind) contribution from public and private sector partner organizations.

More highlights of the research achievements of our faculty and students.

• New Project to Evaluate Drug Therapy
• Flood of the Century Brings Out Best from U of M
• Medical Research Council Recognizes Outstanding
• Manitobans Named to All Three Major Research Councils
• Notable Research Funding
• Strategic Grants

• Medical Research Gains Crocus Investment
• SMART Park to Encourage University-Industry Interaction
• World's "Smartest" Bridge Opens in Headingley
• Technology Transfer

• Rockefeller Foundation Funds AIDS Project
• TRLabs Renews Partnership Agreement
• University Partners with Team Cormorant