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News
Science that matters: Doctoral student’s research could help convert industrial waste heat into clean electricity
Large amounts of waste heat produced by industrial processes is lost to the environment—but it doesn’t have to be this way. Thermoelectric generators are a streamlined way to capture some of that energy without any additional moving parts or fuel. Madi Donohoe’s research as a PhD in Chemistry student focuses on developing more efficient and scalable materials for thermoelectric generators.
Faculty of Science celebrates Fall 2026 IDEAL Scholars
The IDEAL Scholar program recognizes Science students who seek out opportunities beyond the classroom in the areas of Innovation, Discovery, Engagement, Application, and Leadership.
The Biology department recently added a virtual dissection table to its undergraduate anatomy teaching, giving students a new perspective on the human body.
Events
Chemistry Seminar Series: Alex Brolo
Quantification at Low Concentrations using Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS)
Alex Brolo
Professor Department of Chemistry
University of Victoria
November 10, 2026
11:00 a.m.
In-person: C2-361
Quantum Matters Seminar: Cristian Batista
Kinetic Energy Frustration: A New Paradigm for Correlated Metals
Cristian Batista
University of Tennessee
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
2:30 p.m.
In-person: QNC 1201
Chemistry Seminar Series: Mohamed Oudah
Charge-Entropy-Stabilized Superconductor (Ag,Sn)Se
Mohamed Oudah
Research Associate at the Quantum Matter Institute (QMI),
University of British Columbia
November 12, 2026
11:00 1.m.
In-person: C2-361
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