Faculty of Science

Daughters born to older mothers appear to be reproductively more successful throughout their lives, yet age at a faster rate, according to a University of Ottawa and University of Aberdeen study of yellow-bellied marmots.

The Excellence in Teaching Award recognises sustained and distinguished contributions in mathematics education at the post-secondary undergraduate level at a Canadian institution. The award was established in 2004 to recognise teaching excellence as exemplified by effectiveness in the classroom and/or commitment and dedication to teaching students.

Power plants that burn fossil fuels such as coal or natural gas are one of the largest sources of global CO₂ emissions responsible for climate change. A team of researchers, including Dr. Tom Woo, full professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences at the University of Ottawa, have developed materials that could capture these greenhouse gases before they even hit the atmosphere.