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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Interested in graduate programs in Psychology? Our virtual open house is for students & alumni considering graduate programs in I/O (MSc and PHD) & Forensic (MSc) Applied Psychology. Info session tomorrow via Zoom, details at smu.ca/psychology. See you there!

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

The contest is open to all Saint Mary's students, faculty, staff and alumni. Science is everywhere! We're looking for images from labs & workplaces, nature, scientific visualization and storytelling. Enter now! smu.ca/photocontest

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Dr. Maryanne Fisher, Professor of Psychology at Saint Mary’s, discusses the dangers of romance scams — and how to avoid them—with Bob Murphy on CBC’s Maritime Noon radio. Click to listen: (Scroll to 15 minutes into the program): www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Dr. Mitch Kerr, Department of Earth Science at Saint Mary’s, explains the potential for lithium mining in Nova Scotia. Watch now. youtu.be/lemZNhquh8Y?...

Dr. Mitch Kerr, Department of Earth Science, speaks to a CBC reporter in a lab at Saint Mary's University. (screen capture)

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Math Seminar: Dr. Dawson will discuss non-regular tetrahedra weighted so that they can only balance on one of their faces & other higher dimensional spaces. Wednesday, Sept. 17 @ 11:30 a.m. in Atrium 214A All are welcome!

Monostable Tetrahedra - by Dr. Robert Dawson
Wednesday Sept. 17, 11:30 a.m

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

A cleaner future for mining: Two @smuhalifax.bsky.social professors are are developing sustainable methods to make metal extraction cleaner and more environmentally responsible. Read more: news.smu.ca/news/2025/7/...

Dr. Christa Brosseau, Liah Christie and Dr. Tanner George in the lab

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Computing Science Lecture: Open to all! Hierarchical Transfer Multi-task Learning and Task Grouping for Scene Classification Presented by Dr. Reza Khoshkangini, Malmo Univ.

Hierarchical Transfer Multi-task Learning
and Task Grouping for Scene Classification
Monday, July 7 at 10 am
Loyola 273

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Bay View High School students visited a Chemistry lab @smuhalifax.bsky.social to make... worms! (When sodium alginate is placed in a solution of calcium ions, long polysaccharide molecules clump together and form an even bigger polymer that is too big to stay in the solution which = “worms.”)

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Faculty of Science Photo Contest Winners: Month by month we'll display winners from our 2025 calendar. The June image is “Rainbow Residue” by Tanner George, PhD’25 in Applied Science, Chemistry, and Alumni and Faculty Pick up your copy of the calendar at the Science Advising Centre (Atrium 301).

“Rainbow Residue” by Tanner George, PhD’25

Residual solid from a chemical reaction done in ethanol. Evaporation of the filtrate gave rise to these colorless crystals in the yellow oil. This photo was taken using a polarized microscope at a Saint Mary's University X-ray facility, giving rise to the intense colours.

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

“Leaving home doesn’t just change where you live, it changes who you are.” Excellent speech by valedictorian Sheheryar Khan, who earned a BSc with a Diploma in Engineering. Watch now: vimeo.com/1088079229#t...

Valedictorian Sheheryar Khan gives a speech at the Saint Mary's podium

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

New Class! Examine topics related to the exploitation of Earth for its mineral wealth, incl. Enviro impacts of mining, and sustainable practices in the industry. Winter 2026 | Hyflex MW 4-5:15 p.m. | GEOL 1212 Dr. Jacob Hanley | geology@smu.ca No prerequisites. No lab. 3 credit hours.

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Congratulations to Saint Mary's Psychology prof Dr. Arla Day, recognized as a Take the Lead Champion by @discoverhalifax.bsky.social! Thanks to her efforts, the Occupational Health Psychology Summer Institute will be held again this summer in Halifax. Read more: taketheleadhalifax.ca/arla-day

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Know a teen who is interested in studying Forensic Science? Explore how the sciences are applied in Forensic situations as well as the theories and principles underlying these applications. Ages: 14-17 Dates: July 28-Aug. 1 or Aug. 4-8, 2025 Details: smu.ca/frsc

Forensic Science Camp smu.ca/FRSC
with photos of students working in a lab.

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Faculty of Science Photo Contest Winners: Month by month we'll display each winner from our 2025 Calendar. The April image is “Apollonian Circle Packing” by Dr. James Rickards, Mathematics and Computing Science. Pick up your copy of the calendar at the Science Advising Centre (Atrium 301).

$An Apollonian circle packing is a fractal-like arrangement of circles that are mutually tangent. Remarkably, in certain cases, all circle curvatures are integers. In this picture, the three largest circles have curvatures 28, 33, and 40. The circles are coloured based on their remainder when the curvature is divided by 24.$

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Faculty of Science Photo Contest Winners: Month by month we'll display each winner from our 2025 Calendar. The March image is “Graceful Giant of the Galápagos” by Pedro Jose Suarez Briones, BSc in Biology. Pick up your copy of the calendar at the Science Advising Centre (Atrium 301).

Grace Giant of the Galapagos, by Pedro Jose Suarez - Bachelor of Science in Biology.
With a photo of a large tortoise.

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

This Friday morning (March 14) there will be a Total Lunar Eclipse visible in Halifax (and across North America)! Follow the Burke-Gaffney Observatory's website for more info: observatory.smu.ca/whats-up

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Faculty of Science Photo Contest Winners: Month by month we'll display each winner from our 2025 Calendar. The February image is “Soybean Stem Cross-Section” by Makayla Makhlouf, Bachelor of Science in Biology. Pick up your copy of the calendar at the Science Advising Centre (Atrium 301).

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Month by month we'll display each winner from our 2025 Science Photo Contest & Calendar. “2024 Total Solar Eclipse” by Angelo George, PhD in Astronomy. Pick up your copy of the calendar at the Science Advising Centre (Atrium 301) or the Dean of Science Office (S221).

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Faculty of Science Photo Contest Winners: Month by month we'll display each winner from our 2025 Calendar. “Aurora Over the BGO” by Devin Williams, PhD in Astronomy. Pick up your copy of the calendar at the Science Advising Centre (Atrium 301) or the Dean of Science Office (S221).

2025 - photo calendar cover image of the Burke-Gaffney Observatory with beautiful aurora light in the sky.

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Work in a lab with a professor at Saint Mary's University Halifax this summer! Apply now for your paid summer research position — open to all undergrads, even after first year! Deadline: February 21 Read more & apply: www.smu.ca/research/stu...

Gain Research Skills and Experience alongside a SMU professor this summer. Apply today!

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

TODAY: Get a massage and support United Way Halifax! Wednesday, February 12 Noon–4:30 p.m. | Patrick Power Library Massage Therapy Program, Eastern College

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

TODAY: Lunch Movie Break! The Last Repair Shop Loyola 275, 40 minutes long, $5 donations at the door

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

The Books and Games sale is on NOW! Today & Tomorrow (Tues/Wed) from 10-3:30 pm in the Loyola Colonnade! Find your next great read and support the #UnitedWay!

Saint Mary's University supports United Way

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

STARTING NOW! Canadian Forensic Psychology Virtual Conference! Featuring Keynote Speaker: Dr. Tess Neal: "Eight Best Practices for Forensic Psychological Assessment" Friday @ noon-5 pm Join the conference now! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

There's still time to register for the Canadian Forensic Psychology Virtual Conference! Featuring Keynote Speaker: Dr. Tess Neal: "Eight Best Practices for Forensic Psychological Assessment" Friday @ noon-5 pm docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Another busy open house at @smuhalifax.bsky.social this weekend! Faculty of Science visitors met with professors to hear about the wide range of exciting science fields our students are studying. We're taking applications now for winter & fall 2025, visit smu.ca/futurestudents

Dr. Sam Veres speaks to the crowd about the benefits of studying Science at Saint Mary's.

Science advisors are happy to answer questions about course prerequisites and planning your academic career.

Professors from each department were on hand to speak to incoming students and family about their scientific fields and research.

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Book your (free!) tickets now to the 10th annual Dan MacLennan Lecture in Astronomy! bit.ly/3CEGc1h

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

It’s always such a joyous day on campus when our graduates become newly minted @smuhalifax alumni! For more photos visit @SMUscience on Facebook, and for the full convocation videos visit smu.ca/graduation

Student receives diploma at Saint Mary's graduation ceremony.

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

We're pleased to present the 10th annual Dan MacLennan Memorial Lecture in Astronomy, featuring Dr. Aaron Boley. Date: Thursday, November 28 @ 7 pm at @SMUhalifax Free tickets available now! smu.ca/maclennan

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 28/10/2024

Open House at @SMUhalifax was a full house in the Faculty of Science, with faculty members from each dep’t ready to answer Q’s about courses, research & careers, and advisors ready to help navigate a path through a successful program. PLUS a tour of our stunning new Engineering facility!

Welcome sign at entrance to SMU campus on a sunny day

Dr Sam Veres, Dean of Science, speaks to a full house at "Why Study Science" intro.

Science Advisors available to help with questions about navigating a successful degree or diploma (tip: they help students from the first day to graduation!)

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 06/12/2023

Natalie Hill, 19, is an Engineering student who plans to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Congratulations and best wishes Natalie!

Natalie Hill speaks to a Global News reporter

14 roses to honour the memory of the 14 women who were killed on December 6, 1989 at the École Polytechnique, the engineering school at the Université de Montréal.

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 06/12/2023

This award was presented at a ceremony on campus to observe the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women.

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 06/12/2023

Awarded each year to a female Engineering student, the scholarship honours the memory of the 14 women who were killed on December 6, 1989 at the École Polytechnique, the engineering school at the Université de Montréal.

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 06/12/2023

Congratulations to Natalie Hill, who won the Montreal Women’s Memorial Scholarship today, December 6.

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 09/11/2023

Congratulations to SMU athlete Ian Gaudet, who won a gold medal in at the PanAm Games in Santiago, Chile! Ian and teammate Simon McTavish finished the 500m K2 race with a time of 1:30.45, ahead of competitors from Argentina and the U.S.. Ian is in his 3rd year of a BSc in Geology.

Simon McTavish (L) and Ian Gaudet hold their gold medals.

Simon McTavish and Ian Gaudet celebrate after securing a win in their K2 race at the PanAm games in Santiago, Chile

Simon McTavish and Ian Gaudet paddling in their K2 race at the PanAm games in Santiago, Chile. They went on to win gold.

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 07/11/2023

Red Swamp Crayfish, an invasive species in Nova Scotia, has potential to move well beyond one Halifax-area lake. Grad student Madison Bond is working on a long-term project on the damage the crustaceans can cause. Read more: news.smu.ca/news/2023/11...

Freshwater Crayfish in the Maritimes - contact smu.ca/crayfish with sightings

Dr. Linda Campbell, Madison Bond, alum Sarah Kingsbury, now with DFO

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Faculty of Science at Saint Mary's University @smuscience.bsky.social · 07/11/2023

Science is everywhere! Looking for photos of science at work, visualization of scientific concepts, computer-generated images, nature photos, and scientific storytelling. Contest is open to all Saint Mary's University students, faculty, staff and alumni. www.smu.ca/faculty-of-s...

Science Photo Contest text surrounded by photos

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