The Faculty of Science welcomes two new Computer Science professors: Sven Lilge and Anthony Scavarelli @plumcantaloupe.bsky.social. These professors bring expertise in autonomous and continuum robotics and virtual reality for social learning, respectively. Read more about them:

Research from the U.S. suggests living alongside humans is causing urban raccoons to evolve into more domesticated creatures. @torontomet.bsky.social professor Janet Koprivnikar says their bold, endearing behaviour fits the pattern. Read more in @torontotoday.ca:

The recent @torontomet.bsky.social Health & Technology Symposium brought researchers, practitioners and innovators together to consider the intersections of health and technology. They shared work that centres community needs, advances equity and sparks potential new collaborations. Read more:

Last summer, Computer Science PhD candidate Cassandra Ferworn competed in the #SchumanChallenge, a policy competition by @euincanada.bsky.social. Cassandra was among the top three teams, bringing their proposal on AI literacy to Brussels last month. Read more: www.torontomu.ca/news-events/...

Mathematics professor Francis Duah discusses a simple but surprisingly powerful classroom learning tool: Tarsia jigsaw puzzles. Read more. ⤵️

We are excited to launch Canada's first & only undergraduate Cyber Science (BSc) program, starting Fall 2026. 🌐🔐 This new program will develop cybersecurity leaders who can protect the digital world—and the real world around it. Learn more: www.torontomu.ca/programs/und...

After mathematics and its applications grad Quinn Kiervin's initial program wasn't the right fit, she took a break before applying to @torontomet.bsky.social. At TMU, she found a passion for mathematical analysis, publishing her undergrad thesis on vector lattices. Read more:

Hear from students at TMU, George Brown, Fanshawe, and U of T about advocacy, accessibility, and the power of collective student voice — plus artistic performances by students with disabilities. Register here: www.torontomu.ca/equity/event...

Researchers at @torontometsci.bsky.social and iBEST are exploring a promising new approach that uses low-intensity ultrasound waves to activate drug-coated gold nanoparticles inside the human body. The approach boosts drug delivery to tumours while protecting healthy tissue. Read more:

First-year Computer Science students Annber Verginom and Mya Grosz are the recipients of the 2025 Ted Rogers Legacy Scholarship, valued at up to $100,000 each.

Computer science undergraduate student Sana Mahmood recently attended the @ccralliance.bsky.social conference to present her research. Supervised by professors Elodie Lugez and Nathan Churchill, Sana is developing a non-invasive way to identify a genetic biomarker in brain cancer patients. #CCRC2025

After an inspiring undergrad, Samuel Reano continued at TMU for his master's in applied mathematics. His research, supervised by profs Foivos Xanthos & Sebastian Ferrando, studies the probability distributions of data to inform financial decisions. Read more:

Researchers from @torontomet.bsky.social are connecting what matters through innovative, human-centred research. In the latest issue of Innovation Magazine, learn more about advances in technologies, healthy aging, community, culture and democracy. Read more:

This summer, @torontomet.bsky.social won first place in the pitch competition at the STEM Fellowship National Conference. Led by biomedical sciences student Grace Boakye, the team of FOS and FEAS students developed a project to help manage arthritis care. Read more: www.torontomu.ca/science/news...

Computer Science professor Yeganeh Bahoo recently secured an OFR-RE grant to advance a project that will improve 3D printing approaches for computer-aided design (CAD) files, benefiting industries from automotive to aerospace to medicine. Learn more: www.torontomu.ca/science/news...

Graham Hudson and Andrew McWilliams have been appointed interim deans of the Lincoln Alexander School of Law and Faculty of Science. Both appointments are effective January 1, 2026.

Computer Science professor Marcus Santos was recently interviewed about @torontomet.bsky.social's new Cyber Science BSc program launching next September. Read the full article: solomonh.substack.com/p/canadian-u...

With AI usage growing rapidly across all sectors, @torontomet.bsky.social Mathematics professor Alexey Rubtsov is applying his expertise to help shape Canada’s AI policies for financial institutions. Learn more: www.torontomu.ca/news-events/... @researchtmu.bsky.social

Congratulations to physics PhD graduate Kalysta Makimoto, who was honoured with the TMU Gold Medal and the Governor General Gold Medal this fall. 🎓🎉 Learn more about her TMU science journey: https://www.torontomu.ca/science/news-events/2025/10/physics-phd-graduate-twice-honoured/

Congratulations to @torontomet.bsky.social professors Andrew Kim & Harshita Yalamarty on their selection as new Canada Research Chairs, and to professors Michael Olsen & Ali Tavallaei on their renewals. More: tinyurl.com/eutxast5 @torontometsci.bsky.social @arts-tmu.bsky.social @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca

Last month, @torontomet.bsky.social celebrated the launch of The Optics of Blood: A Handbook, edited by Physics professor Alexandre Douplik. An international collaboration, the book serves as a comprehensive resource on blood optics for clinicians and researchers. www.torontomu.ca/science/news...

Learn how Chemistry and Biology student Amirhossein Foroughianyazdi, supervised by Physics professor Vladislav Toronov, is using AI to help health-care workers spot the warning signs of cardiac arrest earlier.

Congratulations to Faculty of Science alumnus Eno Hysi, who will be receiving the Isadore Sharp Outstanding Recent Graduate Award for his groundbreaking work as an emerging leader in his field. 👏

Congratulations to all the students who participated in the 2025 Undergraduate Research Opportunities Showcase. This event features culminating research projects from the URO Summer program. @torontometsci.bsky.social @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social @arts-tmu.bsky.social @torontomet.bsky.social

Kenneth Gabriel Antenor, Mojca Mattiazzi Usaj et al show that clathrin-mediated #endocytosis becomes less efficient in #aging yeast due to changes in vacuolar pH. Restoring pH or modulating TORC1-Npr1 signaling preserves endocytosis, which may help maintain cell function rupress.org/jcb/article/...

Networks are everywhere. In his new book Dots and Lines, Mathematics professor Anthony Bonato makes the science of networks accessible, connecting graph theory to pop culture, memes and personal stories: www.torontomu.ca/science/news...

Meet 4th-year computer science student, Brandon Mai, who landed an internship as a QA analyst and software developer at theScore over the summer.

Congratulations to Physics professor Miranda Kirby, selected to join @src-rsc.bsky.social as a new Member this fall. Prof. Kirby is globally recognized for her research on early detection and disease treatment for chronic lung conditions. www.torontomu.ca/science/news... @researchtmu.bsky.social

For fourth-year biomedical sciences student Alacea Yerxa, Pow Wows are more than cultural celebrations, they’re part of her identity and a way to share Indigenous knowledge and traditions.

Welcome to a new academic year! Check out the latest news and events, and a message from Dean Cramb for the fall term in the Faculty of Science newsletter: torontometsci.activehosted.com/index.php?ac... Want to stay up to date? Subscribe for email updates: torontometsci.activehosted.com/f/1

Join us Fri, Sept 12 for TMU’s Pwaaganigaawin / Pow Wow, 6:30 a.m.– 5 p.m. at Kerr Hall Quad. This year’s theme is Mnaadenmin Shkagamik-kwe | Teyethinonwerá:ton Yonkhi'nihsténha Onhwéntsya | Honouring Mother Earth. Dancing, drums, vendors + more.

Congratulations to @torontomet.bsky.social‬ professor Daolun Chen on being elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and to professor Miranda Kirby on being named a Member of the RSC’s College. Read more: bit.ly/4m5zDWt #research

Aaron Fountain, Mélanie Mansat, Roberto Botelho @botelholabcanada.bsky.social and colleagues discover that depletion of endomembrane reservoirs drives phagocytic appetite exhaustion in macrophages. Highlight: journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/... Article: journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...

Faculty, students and research staff are invited to @torontomet.bsky.social's Scholarly, Research and Creative (SRC) Integrity Day, Thursday, September 18. Learn about #research integrity at #TMU and listen to Dr. Cary Moskovitz discuss text recycling in research. Register now: tinyurl.com/2j7w2etu

We’re excited to welcome Physics professor Edward Taylor to the Faculty of Science! At TMU, he plans to conduct research in cancer imaging and treatment, explore tumour behaviour and mentor students to become leaders in medical physics. Read more: www.torontomu.ca/science/news...

Congratulations to Patience Obi, a recipient of the @torontomet.bsky.social Postdoctoral Fellowship for Black Scholars. Her research, supervised by prof. Michael Olson, focuses on improving ovarian cancer outcomes for Black women. Learn more: www.torontomu.ca/graduate/pos...

Chemistry professor @stefimpellizzeri.bsky.social is revolutionizing ice rink sustainability in partnership with Jet Ice, a global leader in ice-making tech. Her team was recently featured in United States Ice Rink Association's RINK Magazine: www.torontomu.ca/science/news...

PFAS, toxic 'forever chemicals' are polluting our water systems, posing serious health risks and threatening our environment. @torontomet.bsky.social's WR3 Urban Water Lab explores an Innovative approach to clean water solutions. Read more: tinyurl.com/4bj4k8z7 @torontometsci.bsky.social

From leading student associations to organizing research conferences, these students define ‘extraordinary.’

This spring, the Department of Mathematics hosted 200 students in grades 1-12 for the 2025 Kangaroo Math Contest. Professor Francis Duah reflects on his vision of inspiring youth to see math as fun and full of possibility: www.torontomu.ca/science/news...

Can smartphones be used as life-saving tools during disasters when every second counts? @torontomet.bsky.social student Zahidul Islam seeks to find survivors by searching for Bluetooth signal from something most of us keep close: our cell phone. More: tinyurl.com/33bxb78v @torontometsci.bsky.social

Researchers at @torontomet.bsky.social are redefining possibilities for the future by advancing research and developing real-world solutions with impact. Learn more in our latest issue of Innovation: tinyurl.com/5bd3jv36

Biomedical sciences grads Christian Denino and Jagatjot Singh Randhawa were recognized for their achievements at TMU. Christian, TMU Gold Medalist, reflects on his achievements and future after co-organizing the 2SLGBTQ+ in STEM Conference: www.torontomu.ca/science/news... #AlumniTMU

Congratulations to the seven Faculty of Science professors who secured NSERC Discovery Grants to support their research projects. 👏 Learn more about their research and see the full list of recipients: www.torontomu.ca/research/res...

Congratulations to Chemistry & Biology professor Lesley Campbell and her research team for advancing to the next phase of the Weston Family Foundation’s Homegrown Innovation Challenge. 👏🌱

This Spring Convocation will celebrate more than 8,500 graduates in over 14 ceremonies.

A high-profile political fallout may have deeper implications. Using network science, #TMU prof. Anthony Bonato analyzes how the Trump–Musk feud could splinter U.S. voter networks in this @ca.theconversation.com article: tinyurl.com/3s9b3v5p @torontometsci.bsky.social

Congratulations to Physics postdoctoral researcher, Farshad Moradi Kashkooli, for receiving the 2024 Polanyi Prize in Physics for developing a new cancer treatment. 🏅

Computer Science professor Preeti Raman bridges computer science and care-centered pedagogies to shape a more inclusive future. Learn about her work and other inspiring stories in our #FOSYearInReview: torontomu.ca/science/year-in-review-24/discovery-innovation

International student Osanyem Osadebe credits his time at TMU with helping him develop leadership skills and setting him up for professional success through his co-op experiences.