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iREx researchers awarded coveted JWST time during Cycle 2
July 1 2023

iREx researchers awarded coveted JWST time during Cycle 2

Approximately 5,000 hours of observing time have been awarded for the James Webb Space Telescope’s…

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Érika Le Bourdais wins a grant for her engagement
June 20 2023

Érika Le Bourdais wins a grant for her engagement

Érika Le Bourdais, a master’s student at the Université de Montréal since September 2022, has…

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Researcher Étienne Artigau receives an award from the Fonds de recherche du Québec
June 6 2023

Researcher Étienne Artigau receives an award from the Fonds de recherche du Québec

Étienne Artigau, iREx researcher at the Université de Montréal, wins the 2e prix d’excellence des…

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René Doyon receives prestigious NASA Medal for work on JWST
May 25 2023

René Doyon receives prestigious NASA Medal for work on JWST

On May 24, 2023, Prof. René Doyon received a NASA Medal for Exceptional Public Service…

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René Doyon, Radio-Canada’s Scientist of the Year… again!
February 22 2023

René Doyon, Radio-Canada’s Scientist of the Year… again!

We are proud to announce today that Radio-Canada is awarding its 2022 Scientifique de l’année…

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Dr. Eve J. Lee receives the 2022 Vainu Bappu Gold Medal
February 22 2023

Dr. Eve J. Lee receives the 2022 Vainu Bappu Gold Medal

Dr. Eve J. Lee, Assistant Professor at McGill University and a member of our institute,…

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$10 million to propel space research at iREx to the outer limits
November 24 2022

$10 million to propel space research at iREx to the outer limits

Landmark gifts from the Trottier Family Foundation ensure Montreal’s place as a leading hub of…

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Lisa Dang awarded L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Fellowship
November 22 2022

Lisa Dang awarded L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Fellowship

Lisa Đặng, Trottier postdoctoral researcher at the iREx at the Université de Montréal, receives a…

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Marylou Fournier-Tondreau and Thomas Vandal: first recipients of the Lumbroso Grant
November 3 2022

Marylou Fournier-Tondreau and Thomas Vandal: first recipients of the Lumbroso Grant

On October 17, the first recipients of the Lumbroso iREx Ambassador Grant, Marylou Fournier-Tondreau and…

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A new distinction for two young iREx researchers
November 1 2022

A new distinction for two young iREx researchers

Érika Le Bourdais and Leslie Moranta, two young researchers who are starting their graduate studies…

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Nicolas Cowan elected Fellow of the College of the Royal Society of Canada
October 31 2022

Nicolas Cowan elected Fellow of the College of the Royal Society of Canada

Nicolas Cowan, a member of the McGill Space Institute and iREx, was elected to the…

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InitiaSciences stands out at the Défi OSEntreprendre
September 7 2022

InitiaSciences stands out at the Défi OSEntreprendre

Earlier this year, we were thrilled to learn that the InitiaSciences team won the regional…

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