York University Science Student Ambassadors

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Check your email! York Science Scholars Award offers went out! If you have been offered the York Science Scholars Award, the deadline to accept is June 16th! 📧

Today is world Astronomy Day! Did you know York university has the largest telescope on any university campus in Canada? It is located in the Allan I. Carswell Observatory, and students in the physics and astronomy program have access to the observatory facilities starting from their first year! Visit the observatory website to see how and when you can visit them and see stars, planets, nebula, and more.

It's , and we're committed to making a difference for our Earth in the Faculty of Science. Whether it be by learning, researching, or doing, we're working towards a more sustainable future. Check out what is doing to create a greener future at: yorku.ca/sustainability

As an undergraduate student at , you have plenty of opportunities to get involved in research.
- York Science Scholars Award
- RAY (Research @ York)
- Dean's Undergraduate Research Award (DURA)
- Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA)
- Capstone Project
- Research Practicum Courses
For more information about getting involved in research, visit our website or attend our How to Get Involved in research Info Session in June.

Good Luck to our current students on your final exams starting next week! 🤞📖

Happy ! Meet Oluwatimileyin, a 3rd Year Biomedical Science student.

Oluwatimileyin’s favourite courses are Biology, chemistry, and psychology.

Oluwatimileyin chose York Science because “York’s Biomedical Science program provides outstanding, hands-on laboratory and research experiences, and opportunities to network. Biomedical Science is diverse, I am able to take diverse courses like Biochemistry, Chemistry, Psychology, Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology, and make impactful networks and friends to aid my future career as a medical doctor.”

Today is Pi Day! On Pi Day we celebrate Mathematics and at we have an amazing Mathematics & Statistics department. According to SciVal 2020-2021, in COVID-19 and mathematical modeling publications, York University researchers rank first, second, and third in Canada for their innovative work.

On this meet Aria, a 4th Year Biology student.

His favourite courses are Organic Chemistry, Microbiology, and Huma Physiology.

Aria chose York Science because “York was and continues to be one of the most well-established faculties in Canada and it has complimented my passion for the sciences, which began in high school.”

Another ! Meet Chenyang, a 4th Year Biology Student.

Chenyang’s favourite courses at York are Genetics, Molecular Biology, and Organic Chemistry.

Chenyang became an SSA because “I've enjoyed my time as a York student, and I'm excited to share my experiences and tell prospective students about the positive environment and high learning standards we have at York Science.”

Reading week is here! We hope that you use this break to de-stress, rest up and catch up on all your course material. Have a wonderful break!