TMU undergrad research shines! 🌟 Biomedical Sciences student Khansa Mahia Sayyada won Best Oral Presentation at Ontario Biology Day 2026 @LaurentianU. 🔬🏆 Read about her TMU Science journey: surl.li/dmkzir #WomenInSTEM @botelholabcanada.bsky.social

A bit delayed, but proud to present our latest publication in @jcb.org extending the sphere of influence of the lipid kinase PIKfyve beyond the endo-lysosomal system and into the endoplasmic reticulum doi.org/10.1083/jcb....

PIKfyve influences inter-organelle contacts with lysosomes to modulate the endoplasmic reticulum

Long associated with the regulation of the endolysosomal pathway, the authors show that the PIKfyve lipid kinase extends its sphere of influence to modulat

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Two exceptional computer science grads were recognized with top honours at convocation: 🏅 Sana Mahmood – TMU Gold Medal 🥈 Teodor Cirstoiu – Governor General's Academic Silver Medal Read more about their journeys at TMU: www.torontomu.ca/science/news...

From the C-suite to a Computer Science PhD at TMU, Atif Ahmad is bringing industry insight to academia, studying how the use of Large Language Models is affecting the learning process. Read more about Atif's journey from the boardroom to the lab: www.torontomu.ca/science/news...

What is the energy and governance cost of deploying AI agents into electrified systems? On June 29, @torontometsci.bsky.social hosts Energy-Aware Agents 2026, a workshop examining the environmental and governance footprint of AI systems. Learn more and register: whatdoagentscost.com

A huge congratulations to the Faculty of Science Class of 2026! You did it. We're proud to welcome you to the TMU alumni family. The best of your journey in research, leadership, and innovation is still ahead. 🎓💙💛 #TorontoMetScience #TorontoMet #AlumniTMU #AlwaysAlumni

Highlights from the 2026 FOS Research Symposium: a panel discussion on Solving Health Challenges Through Partnerships, faculty research talks from each department, and a graduate student and postdoctoral poster session. Thank you to all who participated!🧠🔬 #FOSresearch @researchtmu.bsky.social

Happening today from 1-2 p.m., the iBest Visiting Lecturer Series welcomes @torontometsci.bsky.social professor Glaucia Melo for "Responsible AI in software Engineering & Healthcare," examining how AI can be made safer, more trustworthy and more equitable. Details: ibestresearch.ca/visiting-lec...

Join our outreach team this Saturday at the @onsciencecentre.bsky.social Indigenous Celebration to learn about the skill, patience, care, and connection involved in Indigenous hide tanning practices. Learn more about the event: www.eventbrite.ca/e/indigenous...

Indigenous Celebration 2026

Join us at Evergreen Brick Works for a free, family-friendly event celebrating Indigenous History Month

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Ontario Science Centre@onsciencecentre.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Happening on Saturday! 🥳🎉 Celebrate National Indigenous History Month with our FREE event! Taking place at Evergreen Brick Works, Indigenous Celebration is a free, family-friendly event that features planetarium shows, performances, readings and more! To learn more visit 👉 bit.ly/4sJQ122

How do you design a lab where success is driven by strength of the mind, not physical agility? @torontomet.bsky.social's Shawn McFadden says accessibility must move past accommodations and become a mindset that allows everyone to thrive. Read more:

Why Proactive Inclusive Design is the Key to Lab Success | Lab Manager

Learn how to transition from reactive accessibility compliance to a proactive philosophy of inclusive lab design that fosters innovation and retention.

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Imagine you're lost in a forest with no idea which way leads out. @torontometsci.bsky.social professor Konstantinos Georgiou can help. Inspired by the laws of physics, his new mathematical proof solved a decades-old question from search theory. Read more:

Inspired by physics, TMU mathematics professor finds solution to 70-year-old problem

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Congratulations to Faculty of Science students Catherine Arguello (Biomedical Science), Yustyna Hankevych (Biomedical Science), and Aswah Butt (Computer Science), part of the latest Leacross Foundation Women in STEM Summer Research Internship cohort.

Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)@researchtmu.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Welcome, new iBest summer trainees. The fifth cohort in the Women in STEM Summer Internship program reflects a mix of academic backgrounds and research interests across computer science, biomedical sciences and engineering. Meet the trainees: tinyurl.com/4syxu2ed

Join us on June 9 for the fourth annual FOS Research Symposium & Networking event. Network with colleagues across departments, learn about ongoing research and explore interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities within the faculty. Register by May 19! bit.ly/48Jz1Sz @researchtmu.bsky.social

Research led by @torontomet.bsky.social professor Andriy Miranskyy studies how large language models and other AI tools can be trained to better detect sarcasm, with the goal of making customer service systems better at responding to frustrated users. Read more:

Don’t you get it?! Research examines how to help AI tools better detect sarcasm

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We are excited to share the Faculty of Science 2025 Year in Review, highlighting faculty achievements, student excellence, community outreach and donor impact over the last year. Explore the stories that reflect a year of deep curiosity: https://bit.ly/4tHbaLM #FOSYearInReview

This #EarthDay, learn how @torontomet.bsky.social researchers are tackling urgent environmental issues. From improving water quality to creating more sustainable cities and building climate resilience, their work is leading to solutions for a greener future. Read more:

Earth Day 2026: From clean water to climate resilience, TMU researchers are making a difference

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How does water chemistry affect sustainability at ice rinks around the world? Research by @torontometsci.bsky.social professor Stefania Impellizzeri studies the amount of total dissolved solids in water, helping rinks to make better ice while using less water. Read more:

Inside the push to make ice rinks sustainable

Rinks use energy, water, and refrigerants, and they create microplastics. People are trying to reduce this footprint

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Find out about the scholarly, research and creative events happening across @torontomet.bsky.social in April, from presentations to workshops. Check out our latest events newsletter: www.torontomu.ca/research/new...

"We want to build something that brings people together instead of leaving them to navigate the STEM space on their own." Molecular Science PhD candidate Jayde Casimir-Powell is helping lead a new Black in #STEM group @torontomet.bsky.social to build a supportive community. https://bit.ly/4dChwXN

Digital twins, and the systems behind them, are complex and difficult to build. Faculty of Science TMU professor Sadaf Mustafiz and her team are simplifying the process of creating digital twins to make it more accessible and reliable. Read more in Innovation: https://ow.ly/Jhii50YwxKR

TMU researchers rethink digital twin design with a simpler, systematized method

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The multi-billion dollar berry market is a promising frontier in vertical farming, but there's a pollination problem. Research by @torontomet.bsky.social professors Habiba Bougherara and Lesley Campbell uses airflow dynamics to mimic natural pollination indoors. Read more:

How Montel and MoFarm are pushing the boundaries of Vertical Farming

Vertical farming innovation: TMU’s pollination breakthrough powered by Montel engineering.

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Interested in innovative research ideas? @torontomet.bsky.social's Three-Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition happens March 25. Graduate students will compete for cash prizes by presenting a summary of their research in three minutes, using just one slide. Read more: tinyurl.com/96d535et

The next wave of transformative technology is here. In the latest issue of Innovation, learn how @torontomet.bsky.social researchers are advancing digital twin technology, building trust in AI, and improving community health, culture and democracy. Read more:

Seeing double: The next wave of transformative technology

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Chemistry and Biology professor @roxanaenvchem.bsky.social raises concerns on how federal budget cuts will impact essential climate research.

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Budget cuts at Environment and Climate Change Canada threaten Arctic science

Over reading week, BYTE student group hosted the first TMU Tech Week, a celebration of technology, innovation and creativity. Second-year computer science student and BYTE's VP of Growth, Areej Ubaid, shares what it was like to bring the event to life: www.torontomu.ca/science/news...

Celebrating campus innovation and creativity together

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Stefania Impellizzeri, a sustainable-materials chemist at @torontomet.bsky.social, is trying to make ice rinks more efficient and sustainable by fine-tuning water chemistry and rink-related materials. Read more: cen.acs.org/environment/... #chemsky 🧪 @stefimpellizzeri.bsky.social

Congratulations to Claudette McGowan, computer science PhD student and Protexxa Founder and CEO, who was appointed to the Order of Ontario, the province’s highest civilian honour. Earlier this month, she was also honoured with the Viola Desmond Leadership in Business Award at TMU. 👏

Toronto Metropolitan University@torontomet.bsky.social · 5mo ago

7 members of the TMU community have been appointed to the Order of Ontario, the province’s highest civilian honour. Learn more about this year's appointees: www.torontomu.ca/news-events/...

The Faculty of Science will welcome its inaugural class of the Cyber Science BSc program this fall. But what is “cyber science”? Computer science professor and program director Marcus Santos shares the inside scoop about the new program. Listen now: www.torontomu.ca/science/abou...

Congratulations to Faculty of Science professors Roxana Sühring, Lesley Campbell, Aidan Brown, Mojca Mattiazzi Usaj and Guanghui Wan, recipients of this year's TMU Scholarly, Research and Creative Activity Awards. 👏

Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)@researchtmu.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Congratulations to all the recipients of @torontomet.bsky.social's 2026 Scholarly, Research and Creative Activity Awards! @torontometsci.bsky.social @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social @arts-tmu.bsky.social Read more:

Congratulations to all the recipients of the Faculty of Science Awards last night - you make us so proud! 🏆🎊 #TorontoMet #TorontoMetScience #StudentSuccess