Faculty of Science
Leading discovery, invention and learning.
The Faculty of Science trains the next generation of scientific leaders to collaborate across disciplines, think creatively, and use new technologies to drive discovery.
Whether they are exploring the complexities of the human mind, the profound impacts of climate change, or the ethical implications of AI in society, McGill scientists are collaborating across disciplines to tackle the world’s complex challenges.
The Faculty of Science supports discovery and innovation in fields as diverse as green chemistry, biodiversity, Earth systems sciences, computing and data systems and cognitive psychology.
Join us as we transform the way science is conducted and taught, find solutions critical to human and economic prosperity, and train the next generation of scientists, business leaders and policy practitioners.
Taking urgent action on sustainability challenges
Tackling sustainability challenges requires a truly integrated and multidisciplinary approach. Home to world-leading scholars and expertise, the Faculty of Science is working to address the greatest problem of our time: sustainability and sustainable development. Your support will help us:
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Transforming data into knowledge
With 95 per cent of the world’s data created in the past five years, researchers need new methods and tools to manage these massive datasets.
McGill’s Computational Data Systems Initiative (CDSI) is a hub for research, training and resources at the nexus where computing and data systems meet, and is also home to the McGill Collaborative for AI and Society (McCAIS), a cross-Faculty group developing best practices for the responsible use of AI.
With your support of CDSI and McCAIS, we can:
- Discover and apply new computational, mathematical, statistical and data science methods
- Facilitate knowledge exchange and best practices across sectoral and disciplinary boundaries, in a domain that is evolving at a remarkable rate
- Accelerate our capacity to interpret and translate data into knowledge that can serve society – with both rigour and consideration of ethics
Developing novel approaches to human wellness
The Department of Psychology’s Professor Virginia I. Douglas Centre for Clinical Psychology builds on four decades of internationally renowned research in the treatment of mental health conditions. Its in-house clinic provides training opportunities for PhD Clinical Psychology students, and has become a critical mental-health resource for the McGill and Montreal communities.
We aim to expand the research and training capacity of the clinic. Your support will help us:
- Provide psychological services to underserved members of the McGill and Montreal communities
- Share knowledge by hosting workshops and lectures on topics including assessment, intervention and clinical supervision
- Provide self-help resources on mental health and wellness
- Provide new services for young people, including group therapy programs and a summer camp for youth with mental health needs
Revolutionizing science learning
With the explosion of computer-based information and tools such as generative AI, science course delivery and assessment methods must evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing demands of teaching and learning today.
With donor support, we will build on the successes of the existing Office of Science Education, transforming it into the new Centre for University Science Education. This Centre will:
- Become a specialized home for university-based science teaching and learning methods
- Develop teaching innovations that enable students to embrace the challenge of tackling complex scientific problems
- Establish a McGill-wide ecosystem for the incubation of new programming around science teaching, learning and outreach
The Science Opportunities Fund
You can maximize the impact of your donation by giving through the Science Opportunities Fund. This fund provides our Faculty with the flexibility to respond quickly to emerging opportunities, including:
- Scholarships
- Professorships
- Emerging research initiatives
- Experiential learning opportunities for students