Yersinia pestis, the causative agent of the Black Death (1346-1353), has caused three historical and ongoing pandemics. The first Plague pandemic (541-740 CE), for which the Plague of Justinian was its herald (541-549 CE), the&...

Phonon polaritons—quasiparticles arising from the coupling of photons and optical phonons—enable sub-diffractional control of infrared light in polar dielectrics. This thesis presents a study of the physics of phonon coupling in two inte...

The collage workshop blueprint offers a starting point for anyone interested in designing a collage workshop. The blueprint can be adapted for the classroom and for community-engaged activities. The blueprint stems from These Are&#x...

The Science Careers & Experience Guidebook is an interactive resource designed to help McMaster science students build their career toolkit, explore meaningful experiences, and gather insights to support their journey during and afte...