The Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada have elected 89 new Fellows, including one Foreign Fellow and two Specially Elected Fellows. “During the 150th anniversary celebrations of our country, we are particularly proud of these outstanding scholars, artists and scientists whose career contributions have been extraordinary” said RSC President Maryse Lassonde. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-5642.
The recent decision by the United States to bar entry to the United States by refugees and by nationals of seven Muslim-majority countries, as stated in the U.S. Presidential Executive Order “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States” is a deeply troubling development that will have a profound impact on Canada … Read more
The Royal Society of Canada announced that 16 eminent Canadian scholars and researchers have been recognized for their outstanding achievements in research and scholarship. “Once again this year we can be proud of the recipients of the Royal Society of Canada’s medals and awards, which highlight remarkable achievements in a wide variety of disciplines in our three … Read more
The Royal Society of Canada released a new report, The Behaviour and Environmental Impacts of Crude Oil Released into Aqueous Environments, recommending that Canada needs an integrated, comprehensive, government-industry research program to better understand, prevent, respond to and clean up crude oil spills in water. “While advances in science and technology and improved safety practices have … Read more
The RSC has named the incoming 48 members of The College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. Those named to the College represent the emerging generation of scholarly, scientific and artistic leadership in Canada. Together, the members of the College will address issues of particular concern to new scholars, artists and scientists, for the advancement … Read more
The Royal Society of Canada is pleased to announce that 12 eminent Canadian scholars and researchers have been recognized for their outstanding achievements in research and scholarship. “The 2015 group of RSC Award winners-representing fields as diverse as linguistics and physics-is a testament to the multidisciplinary strength of Canadian talent,” said Graham Bell, president of … Read more
The Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada have elected 87 new Fellows, including one Foreign Fellows and three Specially Elected Fellows. The newly elected Fellows have diverse backgrounds and disciplines. They have been elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding scholarly, scientific and artistic achievement. Election to the academies of the Royal Society … Read more
The executive committee of the council announced the appointment of Ms. Iris Almeida-Cote as chief executive officer, effective August 31, 2015. “We were looking for a special candidate who reflects the values and respects the unique role the Royal Society of Canada has played, and will play, in Canada and the world,” said Graham Bell, president … Read more
The Royal Society of Canada published the second in a series of position papers intended to serve as constructive additions to policy conversations about research and scholarship in Canada. The paper is entitled “Strengthening Government by Strengthening Scientific Advice: Fully realizing the value of science to Canadian society.” The full report is available online. Call 613-991-6990 x … Read more
The Royal Society of Canada announced that the national science academies of the G7 countries have handed three papers on antibiotic resistance, neglected and tropical diseases, and the impact of human activities on marine systems, to their respective heads of government for discussion during the G7 summit at Schloss Elmau in early June 2015. “These statements are brief, authoritative documents … Read more
