Eight more Simon Fraser University (SFU) scholars have been named to the Royal Society of Canada — Canada's highest academic honour.
Six are fellows while two were named as members of the society's College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.
And, with the latest recipients, SFU's total number of active RSC members now sits at nearly 80 researchers.
2022 Royal Society of Canada Fellows
- David Chariandy, professor, Department of English, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- Wendy Hui Kyong Chun, professor and Canada 150 Research Chair, School of Communications, Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology
- Dana Lepofsky, professor, Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Environment
- Laura Marks, professor, School for the Contemporary Arts, Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology
- Judy Radul, professor, School for Contemporary Arts, Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology
- Maite Taboada, Distinguished SFU professor, Department of Linguistics, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
New College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists members
- Angela Kaida, Distinguished SFU professor and Tier II Canada Research Chair, Faculty of Health Sciences
- Meghan Winters, professor, Faculty of Health Sciences
"It is with great pride that I congratulate SFU’s eight newest members of the Royal Society of Canada," SFU president and vice-chancellor Joy Johnson said in a news release.
"Their creativity, innovative spirit and determination to embrace some of the world's most pressing societal challenges is making a profound impact on our local, national and global communities."
The RSC was established in 1882 as Canada's national academy. The society promotes research and learning in the arts, humanities and sciences.
The society awards fellowships to peer-elected and distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions in the three fields.
The College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists recognizes emerging intellectual leaders who have demonstrated high achievement during their early careers.
"This is a well-deserved recognition of research excellence for SFU’s newly named Fellows and College Members," added Dugan O'Neil, SFU vice-president of research and international.
"These eight SFU inductees are leading the way in a variety of disciplines, creating social change through new ideas and innovations. SFU’s growing number of RSC members exemplifies the university’s commitment to research, sustainability and knowledge mobilization."
Biographies of the eight scholars are available on SFU's website.
