The Royal Society of Canada Announces its 2024 Cohort of Fellows and College Members

By Investor Empires On Sep 3, 2024

OTTAWA, Sept. 3, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) and its members have elected this year’s new Fellows and named the next class of RSC faculty.

One hundred and four new Fellows have been elected by their peers for their outstanding scholarly achievements. This RSC honour is the highest honour in the arts, social sciences, humanities and sciences.

The RSC also welcomes fifty-six new members to the RSC College. These mid-career leaders bring a multi-generational capacity to address major challenges and seize new opportunities, including those in emerging fields.

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“The Royal Society of Canada is very proud to welcome today a remarkable group of inspiring scientists, artists and creatives whose exceptional contributions to the world of science, culture and the well-being of Canada have been recognized by their peers. Their work will continue to influence public policy for years to come, while contributing to the well-being of our society,” said Alain J. Gagnon, FRC, President of the Royal Society of Canada.

On Friday, November 8, 2024, the RSC will host the RSC Class of 2024 Fellows and Members at a ceremony as part of a celebration of excellence and engagement in Vancouver, British Columbia. Join us in celebrating this vibrant landscape of talent, imagination, discipline and discovery. Register here!

For media or communications requests, please contact Paige Beveridge at Communications@rsc-src.ca.

Founded in 1882, the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) comprises the Academy of Arts and Humanities, the Academy of Social Sciences, the Academy of Sciences, and the Faculty of the Royal Society of Canada. The RSC recognizes excellence, advises government and the broader community, and promotes a culture of knowledge and innovation in Canada and with other national academies around the world. Learn more at www.rsc-src.ca.

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