September 8, 2006 Source: :
http://www.smu.ca/newsreleases/2006/08-08-08-09-2006.html 11 Faculty Receive Almost $300,000.00 in NSERC Funding; Additional scholarships and research awards for Saint Mary’s students announced Saint Mary’s University has proven yet again that it’s a leader when it comes to science research in Canada. Today, the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) confirmed that 11 faculty will share $285,812.00 in new NSERC funding. This is on top of the 10 faculty members who recently received almost $600,000.00 combined in new NSERC funding, meaning that in just a one year span the University has generated nearly $1-million from this popular research organization, which is certainly unprecedented news. Faculty who have received funding today include: Dr. Cory Pye, Chemistry; Dr. Adam Sarty, Astronomy and Physics; Dr. Norma Linney, Mathematics and Computing Science; Dr. Georgia Pe-Piper, Geology; Dr. Jaroslav Dostal, Geology; Dr. David Cone, Biology; Dr. Zhongmin Dong, Biology; Dr. Matthias Foellmer, Biology; Dr. Genlou Sun, Biology; Dr. Dawn Jutla, Finance and Management Science, and Dr. Kevin Vessey, Biology and Dean of the Faculty of Gradaute Studies and Research. In addition to the funding announced for faculty, NSERC confirmed that six Saint Mary’s graduate students will receive major support for their research. Students Scott Burley (Environmental Science), Stuart Crosby (Mathematics and Computing Science), Kristin Schmeisser (Mathematics and Computing Science), Tracy Daley (Biology), and Patrick Rogers (Astronomy and Physics), will receive $173,500 combined for research they will be carrying out over the next two years. Colin Garroway (Biology) will receive $63,000 over the next three years for Doctoral research/courses. A total of 18 undergraduate students have received $102,600.00 in funding. They include: Andrea Coombs (Biology); Mark Richardson (Mathematics and Computing Science); Ted Abraham (Chemistry); Amber-Leigh Golding (Biology); Jeff Farrell (Chemistry); Heather Pickup (Mathematics and Computing Science); Kerry Worth-Marr (Biology); Jillian DiPenta (Biology); Aaron Gallant (Astronomy and Physics); Peter Tupper (Mathematics and Computing Science); Carrie Lee Anne Trider (Chemistry); Christopher Ayer (Biology); Rammi Hassan (Biology); Michael Foote (Biology); Andrew Inkpen (Biology); Andre Doucette (Mathematics and Computing Science); Shannon Ledger Piercey (Geology); and Ryan Boudreau (Chemistry). "These grants are a tribute to our outstanding faculty and reflect Saint Mary’s University’s dedication to innovative research and scientific discovery," says Dr. J. Colin Dodds, President of Saint Mary’s. "The funds enable our researchers – faculty and students alike - to continue to excel in their disciplines and to deliver high-level research that will ensure Saint Mary’s remain a leader in scientific research," adds Dr. Dodds. The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of Industry, and Dr. Suzanne Fortier, President of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), announced the results of the 2006 NSERC Grants and Scholarships competitions, worth more than $503 million. Funding was awarded to some 8,800 professors and students across Canada following national, peer-reviewed competitions conducted by NSERC. "These NSERC awards ensure that Canada's best and brightest university professors and their students can conduct research that will contribute to our national stock of knowledge, and ultimately to job creation and economic growth ," says Minister Bernier who made the announcement today in Halifax. "And investment in their future is an investment in ours. " Each year thousands of professors from universities across Canada compete for NSERC's Discovery Grants and other funding. These grants provide primary support for research in dozens of fields, such as chemistry, life and material sciences, mathematics, and civil engineering. The professors dedicate a large portion of their grant funds to training Canadian undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers. The Student Research Awards are meant to stimulate students' interest in research in the natural sciences and engineering at the graduate level of study. "NSERC is extremely pleased to support the talent and creativity found in universities across Canada," says Dr. Fortier. "We take great pride in the contributions university researchers have made to Canada's prosperity, and we have every reason to expect even greater things from them in the future." Science and Engineering Research Canada (NSERC) is a key federal agency investing in people, discovery and innovation. It supports both basic university research through research grants, and project research through partnerships among postsecondary institutions, government and the private sector, as well as the advanced training of highly qualified people. Saint Mary's University is known for its community outreach projects, both in Canada and around the world. Saint Mary's, founded in 1802, is home to one of Canada's leading business schools, a Science Faculty widely known for its cutting-edge research, a comprehensive and innovative Arts Faculty and a vibrant Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. -30- For More Information: Paul Fitzgerald
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