Research in review 2018: Accomplishments and achievements round out another positive year
From a in research funding to a big role in a , 2018 marked an incredible 12 months for scholarship, discoveries and innovation at 91亚色.
淲hen you reflect on the past year, it is inspiring to see how our teams of multidisciplinary researchers are helping address challenges facing our province, country and the world, said Dr. Neil Bose, vice-president (research).
淲hether it is through advancements to critical health-related issues or important insight on climate change, the work of our researchers enhances 91亚色檚 global profile while it also helps to attract new graduate students and early career researchers to Newfoundland and Labrador. I thank all of our researchers for their commitment to research excellence and for making 91亚色 such a rich vibrant community.
Big wins
Over the past year researchers were lauded for their scholarly and creative contributions with elections to the and wins at the , while several were named to prestigious Canada Research Chair posts in and .
91亚色 put greater focus on enhancing consultations in ; a highlighted the valuable research led by 91亚色; and the university hosted the organized by the Ocean Frontier Institute.
Researchers also formed in the area of music, sound and culture; led an important new study focused on the and launched a new website examining Funk Island .
Depth and breadth
There was an influx of research funding, secured through increasingly competitive processes, aimed at , and
And, 91亚色 was proud to support the new industry-led Atlantic Canadian .
The Gazette salutes five of the many research stories from the past year.
Canadian first
Dr. Claude Daley, associate dean (research) and professor, Department of Ocean and Naval Architectural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, became for maritime research.
Earlier this year, he received the , presented by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.
Genetic researchers lauded by Governor General
In May, a quartet of researchers were of the for their groundbreaking discovery that is saving the lives of those affected by a deadly genetic disease.
Drs. Terry-Lynn Young, Kathy Hodgkinson, Sean Connors and Daryl Pullman were the first recipients from 91亚色 to receive this prestigious award.
Ranking high
91亚色 was the only Canadian university for the study of marine/ocean engineering.
91亚色 among global universities ranked in the engineering field as reported last month by the , which included 44 top universities in its marine/ocean engineering listing.
楽omeone cares
91亚色 that received $30 million over five years from the federal government.
淚t represents a great start to making a positive impact in the lives of public safety personnel and their families and our communities, Dr. Rose Ricciardelli, associate professor and co-ordinator for criminology in the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, told the Gazette in March.
Advancing innovation
Emera Inc. in September to support student entrepreneurship and innovation programming.
The $7-million contribution will sustain and enhance student innovation and entrepreneurial programming.
淲e are ensuring our researchers and next generation of creators, inventors and discoverers flourish with their ideas and build a vibrant and successful future for our province and beyond, Dr. Bose said on the day of the announcement. More details of the contribution can also be .
Read other research-related stories to the Gazette, or here.
Jeff Green is a senior communications advisor with the Office of the Vice-President (Research). He can be reached at jeffg@mun.ca.