Marie Auger-Méthé & Andrea Reid join the ranks of the RSC’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists

Dr. Marie Auger-Méthé (Associate Professor) and Dr. Andrea Reid (Assistant Professor) have been invited by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) become members of the RSC’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.

Each year, the RSC invites scholars, artists and creators in the early stage in their career, who have been recognized through their exceptional contributions to the world of science and culture, and to the well-being of Canada to join the College. This year 56 individuals, including these two UBC Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries faculty members, will bring their expertise to the College, to address major challenges and seize new opportunities, including those in emerging fields. “The impact of their work will continue to be felt in the development of public policies for years to come, while contributing to the well-being of our society,” said Alain-G. Gagnon, FRSC, President of the RSC.

Dr. Marie Auger-Méthé, who is cross-appointed in the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, and the Department of Statistics, is a highly original interdisciplinary researcher whose work in the development and application of novel statistical methods provides impactful insights to the ecology, movement, health, and behaviour of animals, advancing fundamental scientific knowledge that is crucial in formulating effective wildlife management and conservation policies. Her research brings new insights into the responses of ecologically important species, particularly charismatic marine species, to global environmental changes. Dr. Marie Auger-Méthé is a Canada Research Chair in Statistical Ecology.

Dr. Andrea Reid is a Nisga’a citizen and scientist engaged in community-partnered work on fish and fisheries, critically examining their pasts and envisioning just futures. Her research and teaching, based out of the Nass River Valley, centre approaches that are intergenerational, land-based, and relational. Dr. Reid is a Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Fisheries Science, and leads the Centre for Indigenous Fisheries at The University of British Columbia.

Drs. Auger-Méthé and Reid will be inducted as 2024 Fellows and Members of the RSC College at a ceremony on Friday, November 8, 2024, as part of the Celebration of Excellence and Engagement in Vancouver, British Columbia.

The Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries extends its heartfelt congratulations to both faculty members.

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