Kai Chan named to RSC’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
Dr. Kai Chan, Professor in UBC’s Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries and the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, is a leader in the field of ecosystem services.
Daniel Pauly named Chevalier de la Légion D’Honneur by French government
Chevalier is a distinction in France’s National Order of the Legion of Honour and it is granted for professional activity with “eminent accomplishments.”
Mimi E. Lam wins Conservation Beacon Award
Awarded for her pioneering of an ethical approach to the conservation of marine resources, both natural and cultural, through interdisciplinary research and community engagement at the science-policy interface.
Rashid Sumaila receives Benchley Ocean Award for Science
He received the award at a gala ceremony at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.
Amanda Vincent named to IUCN Species Survival Commission Steering Committee
She will serve as the Committee’s global marine expert, and will also Chair its Marine Conservation Subcommittee.
William Cheung named Wall Scholar
The Wall Scholars Research Award will allow Dr. Cheung to spend one year in residence at the Institute in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.
Rashid Sumaila wins UBC’s Killam Faculty Research Prize
This award recognizes faculty member’s “outstanding research and scholarly contributions”. Dr. Sumaila’s research on fisheries economics and the benefits of sustainable fisheries to society on a global scale is both important and timely in today’s political climate.
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University Killam Professor Lecture Series, featuring Dr. Daniel Pauly, will take place on March 28 at 6:30 pm, and Science World. Tickets SOLD OUT. Waitlist available
Daniel Pauly named “Scientist of the Year” by Radio Canada
Pauly is being recognized for his lifelong research efforts on the human impacts on global fisheries, which hit a high note in 2016 with two major publications, both co-authored with Dirk Zeller.
Rashid Sumaila wins Benchley Ocean Award for Excellence in Science
Referred to as the “Academy Awards for the ocean,” the Benchley awards are the world’s preeminent ocean awards.