Awards & Recognitions
Congratulations to all of our award-winning EEB graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty.
Professor Marla Sokolowski receives the Royal Society of Canada’s Flavelle Medal for her contributions to biological science
Marla Sokolowski, a University Professor in the Faculty of Arts & Science’s Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, has won the distinguished Flavelle Medal from the Royal Society of Canada for her contributions to biological science.
“I was surprised and delighted to receive this wonderful news,” says Sokolowski, who received both her bachelor of science and PhD from the University of Toronto. “I am deeply honoured to be part of the group of exemplary scientists who have won this medal since its inception in 1924.
Marc Johnson awarded the prestigious E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowship
Associate Professor, Marc Johnson was awarded the prestigious E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowship. Presented annually to up to six early-stage academic researchers, the fellowship offers $250,000 over two years to help […]
Professor Marla Sokolowski receives the Royal Society of Canada’s Flavelle Medal for her contributions to biological science
Marla Sokolowski, a University Professor in the Faculty of Arts & Science’s Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, has won the distinguished Flavelle Medal from the Royal Society of Canada for […]
Chelsea Rochman has been named to the Royal Society’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
Six researchers from across the Faculty of Arts & Science are among the 15 University of Toronto scholars and scientists named today by the Royal Society of Canada as Fellows of the […]
Marc Cadotte appointed to the Royal Society’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
Five faculty members at the University of Toronto – experts in a wide range of disciplines, from ecology to engineering – have been appointed to the Royal Society of Canada’s College […]
EEB EDI Award
I am pleased to let you know that we have launched a new (tri-campus) EEB Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Award, which may be awarded annually to an individual or group at […]
Former EEB graduate student Stephen De Lisle receives CSEE Early Career Award
Congratualtions to former EEB PhD student Stephen De Lisle on receiving an Early Career Award from the Canadian Society for Ecology & Evolution! Stephen is currently a Postdoctoral Scholar at […]
Marie-Josée Fortin receives prestigious University Professor designation
Marie-Josée Fortin has been recognized as University Professor, the University of Toronto’s highest honour, for her fundamental work and international leadership in the field of spatial analysis in ecology. “It is […]
Professor Asher Cutter appointed Interim Associate Dean, Student Affairs
Arts & Science is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Asher Cutter as Interim Associate Dean, Student Affairs for a four-month term, effective July 1, 2020. Professor Cutter received his PhD […]
Professor Jacqueline Sztepanacz wins prestigious Dobzhansky Prize
Professor Jacqueline Sztepanacz is this year’s Dobzhansky Prize winner from the Society for the Study of Evolution. The prize is awarded annually to recognize the outstanding research accomplishments and future promise of […]
Plant Evolutionary Biologist Spencer Barrett Elected to US National Academy of Sciences
Plant evolutionary biologist Spencer Barrett has been elected to the US National Academy of Sciences as an International Member. Election to the Academy represents one of the highest honours awarded to a […]