Awards & Recognitions
Congratulations to all of our award-winning EEB graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty.
Stephen Wright named Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Professor Stephen Wright is among the eighteen faculty members from across the University of Toronto who have been appointed Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada – a prestigious distinction given to the country’s most distinguished scholars, artists and scientists.
“The University of Toronto is immensely proud to see such a high number of our faculty members elected to the Royal Society of Canada,” said Leah Cowen, U of T’s vice-president, research and innovation, and strategic initiatives. “These researchers are at the forefront of disciplines that span the arts, social sciences, humanities and sciences, and their work stands to have a significant impact on academic inquiry, policy and societal well-being.”
Read the Royal Society of Canada press release
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Marie-Josée Fortin elected to the Royal Society of Canada
Congratulations to Professor Marie-Josée Fortin on being elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. This honour recognizes Marie-Josée contributions and excellence in research over many years. Marie-Josée […]
Locke Rowe appointed Distinguished Professor
Congratulations to Locke Rowe on being appointed Distinguished Professor, effective July 1st. Locke joins a select group within the University of Toronto in receiving this appointment by the Provost. Locke adds […]
Professor James Thomson wins the President’s Teaching Award
Congratulations to Professor James Thomson in being chosen as a 2016 recipient of the University of Toronto President’s Teaching Award – the highest recognition of teaching excellence at the university. James […]
Stephen Wright wins 2016 SMBE Mid-Career Award for Research
Congratulations to Professor Stephen Wright in being selected as the inaugural winner of the Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution Mid-Career Award for Research. This latest award continues Stephen’s impressive run this […]
Asher Cutter and Stephen Wright promoted to Full Professor
Asher Cutter and Stephen Wright have been approved for promotion to Full Professor effective July 1st, 2016. Asher and Stephen have developed exceptionally strong research programs and provide excellent teaching […]
Professor Stephen Wright awarded a NSERC E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowship
Congratulations to Professor Stephen Wright who is being awarded a NSERC E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fellowship Stephen received this prestigious honour at a ceremony at Rideau Hall Feb 16th, hosted by Governor General […]
Professor Aneil Agrawal wins the Steacie Prize
Congratulations to Professor Aneil Agrawal in being selected as the recipient for the prestigious Steacie Prize for Natural Sciences in 2015. The Steacie Prize is awarded annually to a young […]
Jessica Phillips selected as 2016 Rhodes Scholar
Jessica Phillips has been selected as a Rhodes Scholar for 2016. Jessy is completing her BSc degree with programs in our Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Specialist and our Biodiversity and […]
Professor Aneil Agrawal joins the College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists
The College was launched in 2014 and its named members “represent the emerging generation of scholarly, scientific, and artistic leadership in Canada”. Congratulations, Aneil – a well-deserved recognition of your […]
Professor Marie-Josée Fortin’s achievements recognized by the IALE
Congratulations to EEB Professor Marie-Josée Fortin on receiving the International Association for Landscape Ecology’s Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievements at the 2015 IALE World Congress in Portland, Oregon July 8th. Marie-Josée was also recognized […]