Digvir Jayas
André Proulx2025-08-22T14:10:35-04:00Distinguished Professor Dr. Digvir S. Jayas was educated at the G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in Pantnagar, India; the University of Manitoba, and the University of Saskatchewan. Before assuming the position of Vice-President (Research and International), he held the position of Vice-President (Research) for two years and Associate Vice-President (Research) for eight years. Prior to his appointment as Associate Vice-President (Research), he was Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Department Head of Biosystems Engineering, and Interim Director of the Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals. He is a Registered Professional Engineer and...
Donna Kirkwood
André Proulx2025-08-22T14:09:58-04:00Donna is an adviser to public and private organisations on strategic positioning, design and management of science, technology and innovation programs and policies. Deeply devoted to the advancement of science, convinced of the importance of integrating diverse perspectives, she served on numerous scientific and academic steering committees as well as advisory boards, granting council and science networks in Québec, Canada and Europe. She currently serves as Chair of ArcticNet board as well as independent director on the British Geological Survey and SOQUEM boards. Donna was Chief Scientist at Natural Resources Canada from 2016 to 2019 where she strengthened linkages between...
Megan Leslie
Christine Demers2025-08-22T14:11:01-04:00An adventurer and passionate enthusiast of the outdoors, Cedar believes strongly in connecting our daily lives to nature. Cedar’s work engages, entertains, and educates by connecting people to each other and the land through innovative travel experiences. She believes that fostering these connections is critical to the longevity of conservation work and is dedicated to cultivating meaningful relationships that strengthen our ties to nature and each other. By focusing on travel to Arctic and sub-Arctic environments, Cedar is actively involved in documenting and monitoring existing sites of historic and cultural importance. Above all, Cedar is committed to the regions and...