THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA (RSC) NAMES NEW FELLOWS

OTTAWA, Sept. 13 /CNW/ - The Royal Society of Canada has elected 75 new Fellows, two Specially Elected Fellows, three Foreign Fellows. The newly elected Fellows have diverse backgrounds and disciplines but they have been elected to the Society by their peers in recognition of outstanding scholarly, scientific and artistic achievement.

Election to the academies of the Royal Society of Canada is the highest honour a scholar can achieve in the Arts, Humanities and Sciences.

"Excellence and accomplishment in the arts, humanities and sciences is a touchstone of vibrant and successful societies. These new Fellows from across Canada, from universities, industry and government, and from a wide spectrum of backgrounds, honour our country by their talents and achievements.  Election to the Royal Society acknowledges their contributions by reciprocally honouring them," said Prof. Roderick A. Macdonald, President of the RSC.

Founded in 1882, the Royal Society of Canada is the senior national body of distinguished Canadian scholars, artists and scientists. As Canada's National Academy, the Royal Society of Canada exists to recognize academic excellence and outstanding contributions to Canadian intellectual culture, to advise governments and organizations, and to promote a culture of knowledge and innovation in Canada. The Society's three academies collectively consist of nearly 2,000 Fellows, men and women who are selected by their peers for outstanding contributions to the natural and social sciences, in the arts and in the humanities.

This year's new Fellows will be inducted to the RSC during the Induction and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. The complete list of newly elected Fellows and their nomination citations can be found on the Society's website at www.rsc-src.ca

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