Four University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have been recognized with one of Canada's highest academic honours for invaluable contributions in their fields. Dr. Dwight Newman (DPhil) and Dr. Leon Kochian (PhD) have been named Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Fellows, and Dr. Steven Rayan (PhD) and Dr. Allyson Stevenson (PhD) have both been named College Members of the RSC.
The Royal Society of Canada recognizes four University of Saskatchewan Researchers for their Class of 2025. Photo: Erin Matthews/USask
"USask has a proud history of attracting top-tier researchers and scholars from around the globe. These four inductees have made exceptional contributions in their fields and are a reflection of USask's commitment to driving innovative research that is shaping our world," USask President Peter Stoicheff said.
The RSC is considered the most prestigious collection of Canadian scholars, artists and researchers across a vast interdisciplinary field. The RSC fosters intellectual leadership for Canada and for the world.
Being named an RSC Fellow is the highest honour that can be awarded in recognition of outstanding scholarly achievement. Membership in the RSC College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists is presented to exceptional mid-career researchers whose significant contributions and accomplishments are recognized by their peers and other leading researchers.
"Researchers, scholars and artists at USask strive to be what the world needs, and it is wonderful to see some of our university's top scholars earning acclaim at home in Canada," said USask Vice-President Research Baljit Singh. "The diverse fields of expertise on display among our newest RSC recipients is emblematic of the depth and breadth of USask's research capabilities.
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