Posted on Oct. 7: McMaster researchers are Leaders of Tomorrow

[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/leadersoftomorrow.jpg” caption=”Leaders of Tomorrow”]Four McMaster researchers being hailed as “Leaders of Tomorrow” are spending the day on Parliament Hill talking up the benefits of research investments to the political, policy and funding communities.

The Partnership Group for Science and Engineering (PAGSE) identified 21 “Leaders of Tomorrow” from across the country to participate in their one-day symposium designed to promote research and its potential impact on Canada's future. Of those 21, four of the “Leaders” are from McMaster.

Ian Fearon (biology); John Valliant (chemistry); Kari Dalnoki-Veress (physics & astronomy) and David Earn(mathematics & statistics) were selected because they are considered “skilled, committed researchers who will generate research and innovation results well into the future.” Each will have the opportunity to discuss his own research while participating in round-table discussions with federal government, granting council and private sector representatives.

Mamdouh Shoukri, vice-president, research and international affairs, says he's extremely pleased but not totally surprised that nearly one-fifth of those participating are from McMaster. “We have an extraordinary talent pool from which to choose. These researchers are exceptional, so it's not really surprising they were selected. They are keen, ambitious and dynamic and, ultimately, they represent the future.”

PAGSE's goal is to inform politicians and agency leaders about some of the science, technology, social and medical issues that are key to Canada's socio-economic future. The day will finish off with a reception where senators and members of parliament will have a chance to meet these young researchers and learn more about their work.

Photo credits: Glenn Lowson; Rob Tatlock

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[img_inline align="right" src="http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/leadersoftomorrow.jpg" caption="Leaders of Tomorrow"]Four McMaster researchers  being hailed as "Leaders of Tomorrow"  are spending the day on Parliament Hill talking up the benefits of research investments to the political, policy and funding communities.<p><br />
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The <a href="http://www.pagse.org">Partnership Group for Science and Engineering </a> (PAGSE) identified 21 "Leaders of Tomorrow" from across the country to participate in their one-day symposium designed to promote research and its potential impact on Canada&#039;s future.  Of those 21, four of the "Leaders" are from McMaster.<p><br />
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<a href="http://www.science.mcmaster.ca/biology/faculty/fearon/fearon.htm">Ian Fearon</a> (biology); <a href="http://www.mcmaster.ca/research/faces/faces_valliant.htm">John Valliant</a> (chemistry); <a href="http://www.physics.mcmaster.ca/people/faculty/Dalnoki-Veress_K_h.html">Kari Dalnoki-Veress</a> (physics & astronomy) and <a href="http://www.mcmaster.ca/research/faces/faces_earn.htm">David Earn</a>(mathematics & statistics) were selected because they are considered "skilled, committed researchers who will generate research and innovation results well into the future."  Each will have the opportunity to discuss his own research while participating in round-table discussions with federal government, granting council and private sector representatives.<p><br />
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<a href="http://www.mcmaster.ca/research/vpres_index.htm">Mamdouh Shoukri</a>, vice-president, research and international affairs, says he&#039;s extremely pleased but not totally surprised that nearly one-fifth of those participating are from McMaster.  "We have an extraordinary talent pool from which to choose.  These researchers are exceptional, so it&#039;s not really surprising they were selected.  They are keen, ambitious and dynamic and, ultimately, they represent the future."<p>  <br />
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PAGSE&#039;s goal is to inform politicians and agency leaders about some of the science, technology, social and medical issues that are key to Canada&#039;s socio-economic future. The day will finish off with a reception where senators and members of parliament will have a chance to meet these young researchers and learn more about their work. <p><br />
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<i>Photo credits: Glenn Lowson; Rob Tatlock</i>

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