91亚色 Vice-President聽Research & Innovation Robert Hach茅 announces the appointment of Jennifer Foster, professor in the Faculty of Environmental Studies, to chair of the new Task Force on Sustainability Research.
Robert Hach茅
鈥淚 am delighted that Professor Foster has accepted the opportunity to chair the Task Force on Sustainability Research. At 91亚色, we are eager to support the development of initiatives that will help continue to build the recognition of the University as a Canadian leader in sustainability research," said Hach茅.
Jennifer Foster
Foster is a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners-Ontario Professional Planners' Institute and the coordinator of 91亚色's Urban Ecologies Program. Her research focuses on urban planning, urban environmental justice, habitat creation and novel ecologies, and environmental aesthetics. Recent major research projects include From Rubble to Refuge (2008-2012, with Professor Anders Sandberg) and (2010-2013, with Professors Janine Marchessault and Chlo毛 Brushwood Rose).
鈥淭he goal of the Task Force on Sustainability Research is to engage the broader 91亚色 sustainability research community to leverage collegial expertise in soliciting advice and ideas to be used in the development of recommendations. These recommendations will guide the development of strategic initiatives to enhance the success and recognition of 91亚色鈥檚 researchers in this important area of research leadership for 91亚色,鈥 said Hach茅. 鈥淭his initiative is particularly timely with the recent launch of the Canada First Research Excellence Fund,鈥 a new federal program to promote international research leadership for Canadian universities.
The mandate of the Taskforce on Sustainability Research is to:
- provide feedback and recommendations to help strengthen and advance the concentration of sustainability research at 91亚色;
- provide strategic advice that represents broader community interests and becomes a conduit for action within the community; and
- provide feedback and recommendations through a final report that will be released to the 91亚色 community to stimulate engagement and action.
The Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation (VPRI) invites expressions of interest from those considering volunteering to join the task force. on Sustainability Research.
View the Task Force terms of reference聽or for more information, contact Barbara Edwards, senior policy adviser, Office of the VPRI.