The purpose of the Open Forum is to provide feedback to the 91亚色 community regarding the community consultations and discussions over the past few months, with respect to the development of PIER.

鈥淭he community consultations have been extremely valuable for gaining feedback about the goals, values and objectives that will help shape the continued progress of 91亚色 towards becoming recognized as a comprehensive, research-intensive institution and we greatly appreciate the feedback we have received from the 91亚色 community,鈥� said Hach茅.听 鈥淭he development of 91亚色鈥檚 Plan for the Intensification & Enhancement of Research will help achieve the university鈥檚 vision in further advancing excellence in research and scholarship.鈥�

The Open Forum will also provide an opportunity for members of the 91亚色 community to ask questions and provide additional feedback on the development of the PIER and the ongoing consultations. All 91亚色 students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

Community members interested in attending the PIER Open Forum are asked to听.

For more information about the community consultations, visit the .

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91亚色 recently initiated a roundtable discussion on the development of a Pan-Canadian strategy to advance and support knowledge mobilization led by the ResearchImpact-R茅seauImpactRecherche (RIR), Canada鈥檚 Knowledge Mobilization Network.听 The discussion was held at the University on Oct.24 and 25.

During the roundtable, members of the 91亚色-led RIR Network, which included vice-presidents and research directors of the 10 member Universities across Canada, participated in discussion to support Pan-Canadian knowledge mobilization initiatives and campus-community collaborations that can maximize the economic, social and environmental impacts of research and scholarship.

鈥�91亚色 was pleased to host this roundtable discussion for the ResearchImpact-R茅seauImpactRecherche (RIR) network,鈥� said Robert Hach茅, 91亚色鈥檚 vice-president research & innovation.听 鈥淭he key outcomes of the discussion were a renewed commitment to RIR as Canada's Knowledge Mobilization network and support for the development of a Pan-Canadian strategy to advance Knowledge Mobilization initiatives and best practices across the country, as the RIR Network continues to grow its membership.鈥�

The roundtable highlighted the history of the ResearchImpact network, a discussion of the models of knowledge mobilization and successes at RIR universities, a prioritization of the goals for the RIR network, a discussion of the rationale for a Pan-Canadian strategy to support knowledge mobilization and more.

Founded in 2006 by 91亚色 and the University of Victoria, RIR is committed to developing institutional capacities to support knowledge mobilization by developing and sharing knowledge mobilization best practices, services and tools. In 2010-2011 RIR expanded to include Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, Universit茅 du Qu茅bec 脿 Montr茅al, University of Guelph and University of Saskatchewan.听 In 2013, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Wilfird Laurier University, Carleton University and l鈥橴niversit茅 du Montreal also joined.

For more information about the ResearchImpact-R茅seauImpactRecherche network, visit the website, or or e-mail info@researchimpact.ca.

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The announcement of the recipients of more than 760 grants to power new research initiatives was delivered Monday by Greg Rickford, federal minister of state (science and technology).

鈥淪SHRC鈥檚 investment provides a foundation for our researchers in the social sciences and humanities to conduct cutting-edge fundamental research that identifies and applies solutions to some of the most pressing problems facing society today,鈥� said Robert Hach茅 (left), 91亚色鈥檚 vice-president research & innovation. 鈥淩esearch at 91亚色 is research with an impact and research that makes a difference.鈥�

Thirty-seven 91亚色 researchers received more than $5.5 million to fund their research projects through SSHRC鈥檚 Insight Grants and Insight Development Grants programs.

The funding was granted for research covering a wide range of topics, including:

• Schools, safety and the urban neighborhood;
• Riots in the Maghreb: A socio-anthropological contribution of dissenting voices;
• From norm takers to norm shakers and makers? A comparative study of tax transplants in China and India;
• Wrestling with tradition: community, authority and change in law and religion;
• Multimedia and transmedia texts, cultural change and youth readers; and
• Transitioning from a fossil(ized) to a bio-based economy: A case study of biofuels in the Canadian Context.

鈥淭his investment in social sciences and humanities research is a cornerstone to building Canada鈥檚 capacity for innovation,鈥� said Chad Gaffield, president of SSHRC. 鈥淭hrough the Insight Grants and Insight Development Grants, we are supporting the highest levels of research excellence. This research will generate knowledge about the past and present that will lead to innovative solutions for today鈥檚 most pressing social, cultural, technological, environmental and economic issues, and improve the lives of Canadians.鈥�

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鈥淧rofessors Jennifer Chen and Sean Kheraj are among the faces of the future of research at 91亚色. As early career researchers, they are being recognized for the excellence and promise of their research programs,鈥� said Robert Hach茅, 91亚色鈥檚 Vice-President Research & Innovation. 鈥淭he funding provided by Petro-Canada and 91亚色 will support these outstanding researchers in the building of their programs. The awards are most well-deserved.鈥�

Jennifer Chen, a professor in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, studies nanomaterials for sensing and solar applications. Solar is poised to be an abundant clean-energy alternative that can be harvested to generate electricity and produce chemical fuels such as hydrogen. Currently, the adoption of solar processes for large-scale applications is hampered by low efficiency and high cost per energy density produced.

Chen will explore novel, innovative and cost-effective strategies for light management to boost the efficiency of solar processes by employing nanomaterials and structures that can slow light or localize electromagnetic fields. The Petro-Canada funding will support both fundamental and applied science aspects of her research program.

, a professor in the Department of History, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, will explore the history of oil pipeline spills in Canada from the construction of the first interprovincial oil pipeline from Alberta in 1949 to the present. The study will assist in risk assessment for future oil pipeline development proposals and help to improve the current environmental assessment processes of the National Energy Board and other pipeline regulators in Canada. The data and insights provided by this study will have implications both for the historical understanding of pipelines, as well as the policies and practices with which they are managed by government and industry today.

In past years one award valued at $7,500 has been presented, but in consideration of the large number of excellent nominations received, this year鈥檚 adjudication committee recommended that two awards valued at $5,000 each be given. The awards provide support for new full-time faculty members who are at the beginning of their academic careers. Nominations are adjudicated by a panel consisting of the associate vice-president research and senior faculty members from various disciplines.

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听鈥�91亚色鈥檚 Knowledge Mobilization Unit is continuing to make an impact by supporting transformative research through knowledge translation,鈥� said Robert Hach茅 (left), 91亚色鈥檚 vice-president research & innovation. 鈥淲e are proud of the important work 91亚色鈥檚 leading KMb Unit is providing to NeuroDevNet, and warmly welcome the new members of the knowledge translation team.鈥�

鈥淔or seven years, 91亚色's Knowledge Mobilization Unit has been providing professional knowledge mobilization services to 91亚色's researchers, students and their partners to maximize the economic, social and environmental impacts of research," said David Phipps (right), executive director, research & information services at 91亚色. "I am delighted to be the knowledge translation lead for NeuroDevNet and provide services to accelerate the impact of their research and training programs on the lives of children and families living with neurodevelopmental disorders."听

Anneliese Poetz, NeuroDevNet听knowledge translation manager, and Matt Calverley,听knowledge translation coordinator, are being hosted in 91亚色's KMb Unit, in suite 201, Kaneff Tower, as of this month.

鈥淭his is an exciting development for NeuroDevNet,鈥� says Dan Goldowitz, the organization's scientific director. 鈥淲ith NeuroDevNet moving strongly towards a translational phase, we are going to have many great stories to tell and then move toward important outcomes. The expertise present at 91亚色鈥檚 Knowledge Mobilization Unit and our new KT lead, David Phipps, is hugely welcome and the network members are enthusiastically looking towards engagement with his team.鈥�

NeuroDevNet is in its fourth year as an NCE, and has drawn together world-class researchers and clinicians across the country with expertise in three initial areas of focus, in autism spectrum disorder, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and cerebral palsy.听Translation of research into practice and commercial ventures, as well as engagement with policy makers, are key elements of the NCE mission.听Knowledge translation is a central pillar of the NeuroDevNet initiative, funded for an initial period of five years by the NCE and Industry Canada through the Tri-Councils.

One in six Canadian children is affected by a brain-based developmental disorder. 鈥淣euroDevNet exists to help these children and their families overcome the challenges that stem from neurodevelopmental conditions,鈥� adds Goldowitz. 鈥淣euroDevNet鈥檚 research is making important strides towards that objective. I am confident our new KT team will help ensure our findings reach stakeholders who share our commitment and can put that knowledge into action.鈥�

For more information, visit the website.

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鈥淏uilding on the foundation of the University鈥檚 new ORU policy approved this spring in Senate, this external review will help provide guidance on how to best move forward and strategically position the University鈥檚 Organized Research Units for long-range success,鈥� said Robert Hach茅, vice-president research and innovation. 鈥淥ur goal is to build on national and international best practices to provide the best environment and supports possible to our research centres and institutes, as we work towards the continued growth and development of the University鈥檚 vibrant interdisciplinary research culture.鈥�

Robert Hach茅

Recognizing the contribution that ORUs make towards building the University鈥檚 national and international reputation for leadership in research, reviewers were asked to address high level questions and provide recommendations for enhancements that would optimally position them for success.

External reviewers on this initiative included: Yvonne Lefebvre, vice-president research at Providence Healthcare and associate dean research in Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia, Wayne McCready, director of the Calgary Institute for the Humanities at the University of Calgary, and George Pavlich, professor of law and sociology and associate vice-president research at the University of Alberta.

They conducted a site visit at 91亚色 on June 19 and 20 and met with members of the 91亚色 research community, including directors, faculty members, students and staff from the ORUs to solicit feedback and discuss the structure of the ORUs, the mechanisms that make them effective and identify areas for continuous improvement.

The external review committee is expected to provide comprehensive high-level recommendations in a report to be submitted by the end of the summer, which will be made available to the 91亚色 community.

To view bios of the members of the external review committee, click here.

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The Research Open House will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011, 听from 1 - 3 p.m., on the 5th Floor of the 91亚色 Research Tower.听听 Remarks at 2:30 p.m.

Staff听from听the Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation, the Office of Research Services, the Office of Research Ethics, Research Accounting, Procurement Services, Innovation 91亚色听and the Faculty of Graduate Studies will be on hand to answer questions related to research services.

Please RSVP by October 5th, 2011 at .

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The town hall will take place Sept. 21, from 11am into the noon hour, in the Sandra Faire & Ivan Fecan Theatre, Accolade East Building, Keele campus. All students, faculty, staff and parents are welcome.

Right: 91亚色 President & Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri

Shoukri will talk about the growth and evolution of 91亚色, its recent successes, and the opportunities and challenges moving forward, followed by a Q&A period with the entire executive team.

The Q&A will include Shoukri, Gary Brewer, vice-president finance & administration; Robert Hach茅, vice-president research & innovation; Patrick Monahan, ;听Jennifer Sloan, vice-president university relations; and Robert Tiffin, vice-president students. The Q&A will be moderated by 91亚色 law Professor , director of the 91亚色 Centre for Public Policy & Law.

The town hall will also be available to watch via webcast through the president's website.

In addition, questions can be sent in advance by e-mail to the president at mshoukri@yorku.ca and via Twitter using the hashtag #yutownhall.

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Join President & Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri and the rest of the senior executive team at the President鈥檚 Town Hall 鈥� an interactive dialogue bringing 91亚色 faculty, staff and students together.

The town hall will take place Wednesday, Sept. 21, from 11am into the noon hour, in the Sandra Faire & Ivan Fecan Theatre, Accolade East Building, Keele campus. All students, faculty, staff and parents are welcome.

Right: 91亚色 President & Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri

Shoukri will talk about the growth and evolution of 91亚色, its recent successes, and the opportunities and challenges moving forward. Then it鈥檚 your turn to ask questions to the entire executive team.

Joining Shoukri for the Q&A period will be Gary Brewer, vice-president finance & administration; Robert Hach茅, vice-president research & innovation; Patrick Monahan, ;听Jennifer Sloan, vice-president university relations; and Robert Tiffin, vice-president students. The Q&A will be moderated by 91亚色 law Professor , director of the 91亚色 Centre for Public Policy & Law.

Can鈥檛 attend in person? There is more than one way to participate. The town hall will be available to watch via webcast through the president's website.

In addition, questions can be sent in advance by e-mail to the president at mshoukri@yorku.ca and via Twitter using the hashtag #yutownhall.

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The announcement of Hach茅's appointment was made yesterday by 91亚色 President & Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri. 鈥淚 am thrilled that Dr. Hach茅 is coming to 91亚色,鈥� said听Shoukri. 鈥淒r. Hach茅's ideas, experience and skills will enable us to continue to enhance our increasingly strong research profile, and expand into one of Canada鈥檚 leading interdisciplinary research and teaching universities.鈥�

Right: Robert Hach茅

Hach茅听is currently the听associate vice-president research at the , where he has played a key role in advancing strategic research priorities. He has also held appointments in the university's Department of Cell Biology听and Anatomy in the Faculty of Medicine, and in the Department of Biological Sciences in the Faculty of Science, where he maintained an active research program. Previously, he spent听18 years at the University of Ottawa, the last听12 in a series of research leadership positions that ended with a term as vice-dean, research for the Faculty of Medicine.

鈥淚 am delighted to be coming to 91亚色 at what is sure to be a promising time in its history,鈥� said Hach茅. 鈥淚 look forward to working with faculty and researchers to further the development of its rapidly growing and internationally-recognized research enterprise.鈥�

A听molecular听and cellular biologist and biochemist, Hach茅 has made important contributions to the understanding of how steroid hormone signaling takes place in cells and how cells respond to DNA damaging agents. He has chaired and been a member of a number of boards and advisory committees associated with research development and research management. Hach茅 received his BSc in biochemistry from McGill University and his PhD in biochemistry from Queen's University.

Hach茅 has been the recipient of many research grants and awards, including from the (CIHR), the , the (NCIC), The Inc., and the (NSERC). He is the author of more than 130 scientific articles and abstracts and has delivered many distinguished invited presentations on various aspects of his research.

鈥淚 would like to thank Stan Shapson for his outstanding leadership and friendship,鈥� Shoukri said of 91亚色's outgoing vice-president research & innovation. 鈥淒uring his time at 91亚色, Stan was instrumental in advancing 91亚色鈥檚 research and innovation mandate, as well as raising the University鈥檚 profile externally. Among his many contributions, Stan helped to oversee the launch of the Markham Convergence Centre, an important research initiative in the provincial government鈥檚 ONE Network.鈥�

Added Shoukri: 鈥淚 am grateful to Stan for all that he has achieved over the years at 91亚色, and wish him well in all of his future endeavours.鈥�

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