快播视频鈥檚 2025 Spring Convocation will honour two faculty members with Distinguished Research Professor and University Professor recognitions.

The Distinguished Research Professor title is awarded to a faculty member whose research has had a significant and lasting impact, both at 快播视频 and beyond. It is a recognition of scholarly excellence and leadership that has shaped fields of study and contributed meaningfully to the academic reputation of the University.

The University Professor honour is reserved for those who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to teaching and research, alongside exemplary service to the University community. Recipients are recognized for their broad and sustained influence across all areas of academic life.

University Professorship

Paula Wilson, Faculty of Science

Wilson, a long-serving faculty member in the Department of Biology, has been recognized for her significant contributions to 快播视频鈥檚 academic mission, governance and community life.

Since joining York in 1998, she has held a range of senior administrative roles, including associate dean of student affairs, acting dean of the Faculty of Science, acting associate vice-president international, interim Chair of biology and, most recently, head of Bethune College.

She played a central role in developing undergraduate programs such as the biomedical science stream and the international bachelor of science, both of which have broadened access to science education. As a member of the Markham Campus Planning Group, she also supported the development of new professional graduate programs.

As head of Bethune College, she revitalized its role as an academic and social hub, launched new communications platforms, strengthened ties with the  and reimagined Academic Orientation Day to build student belonging.

A passionate educator and mentor, Wilson is a staunch advocate for removing barriers to learning. Her current scholarship, supported by a York Academic Innovation Fund grant, focuses on improving accessibility in undergraduate labs. Her pedagogical expertise and deep commitment to student success have had a lasting impact on the student experience at York.

While Wilson has received other teaching awards 鈥� including the Faculty of Science Excellence in Teaching Award and the President鈥檚 University-Wide Teaching Award 鈥� the University Professorship, she says, stands out.

"Receiving the University Professor recognition is the highest honour I could receive from York, so it means a lot to me and I鈥檓 deeply grateful for it. It has special meaning for me too, as a member of the teaching stream, as this honour rarely goes to teaching stream faculty," says Wilson. "I鈥檓 especially thankful for my colleagues who prepared the nomination and support letters, as these things take a substantial amount of time and energy 鈥� I feel like I am sharing this honour with them.

"Having the privilege to work with so many outstanding colleagues, students and staff members at York has made it both fun and a pleasure to come to work each day and to be honest, anything I have accomplished has been in collaboration with and because of them."

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Congratulations to postdoctoral fellow Chapin Korosec, Department of Mathematics & Statistics, who has received the Michelson Postdoctoral Prize Lectureship for his exceptional early-career research achievements during his PhD in physics.

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快播视频鈥檚 Asian Business & Management Program (ABMP) and the Faculty of Science were honoured with the ninth Canada China Business Excellence Academic Collaboration Bronze Award at the Canada China Business Council's 46th Annual General Meeting and Business Forum in Beijing.

The award celebrates visionary Canadian organizations advancing educational ties with China. It acknowledges the efforts of organizations that demonstrate leadership in cross-border collaboration and academic innovation. The award is a testament to the success of York's ABMP and Faculty of Science in fostering resilient academic partnerships with Chinese institutions. Despite complex geopolitical dynamics, ABMP and the Faculty of Science have strategically built sustainable collaborations that not only enrich students and faculty but also provide unique educational opportunities across borders in the post-pandemic era. Key collaborations that contributed to the award include the Global Perspectives program and the Career Bootcamp, both of which exemplify ABMP and Faculty of Science's adaptability in the face of challenges.

The Global Perspectives program, launched in 2022, is a virtual engagement initiative that has connected over 350 Chinese students with Canadian educators, focusing on global challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. A strategic partnership with the Jiangsu-Canada University Consortium, encompassing 29 academic institutions in China's Jiangsu province, has been instrumental in equipping students with cross-cultural skills and preparing them to tackle global challenges. These efforts have not only strengthened academic ties between 快播视频 and Jiangsu universities but also fostered bilateral co-operation in education and research.

ABMP and the Faculty of Science were among the first educational organizations to resume in-person engagement with Chinese students following the COVID-19 pandemic. The Career Bootcamp, tailored for Chinese undergraduates, combines theoretical learning with real-world application, helping students bridge the gap between classroom education and industry demands, while giving them an edge in an increasingly competitive job market. Beyond fostering career readiness, the program promotes intercultural interactions, shaping participants into cultural ambassadors and strengthening ties between Canada and China.

Hugo Chen, director of international collaborations and partnerships in the Faculty of Science, emphasized the broader impact of these partnerships: 鈥淚n fostering these collaborations, both countries are not only advancing academic excellence but also promoting international co-operation, cultural exchange and sustainable development.鈥�

As geopolitical dynamics continue to evolve, ABMP and the Faculty of Science's proactive approach 鈥� blending virtual and in-person initiatives 鈥� sets a powerful example of how academic collaboration can transcend borders and foster mutual understanding, said Elena Caprioni, ABMP director. 鈥淭hrough these efforts, we are shaping a future where Canada and China remain interconnected through shared values, knowledge exchange and a commitment to tackling the world鈥檚 biggest challenges.鈥�

This Bronze Award serves not only as recognition of past achievements but also as an inspiration to further strengthen academic and cultural ties that benefit both nations and contribute to global progress.

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An asteroid first discovered more than 20 years ago has now received a new name: Asteroid (700818) Pauldelaney.

The naming honours 快播视频 Professor Emeritus Paul Delaney, who was a faculty member in the Department of Physics & Astronomy, Faculty of Science, for 35 years before retiring in 2021. Delaney was the director of the Allan I. Carswell Astronomical Observatory and the inaugural Carswell Chair for the Public Understanding of Astronomy at 快播视频. His passion for teaching and community engagement led to him receiving the Sandford Fleming Medal for excellence in science communication and the Qilak Award for Astronomy Outreach and Communication.

The discoverer of the asteroid, Canadian astronomer Dave Balam, who is a former colleague and longtime collaborator of Delaney鈥檚, led the naming effort.

鈥淚鈥檝e known Paul since his graduate student days at the University of Victoria,鈥� said Balam, who is now based at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory in Victoria, B.C. 鈥淎side from my personal friendship with Paul, I decided to name the minor planet owing to his public outreach activities for the public understanding of astronomy and current astronomical events.鈥�

Balam first discovered the asteroid (initially named 2003 OE34) on July 31, 2003, using the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope located on Mauna Kea mountain in Hawaii. The object is in a typical main asteroid belt orbit, located midway between the planets Mars and Jupiter, and orbiting the sun about every four and a half years. It鈥檚 considered small, likely a little less than one kilometre in diameter, and while no image exists, it鈥檚 probably irregularly shaped, like a potato.

The naming of small asteroids is overseen by a committee of the International Astronomical Union called the Working Group for Small Bodies Nomenclature (WGSBN). Namings become official after their publication in the , in which Delaney鈥檚 appears in the Nov. 4 issue.

Delaney joins a distinguished group of 快播视频 faculty members who have had asteroids named after them, including: Professor Michael Daly, Department of Earth & Space Science & Engineering, Lassonde School of Engineering; Professor Patrick Hall, Department of Physics & Astronomy, Faculty of Science; the late Professor Emeritus Kim Innanen, Department of Physics & Astronomy, Faculty of Science; and the late Professor Richard Jarrell, Department of Science, Technology & Society, Faculty of Science.

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Three 快播视频 researchers who are advancing public health by improving the efficiency and effectiveness of drug and vaccine development are being honoured with the Synergy Award for Innovation by the Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).

The Synergy Award, which recognizes partnerships in natural sciences and engineering research and development between universities and industry in Canada, was given to professors Jianhong Wu, Sergey Krylov and Derek Wilson.

Each is a leader in their field. Wu is a research professor and York Research Chair in Industrial and Applied Mathematics as well as a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and the Fields Institute. Krylov is a Research Chair in Bioanalytical Chemistry and a professor of chemistry. Lastly, Wilson is a York Research Chair in Chemistry, as well as an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry within the Faculty of Science, in the research stream.

The three professors received the Synergy Award in recognition of their pursuit of work addressing challenges in early-stage drug development by providing the health economic data needed for informed decision-making in pharmaceutical markets. In its award announcement, NSERC described their work as being at the forefront of efforts to revolutionize drug and vaccine development and distribution.

鈥淭hrough innovative bioanalytical technologies and mathematical models, the team鈥檚 research has significantly accelerated the drug development process, offering new insights into vaccine risks, deployment strategies and uptake patterns,鈥� stated an . 鈥淭his pioneering approach not only supports Canada鈥檚 biomanufacturing sector but has also influenced strategies for industrial partners internationally.鈥�

The story also noted that the researchers鈥� collaboration with industry partners, including Sanofi Canada, underscores the value of interdisciplinary partnerships in advancing public health.

Each researcher will receive a $200,000 NSERC research grant to continue their work. In future, the team intends to help meet global health challenges by streamlining pharmaceutical innovation through faster, more cost-effective development of vaccines and therapeutics.

鈥淲e congratulate the 快播视频 team for their extraordinary contributions to public health,鈥� said Amir Asif, vice-president research and innovation. 鈥溈觳ナ悠� is committed to new discoveries that advance the public good, and this innovative approach to getting drugs and vaccines to the world faster is a perfect example of how our research is creating positive change at a global scale.鈥�

The NSERC awards were part of six national prizes announced. To learn more about the other prizes, visit .

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Deadlines

Background

快播视频 has been invited to nominate individuals for the  in recognition of outstanding contributions n their communities in the areas of service, the environment and sustainability, and out nation鈥檚 diversity.  Nominations may be 快播视频 faculty, staff, students etc.

As York is limited to 5 nominees, the VPRI will coordinate an internal selection process.

We are requesting submissions by October 25th, 2pm through the following form:

Each submission requires a document with the following (see form linked above for details):

• Summary of the contributions (250 words)
• Theme(s) of contributions and achievements
• Impact (250 words)
• Leadership (250 words)
• One of: Integrity, Professionalism, or Pride (250 words)

VPRI Contact: Barbara Edwards, Senior Policy Advisor Research: barbb@yorku.ca

Look forward to receiving your submission

Eligibility

To be eligible for this honour, a person must:

have been alive on May 6, 2023, the date of The King鈥檚 Coronation.

have made a significant contribution to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region of, or community in, Canada, or attained an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada; and have been alive on May 6, 2023, the date of The King鈥檚 Coronation.

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At 快播视频鈥檚 Faculty of Science鈥檚 annual Science Summer 2024 Undergraduate Research Conference, students competed and received awards in recognition of oral and poster presentations on summer projects that covered topics like dark matter, mathematical disease modelling, antibiotic resistance and beyond.

More than 40 students conducting summer research in York鈥檚 Faculties of Science, Environmental & Urban Change, and Liberal Arts & Professional Studies attended the conference.

Participants 鈥� including two Queen's University students working with 快播视频 professors 鈥� had received funding earlier in the year for their summer research positions from the Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada Undergraduate Summer Research Awards, the Earle Nestmann Undergraduate Research Awards or the York Science Scholars Awards.

The projects culminated at the conference, where each student gave either a poster or oral presentation that was judged by faculty members, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students.

The conference 鈥� and the work leading up to it 鈥� are meant to give students hands-on opportunities to engage in research, noted Rui Wang, dean of the Faculty of Science, at the event. He stressed other benefits, too. 鈥淪haring your ideas and findings with fellow researchers, and building connections that lead to fruitful friendships and collaborations, are an important part of being a scientist. Enjoy these moments and use them to learn about yourself and grow as a researcher.鈥�

The students who received awards for their oral presentations were:

• Harry Parmar, a health sciences student at Queen鈥檚 University, won first place for the project 鈥淓xamining Functional Properties of Frontal Eye Field in the Macaque Monkey,鈥� supervised by Jeffrey Schall, a biology professor in the Faculty of Science.
• Vesta Tajik, an environmental biology student in York鈥檚 Faculty of Science, won second place for the project 鈥淒ocumenting the impacts of an inter-basin river diversion on Lake Nipigon (Ontario, Canada),鈥� supervised by Joshua Thienpont, a professor in the Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change.
• Alrishia Agard, a biomedical science student in York鈥檚 Faculty of Science, won third place for the project 鈥淎ssessing the impact of road de-icers on the osmoregulatory physiology of Chironomus riparius larvae,鈥� supervised by Andrew Donini, biology professor in the Faculty of Science.

The students who received awards for their poster presentations were:

• Yash Shrestha, a health sciences student at Queen鈥檚 University, won first place for the project 鈥淧robing Late-LTP following selective inhibition of TrkC-PTP蟽 complex in a mouse model,鈥� supervised by Steven Connor, a biology professor in the Faculty of Science.
• Michael Petosa, a biomedical science student in York鈥檚 Faculty of Science, won second place for the project 鈥淎 New Route to Pyridine-Substituted Piperidines,鈥� supervised by Arturo Orellana, a chemistry professor in the Faculty of Science.
• Shahen Alexanian, a computer science and mathematics student in York鈥檚 Lassonde School of Engineering, won third place for the project 鈥淓valuating the Introduction of a Variational Autoencoder into a Multi-omics Workflow,鈥� supervised by Xin Gao and Hannah Jankowsi, mathematics and statistics professors in the Faculty of Science.

Read more about the students and their projects in the conference program booklet.

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Congratulations to Professor Huaiping Zhu, who was honoured this year by the Canadian Applied and Industrial Mathematics Society (CAIMS). He received the 2024 CAIMS-Fields Industrial Prize, and presented the Industrial Research Prize Lecture at the , held June 24-27, 2024.

Zhu, based in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics, is a leader in infectious disease modelling. He directs the Centre for Disease Modelling (CDM) and Laboratory of Mathematical Parallel Systems (LAMPS) at York, as well as the pan-Canadian One Health Modelling Network for Emerging Infection (OMNI). Through his work in CDM, LAMPS and OMNI, he has advanced the understanding of pandemic dynamics and provided timely guidance for public health policy.

His CAIMS Industrial Research Prize Lecture focused on modelling studies for the transmission of mosquito-borne diseases in Canada. Warming, climate variability and extreme weather events are expected to drive an increase in frequency and intensity of mosquito-borne disease (MBD) outbreaks globally. In Canada, this will mean an increased risk of endemic and emerging MBD outbreaks, such as West Nile virus, dengue and other MBDs with origins in tropical regions. To characterize the incidence and spread of mosquito-borne diseases among people and animals, the West Nile virus surveillance system has adopted a One Health approach involving experts from human, animal and environmental domains.

In his lecture, Zhu presented data-driven modelling for Culex mosquito populations, as well as a dynamic study of models for the threshold conditions for an outbreak and recurrent outbreaks. He also discussed the risk of MBDs in Canada if warming continues, and how modelling studies will contribute to early warning capacity for emerging infectious disease outbreaks as a key adaptive response to climate change.

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