Royal Society of Canada recognizes excellence in research
Rochelle Braham
Contributor
York recently celebrated the achievements of four professors who have been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada for their achievements in research.
Professors Isabella Bakker, Pat Armstrong, Rishma Dunlop, and Bernard Lightman were recognized in a November 14 ceremony. They will continue to contribute to research in various fields such as political science, humanities, sociology, education, and the arts—among others.
Founded in 1882, The Royal Society of Canada has long supported evidence-based policies within the government and private sector. It is the highest award academic scholars can receive in the fields of humanities, arts, and sciences.
Professor Bakker offered insight on where she would be taking her future research regarding economics and policy making. For instance, she says, lost work due to governments cutting back on public services is often absorbed by other parties, often by women.
“We can’t just look at what is produced in markets,” she says. “We have to look at the work and the value of what is produced outside of markets as well so we have to look at unpaid work.”
Present at the ceremony were guests from various fields of research and departments, as well as York president Mamdouh Shoukri.
“I am very proud to see that four of our colleagues have received this honour in the same ceremony,” says Shoukri. “It is a great honor for York University, and it shows the quality of research we have on this campus and it also shows the diversity of the research we are excelling in.”
The four professors will be formally inducted into the Royal Society of Canada as fellows November 26 in Ottawa.
