Killam scholars, fellows and prize recipients gathered late last month (Nov. 28) in the Joseph Strug Hall to celebrate Dalhousie鈥檚 highly prestigious Killam Graduate Scholarships and Researcher Awards.
鈥淜illam scholars and fellows represent some of the best and brightest research 黑料吃瓜网has to offer,鈥� says Adam Donaldson, acting dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. 鈥淭hat initial gift by Izaak and Dorothy Killam in 1967 has blossomed into cutting edge research that is tackling some of the most pressing challenges we face.鈥�
Beyond Brillant
This year鈥檚 celebration saw the launch of a new Killam storytelling campaign at Dalhousie, Beyond Brillant. Borrowing the term from the organization, 鈥淏eyond Brilliant鈥� illustrates how Killam scholars and researchers are upholding the enduring values of the Killam Trusts.
Dina Rogers, Killam predoctoral scholar who recently won top prize in her category at Falling Walls 2024, presented on her research related to enhancing plastic degradation through protein engineering.
Dina Rogers.
Hanika Nakagawa, also a Killam predoctoral scholar, shared her research that engages Elders in Indigenous communities on Tokunoshima and other Amami islands to learn, examine, and document their stories and experiences with how food was shaped by and helped shape community in the aftermath of the Second World War.
Hanika Nakagawa.
They were joined by Dr. Kevin Plucknett, Killam Memorial Chair, who presented on his work of manufacturing advanced and next-generation ceramic materials. This research is establishing 黑料吃瓜网as a leader in developing advanced materials that promise to help humanity meet challenges in everything from energy to health care.
Dr. Kevin Plucknett.
Look for Beyond Brilliant articles on Dal News in the months ahead.
Welcoming the newest Killam Scholars and Fellows
This year saw 18 new predoctoral scholars and 4 postdoctoral fellows join the ranks of Killam recipients. Additionally, the event recognized the work of the Killam Memorial Chairs, the Killam professorships and prize-winner in the Faculty of Science, and the Killam program within the Faculty of Medicine.
On hand to welcome these newest recipients was Bernie Miller, Managing Trustee of the Killam Trusts. In a conversation with Dr. Marty Leonard, Dal鈥檚 acting provost and vice-president, academic, they discussed the legacy of the Killam Trusts and what it means to today鈥檚 scholars and researchers.
Marty Leonard, left, and Bernie Miller.
In their discussion, Mr. Miller discussed how the Killam Trusts remain committed to building Canada鈥檚 future by investing in the best, brightest, and advanced research and study. Those who have received the support of the Killam will continue to help in some way in building Canada鈥檚 future through advance study.
鈥淜nowledge and education have been the wheels of change whirring beneath the surface for the entire course of human history. Mrs. Killam knew this and sought to build Canada鈥檚 future by investing in advanced study. Our task as Trustees is to ensure her goals are met,鈥� states Mr. Miller.
Up next for Killam Scholars
During the event, the newest George Cooper Prize winners were announced: Umair Sohail, a Master鈥檚 student in the Faculty of Agriculture and Jonathan Drew, an Interdisciplinary PhD student. These prizes are awarded annually to the most outstanding Killam predoctoral scholarship recipients, the top-ranked master's and top-ranked doctoral award winner.
Additionally, the latest call for the Killam International Research Award was revealed. The competition is now open to all Killam doctoral level scholars and will close to applications on February 14, 2025. Past recipients of this award have taken their Killam research to places such as Michigan, Switzerland, and Germany.
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