Fleming College Partnership Offers Tuition-Free Training For PSWs and Rural Nurses Winter of 2027

Fleming College and Scarborough Health Network (SHN) have partnered to provide tuition-free training to prepare new personal support workers and help current nurses develop skills to deliver care in rural and remote communities, beginning in the winter of 2027.

Photo courtesy of Fleming College.

The project is supported by a $2.2 million investment from the Government of Ontario through the Skills Development Fund Training Stream.

Fleming expects to train 80 new personal support workers and provide specialized rural and remote nursing training to 30 Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses by June 30, 2027.

“This partnership brings together Scarborough Health Network’s health-care leadership and Fleming College’s expertise in applied, career-focused education,” said Dr. Theresa Knott, Interim President of Fleming College. “By removing financial barriers and providing learners with practical training and comprehensive supports, we are creating more accessible pathways into rewarding health-care careers while responding directly to workforce needs across Ontario.”

Through Fleming Continuing Education, the project offers two training streams:

• Accelerated Personal Support Worker training: Participants will complete 12 weeks of theory-based instruction followed by a paid, 300-hour work placement. The accelerated format will help learners develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to enter the workforce quickly and confidently.

• Rural and Remote Nursing micro-credential: Current Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses will complete three asynchronous courses taken concurrently over 14 weeks. The training will help nurses strengthen the specialized skills needed to provide care in rural and remote settings.

Tuition will be free for eligible participants. Personal support worker learners will also receive paid placements, while wraparound supports and stipends will help eligible participants overcome financial and personal barriers to completing their training.

“Building a strong and sustainable health-care workforce means creating opportunities for people to enter the field and supporting current professionals as they expand their skills,” said David Graham, President and CEO of Scarborough Health Network. “Together with Fleming College, we are helping more people access health-care training while preparing personal support workers and nurses to meet the needs of patients and communities.”

Recruitment will focus on eligible domestic participants, with targeted outreach to women, newcomers to Canada, racialized people, and members of underserved communities. Training may be delivered through multiple cohorts to provide participants with flexible entry points and appropriate learning supports.

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Three Trent University Researchers Receive $643,477 For Advanced Research Infrastructure

Three Trent University researchers have received a combined $643,477 from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund for advanced research infrastructure, announced on Friday.

Faculty and student researchers conducting investigations in Trent's Water Quality Centre will benefit from a new state-of-the-art mass spectrometry instrument supported by JELF funding. Photo courtesy of Trent University.

The money allows the researchers to acquire advanced tools and equipment that will strengthen scientific investigation in fields of growing importance to Canada, including aging and dementia care, environmental contaminants and medical innovation, according to Dr. Cathy Bruce, Trent president and vice-chancellor

“The federal government is supporting important research for Canada – a nation that values knowledge creation, innovation, and productivity grounded in deep research,” she said. “Thanks to the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Trent researchers can equip campus spaces and labs with state-of-the-art tools and equipment that help attract world-class talent to the University and push discovery further.”

Psychology professor Dr. Raheleh Saryazdi is using the funding to support research in her Cognition, Health, Aging, and Technology (CHAT) Lab at Trent University, Durham. Research includes examining how sensory and cognitive changes affect communication as people age. Using tools such as eye-tracking equipment and a social robot, her team will study communication between people and how older adults interact with emerging technologies. Research findings will help inform new interventions for people experiencing hearing loss or dementia and support the design of more effective technologies for Canada’s aging population.

Chemistry professor Dr. Michael Burt plans to build a globally distinctive laboratory with a titanium-sapphire laser, allowing researchers to observe how complex molecules change during chemical reactions. Research at the Spectroscopy and Optics Lab at Trent Lightsource (SPOTLIGHT) will advance applications in greenhouse gas storage and medicinal chemistry and provide students with training on ultrafast spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and scientific computing.

Dr. Mary-Claire Buell, assistant professor in the Trent School of the Environment and Forensic Science, is using funding to acquire a new high-resolution liquid chromatography-mass spectrometer to be housed in Trent’s Water Quality Centre (WQC), Canada’s most comprehensive mass spectrometry facility. The new instrument will advance the work of her 14-person research lab working to detect and analyze per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—known carcinogens often referred to as “forever chemicals’—and other emerging contaminants in freshwater and coastal systems.

“Modern scientific tools are essential to producing the reliable data that communities need to understand potential risks and consider approaches to mitigation,” said Professor Buell. “The new mass spectrometry equipment has greater sensitivity that will allow researchers to identify contaminants at very low concentrations and determine how much is present in water, soil and traditional food sources. The new instrument will help us train the next generation of researchers while producing evidence that communities can use.”

Shared access to the new mass spectrometer in the WQC expands research and training opportunities for other programs at Trent, including Chemistry, Forensic Science, Biology, Anthropology, and Physics disciplines, as well as for collaborators in government, other universities and the private sector. Over the past year, more than 75 faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students and post-doctoral researchers used facilities in the WQC supporting research across Canada and internationally.

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Four Exceptional Student-Athletes Graduates Receive 2026 Peterborough and District Sports Hall of Fame Bursary

Four graduating and exceptional student-athletes were recipients of the annual Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame Bursary Award for 2026 at a presentation ceremony at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Wednesday evening.

(Left to right) Tim Barrie, PDSHOF board Chair; Allie Arnott; Charles Dobbin; Natalie Keys; Noah Mooney; and Linda de Jeu, PDSHOF Second Vice Chair. The award has been given annually to four recipients since 1996 (with 2020 having six) Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Allie Arnott, Charles Dobbin, Natalie Keys and Noah Mooney were this year’s winners, taking home $2,000 apiece from the bursary. Each recipient was a graduating high school student attending University in the fall.

This year’s winners will have their headshots commemorated in the Hall of Fame and their names etched into the history of the awards’ beneficiaries.

Allie Arnott. Photo by David Tuan BUi.

Arnott is an honours student and is a graduate of Crestwood Secondary School.

She will attend Brock University in the Business Management Program in the fall and will play for the Badgers Women’s Lacrosse team.

Arnott is a multi-sport athlete who played basketball, volleyball, lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, ran cross country and track and field and competed in alpine skiing and badminton. She was awarded the Dysart athlete award – Crestwood’s highest athletic honour. Arnott also earned the principal's award for student leadership in grade 9 and the Kawartha Pine Ridge School Board Community Contribution award last year.

She was selected to attend the ‘Her Mark’ conference which is a conference where other female sports leaders empower female athletes.

In the community, Arnott has been a member of the Peterborough Power Basketball program, the Thunder Volleyball program and the Kawartha field lacrosse program, not only as a player but also as captain for several of the teams.

Arnott’s high school teacher-coach, Ms. Tracy McKellar, describes her as an enthusiastic, energetic and highly motivated student-athlete.

On top of all the high school and community sport participation, Arnott still found time to volunteer with Relay for Life, Special Olympics, Jump Ball program coaching students with exceptionalities and as a Peterborough youth basketball clinic coach. This year she has also received the Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award.

Charles Dobbins, 18. Photo by David Tuan BUi.

Dobbins is an honours student and is a graduate of Crestwood Secondary School.

He will attend the University of Guelph in September.

Dobbins is a multi-sport athlete who played soccer, volleyball, basketball, badminton, tennis, rugby, ultimate frisbee and competed in Alpine Ski racing. He was awarded the Dysart Award – Crestwood’s highest athletic honour 3 times.

He won an OFSAA gold medal in Alpine ski racing this past year. 

In the community, Dobbins has been an active member of the Peterborough City Soccer and the Power Basketball program for many years. On many of these teams, he was not only a player but also chosen captain.

Dobbins’s high school teacher and coach, Ms. Tracy McKeller, describes him as one of the most accomplished and well-rounded student-athletes to walk the halls of Crestwood.

In addition to his school and community sport participation, he has been a coach and official with Cavan FC and has helped with skill development in the U6-U14 program. Dobbins has worked with the Petes U10 hockey team and the Tigers U10 baseball team, aiding with off-season training.

Natalie Keys. Photo by David Tuan BUi.

Keys is an honours student and is a graduate of Adam Scott Collegiate.

She will be attending McMaster University in Hamilton, studying Kinesiology and playing for the Marauders Women’s basketball team.

Keys is a multi-sport athlete who played basketball, volleyball, Ultimate frisbee, badminton, ran track and field and competed in Alpine Ski racing. Over the course of four years at Adam Scott, Keys and her teammates earned 22 COSSA gold medals and three silvers. She has attended 12 OFSAA championships in four years – with five of those being in her final year of high school. She has one OFSAA Gold and one bronze medal.

This year at the Athletic awards ceremony, she received the Marilyn Tudhope OFSAA award of excellence – which recognizes a female athlete's dedication and success over her entire high school career at OFSAA championships. At the Peterborough Civic Awards ceremony, Natalie received the Mayor’s Youth Award.

In the community, Keys has been a member of the Peterborough city soccer program, the Peterborough Power basketball program, as well as the North York and Scarborough basketball elite programs. She has been a member of the Peterborough Thunder Volleyball program and the Peterborough Pacers Track and Field program.

Keys’s high school teacher-coach, Mrs. Kim McBride, describes her as an outstanding student-athlete who is disciplined, motivated and exceptionally organized - consistently balancing the demands of rigorous academics and high-level athletic commitments.

On top of all the high school and community sport participation, Keys still found time to volunteer with the ROAR volleyball camp, Special Olympics and the Jump Ball program, which offers students with exceptionalities the opportunity to play basketball. In addition to her sport–related volunteer work, she has supported the holiday program organized by the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Foundation and Big Brothers, Big Sisters.

Noah Mooney. Photo by David Tuan BUi.

Mooney is an honours student and is a graduate of Adam Scott Collegiate.

He will attend Trent University in the fall and join the Excalibur Men’s Rugby team.

Mooney is a multi-sport athlete who played basketball, volleyball, soccer, rugby, football, tennis, badminton, ultimate frisbee and competed in wrestling and Alpine Ski racing.

He was named Senior male athlete of the year this past spring and has earned multiple athletic awards throughout his high school career. During his four years at Adam Scott, he won six OFSAA medals – three gold, two silver and one bronze. As part of the Lions teams, he won 12 COSSA gold medals and four silver medals.

In the community, Mooney has been a member of the Peterborough City Soccer Association and the Power and Time to Hoop Basketball programs. Mooney can be found on the beach with the Soul Beach volleyball program and you can also see him at Nichols Oval, as he is part of the highly successful Pagans Rugby program.

Mooney’s high school teacher and coach, Mr. Darrell Wright, describes him as a special athlete. He has a mix of natural ability, effort and persistence that sets him apart from his peers.

On top of all the high school and community sport participation, Mooney had time to volunteer with the Lakefield Bridgenorth community clean-up program, with Special Olympics basketball and soccer programs and as a Lakefield community support labourer.

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PHOTOS: Trent University Showcases Its Farm Research Centre During Its Second Annual Open House

Trent University put its agricultural work on display during the second annual open house of its Farm Research Centre, held for the public on Wednesday morning.

Chickens have become the most recent resident at the Trent Farm Research Centre. All photos by David Tuan Bui.

Guests could talk with staff and students about speak with students about the latest in sustainable agricultural research and get a closer look at cutting-edge farming innovations.

The event had farm-tech demonstrations and multiple stations showcasing active projects that include a student-led market garden, chicken coop, tile drainage field, weather station and V6 Agronomy field trial.

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Peterborough's Beloved Retired Substitute Teacher 'Mr. Wadsworth' Passes Away

Wadsworth Dharmasudandaran Kulatungam, better known as Mr. Wadsworth and one of Peterborough’s most beloved substitute teachers, passed away peacefully on Friday.

Wadsworth Dharmasudandaran Kulatungam a year later after his retirement in 2020. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Kulatungam earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of London and returned to his home country of Sri Lanka in 1960 for a 32-year career in education at his alma mater, Jaffna College. He held titles such as teacher, hostel warden, athletics house master, vice-principal and more during that tenure.

Prior to immigrating to Canada in 1993, Wadsworth taught at a Christian Private co-educational recreational school started by the American Missionaries of the Haystack Mission in 1823.

After coming to Peterborough, he worked as a substitute teacher with the Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland and Clarington Catholic School Board and Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board.

His students quickly learned of his kind-hearted, calm and positive nature as classrooms were eager to have Kulatungam teach them.

“I remember having Mr. Wadsworth as a substitute teacher back in grade school,” said Mike Adams. “Everyone always got excited when we saw him. We knew it was going to be a great day at school when we saw him in our classroom.”

“A lot of the time kids take advantage of when there is a substitute teacher, but he managed the impossible - everyone was excited to see him but also respected him and didn't give him the usual 'substitute teacher experience,’” said Emily Jones. “He was just always so happy, funny and never seemed bothered. I don't think I ever saw him mad, actually; he was always smiling.”

“High school students are always happy for a supply teacher, but every student was over the moon when that teacher was Mr. Wadsworth,” said Fraser Cossar. “(He’s) Always patient, kind, and soft-spoken. He brought a great sense of happiness to everyone he met and taught. He thoughtfully remembered students’ names and was consistently a great teacher and wonderful influence on many students.”

Wadsworth was known for his entertaining jokes and calm demeanour. As a teacher, he was renowned for seeing the positive in everyone and pushed each student to reach their potential.

“Never put down anyone,” explained Wadsworth in a past interview. “Everyone has their talents, good and bad. None of us are perfect. I don't think any student is useless. I don't use that word at all. Everyone has capabilities and goodness in them. That was my philosophy. Criticism doesn't carry you anywhere.”

“He encouraged everyone; it was just his personality,” said Cherry Kulatungam, Wadsworth’s wife. “He worked with students who would have difficulty; he would take time and encourage them. There were some late bloomers so if you encourage them now, they feel they can go on and do something in life. It was his goal; it encouraged them to do whatever they wanted him to do.”

Kulatungam retired as a supply teacher in Peterborough in December of 2020 after a 25-year tenure. He said it was his time and he wanted to leave on a good note.

His positive personality never stopped in the classroom. He took the same approach with his wife and two kids, Lakshi and Philip Kulatungam, as he did with his students.

“He always loved his former students and they used to take such good care of him,” said Cherry. “He was just a wonderful man and a wonderful husband.”

“He was not a strict disciplinarian. He led with kindness and patience,” said Lakshi. “The man had a lot of patience and was slow to anger. He was very forward-thinking for a gentleman in a different culture. He gave us the best lifestyle we could ever have. He made a lot of sacrifices for us.”

While the family mourns the loss of Wadsworth, they take solace knowing that he was unanimously loved and respected by the community.

“Based on the tributes that have come in, they will remember him as a fine teacher but the kindest and gentlest human being,” explained Lakshi. “A lot of people have respect for him. It’s comforting.”

Viewing hours for Wadsworth are this Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m at Highland Funeral Home. The funeral is Sunday at 2 p.m.

Wadsworth was the second oldest of five children.

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Trent University’s Board of Governors and OPSEU/SEFPO Local 365 Ratify Four-Year Agreement

OPSEU/SEFPO Local 365 and Trent University have announced that a new collective agreement has been finalized, following ratification at a Board of Governors meeting on Tuesday and by the majority of voting members of OPSEU on July 14.

OPSEU/SEFPO Local 365 represents 530 members; the bargaining unit comprises support staff at Trent and includes such positions as caretakers, administrative support, secretaries, systems analysts, maintenance workers, demonstrators and teaching assistants. Photo courtesy of Trent University.

“I want to thank both bargaining teams for their thoughtful work in reaching this agreement,” said Dr. Cathy Bruce, president and vice-chancellor of Trent University. “This four-year agreement provides important stability and sustainability for Trent University, reflecting a shared commitment to Trent’s future and to the people who make our university such an outstanding place to work and learn.”

“This agreement is the result of hard work and good-faith efforts by both parties,” said William Dowkes, president of OPSEU/SEFPO Local 365. “It delivers meaningful improvements for our members, including enhanced benefits, stronger leave provisions, and important gains for contract staff. I want to thank both bargaining teams for their commitment throughout the process and our members for their engagement and support. Together, we were able to reach an agreement that benefits our members and supports the continued success of Trent University.”

Reflecting a collaborative bargaining process that balanced investments in employees with the University's commitment to long-term financial sustainability, the agreement includes:

• Improvements to key workplace provisions that strengthen the employee experience and support a positive working environment. 

• Enhancements to employee benefits and workplace supports to promote employee well-being and long-term health.

• Across-the-board wage increases in each of the four years.

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PRHC In Partnership With PTBO Fam Docs Brings 'Return & Learn' Program

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) partnered with PTBO Fam Docs to bring the ‘Return & Learn’ program to the community for the first time.

Photo courtesy of PRHC.

It has hospital and family physicians collaborating to host 11 medical learners with roots in the Peterborough community for a three-day learning experience in July.

Participants are individuals who have grown up in the Peterborough area and are now studying at medical schools abroad. The goal of the program is to support these learners early in their medical school journey, enhancing their opportunities to match for residency spots closer to home, easing their transition back into the Canadian healthcare system, and supporting them in achieving their goal of returning to practice in our community.

Learners were offered a variety of opportunities during this year’s three-day event, including:

• Shadowing 22 physician preceptors at the hospital and in the community

• Learning clinical skills in PRHC’s dedicated Learning Centre and in areas around the hospital, including IV starts, injections, and mock emergency codes

• Opportunities to engage with other community organizations, including Paramedics, Public Health, Hospice, Peterborough Family Health Team, the Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic, and Hiawatha First Nation, to gain exposure to healthcare environments outside the hospital setting

“The amount of coordination that went into the itinerary, the preceptor placements, and all the logistics made for a genuinely valuable few days,” said Max Moloney, a medical student who participated in the event. “I know that sentiment is shared amongst my peers as well. The shadow shifts and clinical skills training were a great experience, and everything ran smoothly thanks to the team behind the scenes.

 This unique initiative was co-designed and developed as part of a partnership between PRHC and the PTBO Fam Docs collective, led by Dr. Madura Sundareswaran.

“The Return & Learn program aims to highlight the breadth of opportunities for prospective physicians in Peterborough. By partnering with Peterborough Regional Health Centre, we are able to showcase everything our amazing community has to offer – including a glimpse into the unique and innovative community-based practices of our local family physicians,” said Sundareswaran. “PTBO Fam Docs is excited to continue to work with our community partners towards a long-term, sustainable strategy for physician recruitment and retention, for which mentorship, medical education and sense of community are essential.”

“More than anything, the Medical Affairs team has a way of making PRHC feel like home, where medical students are genuinely valued. It means a great deal to all of us, and to my understanding, it is a truly unique experience in Canada. Most importantly, it only reinforces how much I hope to build my career here at PRHC down the road,” said Maloney.

“By all accounts, this event was an incredible and rewarding experience for everyone involved,” said Dr. Janet Hurst, PRHC. VP & Chief Medical Executive. “To see the participation and enthusiasm from every organization and every learner for this initiative has been inspiring. Return & Learn has been a success in large part due to the collaboration, commitment and involvement of so many people and partners, and we can’t wait to work with them to make this innovative program even better in future years.”

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Gauvreau Accounting's Fifth Annual 'Gear Up For Good' to Give Children Across Canada 300 Stuffed Backpacks For Back to School

For the fifth year in a row, Gauvreau Accounting, Tax, Law & Advisory is giving kids across Canada a head start for back-to-school with its Gear Up for Good campaign, providing 300 fully stocked backpacks to children in need, announced on Thursday.

Bob Gauvreau, Gauvreau Accounting CEO (right) with staff; members of Big Brothers, Big Sisters Peterborough; Kawartha-Haliburton Children's Foundation and more with backpacks to be stuffed and ready for donation for children getting ready to get back to school. Since the campaign began, the community has helped provide over 600 fully stocked backpacks to children and families. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

This year’s campaign aims to send 200 backpacks for children in Ontario and 100 for children in Manitoba. The backpacks in Ontario are for children affiliated with Big Brothers Big Sisters Peterborough and Kawartha-Haliburton Children's Foundation.

“Every child deserves to feel prepared and excited when they walk into their first day of school,” said Bob Gauvreau, CEO of Gauvreau Accounting, Tax, Law & Advisory. “Gear Up for Good is about more than backpacks- it’s really about bringing businesses, employees, and community members together to make a meaningful difference for families who need support.”

Gauvreau Accounting invites local businesses, organizations and community members to help by donating backpacks, school supplies, healthy snacks, water bottles, lunch pails, children’s haircuts or salon/barber services or financial contributions to help purchase needed items.

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“Community partnerships are what make this campaign possible,” said Gauvreau. “Whether it’s a fully stocked backpack, a haircut before the first day of school, or a donation of supplies, every single contribution helps set a child up for success- gives them confidence to start the school year.”

The campaign runs from July 23 to Aug. 12. Donations can be made through its webpage or donations can be dropped off at 150 King Street, Suite 100 W, by Aug. 12 at noon. Backpacks will be distributed on Aug. 18.

“The more that we can pack in here for these kids and their families, the more it supports their success throughout the years,” said Gauvreau.

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Trent University Introduces New Tuition Framework For International Ph.D. Candidates

Trent University is introducing a new tuition framework for international Ph.D. candidates that aligns tuition with the domestic out-of-province rate, strengthening the University's ability to recruit exceptional doctoral researchers and supporting Canada's efforts to attract and retain world-leading research talent, announced on Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of Trent University.

“International Ph.D. students make invaluable contributions to research and academic life at Trent University,” said Dr. Craig Brunetti, dean of Trent’s School of Graduate Studies. “Their skills and perspectives strengthen scholarship across disciplines, through their own research investigations and funded research positions alongside leading faculty at Trent. This initiative reflects Trent’s commitments to fostering a globally connected research environment and supporting Canada’s talent recruitment initiatives focused on bringing international researchers to the country to advance knowledge and innovation.”

According to Trent, the tuition framework strengthens its ability to participate in national efforts to attract and develop world-leading research talent, including initiatives such as the Canada Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative. It also responds to growing demand for highly qualified professionals across Canada's research and innovation sectors, as Ontario is expected to require more than one million university-educated workers over the next decade, particularly in science, technology and health care. 

Trent is currently home to Ph.D. students from 16 countries. The new tuition framework strengthens the University's ability to attract outstanding scholars from around the world while expanding research capacity across programs including Environmental & Life Sciences, Material Science, Cultural Studies, Psychology Canadian Studies, Indigenous Studies and Interdisciplinary Social Research. 

International doctoral candidates also contribute to Trent's research ecosystem and to Canada-wide priorities. Trent's new international Ph.D. tuition framework helps bring global perspectives to diverse research investigations by making studying in Canada more accessible. This aligns with Canada's efforts through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to attract top doctoral students by eliminating the requirement of a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) and implementing an accelerated processing time for initial study permit applications. 

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Trent University Researchers Awarded Over $3.2 Million for STEM Projects

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded more than $3.27 million to 14 researchers at Trent University.

Photo courtesy of Trent University.

The money comes from the latest round of Discovery Grant research funding.

“These awards reflect Trent University's longstanding strength in scientific research and our extraordinary researchers,” said Dr. Stephanie Rutherford, interim vice-president of Research & Innovation at Trent University. "Trent faculty lead the way in scientific questions with real-world impact, and I am thrilled about their well-deserved recognition.”

NSERC Discovery Grants & Supplements
Total awarded: $2,930,000 over five years, plus $75,000 in Discovery Launch Supplements 

• Dr. Carolyn Baer, Psychology: Uncovering the Structure of Confidence Representations in Childhood

• Dr. Katharine Clark, Mathematics: Robust Model-Based Clustering Methods for Complex Data

• Dr. Huy Dang, Trent School of the Environment: The Ecological and Climate Implications of Rare Earth Elements as Critical Elements

• Dr. Paul Frost, Biology: Lake Stoichiometry in a Changing World

• Dr. Robert Huber, Biology: Lysosomal Enzyme Trafficking in Dictyostelium discoideum

• Dr. Maggie MacPherson, Biology: Quantifying and Explaining Loss of Bird Migration with Global Change

• Dr. Joseph Northrup, Environmental and Life Sciences Graduate Program: Drivers and Consequences of Habitat Selection

• Dr. Makhdumabanu Farukali Saiyed, Computing & Information Systems: An Intelligent Framework for Adaptive Cyber Defense and Decision Support in Mission-Critical IoT Networks

• Dr. Peter Sues, Chemistry: Controlling the Secondary Coordination Sphere in Calixpyrrole Systems: Uncovering the Effects of Catalyst Microenvironment on Small Molecule Activation

• Dr. Andrew Vreugdenhil, Chemistry: Developing Sustainable Systems for Adsorption, Isolation and Destruction of PFAS

• Dr. Autumn Watkinson, Trent School of the Environment: Ecological Theory for Predictable Restoration: Stress, Facilitation, and Coexistence in Plant Communities

• Dr. Marguerite Xenopoulos, Biology: Patterns and Drivers of Ecosystem Metabolism in Freshwater Ecosystems

• Dr. Janet Yee, Biology: Gene Expression in Giardia lamblia

NSERC Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) Grants Program
Total awarded: $274,352 

• Dr. Huy Dang, Trent School of the Environment: On-site High-Resolution Greenhouse Gas Emissions Monitoring Station for Environmental and Climate Research

• Dr. Cheryl McKenna Neuman, Trent School of the Environment: Malvern Laser Particle Size Analyzer (LPSA) for Materials Characterization

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