We are pleased to announce that Dr. Wendy Pearson, Professor of Equine Physiology, has been awarded the 2021 UGFA Distinguished Professor Award for Excellence in Teaching in the Ontario Agricultural College. The awards are handed out on an annual basis, one for each college and recognize faculty for their contribution towards teaching and learning. Nominations may be made by students and faculty.
Wittaya Aqua, a start-up company co-founded by ABSc Prof. Dominique Bureau, has been selected from over 120 applicants as 1 of 8 finalists for the Global Aquaculture Challenge 2021. Based on mathematical models developed by Bureau's research group, the Canadian smart-farming company provides software solutions for aquaculture farm and feed management and employs several former graduate students. The finalists will make their pitches on Oct 7.
Dr. Tina Widowski was recently named one of seven Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture (IWCA) sponsored by Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture and Annex Business Media. As part of the celebration, each winner will be featured on the AgAnnex Talks Podcast series.
Congratulations to our amazing students and CCSAW members who took 2 out of 3 presentation awards at the first annual Canadian Poultry Research Forum held June 21-23!