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SFU Symposium: Community-Centered Climate Innovation: the role of local to global climate innovation research
Thursday, November 07 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Climate change is one of the most pressing and complex global challenges facing our world and communities today—one that requires academics, researchers, and community members across the street and across the world to collaborate, share knowledge and build on each other’s strengths. Universities can play a leading role in the transformational change required.At this symposium, diverse scholars, industry partners and community leaders will share, discuss and explore:
- How mobilizing research can mitigate GHG emissions and catalyze clean energy transitions
- Nature-based solutions for adaptation to climate change and low carbon resiliency strategies for communities
- Climate innovation and energy system transformation in support of meeting Canada’s 2050 net zero targets
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Opening Reception and Welcome to Vancouver
Thursday, November 07 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Let the festivities begin! The Welcome reception formally opens COEE2024.
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Romanowski Breakfast Lecture - iMACCS: Innovative Materials for Carbon Capture and Sequestration - Presented by Prof. Abdelhamid Sayari
Friday, November 08 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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This annual lecture features a discussion of some of the greatest challenges facing the environment, and research that is contributing to addressing these challenges. This year's lecture is being presented by the RSC's 2023 Romanowski Award Winner,Abdelhamid Sayari.Professor Sayari is one of Canada’s most cited chemists for his pioneering work on porous materials and their environmental applications. He is internationally recognized for the discovery and development of recyclable materials for carbon capture with unparalleled efficiency. Thanks to the high selectivity and low regeneration energy of Sayari’s proprietary materials, his invention is poised to become the leading technology for CO2 capture with direct implications on greenhouse gas effect and global warming.
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Open Access to Research Results: The (R)evolution With Implications For Us All | Presented by Erudit
Friday, November 08 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
In 2025, Canada will adopt a new open access policy, to be implemented by its three federal funding agencies. This development will mark a major turning point for academic publishing, both nationally and internationally.
What immediate and long term impacts will these upheavals have on Canadian researchers? And how can stakeholders take action to encourage more equitable and sustainable open access?
Experts from the field will share their insights and discuss with participants at this bilingual meeting, offering a thorough reflection on the risks and opportunities of this (r)evolution.
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Sparking a New Narrative: The Future of Climate and Wildfire | Presented by the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS)
Friday, November 08 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Across the globe, climate change is increasing the frequency of extreme wildfires and release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere: “the warming is feeding the warming”. In 2023, Canada experienced the worst wildfire season in recorded history, 15 million hectares burned, millions were affected by wildfire smoke, thousands were displaced, many people lost their homes, and ecosystems already under threat were disrupted.
British Columbia is on the frontlines of this fire story, it is a living lab where the challenges and solutions are being confronted, and researchers, practitioners, and communities are coming together to ask: how do we co-exist with wildfire? Transdisciplinary research, collaboration across Western and Indigenous knowledges, and commitment to decolonial landscape management practices are key.
The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) – a research network comprising Simon Fraser University, University of British Columbia, University of Northern British Columbia, and University of Victoria – has been funding and coordinating wildfire research regionally and internationally for many years. This session will bring leading researchers and practitioners together in conversation to share their insights and reflections. This interactive dialogue will focus on the importance of ‘good fire’ on the landscape and the shifts in perspective, policy, and planning that is required to create a new narrative that allows us to collectively navigate risk, recovery, and the future of climate and wildfire.
For a backgrounder on wildfire and climate issues, please watch the PICS Wildfire Carbon video here
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Ceremony Orientation Session - New Members of the College
Friday, November 08 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Presentation of New Members of the RSC College
Friday, November 08 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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This ceremony welcomes new Members of the College in a format that showcases the interdisciplinary character of the College.
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Celebration Lunch and Networking
Friday, November 08 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Join us to celebrate the Class of 2024!
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Induction Ceremony - Class of 2024 New Fellows
Friday, November 08 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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This ceremony welcomes new RSC Fellows into the RSC. During this event, new Fellows sign their names into RSC’s original and historic Charter Book and are presented with a Diploma and RSC lapel pin.
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Induction Cocktail Reception
Friday, November 08 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Celebrate the Class of 2024 and raise a glass in honour of the new RSC Members, Fellows and Award Winners.
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RSC Annual General Meeting Breakfast
Saturday, November 09 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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At the Annual General Meeting (AGM), the membership elects RSC Board of Directors, reviews the RSC’s financial statements, and considers proposed amendments to the bylaws.
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Academy Meeting - Arts & Humanities
Saturday, November 09 9:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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Meetings of the Academy provide an opportunity for members to receive a report from the Academy leadership about the selection process leading to new members, and to strategize next steps in inclusive excellence.
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Academy Meeting - Science
Saturday, November 09 9:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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Meetings of the Academy provide an opportunity for members to receive a report from the Academy leadership about the selection process leading to new members, and to strategize next steps in inclusive excellence.
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Academy Meeting - Social Sciences
Saturday, November 09 9:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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Meetings of the Academy provide an opportunity for members to receive a report from the Academy leadership about the selection process leading to new members, and to strategize next steps in inclusive excellence.
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Annual Meeting of the RSC College
Saturday, November 09 9:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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Meetings of the RSC College provide an opportunity for members to receive a report from the College leadership about the selection process leading to new members, and to strategize next steps in inclusive excellence.
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Lunch & Learn : Preparing an RSC Nomination
Saturday, November 09 10:59 AM - 12:00 PM
Seeking guidance regarding the nomination process for Fellowship, the College and Medal & Awards? University administrators as well as members are welcome!
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RSC Member Presentation Café
Saturday, November 09 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Lightning talks offer a rapid dive into deep insights, each lasting just ten minutes! New and current Members from diverse disciplines and generations present their work.
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The RSC and Canada’s G7 Presidency Luncheon
Saturday, November 09 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
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University Award Administrators - Networking & Mentorship
Saturday, November 09 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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2024 RSC Awards Ceremony
Saturday, November 09 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Each year the RSC presents a series of prestigious awards and medals to honour individuals selected for their exceptional contributions.
REGISTRATION FEES
SYMPOSIUM
NOV 7, 2024 8:30AM-4:30PM
RSC MEMBERS: $250.00
NON-MEMBERS: $300.00
STUDENT RATE:Please contact us for more info.
CONFERENCE
NOV 7 - NOV 9, 2024
RSC MEMBERS: $550.00
NON-MEMBERS $650.00
RSC GALA
NOV 9, 2024 6:00PM-12:00AM
SINGLE TICKET: $350.00
TABLE OF 10: $3,250.00
CONTACT US
REGISTRATION: rsc@eventsmgt.com
GENERAL INFO: sseward@rsc-src.ca
The Royal Society of Canada offers members in good standing assistance with conference fees, please contact rscfinance@rsc-src.ca for more information.