Memorial University is home to many outstanding researchers. The work of these individuals (often alongside talented colleagues) has a tremendous impact on our communities and our understanding of the world. It is always a thrill when a dedicated researcher is recognized for their contributions.

On this page we will continue to profile those who have been recently recognized by external agencies. We extend our congratulations to these individuals who have received prestigious external awards for outstanding research.

Recent Award Recipients

Member Royal Society of Canada College Carissa Brown Department of Geography		Member Royal Society of Canada College Christine Carter School of Music
Member Royal Society of Canada College Mark Stoddart Department of Sociology		Member Royal Society of Canada College Sulaimon Giwa School of Social Work
Fellow Canadian Academy of Engineering Kelly Hawboldt Department of Process Engineering		Dorothy Killam Research Fellow National Research Council Max Liboiron Department of Geography
Laureate 2022 A.G. Huntsman Award Uta Passow Department of Ocean Sciences		Recipient Order of Newfoundland and Labrador Noreen Golfman Former Provost and VIce President (Academic)
Recipient Order of Newfoundland and Labrador Patrick Parfrey Faculty of Medicine

Have you or someone you know been recently recognized for outstanding research?Please be sure to let us know by contacting Ellen Steinhauer at ellens@mun.ca or Tina Winsor at tinaw@mun.ca.