On April 1, 2014, TRIUMF was formally admitted as an institutional member of the Royal Society of Canada, the senior Canadian collegium of distinguished scholars, artists, and scientists. The laboratory's ascension to this esteemed office is evidence of TRIUMF's continued commitment to research excellence and societal contribution, as well as our prominent presence in the Canadian intellectual landscape.
The Royal Society of Canada is Canada's National Academy. Since its foundation in 1882, it has been engaged with advancing Canadian scholarship in the arts, humanities, and sciences. The Royal Society recognizes, mobilizes, and supports scholars and researchers whose work expands knowledge and provides value for Canada. Dr. Erich Vogt, one of TRIUMF's founding leaders and longest-serving director, was elected as a Fellow of the RSC in 1970 for his many contributions to science on both a local and global stage.
"The Royal Society of Canada and TRIUMF share a conviction for the promotion of learning and research, and thus this move came very naturally," explains Reiner Kruecken, head of the science division at TRIUMF. "Being an institutional member will further elevate TRIUMF's national profile and provide opportunities for the recognition of TRIUMF's top talent and their excellent contributions to Canadian science."
As an institutional member, TRIUMF will benefit from various RSC programs designed to support the Canadian research community. These include awards and fellowships to recognize outstanding scholars, lecture and symposia programs to share Canadian research with a wider audience, and representation and leadership in the Canadian research community. Aside from the National Research Council, TRIUMF is the only non-university to hold institutional membership in the RSC.
TRIUMF looks forward to its new association with the Royal Society of Canada.
-Lindsay Kroes, Communications Assistant