Annual Report 2015
Foundation for Educational Exchange Between Canada and the United States of America
Messages from the Board Chair and the Chief Executive Officer Board of Directors Our Partners The Fulbright Program 2014-15 Canadian Fulbright Award Recipients 2014-15 American Fulbright Award Recipients Fulbright Canada in the Community The Killam Fellowships Program Auditors’ Report 25th Anniversary Highlights Fulbright Canada Secretariat
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“My main take away was that I had the opportunity to study in a wonderful country in a progressive city. The work has helped to inform my future scholarship, but more importantly, the cultural aspect of the program has renewed my faith in people and also has given me a wider lens by which to look at social justice.” Dr. Brian Culp, American Fulbright Visiting Research Chair, Concordia University (on front cover)
Michael Darcy Canadian Fulbright Student New York University
It is with great enthusiasm that I write this foreword to the 2015 Annual Report of the Foundation for Educational Exchange between Canada and the United States of America. Fulbright Canada generally aims to contribute to the enrichment of the relations between Canada and the United States through academic exchanges. This year, Fulbright Canada celebrated its 25th anniversary with events across Canada and the United States. These celebrations have been an opportunity not only to reflect and celebrate the successes of the program during the past 25 years, but also an opportunity to look forward and continue to ‘Expand the Boundaries of Knowledge’ for the future. We owe many thanks to the remarkable students and scholars who became outstanding ambassadors by giving the Foundation the opportunity to support them and who make the objectives of Fulbright Canada become reality. As my term as Chairman of the Board concludes, I wish to stress that the resounding success of Fulbright Canada is largely due to the inspiring leadership that Dr. Michael Hawes provides and the dedication of the staff he has assembled. It has been a great year for Fulbright Canada, and I am confident that Michael and his team will continue to improve the program in the years to come. I would also like to thank both governments, our benefactors for their generous contributions, and our dedicated board of directors for their unfailing support.
Ronald T. Covais Board Chair
It is with considerable personal satisfaction and continued enthusiasm that I present the 2015 annual report for the Foundation for Educational Exchange between Canada and the United States of America. We at the Foundation, along with our Board of Directors, our grantees, and our various partners, believe profoundly in the value of education, the importance of academic exchange, and the role that we play in growing productivity, rewarding excellence, identifying future leaders, and promoting mutual understanding. The Fulbright program continues to be a global leader in educational exchange and, at the same time, a key advocate and partner for new scholarship, economic growth, and social justice in local communities. Fulbright Canada is dedicated to playing its role in ensuring that the Canada – US relationship continues to be characterized by a deep appreciation of one another and by strong personal and professional ties. The Foundation had another excellent year that has included many special events and programs marking our 25th anniversary, including a gala celebration at the Museum of Nature here in Ottawa, which brought together several hundred of our current grantees, alumni, and university, government, and private-sector partners in September. I would like to take this opportunity to personally congratulate our grantees, encourage more students and scholars to engage, and thank my colleagues at the secretariat, our partners throughout the academic community, our private sector supporters, and our colleagues at Global Affairs Canada, the Embassy of the United States in Ottawa, and the United States State Department. I would also like to offer a special word of thanks to the dedicated members of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Their leadership and their vision are the engine that drives Fulbright Canada’s success.
Dr. Michael Hawes Chief Executive Officer
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Board
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Directors
Canadian Directors
American Directors
His Excellency Gary Doer
Ambassador Bruce Heyman
Canadian Ambassador to the United States
Ambassador of the United States to Canada
Dr. Carl Amrhein
Mr. Ronald T. Covais (Board Chair)
Deputy Minister Alberta Health
Managing Director Canarsie Global Partners
Mrs. Hélène Desmarais
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Mr. Jack Curtin
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Centre d’entreprises et d’innovation de Montréal
Advisory Director Goldman Sachs Canada
Mr. Jean-Dominique Ieraci (until Sept 2015) Mr. Cameron Mackay (from Sept 2015)
Mr. Ronald J. Daniels
Director General Trade Sectors Global Affairs Canada (formerly Department of Foreign Affiars, Trade and Development)
Mr. Daniel McCarthy (Board Treasurer)
President John Hopkins University
Mr. Michael W. Kempner
Founder, President, and CEO MWW Group
Managing Director Credit Suisse Securities (Canada) Inc.
Dr. Maria M. Klawe
President Harvey Mudd College
Hon. A. Anne McLellan Senior Advisor Bennett Jones LLP
Ms. Kay Mayfield
Minister Counselor for Public Affairs U.S. Embassy, Ottawa
Ms. Susan L. Riddell Rose President and CEO Perpetual Energy Inc.
Mr. Michael Parham
Dr. Roseann Runte (Board Secretary) President and Vice-Chancellor Carleton University
General Counsel and Secretary RealNetworks, Inc.
Dr. Walter L. Schindler
Founder and Managing Partner SAIL Capital Partners LLC
Mr. Frank Sobey Chairman Crombie REIT
Mr. Nicholas S. Zeppos
Dr. Luc Vinet (Past Board Chair) Rector Emeritus Université de Montréal
Chief Executive Officer Dr. Michael K. Hawes Fulbright Canada Annual Report 2015
Chancellor Vanderbilt University
Our Supporters The American Killam Trusts
The John and Judy Bragg Foundation
Canadian University Partners Acadia University, Brock University, Carleton University, Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), Concordia University, Dalhousie University, Lakehead University, McGill University, McMaster University, Memorial University, Mount Allison University, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, North-South Institute, Queen’s University, Simon Fraser University, University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, University of Calgary, University of Guelph, Université Laval, University of Lethbridge, University of Manitoba, Université de Montréal, University of Northern British Columbia, University of Ottawa, Université du Québec à Montréal, University of Prince Edward Island, University of Saskatchewan, University of Toronto, University of Victoria, University of Waterloo, Western University, University of Winnipeg, Wilfrid Laurier University, York University
American University Partners
American University, Arizona State University, Brandeis University, Bridgewater State University, California NanoSystems Institute, Clemson University, Duke University, Harvard University, Illinois institute of Technology, Ithaca College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Michigan State University, New York University, State University of New York—Plattsburgh, Norwich University, Smith College, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Los Angeles, University of California, Santa Barbara, University of Georgia (Kennesaw State University), University of Maine, University of Miami, University of Southern California, University of Texas at Austin, University of Washington, Vanderbilt University, Wellesley College
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The Fulbright Program Long regarded as the world’s premiere academic exchange program, the Fulbright Program attracts exceptional students and scholars from more than 160 countries. The first cohort of Canada-U.S. Fulbright award recipients was named in 1991. Since that time, some fourteen hundred distinguished students, scholars, and professionals have participated in this educational exchange program. CanadaU.S. Fulbright students and scholars conduct research, teach, or study in their host country for either one semester or a full academic year. In 2014-15, Fulbright Canada supported 50 outstanding Canadians and 59 exceptional American students and scholars.
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Traditional Fulbright Awards for students are intended for graduate students and junior professionals who wish to study and/or conduct research in the host country. In addition to the Traditional Fulbright awards, scholars in both countries are invited to take up one of the 62 Fulbright Visiting Research Chairs at 36 of North America’s best universities. These chairs are intended to enable emerging and established scholars, post-doctoral researchers, and experienced professionals to conduct research, teach, or undertake a combination of activities for one semester or a full academic year at one of our partner universities. These chairs develop longterm partnerships between Fulbright Canada and the university and build the university’s capacity for excellence in research. Recently, in an effort to grow the scope of the program, Fulbright Canada has introduced a number of new programs and expanded existing programs for both graduate students and scholars, including the Fulbright Arctic Intiative, the Fulbright Canada-Palix Foundation Distinguished Visiting Reserach Chairs in Brain Science, and Child and Family Health and Wellness, and the Fulbright Canada Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Program.
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Featured Award
American Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship
“The Fulbright Program is truly one of a kind and it is evident, in my individual experience, how much it advances community building and mutual care across international borders. The deep friendships and connection I feel to this region would not have been possible without the incredible support of the Fulbright Program.” Hai Han “Ann” Chen
Artist, researcher, and organizer Host: University of Alberta Project Title: “Mapping the Northern Gateway Pipeline through Collective Storytelling and Citizen Science”
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Canadian Fulbright Scholar Award Recipients Frédérick Gagnon, Université du Québec à Montréal / Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Quebec Studies at the State University of New York, Plattsburgh and the University of California, Berkeley. New Ways to Run: Electoral Innovators in U.S. Congressional Elections (1788-2014) Joel Heath, The Arctic Elder Society / Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Arctic Studies at the University of Washington. Addressing cumulative impacts of hydroelectric developments on sea ice ecosystems in Hudson Bay through Community Based Monitoring and cross-border policies Shanthi Johnson, University of Regina / Fulbright Scholar at the University of South Florida. Canada-US Comparative Policy Analysis in the Context of Falls Prevention and Active Aging Peter Leavitt, University of Regina / Fulbright Visiting Research Chair at the University of California, Santa Barbara. A New Scientific Framework to Quantify the Direct, Coupled, and Reciprocal Effects of Climate and Humans on Aquatic Ecosystems Jonathan Paquin, Laval University / Fulbright Scholar at Johns Hopkins University. Canada-US cooperation on crises in the Middle East and North Africa W. Craig Riddell, University of British Columbia / Fulbright Visiting Research Chair at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Digital skills, literacy and numeracy, and labour market outcomes
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Sarah Smith, Queen’s University / Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Public Diplomacy at the University of Southern California. Canada and the Americas: Examining Art, Canada-US Relations and Pan Americanism During the Twentieth Century Khaled Taktek, Laurentian University/ Fulbright Scholar at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Mental Imagery Training for Peak Performance: An Efficient Strategy for Motor Skills and Performance Enhancement as well as Cognitive Functioning Development Yang Wang, University of New Brunswick / Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Science at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Nahanni+: A Distributed Shared-Memory Programming Paradigm for Automatic HPC in Clouds Paul Wiseman, McGill University / Fulbright Visiting Research Chair at the California NanoSystems Institute, University of California, Los Angeles. The best of both worlds...combining super-resolution microscopy with kinetic imaging via SOFI and kICS
Canadian Fulbright Regional Network for Applied Research (NEXUS) Scholar Nicole Klenk, University of Toronto / Fulbright NEXUS Scholar at the State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Multilevel Governance of Biodiversity Conservation in a Changing Climate
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Canadian Fulbright Students and Junior Professional Award Recipients Lucas Boyd, Williamson Chong Architects / Yale University. Development Strategies and New Typologies for Private Sector Affordable Housing Etienne Chenier-Lafleche, Supreme Court of Canada / New York University. Due Process in Refugee Status Determination: A Critical Appraisal of Canadian and American Legislation in Light of the American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man” James Crispo, University of Ottawa / University of Pennsylvania. Active Pharmacovigilance and Parkinson’s Disease: Investigating Pharmaceutical Use and Cardiovascular Risks Vivasvat Dadwal, Government of Canada / Johns Hopkins University. Reverse Innovation in Global Health Systems: Lessons for Canada from Community Engagement in East Baltimore? Michael Darcy, Federal Court of Appeal / New York University. Profitable Prosperity: International Taxation as a Vehicle for International Development and Economic Recovery Raphael Duguay, KPMG / University of Chicago. Tax Avoidance, Tax Havens and North America: Understanding the Loopholes and Measuring the Economical Consequences Eleanor King, NSCAD University / State University of New York at Purchase. Planned Obsolescence: Examining Disposable Culture and The Consumer through Visual Art Malcolm Lavoie, Supreme Court of Canada / Harvard University. Reconceptualizing Aboriginal Title: Reconciliation, Autonomy and Utility Pascal McDougall, University of Toronto / Harvard University. Putting the “Core” in Context: Core Labour Rights and their Impact on Women and Ethnic Minorities in Canada and the United States Anne Pasek, McGill University / New York University. Glitched History: Critical Strategies for Technological Failure Stephen Peters, McGill University / University of Pennsylvania. The rhetorics and pragmatics of reconciliation: Aboriginal / non-Aboriginal relationship building in the intercultural speaking event Gaelle Piche, Carleton University / Harvard University. When Security Sector Reform Misfires: The Remaking of Public Order Isabelle Plessis, Sciences Po / Columbia University. Reacting to the Democratic Deficit of Globalization: Domestic Political Reactions to International Economic Policies in Canada and the United States Jennie Pouget, University of Toronto / Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Using big genetic data to identify immune targets that will advance treatment development in schizophrenia James Steenberg, Ryerson University / USDA Forest Service. Urban Forest Vulnerability and its Implications for Ecosystem Service Delivery in Toronto Neighborhoods Fraser Thompson, University of Alberta / New York University. How Countries Make Strategic Dynamic Decisions when Setting Environmental Standards
Canadian Fulbright Science & Technology Award Recipient Michael Beeler, (2012-2105) University of Toronto / Massachusetts Institute of Technology Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR)
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American Fulbright Scholar Award Recipients Seth Aubin, College of William and Mary / Fulbright Scholar—FLEX Award at TRIUMF. Parity Non-Conservation Experiments with Laser-Cooled Francium at TRIUMF Cynthia Blanton, Idaho State University / Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Nutrisciences and Health at the University of Prince Edward Island. Enhancing Blueberry’s Health Effects with Probiotics Felicia Cavallini, Limestone College / Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Food Security at the University of Guelph. Promoting Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Practices in Toddlers and Elementary School Children in a Service Learning Environment Claudia Chaufan, University of California—Santa Cruz / Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in North American Integration at York University. Public Health Policy and Social Justice: A Comparative Approach Brian Culp, Indiana University / Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in The Person and Society at Concordia University. Social Justice Promotion in Health and Physical Activity John Decker, University of California, Berkeley / Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Governance and Public Administration at the University of Ottawa. Curse or Cure: Can Debt Policies Affect Fiscal Discipline for Local Governments in Canada and the U.S.? Erin Delaney, Northwestern University / Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Theory and Practice of Constitutionalism and Federalism at McGill University. Safeguarding Federalism: American Federalism in Comparative Perspective Alexandra Délano Alonso, The New School University / Fulbright-Carlos Rico Award for North American Studies at Carleton University. Diaspora Engagement, Immigrant Integration and Migration Governance in a Regional Context: Latin American Diasporas in the United States and Canada
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Spring-Serenity Duvall, Salem College / Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Transnational Studies at Brock University. Canadian Celebrity Activism and Transnational Media in the Niagara Border Region; Celebrity Colonialism Andrew Gold, DePaul University / Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Private and Comparative Law at McGill University. The Fiduciary in Public and Private Law David Goldsmith, Georgetown University / Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math at the University of Manitoba Water and Water Policy: Fracking, Native Communities and Pesticides Tee Guidotti, Independent / Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Science and Society at the University of Ottawa. Health and Sustainability Stephanie Kane, Indiana University / Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Environmental Sciences at the University of Winnipeg. An Ethnography of Extreme Floods: Water Security, Infrastructure and Climate Change in the Manitoban Prairielands Rebecca Lawton, Independent / Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Humanities, Social Sciences, and Fine Arts at the University of Alberta. Masking: Response to Change in Story, Art and Science Christopher Lupke, Washington State University / Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in East Asia - North American Relations at the University of Calgary. Filiality and the Crisis of Representability in Modern China Margaret Moss, Yale University / Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Aboriginal/Indigenous Life and Culture in the North American Context at McGill University. Counting on Care: Canada’s Challenge in Tracking and Reporting Aboriginal People’s Health Care and Status Brian Murray, Duke University / Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in the Environment and Economy at the University of Ottawa. Design and Evaluation of Integrated Carbon-Pricing Systems in the United States and Canada Polly Newcomb, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center / Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Science and the Environment at McMaster University. Cadmium and Other Heavy Metal Exposures in Human Health Roger Nichols, University of Arizona / Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Arts and Humanities at the University of Calgary “Comparing Native Experiences in Canada and the United States Preman Singh, Mankato Clinic / Fulbright Scholar at Laval University. Use of Ribozyme SOFA-APP-dRZ to Target and Halt Production of Amyloid Precursor Protein mRNA in Alzheimer’s Disease Allan Wallis, University of Colorado at Denver / Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Public Policy at the University of Alberta. Understanding the Emergence and Functioning of Ecological Governance
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American Fulbright Specialist Award Recipients Joel Chadabe, State University of New York—Albany / Fulbright Specialist at McGill University. Electronic Music Design John Gaal, Independent / Fulbright Specialist at Ryerson University. The USA Labour Movement in Transition Daniel Griffith, University of Texas at Dallas / Fulbright Specialist at the University of Alberta. Advanced training in spatial statistics and spatial econometrics” Debra Swack, State University of New York at Buffalo / Fulbright Specialist at The Banff Centre. Haptics and Wearable Tech Workshop Igor Vohnovic, Michigan State University / Fulbright Specialist at the University of Alberta. Advanced training in principles and practices of sustainable urban planning and design
American Fulbright Students and Junior Professional Award Recipients Carolyn Anderson, Swarthmore College / McGill University / University of Victoria. Old Languages, New Technologies: Youth Engaged in First Nations Language Revitalization Simone Bernstein, St. Bonaventure University / University of Toronto. Understanding Age-Related Hearing Loss: Behavior and Neuroimaging Brian Brush, Columbia University / McGill University. Building the Global Village: Information and Media in the 21st century North American City Emily Dickey, Willamette University / Memorial University of Newfoundland. Making the Invisible Visible: Resolving Environmental Challenges through Collaboration Rosalyn Endlich, Earlham College / York University. Urban Agriculture and the Right to the City: A Comparative Study of Toronto and Detroit Acacia Johnson, Rhode Island School of Design / Ontario College of Art and Design. Into Indigo: The Mythic Landscape of the Contemporary Arctic Alex Kamath, New York University / University of Toronto. Determining Fundamental Preferences for Canadians’ Attitudes toward Health Care Spending Grace Nosek, Harvard University Law School / University of Victoria. An Examination of Public Participation in Government Review of Energy Pipeline Proposals Kevin Thomas, Arizona State University / University of Calgary. Minimal Sensor Set for Performance and Rehabilitation Feedback Michael Verlezza, Bridgewater State University / Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research. They Who Have Borne the Battle: The Economics of Veteran Mental Healthcare
American Fulbright Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Award Recipients
Benjamin Gold (2014-2017), Aalto University School of Science / McGill University Musical Rewards: The Dopaminergic Benefits of Listening to Music Patrick Michael McGarey, Arizona State University / University of Toronto. Real-Time Image Analysis using Long-Duration Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Marie Michelle Perkins, University of Michigan / McGill University. Quantifying Mercury Exposure in North American Arctic Breeding Shorebirds Lauren Mackenzie Reynolds, Harvard Medical School / McGill University. How Early Life Experiences Impact Reward System Dysfunction in Adults
American Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship Recipient
Ann Chen, New York University / Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship at the University of Alberta. Mapping the Northern Gateway Pipeline Through Collective Storytelling and Citizen Science
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Fulbright Arctic Initiative
Fulbright Arctic Initiative Scholars outside the Nunavut Legislative Assembly Inaugural meeting in Iqualuit, Nunavut, May 17, 2015
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The Fulbright Arctic Initiative aims to stimulate international scientific collaboration on Arctic issues, while, at the same time, integrating models of traditional knowledge and increasing mutual understanding between the people of Canada, the United States, and the Arctic Council countries. It is designed to create a network of scholars, professionals, and applied researchers from the United States, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia and Sweden to engage in collaborative research and to undertake an academic exchange. Seventeen outstanding international scholars were announced on April 22, 2015, as participants of the program. Program activities commenced in May 2015 with a kickoff event in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada, and will conclude in the fall of 2016.
American Fulbright Arctic Scholars to Canada
Noor Johnson Office of International Relations, Smithsonian / University of Alberta Susanna “Itty” Neuhaus-Schuck State University of New York, New Paltz / Memorial University
Canadian Fulbright Arctic Scholars to the USA
Susan Chatwood Institute for Circumpolar Health Research / University of California, Los Angeles Dr. Trevor Lantz University of Victoria / University of Hawai’i at Mānoa Dr. Greg Poelzer University of Saskatchewan / University of Alaska Anchorage
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One of the hallmarks of the Fulbright Program is community engagement. In the past few years, Fulbright Canada has introduced a suite of community-engagement programs for alumni to take action and develop new relationships in their communities. The programs include the Fulbright Canada-RBC Eco-Leadership Program, the Community Leadership Program, and the Killam Community Action Initiative. Fulbright Canada award recipients are expected to excel academically, but they are also expected to serve as ambassadors for their countries. They are encouraged to engage their host communities, get involved whenever and wherever possible, and expand their experience beyond the classroom, laboratory, and library. With our community engagement programs, Fulbright Canada has further enriched a unique and enlightening academic and cultural experience. Fulbright Canada’s objective is to provide a conduit between a finite source of government funding and an infinite capacity amongst a unique group of academics to envision and build a cleaner, safer, and more just world. The outcomes of these projects are both tangible and long-term. We look forward to building on the success of these programs in the years ahead.
2014 - 15 Community Leaders
2014 - 15 Eco-Leaders
Victor Armony, Bernard Duhaime, Robin McLay Latino Canadians and the Legacy of Human Rights Violations in Latin America (Montreal, QC; Toronto, ON; Winnipeg, MB) Bruno Dupeyron, Daniel Beland Building Bridges between Saskatchewan’s Francophone Communities: Youth-led research, participation and dialogue (Regina, SK)
Bernstein, Simone (Toronto, ON, CA) Plants for All: Gardening for the therapeutic benefits
Anand Mahadevan Bright Lights in the Lab Scholars Program (Toronto, ON)
Johnson, Acacia (Ottawa, ON, CA) Under the Same Stars: Arctic photographic exhibition
Brescia, Michael (Patagonia, Arizona, USA) Bridging Local Knowledge and Museum Outreach in the Desert Grassland of Southern Arizona Chraibi, Victoria (Nebraska, USA) Bees, Please: Developing water-wise pollinator gardens
Johnson, Shanthi (Estevan, SK, CA) It Takes a Village...Growing together for promoting healthy aging in place Maguire, Susan (Buffalo, NY, USA) Grant Street Neighborhood Center Pocket Park Ordower, Aaron (Vancouver, BC, CA) Lessons for Green Inclusive Growth and City Planning in Vancouver Ziker, John (Southern Idaho, USA) Applying Local Indigenous Wisdom for Environmental Education
Students at Bright Lights
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The Killam Fellowships Program, supported by an endowment from the American Killam Trusts, is designed to develop a cadre of young leaders committed to enhancing mutual understanding between Canada and the United States. The Killam Fellowships Program provides exceptional undergraduate students from universities in Canada and the United States with the opportunity to spend either one semester or a full academic year in the other country during their undergraduate career. These awards are the first of their kind between Canada and the United States. In its inaugural year, the Killam Fellowships Program engaged 13 American and Canadian undergraduate students in educational exchange. In 2014-15, the program has grown to include 318 Killam alumni.
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2014 - 15 Canadian Killam Fellows
2014 - 15 American Killam Fellows
Katelyn Bauer, Carleton University / American University Public Policy, International Relations, Law
Anand Adhikari, American University / McMaster University Biology
Stefanie Broos, Concordia University / San Francisco State University, Communications
Kathleen Calcerano, American University / McGill University Psychology
Christine Chatigny, Université de Montréal / Universidad del Sagrado Corazon (Puerto Rico), Translation
Emily Finn, Arizona State University / Acadia University Justice Studies
Khadija Dairywala, York University / Wellesley College Psychology
Claire Foucheraux, University of Maine / Université de Montréal, French, History
Andrea Davidson, University of Toronto / Smith College English, Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Benjamin Friedel, American University / Queen’s University Biology
Christina Joynt, Dalhousie University / Clemson University International Development, Business Management
Meredith Guenther, American University / Carleton University, Economics, Public Communication
Lukas Larsson, University of Victoria / American University Economics, German
Amanda Icazatti, University of Puerto Rico, Cayey / University of Northern British Columbia, Biology
Hailey Laxer, University of Ottawa / American University Political Science and Public Administration
Michael Kim, Arizona State University / University of Toronto Biophysics, Mathematics, Studio Art
Amanda Lee, University of Calgary / Florida International University, Biological Sciences
Lindsey Kirkham, Arizona State University / Carleton University, Global Health and Sociology, Biochemistry
Sean Leonard, Memorial University of Newfoundland / Arizona State University, Biochemistry, French
Maggie LaPoint, Arizona State University / University of Alberta, Business (Public Service, Public Policy), Spanish
Denise Macalino, University of Calgary / University of Louisville, English
Shelby LeBlanc, University of California, Berkeley / McGill University, Political Science, Gender & Women’s Studies
Samhita Misra, McMaster University / State University of New York, Plattsburgh, History and Peace
Matthew McClure, State University of New York at Geneseo / Université Sainte-Anne, Comparative Literature
Pranav Mody, Carleton University / Arizona State University, Science
Amanda Mills, Southern Utah University / Memorial University of Newfoundland, English
Norman Nehmetallah, Mount Allison University / Vanderbilt University, English
Savannah Mozingo, Clemson University / University of Ottawa, Language and International Trade (French Track)
Christian Norton, University of Prince Edward Island / Clemson University, Biology
Emma Page, Wellesley College / Université de Montréal Comparative Literature
Cristian Popovici, McGill University / University of California, Davis, Agricultural Economics
Charlotte Stark, University of Alaska Fairbanks / Vancouver Island University, Psychology
Michael Pucci, McGill University / University of Miami Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering
Emma Swartz, Smith College / McGill University Environmental Science and Policy
Helia Safaee, University of Toronto / Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Engineering
Jingwen Tan, Western Oregon University / University of British Columbia, Anthropology
Mannat Sharma, Western University / American University Health Sciences
Audrey Thimm, Whitmann College / McGill University Physics, French, Chinese, Mathematics
Nandini Thogarapalli, Western University / University of Washington, Geography
Nicole Turmel, University of Maine / University of Ottawa International Affairs
Jeremy Witten, University of Alberta / State University of New York, Plattsburgh, Music, Linguistics
Camille Villafane, American University / University of Victoria, International Relations, Justice Clint Vorauer, Whitman College / University of British Columbia, Chemistry
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The Killam Fellowships Program
the Killam Fellowships
“My time in the USA was an incredible experience that pushed me personally and academically. I now have a network of connections that extends through Canada, the USA, and around the world. The independence, challenge, and diversity of studying abroad ensured that each day was a learning experience. My experience studying in the USA is the main reason I will pursue my master’s degree abroad.” Christian Norton Canadian Killam Fellow 2014-2015 From The University of Prince Edward Island to Clemson University Fulbright Canada Annual Report 2015
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS ON THE SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
To the Directors of the Foundation for Educational Exchange Between Canada and the United States of America: The accompanying summary financial statements of the Foundation for Educational Exchange Between Canada and the United States of America (Fulbright Canada), which comprise the summary statement of financial position as at August 31, 2015, the summary statement of operations for the year then ended, and related notes, are derived from the audited financial statements prepared in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations, of Fulbright Canada as at and for the year ended August 31, 2015. We expressed an unmodified audit opinion on those financial statements in our report dated November 20, 2015. The summary financial statements do not contain all the disclosures required by Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations applied in the preparation of the audited financial statements of Fullbright Canada. Reading the summary financial statements, therefore, is not a substitute for reading the audited financial statements of Fulbright Canada. Management’s Responsibility for the Summary Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation of a summary of the audited financial statements on the basis described in note 1.
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Auditors’ Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the summary financial statements based on our procedures, which were conducted in accordance with Canadian Auditing Standard (CAS) 810, “Engagements to Report on Summary Financial Statements”. Opinion In our opinion, the summary financial statements derived from the audited financial statements of Fulbright Canada as at and for the year ended August 31, 2015 are a fair summary of those financial statements, in accordance with the basis described in note 1.
Chartered Professional Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants December 8, 2015 Ottawa, Canada
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Highlights from Celebrating 25 Years Fulbright Canada 1990 - 2015
By any measure, 2015 was an incredible year for Fulbright Canada. We celebrated our 25th anniversary, launched the new Fulbright Arctic Initiative with a highly successful series of meetings in Iqaluit, developed exciting new partnerships with universities in both countries, and welcomed our first cohort of Fulbright Canada - Palix Visiting Research Chairs in Brain Science and Family Wellness. At the same time, we co-sponsored a symposium on Arctic Governance at the University of California at Irvine, hosted a series of events for Earth Day, sponsored two art shows – one in Ottawa and one in Washington - featuring the work of Fulbright alumna and Arctic photographer Acacia Johnson, dramatically increased the activities of EducationUSA in Canada, co-hosted another successful round of the Youth Ambassadors Program, and renewed key partnerships with public and private sector partners. In the process, we managed to grow both the reputation and the size of our Killam Fellowships program and the Fulbright program in Canada.
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Canadian Parliament visit during 2015 Fulbright Orientation
2015 Program Highlights Fulbright Canada Partners with the Palix Foundation On October 1st, 2015, Fulbright Canada and the Palix Foundation’s Alberta Family Wellness Initiative formally announced their partnership and presented the 2015-2016 Fulbright Canada-Palix Foundation Distinguished Visiting Research Chairs in Brain Science, and Child and Family Health and Wellness at an event at the University of Calgary. President Elizabeth Cannon of the University of Calgary, Mr. Thomas Palaia, Consul General of the United States for Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories, Dr. Michelle Gagnon, President of the Palix Foundation, and Dr. Michael Hawes, CEO of Fulbright Canada, offered remarks at the announcement. Following the announcement of the new program, the inaugural three Distinguished Chairs (Dr. Dow-Edwards pictured left) presented their research at a public panel discussion and spoke about how their time in Alberta, working with the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary, and the University of Lethbridge, will allow them to explore new directions in their work.
Dr. Diana Dow-Edwards, University of Lethbridge
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Fulbright Student Displays the Beauty of the Arctic Acacia Johnson (Fulbright student 2014-15, EcoLeadership Grant 2015) and her photographs took center stage during Fulbright Canada’s 25th year, and provided a beautiful backdrop to the launch of the Acrtic Initiative. Johnson’s photography exhibit, “Under the Same Stars,” has been displayed at Fulbright Canada, the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, and the Canadian Embassy in Washington. Johnson says, “With the support of a Fulbright Canada student award, I have been able to realize a longstanding dream: to spend a winter living on the north shore of Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic, learning about the relationship of people to the winter landscape and creating photographs using my findings.” The end result: magnificent images that demonstrate the sweeping landscape of the north, while also capturing the heart of the people who call Baffin Island home.
Acacia Johnson American Fulbright Student Ontario College of Art and Design University
25th Anniversary Gala September 18, 2015 The celebrations in 2015 culminated in the 25th anniversary gala on September 18, 2015. The gala was well-attended by current Fulbright and Killam award recipients and alumni as well as university, government, and community partners. Remarks were given by U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman; Fulbright Canada CEO Dr. Michael Hawes (alum 1999-2000); Senior Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Peter Boehm; Deputy Director of Academic Exchanges, U.S. State Department Lana Muck (alum 1999-2000); and Vice President Aboriginal Banking for the TD Bank Group Clinton Davis (alum 2000-2001).
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The keynote speaker for the evening, Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, is W.A. Macdonald Distinguished Fellow & Adjunct Professor at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, and Vancouver Island University Shqwi qwal for Indigenous Dialogue. Fulbright Canada has made indigenous issues a priority and looks forward to continued partnerships with indigenous leaders such as Chief Atleo. As a former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, Chief Atleo spoke about the importance of expanding educational opportunities for indigenous youth and other underrepresented populations. His enthusiasm and candor had a great impact on our guests. The gala guests left excited by seeing how far Fulbright Canada has come in 25 years, and knowing how far we can go.
Gala Sponsors
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Fulbright Canada Secretariat Dr. Michael K. Hawes Chief Executive Officer
Rebecca Anne Dixon Executive Assistant to the CEO
Finance : Ava Kovats Manager, Finance and Administration
Nesreen El-Onsi Administrative and Finance Officer
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Program : Michèle Phillips / Jenika Heim
Program Officer, External Relations
Michelle Emond
Program Officer, Students
Brad Hector
Jenika Heim
Program Officer, Scholars
Education USA Advisor
Interns : Juan Garrido
Katelyn Bauer
Fulbright Canada Intern
YIIP Summer Intern York International Internship Program
Haley Laxer
Fulbright Canada Intern
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Fulbright Canada Annual Report 2015