Laurentian University’s research week festivities ended on Friday, but not before they announced Dr. Jacqueline Litzgus as the winner of Research Excellence award 2018.
Dr. Litzgus was presented with the award at a gala on Thursday night for her outstanding work in the field of conservation, particularly focusing on reptiles and turtles.
“It is a pleasure to work so closely with my peers, students, and other partners as we continue to develop world-class research projects involving such an important subject that affects us all,” Dr. Litzgus said.
Dr. Jacqueline Litzgus, a Full professor at Laurentian University’s Biology Department, has been involved in more than $3-million in peer-reviewed grants since arriving at Laurentian and has published almost 70 peer-reviewed papers in her career, including 29 in the last five years alone.
Her articles have appeared in several major journals, including Ecology, Ecological Applications, Biological Conservation, and Ecosphere.
“Jackie Litzgus is a prime example of the research excellence that serves as one of the foundational pillars of our university,” Dr. Rui Wang, vice-president of research at Laurentian University said.
Dr. Litzgus is dedicated to ensuring her knowledge and research into this important topic has a positive impact in the community, and among the next generation of biologists and conservation experts.
She has consulted and worked closely with the Ontario government, Indigenous communities such as the Magnetawan First Nation, local communities, and industry partners on policy issues and measures.
