Two iCORE Chairs elected to the Royal Society of Canada in 2002

CALGARY (26 June 2002) -- Two researchers supported by the Alberta Informatics Circle of Research Excellence have been elected to the ranks of the Royal Society of Canada. Norman Beaulieu and Gérard Lachapelle are both newly elected 2002 Fellows.

Fellowship in the Royal Society of Canada is considered Canada's most prestigious academic accolade to which scholars and scientists aspire. "These distinguished individuals have accomplished work of truly outstanding quality," said Howard Alper, President of the Royal Society of Canada. "They add enormous value to the extraordinary resource of talent and experience that constitutes the Society."

The citations for the awards describe Dr Beaulieu as "a scientific leader in the analysis and modelling of wireless communications systems. He has discovered ingenious mathematical solutions and models for a wide range of digital communications components and applications ? International researchers have widely used his methods, models and results."

Gérard Lachapelle was elected due to his contributions "in a sustained and major way to the development and dissemination of satellite-based navigation technology in Canada and internationally, and has played an important role in the successful training of a score of technical experts. Through his innovative research and technology transfer activities, he has provided leadership for Canada to be recognized as truly excellent in this new technology."

A total of 58 new Fellows were elected this year. This year's new Fellows will be inducted to the Society in a ceremony set to take place at Rideau Hall on Friday, November 22, 2002.