Erin A. Maloney is a Canada Research Chair and Full Professor of Psychology at the University of Ottawa. Internationally recognized for her work on mathematical cognition, she connects research and practice to improve educational outcomes for children around the globe. Her contributions span curriculum development, public outreach, and award-winning scholarship. Legally blind, she advances accessibility and inclusion through innovative initiatives and her leadership in Women in Cognitive Science+ Canada.

Erin A. Maloney est titulaire d’une Chaire de recherche du Canada et professeure agrégée de psychologie à l’Université d’Ottawa. Reconnue internationalement pour ses travaux sur la cognition mathématique, elle conjugue la recherche et la pratique pour améliorer les résultats scolaires des enfants à travers le monde. Ses contributions englobent l’élaboration de programmes d’études, la sensibilisation du public et nombre de travaux de recherche primés. Aveugle au sens de la loi, elle fait progresser l’accessibilité et l’inclusion grâce à des initiatives novatrices et au leadership qu’elle exerce au sein de Women in Cognitive Science Canada+.

Erin Manning holds a Concordia University Research Chair in Relational Art and Philosophy. Her art practice is centred on large-scale participatory installations that explore perception, sensation and relation. Her books similarly explore the relationship between movement, sensation and perception with a growing focus on neurodiversity. She is the director of the SenseLab, a laboratory that explores the intersections between art practice and philosophy with an explicit focus on research-creation.

Erin Manning est titulaire d’une chaire de recherche de la Concordia University en art relationnel et en philosophie. Sa pratique artistique s’articule autour d’installations participatives à grande échelle qui explorent la perception, les sensations et les relations. Ses livres explorent la relation entre le mouvement, les sensations et la perception, avec un accent croissant sur la neurodiversité. Elle est la directrice du SenseLab, un laboratoire qui étudie les intersections entre la pratique artistique et la philosophie, avec un accent particulier sur la recherche-création.

Long Citation Andreas Mandelis is a pioneer in the development, shaping and applications of diffusion-wave sciences and associated technologies. His prolific and diverse research includes seminal theoretical contributions to the fundamental physics and mathematics of linear and non-linear diffusion waves, photothermal spectroscopy, depth profilometry, imaging and the inverse problem, culminating in his acclaimed textbook "Diffusion-Wave Fields: Mathematical Methods and Green Functions". He pioneered and developed ultrasensitive thermophysical, optoelectronic, dental, biophotonic and environmental techniques and devices, such as photopyroelectrics, thermal-wave cavities, photothermal and photocarrier radiometry, dental luminescence, solid-state sensors, and time-frequency signal generation principles. They are now used worldwide for materials research, industrial process quality control, dental caries diagnosis and soft tissue imaging. Short Citation Andreas Mandelis is an internationally renowned expert in the development, shaping and applications of diffusion-wave sciences and associated technologies. He pioneered and developed numerous techniques and devices that are now used worldwide for materials research, industrial process quality control, dental caries diagnosis and soft tissue imaging.

An internationally-recognized scholar in affective computing, Regan Mandryk is redefining the role of video games and other forms of technology. She incorporates fitness and other therapeutic processes into video games and, relatedly, tracks a user’s emotional experience while using computers. She has worked with leading technology companies, has had her work cited over 3000 times, and her ambitious research program has attracted more than $1.4 million in funding since 2007.

Érudite mondialement renommée en informatique affective, Regan Mandryk redéfinit le rôle des jeux vidéo et d’autres formes de technologie. Elle incorpore la forme physique et d’autres processus thérapeutiques aux jeux vidéo et étudie l’expérience émotionnelle de l’utilisateur lorsqu’il utilise un ordinateur. Elle a travaillé avec de grandes entreprises spécialisées dans la technologie, a réalisé des travaux cités plus de 3 000 fois et son programme de recherche ambitieux a attiré plus de 1,4 million de dollars de financement depuis 2007.

Susan Mann Trofimenkoff has established an enviable reputation as an historian in both French and English-speaking Canada. Her work has concentrated on two particular areas: the history of nationalism in Quebec and the history of Women. Her three books, "Action française" (1975), "The Dream of Nation" (1982), and "Stanley Knowles; The Man from Winnipeg" (1982) are all characterized by skilled research, originality of interpretation, and a lively, arresting literary style. In her articles on attitudes to women in Quebec, the contribution of women to Canadian intellectual life, and the problems of women in the labour force, Professor Trofimenkoff has made a marked impact on the study of this neglected aspect of Canadian history. She is recognized as an authority in her field.

Henry Mantsch has revolutionized an area of physical biochemistry - infrared spectroscopic studies of biological species in aqueous media. He has demonstrated that by use of Fourier transform methods the previously insurmountable problem of absorption by water could be overcome. In applications to biological membranes he has been able to separate the contributions from molecular packing and molecular motion - a mixture which has complicated the interpretation of data obtained by other methods. The techniques developed in his laboratory are now in use throughout the world, and he is considered the premier expert in his field. In addition, he has made innovative applications of nuclear magnetic resonance in elucidating the interactions between the components of nucleic acids, and between lectins and sugars. His enthusiastic interdisciplinary spirit has catalyzed many fruitful combinations of the disciplines of biochemistry, chemistry, and physics. In 1992 he accepted the ultimate challenge to apply infrared spectroscopy to medicine. As co-founder of the Institute for Biodiagnostics in Winnipeg, he and his team are now developing a new tool, medical infrared spectroscopy.

MARCHESSAULT, Janine – Cinema and Media Arts Department, York University Janine Marchessault is an internationally acclaimed media scholar and curator of numerous large-scale public art exhibitions exploring sustainable urbanism. Her scholarly work, including ten monographs and edited volumes and over fifty articles, has had an enduring influence on the fields of Media, Cinema, and Urban Studies. As a curator, she has made a sustained impact in the art world and opened a vital space for community participation and public dialogue.

Janine Marchessault est une chercheuse acclamée internationalement dans le domaine des nouveaux médias, et conservatrice commissaire de plusieurs expositions artistiques explorant l’urbanisme durable. Son travail comprend dix monographies et publication de volumes et plus de cinquante articles. Elle a influencé de façon remarquable les domaines des médias, du cinéma et des études urbaines. Comme conservatrice elle a influencé le monde des arts, ouvrant un espace vital à la participation communautaire et au dialogue public.

MARDON, Austin – Assistant Adjunct Professor, John Dossetor Health Ethics Centre, University of Alberta Austin Mardon’s contribution to our store of knowledge on living with mental illnesses and the stigma that surrounds them has been immense and unique. Since giving the first partnership speech on schizophrenia in 1993, he has devoted his life to educating professionals and the public on mental illness. He has given hundreds of speeches, written scores of articles, and allowed himself to be the public face of Schizophrenia in Canada. He has also received NASA’s Medal for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility.

MARDON, Austin – Assistant Adjunct Professor, John Dossetor Health Ethics Centre, University of Alberta Austin Mardon a contribué de façon significative et exceptionnelle à l’ensemble de nos connaissances sur la vie des personnes atteintes de maladies mentales et sur la stigmatisation dont elles sont victimes. Depuis son premier discours sur la schizophrénie en 1993, il a consacré sa vie à informer les professionnels de la santé et le public en général sur les maladies mentales. Il a prononcé des centaines de conférences, écrit de nombreux articles, et est devenu la figure publique de la schizophrénie au Canada. Il a également reçu la médaille de la NASA pour la diversité, l'équité, l'inclusion et l'accessibilité.

Mathieu Marion is an outstanding specialist in philosophy of mathematics and logic. He has contributed to this field with original research, most notably, with studies of Ludwig Wittgenstein's thought, one of the most important 20th-century philosophers. He distinguished himself by his innovative reflections in the history of analytical philosophy, proposing new interpretations, which gave to important, albeit little known authors the recognition they deserve.

MARION, Mathieu, Département de philosophie, Université du Québec à Montréal Mathieu Marion est un spécialiste reconnu pour ses contributions originales à la philosophie des mathématiques et de la logique, ainsi qu’à l’étude de la pensée de Ludwig Wittgenstein, l'un des plus importants philosophes du vingtième siècle. Il s'est démarqué par son apport novateur en histoire de la philosophie analytique, avec de nouvelles interprétations qui ont redonné à des auteurs importants, mais méconnus, la place qui leur revient.

Alex Marland is recognized as a leading scholar of Canadian politics whose work focuses on how Canadian politicians and governments manage communication, and of the politics of Newfoundland and Labrador. He leads diverse groups of academics in public policy projects that connect with journalists, parliamentarians and the public sector. His innovative research revealing the inner workings of politics in this country has won several awards.

Alex Marland est un éminent spécialiste de la politique canadienne et de celle de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, dont les travaux portent sur la gestion de la communication par les politiciens et les gouvernements canadiens. Il dirige plusieurs groupes d’académiques dans le cadre de projets de politiques publiques qui touchent les journalistes, les parlementaires et le secteur public. Ses recherches novatrices qui dévoilent les rouages internes de la politique dans ce pays ont remporté plusieurs prix.

Long Citation Dr. Marra has made significant contributions to genome science and health research. One major contribution was the construction of a human genome map. This key resource allowed an International Consortium to efficiently complete and make publicly available the human genome sequence. Dr. Marra's mapping approach has been used to analyze more than 30 genomes from organisms of major importance to research. Another major contribution was in sequencing the SARS coronavirus genome. The speed of the sequencing and the availability of the sequence made international headlines, and emphasized the central role that genome science could play in combating emerging infectious diseases. Short Citation Dr. Marra has made significant contributions to genome science and health research, including the construction of a human genome map which allowed an International Consortium to efficiently complete and make publicly available the human genome sequence. Another major contribution was in sequencing the SARS coronavirus genome. The speed of the sequencing and the availability of the sequence made international headlines.