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Linda Ambrose and Nadia Mykytczuk have been named to the Royal Society of Canada’s 2025 cohort
Published Sep 07, 2025 • 2 minute read
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Two distinguished members of the Laurentian University community have been named to the Royal Society of Canada’s (RSC) 2025 cohort, earning one of the country’s highest academic honours.
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Linda Ambrose, professor emerita in the School of Liberal Arts, has been elected as a Fellow of the RSC, recognizing her decades-long contributions to historical scholarship.
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Nadia Mykytczuk, president and CEO of MIRARCO and executive director of the Goodman School of Mines, joins the College of New Scholars, which celebrates emerging leaders in research and innovation.
The RSC, Canada’s national academy founded in 1882, honours scholars, artists, and scientists who have made remarkable contributions to knowledge and public life. Fellows are selected for lifetime achievement, while the College of New Scholars recognizes individuals within 15 years of completing their doctoral studies.
Nadia Mykytczuk, president and CEO of MIRARCO, makes a point at an announcement at Dynamic Earth in Sudbury, Ont. on Monday May 6, 2024. Photo by John Lappa /Sudbury Star
Ambrose, an award-winning historian, is internationally known for her research on rural women and religious history in Canada. Her work has explored grassroots feminism and women’s roles in patriarchal institutions, including the Women’s Institutes and the Canadian Pentecostal movement. Her most recent book, Pentecostal Preacher Woman, earned both the 2024 Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Historical Writing and the 2025 Clio Prize from the Canadian Historical Association.
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“This distinction is deeply rewarding,” Ambrose said in a release. “It feels like the culmination of my scholarly career and brings greater visibility to the historical work I’ve devoted my life to.”
Mykytczuk, a leader in environmental microbiology, has pioneered microbial solutions for mining challenges, focusing on biomining and bioremediation. Her work transforms legacy mine sites into sustainable opportunities and has earned her national recognition, including the King Charles III Coronation Medal for community service.
“I am thrilled to join the College of New Scholars,” said Mykytczuk. “This honour provides a platform to amplify Canadian research and foster collaboration across disciplines.”
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Laurentian University president and vice-chancellor Lynn Wells praised both scholars for their achievements.
“This is a moment of immense pride for Laurentian,” Wells said. “Dr. Ambrose and Dr. Mykytczuk exemplify academic excellence and intellectual leadership. Their work inspires the next generation of scholars and reflects the global impact of our university.”
The official induction will take place during the RSC’s Celebration of Excellence and Engagement in Montréal from Nov. 12 to 16. A public celebration will be held on the Laurentian campus following the ceremonies, with details to be announced.
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