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Former 51³Ô¹ÏÍøProfessors awarded Society of Canadian Ornithologists' Jamie Smith Memorial Mentoring Award

Published: 11 June 2025

The Society of Canadian Ornithologists has selected Professor Emeritus David Bird and retired Associate Professor Rodger Titman, who both taught for many years in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Department of Natural Resource Sciences, to receive the . This award recognizes exceptional contributions to the training and fostering of Canadian ornithologists. 

During their many years at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøand beyond, Bird and Titman served in a diversity of mentoring roles and inspired and supported countless students. 

In their nomination letter, students highlighted that "both professors strongly believed in helping their students well beyond their graduation from the university."

The award will be presented at the  in August.

Photo, left to right: Rodger Titman, David Bird

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