08-12-2011 - After three very stimulating months as chief scientist, I am still very impressed by the excellence and variety of the projects undertaken by our researchers and students. Along with our partners, we must ensure that this work not only continues but intensifies in all of the activity sectors covered by the three Fonds.

Since assuming my duties as chief scientist, I served as the chairman of the board of directors of each Fonds for the first time. Our meetings led to productive discussions, and the members of the three boards are committed to ensuring the development and excellence of research in the province. I also began my university visits and very much look forward to meeting with each of you to exchange ideas on the future of research in Québec.

The Cabinet has just announced the appointment of Maryse Lassonde as scientific director of the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Nature et technologies. The names of the scientific directors of the two other Fonds are expected to be announced in early 2012. In late October, Minister Sam Hamad announced Ms. Julie Payette’s appointment as scientific authority for Québec in Washington. Part of her mandate is to increase the number of research partnerships between the United States and Québec.

Please find more information about the following topics:

- The new Étudiant-chercheur étoile award

- Submit your intersectoral project proposals

- Invitation to take part in the 24 heures de science event

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