Max Blouw
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Dr. Max Blouw is the president and vice-chancellor of Wilfrid Laurier University
. He was inducted into this position on September 1, 2007.
in 1951. He later moved to Canada
as a child in 1957 and became a Canadian citizen in 1963. In 1972, he obtained a bachelor of science
degree from the University of Manitoba
. Five years later, he received his master of science
degree in zoology
, once again from the University of Manitoba, in 1977. Blouw later earned his PhD
in biology
from the University of New Brunswick
in 1982.
, Manitoba
. He later went on to teach biology at St. Francis Xavier University
and zoology at the University of British Columbia
. Blouw arrived at the University of Northern British Columbia in 1995 as a professor of biology. In 1997, he joined the university's administration in the position of the associate vice-president and dean of graduate studies. Three years later in 2000, Blouw was named vice-president of research. He is a member of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
, and acts as an "executive council member and as chair of its prestigious award selection committees and committee on grants and scholarships". The Council recently reappointed Blouw to a second term as the chair of the university advisory group to Industry Canada
. He is the recipient of the 2005 Science and Technology Champion Award from the BC Innovation Council
"in recognition of his leadership".
On December 19, 2006, Wilfrid Laurier University announced that Blouw was chosen as the university's next president, its seventh. He was chosen unanimously by the university's selection committee to fill this position.
Wilfrid Laurier University
Wilfrid Laurier University is a university located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It also has campuses in Brantford, Ontario, Kitchener, Ontario and Toronto, Ontario and a future proposed campus in Milton, Ontario. It is named in honour of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the seventh Prime Minister of Canada....
. He was inducted into this position on September 1, 2007.
Early life
Blouw was born in the NetherlandsNetherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
in 1951. He later moved to Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
as a child in 1957 and became a Canadian citizen in 1963. In 1972, he obtained a bachelor of science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
degree from the University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba
The University of Manitoba , in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, is the largest university in the province of Manitoba. It is Manitoba's most comprehensive and only research-intensive post-secondary educational institution. It was founded in 1877, making it Western Canada’s first university. It placed...
. Five years later, he received his master of science
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
degree in zoology
Zoology
Zoology |zoölogy]]), is the branch of biology that relates to the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct...
, once again from the University of Manitoba, in 1977. Blouw later earned his PhD
PHD
PHD may refer to:*Ph.D., a doctorate of philosophy*Ph.D. , a 1980s British group*PHD finger, a protein sequence*PHD Mountain Software, an outdoor clothing and equipment company*PhD Docbook renderer, an XML renderer...
in biology
Biology
Biology is a natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy. Biology is a vast subject containing many subdivisions, topics, and disciplines...
from the University of New Brunswick
University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick is a Canadian university located in the province of New Brunswick. UNB is the oldest English language university in Canada and among the first public universities in North America. The university has two main campuses: the original campus founded in 1785 in...
in 1982.
Career
Blouw began his career as a biologist in the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in WinnipegWinnipeg
Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers .The name...
, Manitoba
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
. He later went on to teach biology at St. Francis Xavier University
St. Francis Xavier University
St. Francis Xavier University is a post-secondary institution located in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. The school was founded in 1853, but did not offer degrees until 1868. The university has approximately 5000 students.-History:...
and zoology at the University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia is a public research university. UBC’s two main campuses are situated in Vancouver and in Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley...
. Blouw arrived at the University of Northern British Columbia in 1995 as a professor of biology. In 1997, he joined the university's administration in the position of the associate vice-president and dean of graduate studies. Three years later in 2000, Blouw was named vice-president of research. He is a member of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada is a Canadian government agency that provides grants for research in the natural sciences and in engineering. Its mandate is to promote and assist research....
, and acts as an "executive council member and as chair of its prestigious award selection committees and committee on grants and scholarships". The Council recently reappointed Blouw to a second term as the chair of the university advisory group to Industry Canada
Industry Canada
Industry Canada is the department of the Government of Canada with responsibility for regional economic development, investment, and innovation/research and development. The department employs 6104 FTEs across Canada....
. He is the recipient of the 2005 Science and Technology Champion Award from the BC Innovation Council
BC Innovation Council
The BC Innovation Council is a Crown Agency of the provincial government of British Columbia, Canada...
"in recognition of his leadership".
On December 19, 2006, Wilfrid Laurier University announced that Blouw was chosen as the university's next president, its seventh. He was chosen unanimously by the university's selection committee to fill this position.