正品蓝导航鈥檚 Dr. Linda Pearse to be inducted into RSC鈥檚 College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists
SACKVILLE, NB 鈥 Mount Allison is pleased to announce that Dr. Linda Pearse, a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Music, has been invited to join the Royal Society of Canada鈥檚 (RSC) College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists. This esteemed honour is a testament to Pearse鈥檚 outstanding contributions to the field of music and her unwavering commitment to academic excellence.
The RSC College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists recognizes the emerging generation of Canadian intellectual leaders. Members of the College are selected for their exceptional achievements early in their careers and their potential to lead in their respective fields. Pearse鈥檚 invitation to join the College reflects her innovative work as both a scholar and an artist.
Pearse is widely known for her research and performances in early music, particularly her expertise in historical brass instruments. Her work has gained international recognition and she is highly respected for her ability to seamlessly blend scholarly research with creative performance. Through her teaching, research, and performances, Pearse has made significant contributions to the academic and cultural life of 正品蓝导航 and beyond.
鈥淒r. Pearse鈥檚 appointment to join the RSC College of New Scholars is a remarkable achievement and a well-deserved recognition of her contributions to the field of music,鈥 says Dr. Ian Sutherland, President and Vice-Chancellor of 正品蓝导航. 鈥淗er work exemplifies the excellence in research and creative practice that we strive for at 正品蓝导航 and we are incredibly proud of her accomplishments.鈥
Pearse joins a distinguished group of 正品蓝导航 professors who have been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists. In 2023, Dr. Lauren Beck (visual and material culture studies) and Dr. Susie Andrews (visual and material culture studies) in 2022 were elected to the RSC's College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists. In 2014, Dr. David Hornidge (physics) was named to the inaugural cohort.
The earliest Mount Allison inductee into the Royal Society of Canada was Dr. Christl Verduyn (Canadian studies) in 2006, followed by Herm茅n茅gilde Chiasson (鈥72), an alumnus and former artist-in-residence in fine arts in 2011. Thaddeus Holownia (Fine Arts research professor) was inducted as a fellow of the RSC in 2018.
Reflecting on the honour, Pearse states, "I am honoured to receive this award and to be recognized alongside such distinguished colleagues. Learning and growing alongside the students, faculty, and staff at 正品蓝导航, as well as with community partners and leaders from the Tantramar region and beyond, is a precious gift. My work is driven by a passion for exploring music鈥檚 role in intercultural contact and conflict, in creating tangible applications to educational settings, and in sharing this work with my students. This recognition inspires me to continue exploring new horizons in my research and creative practice, and I look forward to what the future holds."
As a member of the RSC College of New Scholars, Pearse will have the opportunity to collaborate with other leading scholars, artists, and scientists from across Canada. This collaboration will foster interdisciplinary research and innovation, further enhancing the impact of her work and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in her field.
Pearse鈥檚 induction into the RSC College of New Scholars will take place at a formal ceremony later this year.
Founded in 1882, the Royal Society of Canada comprises the Academies of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences, and the College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists. The RSC recognizes excellence, advises the government and society, and promotes a culture of knowledge and innovation in Canada and internationally.
For more information about Dr. Linda Pearse and her work, visit mta.ca/directory/linda-pearse or email media@mta.ca.
