Laurentian University says Dr. Jackie Litzgus has been chosen as the first recipient of the Jane Goodall Research Fellowship in Conservation Biology.
According to the release, the recognition is in honor of Dr. Litzgus’s ground-breaking work in safeguarding endangered species, particularly the reptiles facing critical challenges in Ontario.
Dr. Litzgus has garnered numerous accolades throughout her career, including the Laurentian University Research Excellence Award and Ontario Nature’s Conservation Leadership Award.
Currently serving as the Director of the Vale Living With Lakes Centre, she leads the Cooperative Freshwater Ecology Unit, a team dedicated to advancing freshwater ecosystem research and conservation.
The distinction was presented personally by Dr. Jane Goodall herself, the globally renowned environmentalist during her visit in Sudbury this week for the world premiere release of her IMAX Science North Film titled “Reasons for Hope.”
From producers Science North, in association with the Jane Goodall Institute, distributor Cosmic Picture and film producer/director David Lickley, comes Jane Goodall – Reasons for Hope. The documentary film makes its world premiere at Science North in Sudbury, Ontario, on May 30, 2023. This inspirational production is Science North’s 7th giant screen film, the likes of which include Jane Goodall’s Wild Chimpanzees, released in 2002 to international acclaim.
In group photo from left to right: Dr. John Gunn, Cast Member
Brenda Tremblay, Co-Executive Producer and Line Producer
Ervin Carlson, Cast Member
Dr. Johannes Fritz, Cast Member
Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace
David Lickley, Film Director and Producer
Amin Bhatia, Film Composer
Susana B. Name, VP Founder Relations, Partnerships & Special Projects