THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA · Professor Millar attained a Bachelor of Science (Hons) from Queensland University, and a M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. from UBC. He is a past recipient of

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THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Report to the Board of Governors

SUBJECT Notable Distinctions

MEETING DATE February 6, 2013

APPROVED FOR SUBMISSION

Forwarded to the Board of Governors on the Recommendation of the President

President Stephen J. Toope, President and Vice Chancellor

DECISION REQUESTED For Information

Presented By Deborah Buszard, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal, UBC Okanagan David H. Farrar, Provost and Vice-President Academic John Hepburn, Vice-President Research & International

Report Date January 4, 2013

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY UBC scholars profiled at this meeting and on UBC BOG website:

• Dr. Wa Sham (Sam) Cheung Clinical Assistant Professor, Oral Health Science Faculty of Dentistry • Dr. Robert Millar Professor, Civil Engineering Faculty of Applied Science • Dr. Joan Bottorff Director, Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention, UBC Okanagan

ATTACHMENTS: • Profiles of the above scholars

• Lists of Notable Distinctions:

*Research *Teaching *Service

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Research Awardee Profile

Board of Governors Meeting – February 2013

Distinguished Service Award British Columbia Dental Association

Wa Sham (Sam) Cheung

In presenting Dr. Cheung with this award, the BC Dental Association praised him for having

“dedicated himself to the oral health of BC children” and having been extensively involved in

organized dentistry throughout his 30-year career, serving as President of both the BC Society of

Pediatric Dentists and the Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

“Dr. Cheung has made significant contributions as an educator, serving as a clinical faculty

member at UBC and more recently as the coordinator of an oral pathology module for specialist

trainees. An examiner at the Royal College of Dentists of Canada for 10 years, he has worked

tirelessly to revamp the pediatric dentistry examination. Dr. Cheung is known for his selfless

dedication to patients, students, the profession and the specialty of pediatric dentistry.”

Clinical Assistant Professor, Oral Health Science Faculty of Dentistry



Award for Teaching Excellence in Engineering and Geoscience Education

Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C.

Robert Millar

Professor Millar attained a Bachelor of Science (Hons) from Queensland University, and a

M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. from UBC. He is a past recipient of the Killam Teaching Prize (2006-07) and

was recognized with an Outstanding Professor Award for seven consecutive years by UBC civil

engineering students.

The Award for Teaching Excellence in Engineering and Geoscience Education is the highest

teaching award for engineering educators in the province. In presenting this award to Professor

Millar, the APEGBC described him as “an engaging educator who strives to continually improve

all aspects of his courses” and “a caring and dedicated mentor” who “ fosters a comfortable

learning environment that stimulates interaction and encourages questions”.

Dr. Millar’s research interests include Mine Water Management, River Bank Stability, Hydraulics, and Instream Habitat Restoration, as well as Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability.

Professor of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science



Joan Bottorff

Fellow American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)

Dr. Joan Bottorff has been elected Fellow of the American Academy of Nurses. This is a rare and exceptional honor to receive as a Canadian nurse which recognizes Dr. Bottorff’s extensive achievements in nursing research. The American Academy of Nursing's approximately 1,890 Fellows are largely the United States’ most accomplished nursing leaders in education, management, practice and research. Dr. Bottorff’s research interests include: Social contexts of health behaviour, Cancer prevention and screening, Tobacco control, Women's health, Risk perception and risk communication, Predictive testing and Pallative care. She is Chair in Health Promotion & Cancer Prevention and an Affiliate Scientist for the BC Cancer Prevention Agency. Her current research focuses on building a collaborative framework for cancer prevention. With nearly $1 million in funding from the Canadian Cancer Society, Dr. Bottorff will spearhead a multi-sector team of researchers and health professionals from the Canadian Cancer Society – BC & Yukon Division, BC Cancer Agency and Northern Health in a project aimed at reducing the incidence of cancer in northern British Columbia. Dr. Bottorff is a UBC Distinguished University Scholar and she completed her PhD in Nursing at the University of Alberta in 2002.

Professor, Faculty of Health & Social Development - School of Nursing Director, Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention

Notable Distinctions of UBC Faculty and Staff Research

Meeting of the UBC Board of GovernorsFebruary 2013

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DEC 2012 APPLIED SCIENCE — Chemical & Biological Engineering

Bi, Xiaotao (Tony) - Professor Prof. Bi has received the Particulate Solid Research Inc. (PSRI) Lectureship Award from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) for his outstanding contributions in the field of fluidization and fluid-particle flow systems.


Grace, John - Professor Prof. Grace has received the DuPont Particle Technology Forum Award from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) for a lifetime of outstanding contribution in research and education in chemical engineering and for being a leading researcher in fluidization and multiphase systems.


Grace, John - Professor Prof. Grace has been awarded the 2012 Montreal Medal from the Chemical Institute of Canada for his significant leadership in the profession of chemical engineering in Canada and his outstanding contributions to the field.

DEC 2012 APPLIED SCIENCE — Civil Engineering

Fannin, Jonathan - Professor Prof. Fannin received the 2012 Geosynthetics Division Award from the Canadian Geotechnical Society (CGS) in recognition of his outstanding technical contribution to the application of geosynthetics in civil, geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering in Canada and internationally.

Feb 2013 ARTS - Political Science Cameron, Maxwell - Professor Prof. Maxwell has been recognized as an Honourary professor, Universidad de San Martin de Porres, Lima Peru for his "highly singular human, political, and professional trajectoryand academic work" (from Resolution of Rector, no. 1256-2012-UC-R-USMP).

Feb 2013 ARTS - Psychology Hoppmann, Christiane - Assistant Professor

Prof. Hoppmann has been honoured with the Margaret and Paul Baltes Early Career Award (for excellence in interdisciplinary aging research). Awarded by the Gerontological Society of America.

Feb 2013 ARTS - Psychology Hoppmann,Christiane - Assistant Professor

Prof. Hoppman has been awarded the Springer Early Career Achievement Award in Research on Adult Development and Aging (for health psychological contribution to a better understanding of successful aging). Awarded by the American Psychological Association.

Feb 2013 ARTS - Psychology Hamlin, Kiley - Assistant Professor Prof. Kiley has been honoured with a Dissertation award from the International Society for Infant Studies (ISIS) a not-for-profit professional organization devoted to the promotion and dissemination of research on the development of infants.

Feb 2013 ARTS - Department of Theatre and Film

Johnston, Kirsty - Associate Professor

Prof. Johnston has been honoured by the Canadian Studies Network-Réseau d’études canadiennes Prize for Best Book in Canadian Studies -- Awarded for her book title Stage Turns: Canadian Disability Theatre , publlished by McGill-Queen's UP, 2012.

Feb-13 ARTS - Journalism Rummel, David - Assistant Professor Without Review, and McKinney, Daniel - Adjunct Professor

Prof. Rummel received the 2012 Canadian Online Publishing Award, Best video or multimedia for: "The Thunderbird: Liberia's Lost Generation: Vancouver Photographer Reconstructs the Country's Vital Past." The Canadian Online Publishing Awards are the premier awards program for editorial-based digital publishers in Canada. The award was presented Oct 22, 2012.



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November 2012

EDUCATION - Educational Studies Pratt, Daniel Professor and Collins, John Adjunct Professor

Profs. Pratt & Collins received the 2012 Imogene Okes Award for Outstanding Research in Adult Education from the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE)for their research “The Teaching Perspectives Inventory at 10 Years and 100,000 Respondents: Reliability and Validity of a Teacher Self-Report Inventory,”published in Adult Education Quarterly, November 2011.

December 2012

EDUCATION - Educational Studies and Indigenous Education

Archibald, Jo-anne - Professor Prof. Archibald has been honoured with a 2012 Simon Fraser University Alumni Achievement Award under the category 'Academic Achievement.' This award recognizes profound activities in academic research, teaching, program development, and/or educational administration.

Feb-13 LAW Bakan, Joel - Professor Prof. Bakan has been awarded a 2012 Simon Fraser University Alumni Achievement Award under the category 'Professional Achievement.' This award recognizes profound activities in academic research, teaching, program development, and/or educational administration.

Feb 2013 MEDICINE - Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Miller, Dianne - Associate Professor

Prof. Miller has been awarded the Terry Fox Medal from the BC Medical Association for 2012 in honour of her achievements in cancer care and research.

Feb 2013 MEDICINE - Medicine Illes, Judy - Professor Prof. Illes has been eleceted Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in honour of her pioneering and distinguished leadership in neuroethics. Each year the Council elects members whose efforts on behalf of the advancement of science or its application are scientifically or socially distinguished.

Feb 2013 SCIENCE- Botany Green, Beverley - Professor Emeritus

Prof. Green has been elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Each year the Council elects members whose efforts on behalf of the advancement of science or its application are scientifically or socially distinguished.

Feb 2013 SCIENCE- Botany Keeling, Patrick - Professor Prof. Keeling has been elected Fellow with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Each year the Council elects members whose efforts on behalf of the advancement of science or its application are scientifically or socially distinguished.

Feb 2013 SCIENCE- Botany Wasteneys, Geoffrey - Professor Prof. Wasteneys has been elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for distinguished contributions to the field of plant cell biology, particularly for innovative integration of microscopy with molecular-genetics to model cytoskeletal organization. Each year the Council elects members whose efforts on behalf of the advancement of science or its application are scientifically or socially distinguished.

Feb 2013 SCIENCE - Computer Science Kiczales, Gregor - Professor Gregor Kiczales has been named Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) for his contribution to aspect-oriented programming language design and implementation. 'The 2012 ACM Fellows personify the highest achievements in computing research and development from the world's leading universities, corporations, and research labs, with innovations that are driving economic growth in the digital environment'.

Feb 2013 SCIENCE - Fisheries Centre Sumaila, Ussif Rashid - Professor and Director

Prof. Sumaila has been appointed to the 2nd Johan Hjort Chair in Marine Economics and Management by the Nordic Centre of Excellence (NorMER – University of Oslo), recognizing his contributions to the field of ocean and fisheries economics, management and policy. The Johan Hjort Chairs are internationally recognized researchers who have been selected to honor for their contribution to marine science.



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Feb 2013 SCIENCE - Chemistry Krems, Roman - Associate Professor

Prof. Krems was awarded the 2013 Keith Laidler Award from the Canadian Society for Chemistry. This award recognizes outstanding early-career contributions to physical, theoretical, or computational chemistry, for research carried out in Canada, by a scientist residing in Canada.

Feb 2013 SCIENCE - Chemistry Fleming, Don - Professor Emeritus Prof. Fleming was elected Fellow of the American Physical Society. The American Physical Society is a non-profit membership organization working to advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics through its outstanding research journals, scientific meetings, and education, outreach, advocacy and international activities.

Feb 2013 SCIENCE - Chemistry Ciufolini, Marco - Professor Prof. Ciufolini was awarded the 2013 R. U. Lemieux Award from the Canadian Society for Chemistry. This award is presented to an organic chemist who has made a distinguished contribution to any area of organic chemistry and who is currently working in Canada.

Feb 2013 SCIENCE - Mathematics Adem, Alejandro - Professor Prof. Adem has been named Fellow of the American Mathematical Society. The Fellows of the AMS program recognizes members who have made outstanding contributions to the creation, exposition, advancement, communication, and utilization of mathematics.

Feb 2013 SCIENCE - Mathematics Barlow, Martin - Professor Prof. Barlow has been named Fellow of the American Mathematical Society. The Fellows of the AMS program recognizes members who have made outstanding contributions to the creation, exposition, advancement, communication, and utilization of mathematics.

Feb 2013 SCIENCE - Mathematics Boyd, David - Professor Emeritus Prof. Boyd has been named Fellow of the American Mathematical Society. The Fellows of the AMS program recognizes members who have made outstanding contributions to the creation, exposition, advancement, communication, and utilization of mathematics.

Feb 2013 SCIENCE - Mathematics Carrell, Jim - Professor Emeritus Prof. Carrell has been named Fellow of the American Mathematical Society. (AMS)The Fellows of the program recognizes members who have made outstanding contributions to the creation, exposition, advancement, communication, and utilization of mathematics.

Feb 2013 SCIENCE - Mathematics Casselman, Bill - Professor Emeritus

Prof. Casselman has been named Fellow of the American Mathematical Society. The Fellows of the AMS program recognizes members who have made outstanding contributions to the creation, exposition, advancement, communication, and utilization of mathematics.

Feb 2013 SCIENCE - Mathematics Fraser, Ailana - Associate Professor

Prof. Fraser has been named Fellow of the American Mathematical Society. The Fellows of the AMS program recognizes members who have made outstanding contributions to the creation, exposition, advancement, communication, and utilization of mathematics.

Feb 2013 SCIENCE - Mathematics Ghoussoub, Nassif - Professor Prof. Ghoussoub has been named Fellow of the American Mathematical Society. The Fellows of the AMS program recognizes members who have made outstanding contributions to the creation, exposition, advancement, communication, and utilization of mathematics.

Feb 2013 SCIENCE - Mathematics Laba, Izabella - Professor Prof. Laba has been named Fellow of the American Mathematical Society. The Fellows of the AMS program recognizes members who have made outstanding contributions to the creation, exposition, advancement, communication, and utilization of mathematics.



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Feb 2013 SCIENCE - Mathematics Reichstein, Zinovy - Professor Prof. Reichstein has been named Fellow of the American Mathematical Society. The Fellows of the AMS program recognizes members who have made outstanding contributions to the creation, exposition, advancement, communication, and utilization of mathematics.

Feb 2013 SCIENCE - Mathematics Sion, Maurice -Professor Emeritus Prof. Sion has been named Fellow of the American Mathematical Society. The Fellows of the AMS program recognizes members who have made outstanding contributions to the creation, exposition, advancement, communication, and utilization of mathematics.

Feb 2013 SCIENCE - Mathematics Slade, Gordon - Professor Prof. Slade has been named Fellow of the American Mathematical Society. The Fellows of the AMS program recognizes members who have made outstanding contributions to the creation, exposition, advancement, communication, and utilization of mathematics.

FEB 2013 UBC-O - Faculty of Health & Social Development - School of Nursing

Bottorff, Joan - Professor Prof. Bottorff has been awarded Fellowship with the American Academy of Nurses (FANN). This is a rare and exceptional honour to receive as a Canadian nurse. This award recognizes her extensive achievements in nursing research.

Notable Distinctions of UBC Faculty and LibrariansTeaching


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BoG Date Faculty - Department Name Award/DistinctionFEB 2013 APPLIED SCIENCE — Civil

EngineeringMillar, Robert - Professor Dr. Millar has received Award for Teaching Excellence in

Engineering and Geoscience Education—the highest teaching award for engineering educators in British Columbia, given by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists in B.C. http://apsc.ubc.ca/apsc-eng/news/2012/10/ubc-engineer-recognized-teaching-excellence

FEB 2013 EDUCATION - Language and Literacy Education

Dr. Carl Leggo - Professor 2012 Killam Award for Excellence in Mentorship.

FEB 2013 MEDICINE - Family Practice Chang , Steven - Clinical Instructor

Certificate of Merit from the Canadian Association for Medical Education for 2013. Recognizes contributions to medical education deemed to be valuable within their medical school.

FEB 2013 MEDICINE - Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy

Forwell, Susan - Associate Professor

Scholar in Residence - Barbara Sexton Lectureship from the University of Western Ontario, Department of Occupational Therapy for 2012. Recognizing innovation and excellence in occupational therapy teaching and to foster professional enrichment.

FEB 2013 MEDICINE - Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Therapeutics

Kliffer, Paul - Clinical Professor Certificate of Merit from the Canadian Association for Medical Education for 2013. Recognizes contributions to medical education deemed to be valuable within their medical school.

FEB 2013 MEDICINE - Emergency Medicine

McEwen, Jillene - Clinical Associate Professor

Certificate of Merit from the Canadian Association for Medical Education for 2013. Recognizes contributions to medical education deemed to be valuable within their medical school.

FEB 2013 SCIENCE - Computer Science

McGrenere, Joanna - Associate Professor

2012 Killam Award for Excellence in Mentoring, for her exemplary record in providing supervision, inspiration and support for graduate students.

Notable Distinctions of UBC Faculty and LibrariansTeaching


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BoG Date Faculty - Department Name Award/DistinctionFEB 2013 SCIENCE - Chemistry MacLachlan, Mark - Professor Professor Mark MacLachlan was recently awarded a 2013

Killam Award for Excellence in Mentoring. The award recognizes research supervisors who have provided sustained mentorship to numerous graduate students while researching at the mid-career level.

Notable Distinctions of UBC Faculty and LibrariansService


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BoG Date Faculty - Department Name Award/DistinctionFEB 2013 APPLIED SCIENCE - Civil

EngineeringIsaacson, Michael - Professor Dr. Isaacson has been appointed President of the

Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. for the for the 2012/2013 year. http://blogs.apsc.ubc.ca/civilnews/2012/12/13/dr-michael-isaacson-peng-seeking-new-approaches-for-meaningful-engagement/

FEB 2013 APPLIED SCIENCE - Civil Engineering

Wijewickreme, Dharma - Professor

Dr. Wijewickreme has been appointed Vice President Finance of the Canadian Geotechnical Society for a two-year term beginning January 2013. http://www.industrymailout.com/Industry/View.aspx?id=410916&p=0ba5#article1141090

FEB 2013 APPLIED SCIENCE - Mechanical Engineering

Iqbal, Muhammad - Professor Emeritus

Dr. Iqbal has received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his significant contributions as a humanitarian and philanthropist. http://mech.ubc.ca/2012/12/18/two-in-mech-receive-the-queen-elizabeth-ii-diamond-jubilee-medal/

FEB 2013 APPLIED SCIENCE - School of Nursing

Johnson, Joy - Professor Dr. Johnson has received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for for significant contributions as a Canadian citizen.

FEB 2013 ARTS - Psychology Craig, Kenneth - Professor Emeritus

2012 Distinguished Mentoring Award granted by the Canadian Pain Society.

FEB 2013 DENTISTRY - Oral Health Science

Cheung, Wa Sham (Sam) - Clinical Assistant Professor

The British Columbia Dental Association honoured Dr. Cheung with the Distinguished Service Award. Over his 30 year career, he has been extensively involved in organized dentistry serving as president of both the BC Society of Pediatric Dentists and the Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.



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BoG Date Faculty - Department Name Award/DistinctionFEB 2013 DENTISTRY - Oral Health

SciencesGardner, Karen - Clinical Associate Professor / Chair, Dental Admission / Oral Health Sciences - Operative Division Dental Education Research

Universitas 21, a world network of 23 research-led universities, awarded Dr. Karen Gardner its inaugural U21 Award for Internationalisation. The award recognizes initiatives to enhance global links and relations between U21 members. Gardner is being honoured for creating a website called diastemas.net, and fostering collaboration, learning and exchange among dental students across three continents.

FEB 2013 DENTISTRY - Oral Biological & Medical Science

Sweet, David - Professor / Director - Bureau of Legal Dentistry / Associate Dean of Students

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, honouring Dr. Sweet as an exceptional Canadian for his achievements and significant contributions to fellow citizens, to communities and to the country.

In March, the College of Dental Surgeons of BC recognized Dr. Sweet with the Honorured Member Award for his enourmous contribution to dentistry on a provincial, national and international level. He is credited with inventing the process for extracting DNA from teeth or bones for body identification.

FEB 2013 MEDICINE - Medicine Beattie, Lynn - Professor Emeritus Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal from the Governor General of Canada for 2012. Recognizing deserving individuals who like Her Majesty have dedicated themselves to service to their fellow citizens, their community and their country.



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BoG Date Faculty - Department Name Award/DistinctionFEB 2013 MEDICINE - Pathology &

Laboratory MedicineIsaac-Renton, Judith - Professor John G. Fitzgerald Outstanding Microbiologist Award from

the Association for Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases for 2012. Given annually to a Canadian microbiologist who has significantly advanced the field of medical microbiology in his/her area of specialty within this field.

Gen-Probe Joseph Public Health Award from the American Society for Microbiology for 2013. Recognizing her leadership in the field of public health.

FEB 2013 MEDICINE - Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Kradjen, Mel - Professor Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal from the Governor General of Canada for 2012. Recognizing deserving individuals who like Her Majesty have dedicated themselves to service to their fellow citizens, their community and their country.

FEB 2013 MEDICINE - Family Practice Lubin, Stanley - Clinical Professor Emeritus

Family Physician of the Year (Reg L. Perkin Award) from the College of Family Physicians of Canada for 2012. Recognizes outstanding patient care, significant contributions to health and well-being of local community, and commitment to family medicine teaching and research.

FEB 2013 MEDICINE - Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Petric, Martin - Professor Emeritus Distinguished Service Award from the Canadian College of Microbiologists for 2012. Recognizing outstanding contributions to the research and teaching of microbiology in Canada as well as involvement in the College.



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BoG Date Faculty - Department Name Award/DistinctionFEB 2013 FACULTY OF EDUCATION

UBC Okanagan McCoubrey, Sharon - Associate Professor

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal from the Governor General of Canada, recognizing deserving individuals who like Her Majesty have dedicated themselves to service to their fellow citizens, their community and their country. In particular, this award was given to acknowledge Ms. McCoubrey's professional work in Art Education, volunteerism and her community work in the arts.

FEB 2013 FACULTY OF EDUCATIONUBC Okanagan

Bosetti, Lynn - Professor and Dean

Halvar Johnson award by the Association of Alberta Public Charter Schools (TAAPCS) in October.The Halvar Jonson Award recognizes and thanks those who have given their time, energy, influence and expertise to enhancing the success of charter schools in Alberta. Dean Bosetti was one of four individuals presented with the award, and was chosen for efforts as a distinguished scholar whose work demonstrates the value of choice (and of charter schools) in education.

FEB 2013 FACULTY OF EDUCATIONUBC Okanagan

Schnellert, Leyton - Assistant Professor

Recognition Award for Theses and Dissertations on Teacher Education from the Canadian Association for Teacher Education (CATE). CATE promotes dialogue and teacher education, research and collaboration. Its thesis awards serve to promote teacher education research and scholarship in pre-service teacher education, in-service education, and professional development.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA · Professor Millar attained a Bachelor of Science (Hons) from Queensland University, and a M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. from UBC. He is a past recipient of