FACULTY PUBLICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Boosting Canada's readiness
Professor Ranjan Datta, PhD, outlines three ways to improve Canada’s wildfire advisory capacity in The Conversation.
The impact of remote work on young employees
Mount Royal University professors David Finch, PhD, and Christian Cook PhD, examine whether remote work flexibility comes at the expense of learning opportunities for young workers in The Conversation.
Celebrate U: President’s Impact Award
Dr. Kenna Olsen Booke, PhD, champions collaboration, innovation and inclusivity. Known for her ability to translate across perspectives, Olsen connects people and ideas in ways that strengthen collaboration and build a more inclusive, outward-facing MRU. Watch her video.
General science major renamed to interdisciplinary science
Mount Royal University is pleased to announce that the Government of Alberta has approved a name change for the Bachelor of Science — General Science major. Effective July 1, 2026, the major is now called Bachelor of Science — Interdisciplinary Science. The new name more accurately reflects the program as it exists today. Interdisciplinary science provides students with breadth across scientific disciplines, courses that scaffold interdisciplinary thinking and strong preparation in mathematics, computing, research, communication, teamwork and analytical problem-solving. This change to Bachelor of Science — Interdisciplinary Science provides students with a clearer academic identity, signalling purposeful breadth, scientific rigour and skill in integrating knowledge across disciplines. The name change will also make graduates more attractive to employers looking for students who approach problems through an interdisciplinary lens.