Three Carleton University alumni have been named to Canada’s 2026 Top 40 Under 40 list, a national awards program recognizing young business leaders, visionaries and innovators for their professional achievements and contributions to their communities.

This year’s honourees were selected by an independent advisory board of 18 industry leaders from across Canada. Carleton graduates Natalie Adomait, Jamie Heard and Robert Lennox join a network of national and global business leaders that inspire others and give back to their communities and to Canada.

Natalie Adomait is managing partner and chief operating officer at Brookfield Energy. After graduating from Carleton’s international business program in the Sprott School of Business in 2011, she joined Brookfield Asset Management and rose through the ranks to managing partner at age 32.

Adomait played a central role in launching Brookfield’s inaugural Global Transition Fund, which raised a record $15 billion in just 16 months to support the transition to a net-zero economy. Today, she oversees asset management and strategic oversight for a $140 billion portfolio of renewable energy and transition assets.

In 2019, Adomait was a recipient of Sprott’s Early Achievement Award.

Jamie Heard is vice-president of capital markets at Tourmaline Oil Corporation, where his responsibilities include mergers and acquisitions, capital allocation, investor relations and strategy. A 2010 commerce graduate who studied finance and economics at Carleton, Heard joined Tourmaline in 2019 after working in banking, research and investment roles at Barclays, BMO, Citadel and Castleton.

Selected to become the company’s next chief financial officer in November, Heard also advises future finance professionals through mentorship with student investment funds at Carleton and the University of Calgary.

Robert Lennox is scientific director of the Ocean Tracking Network and a professor of biology at Dalhousie University. He completed his PhD in biology at Carleton in 2018, earning the Governor General’s Medal and the University Medal for Outstanding Graduate Work at the Doctoral Level.

Lennox’s work uses electronic tagging and tracking technologies to better understand how fish and other aquatic animals respond to climate change and ocean urbanization. Through the Ocean Tracking Network, he supports research and partnerships that strengthen Canada’s ability to grow its blue economy and monitor aquatic ecosystems and inform sustainable development.

Congratulations to all three Carleton alumni. View the full list of Canada’s 2026 Top 40 Under 40 honourees.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe wants to open the door for Canada to become an “associate member” of the European Union (EU). Carleton experts are available to discuss topics related to this unique potential partnership.

If you are interested in speaking with the experts below, please feel free to reach out to them directly. If you require other assistance, please email Steven Reid, Media Relations Officer, at steven.reid3@carleton.ca.

For other experts, please visit the Carleton Experts Database: https://experts.carleton.ca/.

David Carment
Professor, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University

Email: David.Carment@carleton.ca

Carment has written about EU-Canada relations under Carney and is available to discuss this relationship: https://peacediplomacy.org/2026/05/21/resilience-as-deterrence-safeguarding-sovereignty-in-the-age-of-grey-zone-conflicts/

Carment is a series editor for Palgrave’s Canada and International Affairs, editor of Canadian Foreign Policy Journal and fellow of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. His research focuses on Canadian foreign policy, mediation and negotiation, fragile states and diaspora politics.

For more on Carment, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/david-carment

Christopher Worswick
Professor, Department of Economics at Carleton University

Email: christopher.worswick@carleton.ca

Worswick studies the economics of immigration and labour economics. He is available to provide an economic assessment of the potential partnership.

For more on Worswick, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/christopher-worswick

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The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will join Carleton University’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA) on Friday, September 18, to mark the school’s 60th anniversary.

For six decades, NPSIA has been at the forefront of international affairs education and research in Canada, preparing generations of students for careers in diplomacy, government, international organizations, academia and the private sector.

Minister Anand will deliver a special address followed by a Q&A with NPSIA Director Dr. Yiagadeesen Samy. The event will bring together over 250 NPSIA students, alumni, faculty and partners from across Canada’s international affairs community.

Carleton alumnus and Member of Parliament Yasir Naqvi will provide closing remarks.

What: NPSIA 60th Anniversary Celebration featuring The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs
When: Friday, September 18, 2026, 5–7 p.m.
Where: 2nd Floor, Richcraft Hall, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa

Media: Media are welcome to attend. A designated media area will be available. There will be no media scrum following the event.

Media contact

Ally Sebben
Manager, Communications
Carleton University
ally.sebben@carleton.ca
647-997-6185

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Peptides seem all the rage as a cure-all, even though legitimate concerns exist regarding ‘grey’ market peptides, primarily sold and distributed online. However, there are still many potential health benefits of prescribed therapeutic peptides that are worth exploring. Carleton experts are available to discuss related topics.

If you are interested in speaking with the experts below, please feel free to reach out to them directly. If you require other assistance, please email Steven Reid, Media Relations Officer, at steven.reid3@carleton.ca.

For other experts, please visit the Carleton Experts Database: https://experts.carleton.ca/.

Sarah Everts
Professor and CTV Chair in Digital Science Journalism at Carleton University

Email: Sarah.Everts@carleton.ca

Everts, a former protein chemist, has reported on science and technology for over a decade. Her research interests lie at the intersection of scientific innovation, policy and cultural anthropology. In other words, why are some of society’s most pressing science, health and environmental issues mired in a challenging combination of controversy, pseudoscience and legitimate uncertainty?

For more on Everts, visit: https://carleton.ca/sjc/profile/everts-sarah/

Ashkan Golshani
Professor, Department of Biology at Carleton University

Email: ashkan.golshani@carleton.ca

In addition to his academic work at Carleton, Golshani is the biochemist and CEO of Designed Biologics Inc., which designs custom peptides for biotech companies that use them to create new medications. He has been working on peptide design for more than 20 years. Golshani is available to discuss AI-guided peptide design, as well as peptides for therapeutic/diagnostic purposes.

For more on Golshani, visit: https://carleton.ca/biology/people/ashkan-golshani/

David Sabatino
Professor, Department of Chemistry at Carleton University

Email: david.sabatino@carleton.ca

Sabatino is available to share his insights on therapeutic peptides, the good, bad and in-between applications. His research interests span the areas of nucleic acid and peptide chemical biology to explore the influence of structural modification on the anti-cancer activity of these synthetic biological molecules for their applications in drug discovery.

For more about Sabatino, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/david-sabatino

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Carleton University
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Five Carleton University researchers have been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), one of Canada’s most prestigious scholarly honours, celebrating their outstanding contributions across the arts, humanities and sciences.

This year’s honourees include two researchers elected as Fellows of the RSC’s Academy of Arts and Humanities and three researchers named Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.

Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada

Fellows of the RSC are distinguished Canadians from all branches of learning who have made remarkable contributions to the arts, humanities and sciences as well as to Canadian public life.

Rod Phillips, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Academy of Arts and Humanities

Rod Phillips is an internationally renowned historian whose definitive works have helped reshape scholarship on family, divorce and alcohol by examining these subjects within broader contexts of social, cultural and political change. The author of 13 books translated into 10 languages, Phillips has demonstrated exceptional leadership in his field, including 30 years as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Family History and service as president of the Society for French Historical Studies.

Ming Tiampo, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Academy of Arts and Humanities

Ming Tiampo is an internationally recognized scholar and curator whose research has transformed the study of art history. A leading figure in the field’s “global turn,” Tiampo advances decolonial and transnational approaches that reframe modernism through the interconnected histories of migration, race and empire. Through her international exhibitions, publications and public projects, she has helped redefine understandings of global modernisms and influenced how scholars and cultural institutions around the world examine the relationship between art and power.

College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists

The College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists recognizes researchers within 15 years of receiving their PhD who have demonstrated exceptional accomplishment. The College is committed to excellence alongside the goals of diversity and inclusivity.

Jennifer Bruin, Faculty of Science

Jennifer Bruin’s pioneering research examines how exposure to environmental pollutants can disrupt insulin regulation and blood sugar control, contributing to diabetes. A 2025 Dorothy Killam Fellow, Bruin leads a unique translational toxicology research program that brings together experimental research, epidemiology and biomonitoring to address rising rates of diabetes worldwide. Her research provides policymakers with evidence to inform decisions about chemical use and strategies to prevent or limit the progression of diabetes.

Laura Horak, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Laura Horak, a 2025 Dorothy Killam Fellow, is redefining film and media studies by bringing greater attention to the contributions of marginalized communities. Her award-winning publications and digital projects, including the Transgender Media Portal and the digital film collection Cinema’s First Nasty Women, connect overlooked histories of gender and sexuality with contemporary feminist, queer and trans movements. Her work is expanding access to film history while creating new opportunities for diverse communities to engage with and contribute to the field.

Amy Bombay, Faculty of Science

Amy Bombay, Canada Research Chair in Multigenerational Trauma and Resilience in First Nations Peoples, conducts transformative community-engaged research focused on improving Indigenous mental health and well-being. Working in partnership with First Nations organizations, Bombay’s research has examined the cumulative and intergenerational impacts of residential schools and child welfare systems on mental health. Her work has already advanced our understanding of historical trauma and provided empirical evidence supporting the need for trauma-informed, culturally grounded services for Indigenous communities.

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Carleton University is officially closed for Labour Day on Monday, Sept. 7, and will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Some facilities continue to operate throughout the holiday, with reduced hours in some cases. 
 
Note facility closures or reduced hours of operation below. 

Dining Services 

On Sept. 7, the Dining Hall will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Quick Eats will continue to be open 24 hours. 

More information about Dining Services can be found here. 

MacOdrum Library 

The library will be open on Sept. 7, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Chat service will be closed from Sept. 5 to Sept. 7, inclusive. 

More information about the library can be found here. 

Athletics 

On Sept. 7, the Fitness Centre will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. There will be no CUFit classes. 

The pool will offer a recreational swim from 1 to 3 p.m.  

More information about Carleton Athletics can be found here. 

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Michael Wohl, a researcher in Carleton University’s Department of Psychology, has been elected as a 2026 Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) — one of the highest honours for members of the Canadian health sciences community.

Wohl is the first Carleton researcher to be named a CAHS Fellow. Recognizing his contributions to the field of health psychology, public health policy and addiction harm prevention, Wohl is among the 59 individuals to receive the distinguished honour this year.

Fellows are elected to the Academy following a nomination and peer review process, which seeks to recognize individuals who have demonstrated internationally recognized leadership and a commitment to advancing health sciences and accessibility in Canada.

Wohl, a globally recognized leader in health science, has changed how psychology understands and facilitates constructive change — from helping individuals and groups move beyond conflict to reducing gambling-related harm.

The Psychology of Betterment: Resolving Conflict and Inspiring Change

Wohl, Director of The Betterment Labs, specializes in research on conflict resolution and disordered gambling.

His conflict resolution research examines how social identity and group-based emotions, including collective guilt, angst and nostalgia, shape responses to historical and contemporary harm. This work helps explain why conflicts become entrenched and identifies pathways toward forgiveness, reconciliation and reduced polarization.

Wohl pioneered Positive Play, a strengths-based approach to gambling harm prevention that shifted the field beyond a narrow focus on problems and pathology toward helping people who gamble make informed decisions and maintain control. Developed with collaborators, the Positive Play framework has transformed responsible gambling research, policy and practice and is now used in more than 70 jurisdictions worldwide.

His broader gambling research has also helped improve responsible gambling tools, public messaging and programs aimed at preventing harm and supporting lasting behavioural change.

“I am deeply honoured to be elected a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences,” said Wohl. “This recognition reflects the fundamentally collaborative nature of my research and the contributions of the many students, colleagues, community partners and organizations with whom I have been fortunate to work.”

Wohl has authored 18 chapters in edited books, over 100 government and technical reports, and more than 200 peer-reviewed journal articles. His work has appeared in leading international journals including Nature, Nature Human Behaviour, The Lancet Regional Health – Americas and Addiction, and in 2025 he was recognized as being among the world’s most-cited scholars.

His research contributions have been recognized through major professional honours, including the Lifetime Research Award and Research of the Year Award from the National Council on Problem Gambling, the Scientific Achievement Award from the International Center for Responsible Gaming, and election as a Fellow of the Society of Personality and Social Psychology and the American Psychological Society.

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The U.S.–Canada tariff deadline is August 19, 2026. By this date, U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to implement new 50 per cent tariffs on over 500 categories of Canadian goods, without the usual CUSMA exemptions. Carleton experts are available to discuss related topics.

If you are interested in speaking with the experts below, please feel free to reach out to them directly. If you require other assistance, please email Steven Reid, Media Relations Officer, at steven.reid3@carleton.ca.

For other experts, please visit the Carleton Experts Database: https://experts.carleton.ca/.

David Carment
Professor, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University

Email: David.Carment@carleton.ca

Carment is a series editor for Palgrave’s Canada and International Affairs, editor of Canadian Foreign Policy Journal and fellow of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. His research focuses on Canadian foreign policy, mediation and negotiation, fragile states and diaspora politics.

He is the author, editor or co-editor of 21 books and has authored or co-authored over 90 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. His most recent books focus on diaspora cooperation, corruption in Canada, branding Canadian foreign policy and state fragility.

For more on Carment, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/david-carment

Fen Hampson
Professor, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University

Email: FenHampson@cunet.carleton.ca

Hampson is co-chair of the Expert Group on Canada-US relations.  His research interests include Canadian foreign policy, internet governance, international organization, international negotiation, conflict resolution and analysis. He is a frequent commentator and contributor in the national and international media.

For more on Hampson, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/fen-hampson

Ian Lee
Professor, Sprott School of Business at Carleton University

Email: IanLee@Cunet.Carleton.Ca

Lee has co-authored a new book called Canada in a Trumpian world.

Lee has appeared multiple times before the House of Commons and Senate finance, banking, industry and trade committees. He has been in every Government of Canada budget lockup since 2008. He attended pre-budget consultations with the Minister of Finance in 2009 and 2011. His work has appeared in the annual publication, How Ottawa Spends, concerning Canada’s retirement system, the Parliamentary Budget Officer, deficits, corporate income reform, and more.

For more on Lee, please visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/ian-lee

Dane Rowlands
Professor, The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University

Email: Dane.Rowlands@carleton.ca

Rowlands is available to discuss the implications and scenarios for the deadline.

Rowlands’ primary research interests are in international debt, multilateral financial institutions, official development assistance and the international aspects of economic development. He also conducts research on international migration, peacekeeping, conflict and development. He teaches courses in international finance and conflict economics.

For more on Rowlands, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/dane-rowlands

Eric Van Rythoven
Instructor, Department of Political Science at Carleton University

Email: EricVanRythoven@cmail.carleton.ca

Van Rythoven’s research examines the intersection between emotion, international relations, and the politics of security. He is interested in what political emotions are, how they shape debates about security, and how they become sites of contestation in global politics.

He teaches a range of courses including Introduction to International Relations, Canadian Foreign Policy, the Globalization of Human Rights, Advanced International Relations Theory, Emotion and Images in International Politics, and Frontiers of Emotional Diplomacy.

For more on Van Rythoven, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/eric-van-rythoven

Media Contact
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Media Relations Officer
Carleton University
613-265-6613

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Carleton University is officially closed for the Civic Holiday on Monday, Aug. 3 and will reopen on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Some facilities continue to operate throughout the long weekend, with reduced hours in some cases.

Note facility closures or reduced hours of operation below.

Dining Services

Tim Hortons Athletics, Bridgehead Nicol, Starbucks Nideyinàn, Rodney’s Kitchen Food Truck and Riverbank Social will be closed from Aug. 1 to 3 and will reopen on Aug. 4.

Teraanga Commons Dining Hall and Quick Eats will remain open throughout the long weekend under normal hours of operation.

More information about Dining Services can be found here. 

MacOdrum Library

The library will be closed from Aug. 1 to 3. There will be no chat service during this time.

More information about the library can be found here. 

Athletics

On Aug. 3, the Fitness Centre will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

There will be no CUFit classes.

The pool will be open for a recreational swim from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

More information about Carleton Athletics can be found here. 

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U.S. President Donald Trump is escalating his trade war against Canada, imposing 50-per-cent tariffs on a range of goods to allegedly hit back at Ottawa for retaliating against his previous tariffs, and Carleton experts are available to discuss related topics.

If you are interested in speaking with the experts below, please feel free to reach out to them directly. If you require other assistance, please email Steven Reid, Media Relations Officer, at steven.reid3@carleton.ca.

For other experts, please visit the Carleton Experts Database: https://experts.carleton.ca/.

Ian Lee
Professor, Sprott School of Business at Carleton University

Email: IanLee@Cunet.Carleton.Ca

Lee has co-authored a new book that is soon to be published called Canada in a Trumpian world.

Lee has appeared multiple times before the House of Commons and Senate finance, banking, industry and trade committees. He has been in every Government of Canada budget lockup since 2008. He attended pre-budget consultations with the Minister of Finance in 2009 and 2011. His work has appeared in the annual publication, How Ottawa Spends, concerning Canada’s retirement system, the Parliamentary Budget Officer, deficits, corporate income reform, and more.

For more on Lee, please visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/ian-lee

Dane Rowlands
Professor, The Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University

Email: Dane.Rowlands@carleton.ca

Rowlands is available to discuss the rationale for the tariffs.

Rowlands’ primary research interests are in international debt, multilateral financial institutions, official development assistance and the international aspects of economic development. He also conducts research on international migration, peacekeeping, conflict and development. He teaches courses in international finance and conflict economics.

For more on Rowlands, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/dane-rowlands

Media Contact
Steven Reid (he/him)
Media Relations Officer
Carleton University
613-265-6613
Steven.Reid3@carleton.ca

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Visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/

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