The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), a federal agency which administers funding for university-based research, has appointed Gautam Biswas, professor of computer science and computer engineering, to a three-year term as a member of the Computer Science Evaluation Group.
In this role, Biswas will participate in the peer review process devoting considerable time and effort to reviewing applications and making award recommendations.
NSERC invests in Canadian science and technology innovation through grants and scholarships, as well as by building partnerships between higher education, government and the private sector. Its work has a broad effect on the Canadian economy and national quality of life.