Panel Report

DONALD LEE (Chairperson)

Dr. Lee is Professor of Chemistry at the University of Regina and past President of Luther College. A native of Saskatchewan, he has a Master of Arts degree from the University of Saskatchewan, a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of British Columbia and has completed postdoctoral studies at Harvard University. Dr. Lee has been a member of the faculty at the University of Regina since 1967 and has served as a visiting professor at the University of North Carolina, Stanford University and the University of Oslo. He has published over ninety scientific papers and numerous non-scientific articles.

Active in community affairs for many years, Dr. Lee has been Chairman of the Saskatchewan section of the Chemical Institute of Canada, Executive Member of the Saskatchewan Association of Independent Schools, a national official of the Canadian Amateur Swimming Association, and President of the Regina Optimist Dolphin Swim Club.

JAMES F. ARCHIBALD

Dr. Archibald received his Ph.D. in Mining Engineering at Queen’s University and is a Professor in the Department of Mining Engineering at Queen’s His work experience is primarily in the academic field and includes associated private consultation with national and international mining organizations. Dr. Archibald is a member of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (CIM), the CIM Backfill Sub-Committee (Rock Mechanics Group) and the American Institute of Mining Engineers.

Dr. Archibald’s research interests include measurement and control of radiation hazards in underground mines, mine ventilation systems, in-situ stress analysis, rock burst prediction and structural mine design evaluation, Dr. Archibald is a member of the Nuclear Fuel Waste Management and Disposal Scientific Review Group examining the concept of deep geologic disposal of nuclear fuel waste.

RICHARD NEAL

Dr. Neal is Professor of Biology and Associate Dean (Academic) of the College of Arts and Science, University of Saskatchewan. He received both his Bachelor of Science and Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Southampton, U.K. Dr. Neal has been a member of the Department of Biology at the University of Saskatchewan since 1968, and has taught extensively in the field of biology.

Dr. Neal’s research interests include population ecology and a broad range of environmental issues, including impacts of uranium, potash and molybdenum mines and effects of pesticides on prairie ponds and duck populations. Dr. Neal is actively involved in a number of professional organizations and has been the Chairman of the Environmental Advisory Committee of the City of Saskatoon.