The YPC Research Fund supports cutting-edge curatorial research projects at the Royal Ontario Museum. Every year, a portion of each YPC gift is directed through the YPC Research Fund to support an exciting initiative that helps build the understanding and appreciation of natural history and world cultures.
Current Project

We’re pleased to announce that Dr. Kim Tait has been selected as the new YPC Research Fund recipient for 2012.

Kim Tait is an Associate Curator of Mineralogy and oversees mineralogical, gemological and meteoritic research at the ROM. She is also a cross-appointed Assistant Professor in the Department of Geology at the University of Toronto.

As the new recipient of the YPC Research Fund, Dr. Kim Tait will be using the funds to journey to the northeastern corner of the Yukon—a remote region rich with minerals called Rapid Creek. Her work will build on the legacy of ROM research on phosphate minerals, which are one of the largest and most complex in the mineral kingdom and act as the atomic building blocks of our natural world.

Kim’s project will soon take her to the northeastern corner of the Yukon, a one-hour helicopter ride from Inuvik. Follow Kim’s adventure and experience her thrilling field work—from wilderness and firearms training to breathtaking helicopter rides over Inuvik and Big Fish River—and learn about the painstaking process of collecting good specimens and discovering new minerals through her own personal accounts and photos. Check back regularly for updates on Kim’s exciting work.
Recent News

Check back often for news, photos and updates from the field as Dr. Kim Tait’s research project gets underway. 
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Support

To join YPC and to make a donation in support of the YPC Research Fund, please visit www.rom.on.ca/ypc or call 416.586.8003.

About YPC

Young Patrons’ Circle (YPC) supports the Royal Ontario Museum’s overall mission to engage
the world, inspire wonder and build understanding of world cultures and natural history. Through unique educational, social and cultural initiatives, YPC enhances the ROM experience while providing a philanthropic opportunity to those 45 and younger.
To learn more about YPC, please visit www.rom.on.ca/ypc or call 416.586.8003.