Jason Brodeur

Jason Brodeur serves as the Director of Digital Scholarship Infrastructure & Services at McMaster University Libraries and holds an adjunct appointment as Assistant Professor in Interdisciplinary Science. He is also the Administrative Director of the Lewis and Ruth Sherman Centre for Digital Scholarship at McMaster University. His work focuses on advancing digital scholarship, research data management, and interdisciplinary science education across the university.

Dr. Brodeur's research interests span multiple domains of academic support and digital scholarship:

• Digital Scholarship Infrastructure: Building and maintaining systems that support digital research and scholarly communication
• Research Data Management: Developing institutional strategies and services for effective data lifecycle management
• Interdisciplinary Science Education: Creating curriculum that bridges traditional disciplinary boundaries
• Geospatial Information Systems: Applying spatial technologies to environmental and scientific problems
• Forestry and Environmental Management: Researching sustainable approaches to forest ecosystems

His scholarly work demonstrates a strong focus on institutional research infrastructure, particularly in the areas of digital scholarship and research data management. Over the past several years, Brodeur has been instrumental in developing McMaster University's Research Data Management strategy and advancing the mission of the Sherman Centre for Digital Scholarship. His publications reflect a commitment to building robust academic support systems that enhance research visibility, facilitate collaboration, and enable verification of results across disciplines.

Dr. Brodeur has received recognition for his contributions to academic infrastructure through his leadership roles, though specific awards are not detailed in the available information. His work has been cited by numerous researchers, indicating the impact of his contributions to research data management practices.

As an educator, Brodeur has taught multiple sections of Interdisciplinary Experiences courses (ARTSSCI 3IE1S and ISCI 3IE1S) across several academic years, as well as Integrated Science III (ISCI 3A12A). His teaching reflects his commitment to interdisciplinary approaches in science education.

He leads the Lewis and Ruth Sherman Centre for Digital Scholarship, which serves as a hub for digital scholarship expertise and resources at McMaster University. Under his direction, the Centre has grown significantly since its founding in 2012, supporting researchers across disciplines and developing the talents of emerging scholars through teaching and learning initiatives.