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February 22nd: Bob McDonald ~ Science Journalist with CBC
February 22 @ 7:00 pm
Join us for this very special online presentation
by Bob McDonald
“An Earthling’s Guide to Outer Space”
Bob McDonald, Author and Science Journalist
Brief:
My talk is titled, “An Earthling’s Guide to Outer Space.”
It is based on one of my recent books by the same title and looks at the universe through questions young people ask: What happens if you fall into a black hole,” Where could I take a holiday in space?” or “What is our cosmic address?” These and many more questions will be explored with visuals and demonstrations that can be done at home using everyday materials.
Bio:
Bob McDonald has been bringing science to the public for more than 50 years. In addition to hosting Quirks & Quarks, the award-winning science program that is heard by 800,000 people each week, McDonald is also science correspondent for CBC TV’s The National and host of the children’s series Head’s Up. He was also host of the CBC Children’s series Wonderstruck. He has written and hosted numerous television documentaries and more than 100 educational videos in Canada and the United States.
As a writer, he has authored six bestselling science books, and contributed to numerous textbooks, magazines, and newspapers (including The Globe and Mail). His latest book is The Future is Now: Solving the climate crisis with current technology. McDonald has been honoured for his outstanding contribution to the promotion of science within Canada. He has been awarded the Michael Smith Award from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, the “Sir Sanford Fleming Medal” from the Royal Canadian Institute, and the “McNeil Medal” from The Royal Society of Canada. He also won a 2008 Gemini Award for “Best Host in a Pre-School, Children’s or Youth Program or Series.”
He is an Officer of the Order of Canada and a recipient of the Queen’s Jubilee Medal.
In 2015, asteroid 332324 was officially named Bobmcdonald in his honour.
He holds thirteen honorary doctorates from Canadian universities..