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JunKernels of Truth
On June 16, 1902, biologist Barbara McClintock was born. McClintock studied courses in genetics before it was accepted as a discipline. Using maize cobs as her exploratory medium, she noticed colour spots on kernels that could not be explained … Continue reading →
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JunIn the Blood
On June 14, 1868, Austrian-American immunologist and serologist Dr. Karl Landsteiner was born. Early in his research of blood properties, he had concluded that agglutinin, a substance that causes particles to aggregate in a thickened mass, varied between blood types. … Continue reading →
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International Women’s Day
Today the world celebrates International Women’s Day to commemorate the contribution of women locally and globally. We salute women who have and continue to inspire, women who have paved the way for so many who follow, role models, heroines, … Continue reading
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Why It Gets Better in Reflection
Bob Weber | The Canadian Press | January 18 2022 | | | ‘It gets better’: Roberta Bondar reflects on being first Canadian woman in space Weber interviews Dr. Bondar about the 30th anniversary of her flight as Canada’s first … Continue reading
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Why Back to the Moon
Brian Kelly | www.SaultStar .com | January 15, 2022 | | | Canada’s first woman in space wants us back on the moon working at research stations Kelly reports Dr. Roberta Bondar favours humanity’s best next step in space exploration … Continue reading
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Our Foundation’s Response
to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Since March 2020 we have committed to being both responsible and responsive as we assess and address matters related to the COVID-19 pandemic with everyone’s safety in mind. In that light, staff are working from home but are accessible through … Continue reading
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to the COVID-19 Pandemic
to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dr. Roberta Bondar Days
January 22 -30, 2017 were proclaimed as Dr. Roberta Bondar Days by the City of Sault Ste. Marie Ontario! The Dr. Roberta Bondar Days were one of the City’s key initiatives to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary. These also celebrated the … Continue reading
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The Patterson Effect
On this day in Barrie Ontario, Professor Bonnie M Patterson was born. As she grew — and always up for a challenge — Patterson went where no woman had yet gone before and became the first woman Dean of Business … Continue reading
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A Case for Manned Lunar Missions
University of Saskatchewan, February 4, 2016: Scientist, physician, and world’s first neurologist in space, Dr Roberta Bondar spoke about how some physiological issues of long-term space flight would benefit from life studies in manned lunar missions. Something to … Continue reading
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We Remember
Today we remember some of those whose stories we have introduced in these posts: Canadian scientist and cancer researcher Dr. Wilbur Franks, without having flown, developed anti-gravity devices that led to G-suit development to save pilot lives. Canadian electrical … Continue reading
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Did You See 2015’s Harvest Moon?
So much moon! So much glow! OR did your patch of sky have cloud cover? Nevermind. NASA has put together a great 3-minute video to explain the Harvest Moon phenom. Sometimes the dramatic press peeps will call this a … Continue reading
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Fusion Adventures!
Our commitment to the #fusion of #art & science gets its own page! So many projects underway. So little time to write them up. Fusion Adventures will appear here! This page will help us keep you informed about some of … Continue reading
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