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FebCatching the Wave
On February 22, 1857, German physicist Heinrich Rudolf Hertz was born. He was a student and protégé of the great Hermann von Helmholtz. Hertz began his career as a university lecturer and quickly established himself as an accomplished speaker. In … Continue reading →
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FebS’no Wonder
On February 9, 1865, American photographer and pioneering weather scientist Wilson Alwyn Bentley was born. After experiencing the Vermont winter snows for almost two decades, Bentley followed his passion for capturing the beauty of snowflakes for others to share. … 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
Elisabeth Mann Borgese
and World Oceans Day
World Oceans Day and Professor Elisabeth Mann Borgese, CM, are forever linked. “The Oceans are our great laboratory for the making of a new international order, based on new forms of international cooperation and organization, on new economic theory, … Continue reading
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and World Oceans Day
and World Oceans Day
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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FOUNDATION’S NAMESAKE HONOURED WITH SPECIAL GREETINGS FROM THE GOVERNOR GENERAL OF CANADA
Recently members of the Foundation’s Board of Directors travelled to Sault Ste. Marie to participate in one of the City’s 100th Anniversary celebrations. Continue reading
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Contributing to UN discussions on Sustainable Development
On June 7, 2011 I attended on behalf of The Roberta Bondar Foundation, a Toronto Consultation on the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20). Continue reading
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