Meet Dr. Rupinder Brar
Rupinder Brar is an Associate Teaching Professor of Physics and Astronomy and the Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning at Ontario Tech University. He earned his Honours BSc from the […]
Canada in Space
Meet Adaeze Ibik
Adaeze Ibik is an Astrophysicist studying peculiar explosions in the universe known as supernovae and fast radio bursts using radio astronomy. She is also actively involved in astronomy education and community development, especially for the African girl child.
Astronauts in Space
From A to Z, you can discover space professionals from across the globe who came with diverse backgrounds, STEM expertise, and eventually became astronauts! These profiles provide new and exciting
Meet Nicole Mortillaro
In this blog post, we get to know Nicole Mortillaro, an amateur astronomer, senior science reporter at CBC News, and editor of the Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. She shares her experiences in the space sector and offers her advice to aspiring science journalists.
Meet Margaret Ikape
Margaret Ikape is a PhD candidate in the department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Toronto. She was born in Nigeria and completed her undergraduate degree in Physics and Astronomy before obtaining a Masters degree in the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences. Her current research focuses on understanding the nature of the early universe using simulated data.
Meet Julie Claveau
Meet Julie Claveau, a program scientist from the Canadian Space Agency. Read below to find out more about her career, her passion for space and her involvement in the James Webb Space Telescope mission.
A Look into the James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope is set to launch on December 22, and scientists from NASA, ESA, and the Canadian Space Agency are involved in this exciting mission. The telescope will observe more of the universe than ever before, searching for the very first stars and galaxies created after the Big Bang. JWST will use infrared light to study every phase of the cosmos, and Canada’s contribution to the mission guarantees observation time on the telescope.
Meet Dr. Nathalie Ouellette
Dr. Nathalie Ouellette is the outreach scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope Mission in Canada. She acts as a bridge between the scientific team and the general public, developing video content, online content, social media posts, blogs, infographics, and more. In this blog, you’ll learn about her role in the mission, the Canadian instrument, and her journey to becoming an astrophysicist.
Meet Eric Choi
In this feature, we interview Eric Choi, director of business development for Canada/U.S. government at GHGSat. He shares his journey leading to his career, inspiration for space exploration, and cultural identity. Choi has worked on several space projects, including the Canadarm2 on the International Space Station and RADARSAT-1 Earth-observation satellite.
Meet Dr. Patrick Hill
Dr. Patrick Hill is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Alberta who is passionate about planetary geology and understanding planetary surface processes. His current research explores advanced curation methods for astromaterials. He did his PhD in Geology and Planetary Science & Exploration at Western University, where he focused on impact cratering, meteorites, and the origin of the Moon. During his degree, he also took on numerous roles in student organizations, including as Pride Commissioner for the council advocating for LGBTQIA+ graduate students, and was an active member of his university’s outreach program.
