Mary Anne Moser, Science Communicator in Residence

Mary Anne Moser has built a career where art, culture and science intersect. She has worked as a journalist, an award-winning designer and was the founding editor of the Banff Centre Press. She started the Banff Science Communications Program in 2005, Canada’s Iron Science Teacher competition in 2007 and is the editor of two books on science in society: Immersed in Technology (MIT Press 1995) and Science, She Loves Me (Banff Centre Press 2011). She was president and co-founder of Beakerhead, and led a transformation of Telus Spark Science Centre as CEO. She holds a BSc in zoology, a Master’s degree in communications, and an interdisciplinary PhD. For her work in professionalizing the discipline of science communications, she has received an ASTech Award, an Arch Award from the University of Calgary, an honorary doctorate from Mount Royal University, and the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal. 

As Science Communicator in Residence, Mary Anne is going to enhance our work in many ways. She will present a series of webinars, help build up our written knowledge base, and be available to meet virtually with faculty members who want to learn more about science communication.

“What an exciting time to be working with the Faculty of Science!” said Mary Anne. “In my long history with the University of Calgary, this is a generational change. New building, new opportunities, new focus on public engagement! There’s never been a better time to get science done.”