Royal Society of Canada - Pacific Chapter Inaugural Event

SHOWCASING THE WORK OF RECENTLY ELECTED FELLOWS AND MEMBERS OF THE COLLEGE

3:30 Graeme Wynn (A1): Geography, UBC
Welcome-Introduction

3:40 Judy Illes (A3): Neurology & Neuroethics, Faculty of Medicine, UBC [Moderator]
“Navigating the Ethical Lines of Implantable and Wearable Neurotechnology.”

3:50 Carole Gerson (A1): English, SFU
“Recognizing Canada’s Women Writers.”

4:00 Dominique Weis (A3): Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, UBC
“What are Geochemical Fingerprinting Techniques.”

4:10 Daniel Bernstein (C): Psychology, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
“I knew it and so did you.”

4:20 Harvey Richer (A3): Physics & Astronomy, UBC
“Hubble and I.”

4:30 Break

4:50 Alissa Antle (C): School of Interactive Arts & Technology, SFU
“Inventing the future of children’s interactive technologies.”

5:00 Dániel Péter Biró (C): School of Music, University of Victoria
“Composing Spinoza’s Ethica.”

5:10 Cheryl Krasnick Warsh (A1): History, Vancouver Island University
“Dr. Frances Kelsey, thalidomide and the good mother of science.”

5:20 Bonny Norton (A2): Language & Literacy Education, UBC
“The African Storybook and Storybooks Canada: A global collaboration for children’s literacy.”

5:30 Wine and Cheese reception