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Canadian author and journalist Bob McDonald has been making science accessible to the public for over 50 years. From his start as a demonstrator at the Ontario Science Centre to hosting the widely popular CBC Radio show Quirks and Quarks, his love of science has burned bright. McDonald joins the TIFA stage to discuss his inspiring memoir, Just Say Yes, where he shares his remarkable journey from a challenging childhood and early academic struggles to becoming a leading science communicator. Through his engaging and humorous storytelling, the revered radio host reveals how curiosity and perseverance can transform lives.

Moderator: Nathan Maharaj

Generously supported by the Ontario Arts Council.

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Bob McDonald

Bob McDonald, host of CBC Radio’s Quirks and Quarks, is a respected science commentator on CBC News and The National. He has been honoured with the 2001 Michael Smith Award for science promotion from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, as well as the 2002 Sandford Fleming Medal from the Royal Canadian Institute for Science, and the 2005 McNeil Medal for the public awareness of science from the Royal Society of Canada.

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Photo credit: Jennifer Hartley.