David Pearson
Nominating Agency: Nickel District Conservation Authority

A Full Professor for the Department of Earth Sciences, Dr. Pearson has played leadership roles in provincial and community-based environmental organizations ever since his arrival in Canada from England in 1969 and continues to support both individuals and groups working towards building sustainable communities.

As a professor, he has inspired many students but his reach extends far beyond the halls of the university. Dr. Pearson has written, hosted and appeared on both radio and television programs that have been broadcast nation-wide. His wonderful ability to communicate complex scientific information to all audiences has been recognized on numerous occasions, demonstrating his ability to promote and communicate science to the general public and students.

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