by kerry | May 24, 2017 | Blog, Spotlight
1. Why are you excited to speak at TEDxWinnipeg? I like the idea that stories have valueI am excited to speak at TEDxWinnipeg because I like the idea that stories have value. I hope that people will hear what I have to say and be less inclined to focus on my words but...
by kerry | Dec 19, 2016 | Blog
When Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield returned to Earth after nearly five months in space in 2013, he described his physical state as “tottering around like an old man.” Hadfield, in his mid-50s at the time, was experiencing the accelerated aging that life in space...
by kerry | Apr 26, 2016 | Blog, Spotlight
1. What motivates you? When I was a kid I remember feeling shortchanged thinking that by the time I grow up everything worth discovering would be discovered and there is nothing left for me. Talk about predictions that turned out to be wrong. I am motivated by getting...
by kerry | Apr 5, 2016 | Blog, Spotlight
What motivates you? My goal is to make sure that Canadians have opportunities to do science in space. These opportunities are rare, so we seek the best science that can have an impact on Canadians. Someday opportunities to do science in space will be abundant, but...
by kerry | Mar 31, 2016 | Announcements, Inspiration, Press
In its 6th year running, TEDxWinnipeg (formerly TEDxManitoba) is pleased to announce headliners Israel Idonije (Israel Idonije Foundation) and Dr. Nicole Buckley (Canadian Space Agency) will join its distinguished lineup of speakers for the June 2nd event at the Tom...
