Matthews received CASCA Qilak Award for Public Outreach

Congratulations to Dr. Jaymie Matthews, who received the 2016 Canadaian Astronomical Society Qilak Award for Astronomy Communications, Public Education and Outreach!

The astronomer who had a moon rock, the Mission Scientist for Canada's MOST (The Microvariability and Oscillations of Stars) telescope, and a Professor at UBC Department of Physics & Astronomy. "Dr. Matthews’ dedication and boundless enthusiasm for communicating with the public about astronomy are illustrated by the dozens of outreach activities in which he participates annually, ranging from public presentations, to radio interviews, to campus tours, to TV show consultations," stated on the CASCA website. "Beyond his legendary teaching reputation at UBC, he has given courses aimed at younger children as well as special lectures in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, the First Nations Summer Science Programme, and the Canadian Association of Physics (CAP) undergraduate lecture series, among many others."

This is not the first time he is recognized for his work in public outreach and science communication. Jaymie received the CAP Education Medal in 2002, was named an officer of the Order of Canada in 2006, and received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012.

Congratulations again Jaymie!

PS. You can find a collection of Jaymie's video appearances by a YouTube search.