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Roberta Lynn Bondar, OC, O.Ont, BSc, MSc, PhD, DSc, MD, FRCP(C), FRSC (born December 4, 1945, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario) is Canada's first woman astronaut and the world's first neurologist in space. Canadian astronaut Roberta Bondar (public domain image from NASA) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is Canadas leading organization for scientific research and development. ... The Canadian Space Agency (CSA or, in French, lAgence spatiale canadienne, ASC) is the Canadian government space agency responsible for Canadas space program. ... is the 338th day of the year (339th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar). ... Nickname: Motto: Naturally Gifted Coordinates: , Country Canada Province Ontario District Algoma District Incorporated 1887 (town), 1912 (city) Government - City Mayor John Rowswell - Governing body The Corporation of the City of Sault Sainte Marie - MPs Tony Martin - MPPs David Orazietti Area - City 276 sq mi (715 kmÂ²) Elevation 630 ft (192... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English (de facto) Government Lieutenant-Governor David C. Onley Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament House seats 107 Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area... For other uses, see Astronaut (disambiguation). ... Neurology is the branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and disorders affecting it. ... This article is about the profession. ... This article is about same-sex desire and sexuality among women. ... For other uses, see Author (disambiguation). ... A photographer at the Calgary Folk Music Festival Paparazzi at the Tribeca Film Festival A photographer is a person who takes a photograph using a camera. ... 1958 1959 1960 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1976 1978 1979 1980 1982 1984 1985 1987 1990 1992 1994 1995 1996 1997 2000 2003 2004 1958 June 25 - Man In Space Soonest - USA The first group of American astronaut candidates were selected... // Ronald J. Grabe (flew on STS-51-J, STS-30, STS-42 & STS-57), Commander Stephen S. Oswald (flew on STS-42, STS-56 & STS-67), Pilot Norman E. Thagard (flew on STS-7, STS-51-B, STS-30, STS-42 & Mir EO-18), Mission Specialist 1 David C. Hilmers... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 749 Ã— 600 pixelsFull resolution (1512 Ã— 1211 pixel, file size: 1. ... Seal of the Order of Canada The Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, with membership awarded to those who exemplify the Orders Latin motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means (those) desiring a better country (Hebrews 11. ... The Order of Ontario is an award given in the Canadian province of Ontario. ... B.S. redirects here. ... A masters degree is an academic degree usually awarded for completion of a postgraduate course of one or two years in duration. ... Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated Ph. ... D.Sc. ... Doctor of Medicine (M.D. or MD, from the Latin Medicinae Doctor meaning Teacher of Medicine,) is an academic degree for medical doctors. ... The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, (RCPSC) is a national, private, nonprofit organization established in 1929 by a special Act of Parliament to oversee the medical education of specialists in Canada. ... The Royal Society of Canada, (French: La SociÃ©tÃ© royale du Canada) The Canadian Academy of the Sciences and Humanities, is the senior national body of distinguished Canadian scientists and scholars. ... is the 338th day of the year (339th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar). ... Nickname: Motto: Naturally Gifted Coordinates: , Country Canada Province Ontario District Algoma District Incorporated 1887 (town), 1912 (city) Government - City Mayor John Rowswell - Governing body The Corporation of the City of Sault Sainte Marie - MPs Tony Martin - MPPs David Orazietti Area - City 276 sq mi (715 kmÂ²) Elevation 630 ft (192... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English (de facto) Government Lieutenant-Governor David C. Onley Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament House seats 107 Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area... For other uses, see Astronaut (disambiguation). ...

Education

She holds a B.Sc in zoology and agriculture from the University of Guelph (1968), an M.Sc in experimental pathology from the University of Western Ontario (1971), a Ph.D in neurobiology from the University of Toronto (1974), an MD from McMaster University (1977), and is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in neurology 1981. B.S. redirects here. ... Zoology (from Greek: Î¶á¿´Î¿Î½, zoion, animal; and Î»ÏŒÎ³Î¿Ï‚, logos, knowledge) is the biological discipline which involves the study of animals. ... The University of Guelph is a medium-sized university located in Guelph, Ontario, established in 1964. ... A masters degree is an academic degree usually awarded for completion of a postgraduate course of one or two years in duration. ... A renal cell carcinoma (chromophobe type) viewed on a hematoxylin & eosin stained slide Pathologist redirects here. ... The University of Western Ontario (known as Western, as well as UWO or Western Ontario) is a research university located in London, Ontario, Canada. ... Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated Ph. ... Neurobiology is the study of cells of the nervous system and the organization of these cells into functional circuits that process information and mediate behavior. ... The University of Toronto (U of T) is a public research university in the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... Doctor of Medicine (M.D. or MD, from the Latin Medicinae Doctor meaning Teacher of Medicine,) is an academic degree for medical doctors. ... McMaster University is a highly regarded medium-sized research-intensive university located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, with an enrollment of 18,238 full-time and 3,836 part-time students (as of 2006). ... The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, (RCPSC) is a national, private, nonprofit organization established in 1929 by a special Act of Parliament to oversee the medical education of specialists in Canada. ... Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ...

NASA career

Bondar began astronaut training in 1984, and in 1990 was designated a prime Payload Specialist for the first International Microgravity Laboratory Mission (IML-1). Dr. Bondar flew on the NASA Space Shuttle Discovery during Mission STS-42, January 22-30, 1992, during which she performed experiments in the Spacelab.^[1]^[2]^[3] The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (IPA [ËˆnÃ¦sÉ™]) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ... Space Shuttle Discovery (Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-103) is one of the three currently operational spacecraft in the Space Shuttle fleet of NASA, the space agency of the United States. ... // Ronald J. Grabe (flew on STS-51-J, STS-30, STS-42 & STS-57), Commander Stephen S. Oswald (flew on STS-42, STS-56 & STS-67), Pilot Norman E. Thagard (flew on STS-7, STS-51-B, STS-30, STS-42 & Mir EO-18), Mission Specialist 1 David C. Hilmers... is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 30th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Spacelab in payload bay during STS-90 Spacelab is a microgravity laboratory flown into space on the Space Shuttle. ...

Bondar left the Canadian Space Agency in 1992 to pursue her research. The Canadian Space Agency (CSA or, in French, lAgence spatiale canadienne, ASC) is the Canadian government space agency responsible for Canadas space program. ...

After NASA

She is currently the chancellor of Trent University to which she was appointed in 2003. This article is about Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. ...

She has recently spoken about potential prevention strategies for Alzheimer's disease.^[4]

March 1, 2007, the Ontario government announced that Bondar would lead a review of how the environment and conservation are taught in Ontario schools. Education Minister Kathleen Wynne said Bondar has valuable insights on the skills and knowledge that students need in today's complex world. is the 60th day of the year (61st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Kathleen Wynne is a politician in Ontario, Canada. ...

Honours

In 1992 she was made an Officer gfcg of the Order of Canada. In 1998 she was inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame for her groundbreaking research in space medicine. Bondar has also received 24 honourary doctorates from Canadian and American universities, including Lakehead University whom conferred upon her an honourary Doctorate of Science degree in 1991, and an honourary Doctorate of Science from Royal Roads Military College in Victoria, British Columbia in 1993. Seal of the Order of Canada The Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, with membership awarded to those who exemplify the Orders Latin motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means (those) desiring a better country (Hebrews 11. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame is a Canadian charitable organization, founded in 1994, that honours Canadians who have contributed to the understanding of disease and improving the health of people. ... Lakehead University (LU) is situated at the head of Lake Superior in Thunder Bay, Ontario. ... Royal Roads Military College (RRMC) was a Canadian military college (1940 to 1995) located in Hatley Park, Colwood, British Columbia near Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. ... This article is about the city of Victoria. ...

In 2003, Time Magazine named Roberta Bondar one of North America's Best Explorers. She is the holder of the NASA Space Medal and was inducted into the International Women's Forum Hall of Fame. (Clockwise from upper left) Time magazine covers from May 7, 1945; July 25, 1969; December 31, 1999; September 14, 2001; and April 21, 2003. ...

Legacy

In her hometown of Sault Ste. Marie, the Roberta Bondar Park and tent pavilion bear her name as does the Ontario government building at 70 Foster Drive. Roberta Bondar Place is home to Ontario Lottery and Gaming and other Ontario government operations. The marina beside the park is also named in her honour. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 279 Ã— 598 pixelsFull resolution (393 Ã— 843 pixel, file size: 42 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Source: Me File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 279 Ã— 598 pixelsFull resolution (393 Ã— 843 pixel, file size: 42 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Source: Me File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Nickname: Motto: Naturally Gifted Coordinates: , Country Canada Province Ontario District Algoma District Incorporated 1887 (town), 1912 (city) Government - City Mayor John Rowswell - Governing body The Corporation of the City of Sault Sainte Marie - MPs Tony Martin - MPPs David Orazietti Area - City 276 sq mi (715 kmÂ²) Elevation 630 ft (192... Current Logo The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG; also Ontario Lottery and Gaming) is a Crown agency of the Government of Ontario, Canada. ...

Bondar has also been honoured with a marker on Sault Ste. Marie's Walk of Fame. Nickname: Motto: Naturally Gifted Coordinates: , Country Canada Province Ontario District Algoma District Incorporated 1887 (town), 1912 (city) Government - City Mayor John Rowswell - Governing body The Corporation of the City of Sault Sainte Marie - MPs Tony Martin - MPPs David Orazietti Area - City 276 sq mi (715 kmÂ²) Elevation 630 ft (192... The Steelback Centre or SBC is a 4,400 seat sports and entertainment centre in downtown Sault Ste. ...

In 1996, Dr. Roberta Bondar Public School was opened in Ajax, Ontario and Roberta Bondar Public School was opened in Ottawa, Ontario. In 2005, a second public school named Roberta Bondar Public School opened in Brampton, Ontario. A third public school to be named after Bondar is set to open in Vaughan, Ontario in September 2007. For other uses, see Ajax. ... ROBERTA BONDAR Roberta Bondar Public School is an elementary school in Ottawa, Ontario from kindergarten to grade eight with a dual stream of English and Immersion. ... This article is about the capital city of Canada. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English (de facto) Government Lieutenant-Governor David C. Onley Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament House seats 107 Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area... Nickname: Location in the Region of Peel, in the Province of Ontario Coordinates: , Country Province Region Peel Incorporation 1853 (village) 1873 (town) 1974 (city) Government - Mayor Susan Fennell - Governing Body Brampton City Council (click for members) - MPs Navdeep Bains, Colleen Beaumier, Ruby Dhalla, Gurbax Malhi - MPPs Vic Dhillon, Linda Jeffrey... Motto: The City above Toronto Vaughans location in York Region. ... For other uses, see September (disambiguation). ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

There is also a school in Abbotsford British Columbia [Dr. Roberta Bondar Elementary] named after Bondar.

Notes

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