Arthur N. Bourns
Arthur N. Bourns was a Professor Emeritus at McMaster University who also served as President of the University from 1972 to 1980. Bourns is best…
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Famous Burlingtonians
Academic & Science
Famous Burlingtonians who have been recognized internationally for their contributions in the academic and science category.
David Elder
Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Elder graduated from McMaster University and attained his M.Ed. at UofT, with his research focusing on how students learned French…
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Dr. Gavin Armstrong
Gavin Armstrong is the Founder and President of Lucky Iron Fish™, a social enterprise attempting to alleviate iron deficiency around the world using a simple health…
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Dr. Leslie Laking
Leslie Laking was an eminent horticulturalist who joined the staff of the Royal Botanical Gardens in 1946, rising to its directorship in 1954. Throughout his…
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Dr. Mohit Bhandari
Dr. Mohit Bhandari is a pre-eminent leader in the field of orthopaedic surgery. A surgeon with the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at McMaster University, he…
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Dr. Paul Echlin
Dr. Paul Echlin is a resident and primary care sports medicine specialist at Burlington’s Elliott Sports Medicine Clinic. His research in sport related traumatic brain…
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Irene Uchida
Irene Uchida is a Japanese Canadian scientist, she was one of thousands of Japanese Canadians who were imprisoned as part of the Japanese Internment during…
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John V. Basmajian
Born in Constantinople, John V. Basmajian came to Canada in 1923. He taught at a number of universities, including the University of Toronto, Queen’s University…
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Joseph Tomecko
Joseph W. Tomecko was a chemist and expert in paint technology. He was responsible for the Kaleidoscope Pavilion at EXPO 1967. He also acted as…
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