In 1977, he received the President's Award at York University (Murray G. Ross Award). A strong supporter of science literacy and child education, Dr. Steve MacLean holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) and a Doctorate in Physics both from York University in Toronto. Copyright © 2020 Multiply Media, LLC. He is married to Nadine Wielgopolski from Hull, Quebec. Image at left: STS-115 Mission Specialist Steve MacLean trains in … After successfully completing basic training in 1998, he continued with advanced training while fulfilling technical duties in the NASA Astronaut Office Robotics Branch. Selected as one of the first six Canadian astronauts in December 1983, Dr. MacLean began astronaut training in February 1984. MacLean is an honorary Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. He was the President of the Canadian Space Agency, from September 1, 2008 to February 1, 2013. The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry, has announced the appointment of Dr. Steve MacLean as President of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) effective September 1, 2008. Pagkakaiba ng pagsulat ng ulat at sulating pananaliksik? He is a recipient of a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council post graduate scholarship in 1980, two Ontario graduate scholarships, one in 1981 and the other in 1982, and a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council postdoctoral fellowship in 1983.

From October 22 to November 1, 1992, Dr. MacLean flew onboard Space Shuttle Columbia as a Payload Specialist for Mission STS-52. From 1987 to 1993 MacLean worked as a program manager for CSVS. He cites US astronaut John Young, who flew on missions for both programs, as one of his early heroes. He began to do training in February 1984. If you are 13 years old when were you born? 1 2 3. When did organ music become associated with baseball?

He was born in Ottawa, Ontario, and is married to Nadine Wielgopolski of Hull, Quebec. He published over 25 scientific and technical publications and has received numerous international honours, including the Canadian Meritorious Service Cross. Who is the longest reigning WWE Champion of all time? The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry, has announced the appointment of Dr. Prior to his appointment as President, Dr. MacLean was Chief Astronaut of the CSA and coordinated the astronaut activities. From 1974 to 1976, MacLean worked in sports administration and public relations at York University. As such, he became the technical lead for the Canadian-built Orbiter Boom Sensor System and a member of the NASA board responsible for ensuring the integrity of the vehicle's thermal protection system prior to re-entry into the atmosphere. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Multiply.

Why don't libraries smell like bookstores? What is the hink-pink for blue green moray? He was also program manager for the Advanced Space Vision System in 1987 to 1993. Steven Glenwood MacLean FRCGS (born December 14, 1954) is a Canadian astronaut. Dr. MacLean was the Chief Science Advisor for the ISS from 1993 to 1994 during which time he developed a plan that streamlined science management for the space station. (1) He resigned as president of the CSA on June 5, 2013 to pursue a career in the private sector. How long will the footprints on the moon last? Bibliography Where Did Steve MacLean Go To School?