Alan Nursall is a Canadian scientist and television personality, who reports on science news for the Canadian television series Daily Planet and the Alan Nursall Experience on the Discovery Channel.[1] He is head of the Telus World of Science - Edmonton.[2]
Biography
Nursall was born December 26, 1957, in Edmonton, Alberta and raised in the city. His parents taught at the University of Alberta, where his father was a professor of zoology.[2][3]
Nursall, who has an M.Sc. in geography and meteorology, joined Science North in Sudbury, Ontario at its launch in 1984.[2] He has been involved in all aspects of program and exhibit development at the science centre, and was a popular media commentator for his ability to explain scientific topics. He became science director of the institution in 2000, and served until 2007.[4]
In 2007, Nursall founded NEXT Exhibits and Creative Communication, Inc, which specialises in providing exhibitions for museums and science centres.[5]
He also teaches in Laurentian University's graduate program in science communication.[6]
On January 1, 2014, Nursall started as the president and CEO of Telus World of Science - Edmonton.[7][2]
Nursall's sister Catherine Mary Stewart is a film and television actress.[2] His brother John Nursall is a freelance writer and has directed and produced multiple documentary projects.
References
- ^ "The Alan Nursall Experience". Discovery Channel. Archived from the original on 4 December 2010. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
- ^ a b c d e Schieman, Christopher (11 February 2010). "Voyage of Discovery: Alan Nursall blends popular culture with science; it's the perfect chemistry". Avenue Magazine Edmonton. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
- ^ Brownlee, Kristy (June 2013). "Girls Just Want to Have Fun". Avenue Edmonton Magazine. pp. 100–107. Archived from the original on July 10, 2014. Retrieved July 29, 2013.
- ^ "Science North Science Director Moves on to New Role". Attractions Ontario. June 28, 2007. Archived from the original on 2010-09-19. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
- ^ "About Us". Next Exhibits and Creative Communication, Inc. Archived from the original on 2011-07-14. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
- ^ "Meet the Teaching Staff". Laurentian University. Archived from the original on 2010-02-10. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
- ^ "Alan Nursall Selected as President & CEO of TELUS World of Science – Edmonton" (PDF). Telus World of Science Edmonton. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 18 March 2015.