The McNeil Medal

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The McNeil Medal for public awareness of science was established by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) in 1991 with support from McNeil Consumer Healthcare. [1] It recognized outstanding contributions to communicating science to the public and students within Canada. The award took the form of a bronze medallion and cash in the amount of $1,500.00 (CDN) before it was discontinued in 2016. [2]

Winners during the medal's history included leading academics in a range of disciplines as well as Canadian media figures such as David Suzuki, Jay Ingram, and Bob McDonald. [3]

References

  1. ↑ Gascoigne, Toss; Leach, Joan; Bernard, Schiele, eds. (2020). Communicating Science: A Global Perspective. ANU Press. p. 181. ISBN   978-1-7604-6366-3.
  2. ↑ "NTE Impact Ethics". Dalhousie University. September 29, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  3. ↑ "RSC Past Award Winners". Royal Society of Canada Past Award Winners. July 5, 2025. Retrieved July 5, 2025.