The University of B.C. will confer three honourary degrees at its Okanagan graduation
Astronaut Roberta Bondar, global economist Dambisa Moyo and water scientist David Schindler will be recognized with UBC Centennial honourary degrees June 9 and 10.
Bondar, a physician and scientist, made history in 1992 as the first Canadian female astronaut and the first neurologist in space, aboard NASA’s space shuttle Discovery. She researched the effects on astronauts of spaceflight and re-adaptation to Earth’s gravity and made ground breaking discoveries in space medicine. Bondar will receive an honourary Doctor of Science degree.
Moyo is a global economist and author who analyzes the macro economy and international affairs. Her work examines the interplay of international business and the global economy while highlighting the key opportunities for investment. She serves on the boards of numerous international companies and was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time.
Schindler is an internationally celebrated scientist who has led efforts to protect freshwater resources in Canada and around the world. His ground-breaking research has alerted governments and the public to the environmental effects of pollutants and climate change. Schindler will receive an honourary Doctor of Science degree.
