Dr. Roberta Bondar, one of the first neurologists in space, is recognized around the world for her contributions to space medicine research, environment education, and fine art photography. She conducted experiments for 18 countries aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery mission STS-42 in 1992 using the first International Microgravity Laboratory. The lab was a precursor to the International Space Station.
She has delivered customized presentations for many organizations including Pfizer, Yale University, Oracle, and the FBI. Dr. Bondar draws on her expertise as a physician, scientific researcher, astronaut, author, executive coach, team leader and photographer to inspire and motivate audiences.
Dr. Bondar has distinctions that include Companion of the Order of Canada, the Order of Ontario, the NASA Space Medal, induction into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame and the International Women’s Forum’s Hall of Fame, 28 honorary doctorates from Canadian and American Universities, Chancellor of Trent University 2003-2009, six Canadian schools in her name, a Specially Elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, an Honorary Fellow and Honorary Vice-president of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and her own star on Canada’s Walk of Fame.
