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The Founding College of the University of Toronto
Ivan Semeniuk

Ivan Semeniuk

BSc 1988 UC - 2018 Award Recipient

Ivan Semeniuk has translated his passion for science to a career as a journalist and educator. As the science correspondent for the Globe and Mail, he has distinguished himself as a national voice on all things related to the world of science. His work requires a breadth and depth of scientific knowledge and an ability to present information in a way that resonates with readers.

Prior to his career in journalism, Semeniuk served in a variety of roles at the Ontario Science Centre, Discovery Channel, New Scientist, and Nature Publishing Group. He has received numerous awards and honours, including being named the 2015 Laureate of the Sanofi Pasteur Medal of Excellence in Health Research Journalism. In 2016, he was awarded the Fleming Medal and Citation from the Royal Canadian Institute for Science for his outstanding reporting and work to educate people about science-related topics.