gordon edwards

president

About

My main objective as a professional is to demystify science and mathematics in order to empower individuals and communities to address serious issues affecting their community, their region, their country and their planet.

Country

canada

City

hampstead

Industry

think tanks

Skill

applied mathematics, communication skills, nuclear physics, energy policy, hazardous waste management, research, teaching, project planning, environmental awareness, public policy, policy analysis, sustainability, international relations, science, lecturing, politics, proposal writing, nonprofits, public speaking, community outreach, qualitative research, strategic planning

Experience

professor

vanier college

1974-8 - 2010-6 · 35 yrs 11 mos

* Taught Mathematics at all levels. Special courses on Energy & Society * Science Technology and Nuclear Weapons * History of Mathematical Ideas * Mathematics and Liberal Arts. Coordinator of Science Program, Member of Board of Directors * Member of Executive.

associate director of math study

science council of canada

1973-6 - 1974-8 · 1 yr 3 mos

Published Results in 8 Volumes; Held one-day seminars on Math in Finance, Manufacturing, Resource Management, Transportation and Communications, Environment, Policy Planning, Science and Technology, Health. Received 300 Briefs, administered questionnaire to math grads of all major universities in Canada, wrote final report as well as proceedings of seminars.

president

canadian coalition for nuclear responsibility

1975-1 - Present · 51 yrs 9 mos

* Research * Interventions at Hearings * Workshops * Major addresses * Policy formulation * Media Interviews * Organizing Conferences * Community assistance * Cross-examination of Nuclear Experts * Public Debates