Ice Chronicles: A Glaciologist’s Journey into the Heart of the Polar Regions

OCCSC is honoured to have the presence of Mr. Wilson (Wai-Yin) Cheung, a renowned glaciologist from Queen’s University to give us a presentation before he heads back to the Arctic. Wilson is an ambitious explorer and dedicated scientist, named as one of The Explorers Club's 50 Explorers Changing the World in 2022.

 

Wilson will share his life story, detailing his journey to becoming a polar researcher. He will guide us through the captivating field of glaciology, unlocking the secrets of the majestic ice formations that have fascinated explorers and scientists for centuries.

 

Wilson was honored as

• One of The Explorers Club’s 50 Explorers      Changing the World in 2022
• Fellow of esteemed organizations such as      the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC)
• The Scientific Committee on Antarctic      Research (SCAR).

Date: May 2, 2024 (Thursday) 7:00- 9:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Place: Nepean Centrepointe Library Meeting Room (Add: 101 Centrepointe Drive)

Capacity:  40

Language: English

For more information, please contact 613-235-4875 ext 147 or 113 for Melody/ Cindy or email: cindy.chan@occsc.org

Registration Deadline:  May 1, 2024 (Wednesday) at 12:00 noon (Eastern Time)