About Us
About Us
Prof. Ray Jayawardhana is the University of Toronto Senior Advisor to the President on Science Engagement. In this role, he works to raise awareness of the University's strengths in science teaching and research and to facilitate UofT scientists to engage effectively with the community at large. Together with colleagues across the University’s three campuses, he aims to inform the public about new discoveries and also to share the excitement and challenges of the scientific process, to inspire kids and to encourage innovation. Towards this end, he also builds partnerships with external organizations in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond for creating and delivering science outreach programs.
In addition to highlighting ongoing University of Toronto lectures and public events, Science Engagement at UofT presents public lectures in collaboration with the university’s academic units focusing on topics of current interest and showcasing some of our top researchers. We coordinate a wide-range of professional development and leadership, including Science Journalism courses for UofT graduate students and the Science Leadership Program for faculty members.
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