Perspective Shift: Moving Beyond Familiar; Reaching for Extraordinary

W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology & Office of the VP Research
McMaster University

In Dr. Bondar’s audio-visual presentation at McMaster, the topic of Perspective Shift included visualizing our planet without maps, seeing the Earth through a new lens and the importance of engaging the natural environment as a key to its protection.

Then, surprise! The W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology dedicated a special plaque and spruce trees to honour Dr. Bondar, McMaster ’77, first Canadian woman and first neurologist in space.

Plaque reading: "In Honour of Dr. Roberta Bondar '77. In 1992, Dr. Bondar became the first Canadian woman as well as the first neurologist in space. Dedicated by the W. Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology." — W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology special plaque and spruce trees dedicated to honour Dr. Bondar, McMaster ’77, first Canadian woman and first neurologist in space

Five people standing and kneeling around a tree with a plaque in front — McMaster grounds team student grp (Back L – R) Kyla, John, Matt (Front) Jelena, Gary (Grounds Supervisor), (Camera) Peyton