Alan Nursall
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Alan Nursall
Alan Nursall is a Canadian scientist and television personality, who reports on science news for the Canadian television series Daily Planet and the Alan Nursall Experience on the Discovery Channel.[1]
Biography
Nursall, who has an M.Sc. in geography and meteorology, joined Science North in Sudbury, Ontario at its launch in 1984. He has been involved in all aspects of program and exhibit development at the science centre, and was a popular media commentator for his ability to explain scientific topics. He became science director of the institution in 2000, and served until 2007.[2]
In 2007, Alan Nursall founded NEXT Exhibits and Creative Communication, Inc, which specialises in providing exhibitions for museums and science centres.[3]
He also teaches in Laurentian University's graduate program in science communication.[4]
Nursall's sister, Catherine Mary Stewart, is a film and television actress. His brother John Nursall, is a freelance writer and has directed and produced multiple documentary projects.
References
- ^ "The Alana Nursall Experience". Discovery Channel. http://www.discoverychannel.ca/showpage.aspx?sid=19468. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
- ^ "Science North Science Director Moves on to New Role". Attractions Ontario. June 28, 2007. http://www.attractionsontario.ca/index.cfm?DSP=Chapter&ID=7&ACT=Display&NewsID=1084. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
- ^ "About Us". Next Exhibits and Creative Communication, Inc. http://www.nextexhibits.com/NEXT/About_Us.html. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
- ^ "Meet the Teaching Staff". Laurentian University. http://www.sciencecommunication.ca/staff.html. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
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