Work with the Best

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Mary Anne Moser has built a career at the crossroads of art, science and creativity. Her ability to inspire confidence and build partnerships has helped her create unique phenomena that attract international attention. She is recognized as a visionary bridge-builder, strategist, passionate about technology, art and society, and a tireless leader in complex interdisciplinary environments.

She has led talented teams that perform well above average on a global stage. She is known for programmatic innovation that achieves global recognition. 

She was the founder of the Banff Centre Press in 1995, the Banff Science Communications Program in 2005, and Canada’s Iron Science Teacher competition in 2007. She is the editor of two books on art and science: Immersed in Technology (MIT Press 1995) and Science, She Loves Me (Banff Centre Press 2011). She co-founded and was CEO of Beakerhead, a visionary art, science and creativity initiative that rocketed to success through a focus on diversity, inclusion and partnerships. She transformed Telus Spark Science Centre during her tenure as CEO.

She has received an ASTech Award for Excellence in Science and Technology Public Awareness, an Honorary Doctorate from Mount Royal University, and the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medal for her years of service to community. 

She holds a BSc in zoology, MA in communications and an interdisciplinary PhD. 

• Programs are delivered with exceptional partners. 
• Partner Jay Ingram was co-host of Daily Planet on Discovery Channel, for 16 years, and host of CBC’s Quirks and Quarks for 12 years, and is now host of two podcasts, and gives science shows with a band. He has written 20 books, received six honorary degrees, and was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2009. 
• Other partners involved with the program as generous and inspiring instructors over the years include (in no particular order):

• John Rennie 
• Trevor Day
• Niki Wilson 
• Nadia Drake 
• Thomas Hayden 
• Dennis Cahill 
• Samantha Yammine
• Henry Kowalski
• John Davidson
• Jane Mingay
• Christie Nicholson
• Mark Winston
• Erika Check Hayden
• Ryan Heavy Head
• Narcisse Blood 
• Susan Schwartzenberg
• Ivan Semeniuk
• Caroline Baillie
• Carol Bossert
• Peter Calamai
• Lawrence Krauss
• Penny Park
• Nancy Baron
• Maggie Koerth
• Rose Eveleth

Here are some of the things people say about  the flagship two-week intensive that started it all.  

• “I feel utterly changed by my experience in the Banff Science Communication Program. Every possibility seems open to me now and I've tasted so much, learned so much here that I'm going to be able to use in my real life as a science communicator.”
• “This is a superb program – it’s given me a framework to now learn very quickly on my own. It’s one of the most useful things I’ve ever done in my work life.”
• “Simply put, this experience has been life-changing for me. I feel like my work has meaning. I also feel inspired to pursue a broader audience and try some new things.”
• “The program exceeded my expectations and I will be going back to my “real” life with a completely new perspective.”
• “I believe I’ve never before learned so much in two weeks. It has changed my life.”
• “Transformational experience. Really raises the bar on how I can contribute to society.”
• “The program is everything I had expected...and more. The syllabus gave a good idea of what to expect, so I knew it would be fairly intense. What I did not expect was the energy, talent, commitment, and creativity of the faculty and co-participants.”
• “When I was first accepted to the program, I wavered on my decision because it was time away from my research. Having completed the course, I can honestly say that it is the best educational experience I have ever had.”
• “I didn’t believe the potential value of programs like this until I experienced it. Just amazing.”
• “Faculty were fantastic. I really appreciated that they all pushed us and encouraged us to go outside our normal boundaries.” 
• “I am coming away exhausted and exhilarated.”