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Frederic Bertley
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Frederic Bertley in front of the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial at the Franklin Institute, 2016
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| Alma mater | McGill University Harvard Medical School |
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| Fields | Immunology, and Education |
Frederic Bertley is a Canadian scientist who studies the body's immune system. He is also a passionate science educator. He currently leads COSI (Center of Science and Industry), which is a fun science museum located in Columbus, Ohio. Before joining COSI, Dr. Bertley worked at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, where he was in charge of science and education.
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Frederic Bertley's Journey in Science
Early Education and Research
Frederic Bertley studied at McGill University in Canada. In 1994, he earned his first degree, focusing on how the body works (physiology), math, and the history of science. He continued his studies at McGill and received his Ph.D. in immunology in 1999. Immunology is the study of the body's defense system against diseases. After that, in 2003, he completed a special research program at Harvard Medical School.
Career in Science and Education
After his research at Harvard, Dr. Bertley worked as a scientist at a company called Millennium Pharmaceuticals. In 2004, he joined WilmerHale LLP as a technology specialist.
In 2008, he became a leader at the Center for Innovation in Science Learning at The Franklin Institute. While there, he created an important program called the "Color of Science." This program helps highlight the achievements of women and people of color in STEM fields. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The program aims to show young people that science is for everyone. In late 2016, Dr. Bertley moved from The Franklin Institute to become the President and CEO of COSI.
Awards and Achievements
Frederic Bertley has received many awards for his work in science and education. These awards recognize his dedication to making science exciting and understandable for everyone.
- He received an honorary doctorate degree from Otterbein University in 2018 for his public service.
- In 2017, he was given the George Washington Carver Award by Temple University and The Academy of Natural Sciences.
- The Philadelphia Business Journal named him a Minority Business Leader of the Year in 2014.
- He won a Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy Award in 2013 for a TV program called The Franklin Institute Awards Program: Declaration of Progress.
- Dell recognized him as one of the "Inspire 100 World Changers" in 2012.
- In 2010, the Philadelphia Business Journal included him in their "40 Under 40" list, which highlights successful young professionals.
