Frederic Bertley facts for kids
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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 and educator. He is an immunologist, which means he studies the body's immune system and how it fights off sickness. He is also a big leader in science education.
Currently, Dr. Bertley is the President and CEO of COSI. This is a fun science museum located in Columbus, Ohio. Before joining COSI, he worked at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. There, he was a Senior Vice President for Science and Education.
His Journey in Science
Frederic Bertley studied many interesting subjects in college. He earned a first degree in 1994 from McGill University. He focused on how the body works (physiology), mathematics, and the history of science.
He then continued his studies at McGill University. In 1999, he earned his Ph.D. in immunology. This advanced degree means he became an expert in how our bodies fight diseases. Later, in 2003, he did more research at Harvard Medical School. This extra training is called a post-doctoral fellowship.
Leading Science Museums
After his advanced studies, Dr. Bertley worked as a scientist. He then joined a law firm as a technology specialist for a short time. However, his passion was always in science and education.
In 2008, he became a leader at The Franklin Institute. This famous science museum in Philadelphia is known for its hands-on exhibits. He helped create new ways to teach science to people of all ages.
In late 2016, Dr. Bertley moved to Columbus, Ohio. He became the President and CEO of COSI. At COSI, he continues to inspire people to learn about science and technology. He helps make science fun and easy to understand for everyone.
Awards and Honors
Dr. Bertley has received many awards for his work. These honors show how much he has contributed to science and education.
- In 2018, he received an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Otterbein University. This special degree recognized his public service.
- He received the George Washington Carver Award in 2017. This award came from Temple University and The Academy of Natural Sciences.
- In 2014, the Philadelphia Business Journal named him a Minority Business Leader of the Year.
- He won a Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy Award in 2013. This was 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, he was listed as one of the "40 Under 40" by the Philadelphia Business Journal. This award highlights young leaders.
