If you’re a CBC fan, you’ll be familiar with Bob McDonald, host of since 1992 and a congenial teacher with a great enthusiasm for science. And that’s exactly how he comes across in his new memoir — he’s determinedly positive and can’t resist a teaching moment. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * If you’re a CBC fan, you’ll be familiar with Bob McDonald, host of since 1992 and a congenial teacher with a great enthusiasm for science.
And that’s exactly how he comes across in his new memoir — he’s determinedly positive and can’t resist a teaching moment. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? If you’re a CBC fan, you’ll be familiar with Bob McDonald, host of since 1992 and a congenial teacher with a great enthusiasm for science. And that’s exactly how he comes across in his new memoir — he’s determinedly positive and can’t resist a teaching moment.
The title of McDonald’s seventh book is advice based on his career as a science communicator. Unlike previous hosts of , David Suzuki and Jay Ingram, McDonald is not a scientist. In fact, he dropped out of university after two years and started working in construction.
It was his love of the Ontario Science Centre and his experience acting that prompted him to apply for a job there in 1973. His role soon expanded to working as a demonstrator, and he would eventually produce children’s programs he had designed him.