Fellow

Dr. Austin Mardon

(Foreign Fellow, )

Austin Mardon, C.M., FRSC | Suite # 103, 11919- 82 Street, NW | E-mail: aamardon@yahoo.ca | Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA T5B 2W4 | Telephone: 587-783-0059 | Website: www.austinmardon.org

EDUCATION
● Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Geography, University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada (1979-1985)
● Master of Science in Geography, South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota
(1985-1988)
● Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, Texas A&M University, Texas (1986-1990)
● PhD in Geography, Greenwich University, Norfolk Island, Australia (1993-2000)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
● Supervisor of Federal Grants exceeding $3 million (2007-Present)
● Associate Adjunct Professor at University of Alberta (2011-Present)
● Assistant Adjunct Professor, University of Lethbridge Department of Neuroscience
(2022-Present)
● Public Member, Health Advisory Committee, Alberta Health Services (2022-Present)
● Advisory Member, Mental Health Commission of Canada (2017-Present)
● Board Member, Alberta College of Social Workers (2009-2015)
● Chair, Alberta Disabilities Forum Low-Income Working Group (2005-2006)
● Freelance Writer, various publications (1991-Present)
● Expedition Field Member, Antarctic meteorite field expedition (1986-1987)
AWARDS
● Knight Commander, Order of St. Sylvester, Papal Knighthood (December 2017)
● Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (2022)
● Honorary Diploma, Norquest College, Edmonton
● Diversity and Inclusion Award, American Association of Geographers
● Medical Humanitarian Award, Institute of International Peace Leaders (Peace Award)
● Honorary Doctorate, HCA, Faculty of Medical and Legal Sciences-FACMED, Brazil (2023)
● Honorary Doctorate, HCA, Logos University, USA (2023)
● Honorary Doctorate, DSc, Athabasca University (June 2023)
● Order of Canada, Member (October 2006, Invested October 2007)

SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP
● Founding Member, Antarctic Institute of Canada
● Fellow, Royal Society of Canada
● Fellow, Royal Geographical Society of Canada
● International Fellow, Zimbabwe Academy of Sciences
● Senior Fellow, Mesopotamian Academy of Sciences
● Fellow, Royal Geographical Society
● Full Member, International Academy of Astronautics
● Life Member, American Polar Society