Steven Glenwood Maclean
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 Steven Glenwood Maclean | |
| Birth Name | Steven Glenwood Maclean |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | Dec 14 1954 |
| Occupation | PRESIDENT, CANADIAN SPACE AGENCY, (Ph.D.) |
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Personal Data
Born December 14, 1954, in Ottawa, Ontario, Steve MacLean is married, with children.
Education
Attended primary and secondary schools in Ottawa. Received a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics in 1977 and a Doctorate in Physics in 1983 from York University in Toronto, Ontario.
Experience
From 1974 until 1976 Steve MacLean worked in sports administration and public relations at York University, and competed with the Canadian National Gymnastics Team from 1976 to 1977. He taught part-time at York University from 1980 until 1983, and then became a visiting scholar at Stanford University under the renowned laser physicist and Nobel Laureate A.L. Shawlow. As a laser physicist himself, MacLean's research has included work on electro-optics, laser-induced fluorescence of particles and crystals, and multi-photon laser spectroscopy.
Spaceflight Experience
NASA/CSA EXPERIENCE: Selected as one of the first six Canadian astronauts in December 1983, MacLean began astronaut training in February 1984. From 1987 to 1993 MacLean was the Program Manager for the Advanced Space Vision System (ASVS), a computer-based camera system designed to provide guidance data that enhances the control of both Canadarm and Canadarm2. From 1988 to 1991 he also assumed the role of Astronaut Advisor to the Strategic Technologies in Automation and Robotics (STEAR) Program. From October 22 to November 1, 1992, Steve MacLean flew onboard Space Shuttle Columbia as a Payload Specialist for Mission STS-52. During this mission, he performed a set of seven experiments known as CANEX-2, which included the evaluation of the Space Vision System. MacLean was the Chief Science Advisor for the International Space Station from 1993 until 1994, when he was appointed Director General of the Canadian Astronaut Program for two years. In August 1996 MacLean began mission specialist training at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. After successfully completing basic training in 1998, he continued with advanced training while fulfilling technical duties in the NASA Astronaut Office Robotics Branch. Later, MacLean served as CAPCOM (Spacecraft Communicator) for both the International Space Station (ISS) Program and the Shuttle Program, at the Johnson Space Center. Steve MacLean went to space for the second time on Mission STS-115, and served as mission specialist on Space Shuttle Atlantis. MacLean became the first Canadian to operate Canadarm2 in space when the crew installed trusses and deployed solar array panels on the International Space Station. On this mission, Steve MacLean also became the second Canadian to walk in space. Dr. Steve MacLean was appointed President of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) effective September 1, 2008. Prior to this appointment he served as Chief Astronaut of the Canadian Space Agency, coordinating astronaut activities. He also championed studies, served on steering committees and was the Canadian voting member on the Multi-Crew Operational Panel for the International Space Station-an international panel responsible for the selection of crews and crew operations on the station. In addition, he actively promoted an alignment of university activities with CSA's space priorities.
Special Honours
Recipient of the President's Award (Murray G. Ross Award) at York University (1977), a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Postgraduate Scholarship (1980), two Ontario Graduate Scholarships (1981, 1982) and a NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship (1983). Honorary Doctorate of Science from the Royal Military College in Saint-Jean, Quebec, another from York University, Toronto, and a third from Acadia University, Halifax.
Other Information
Sep-08
