Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 6, 2006
• Invested on: December 15, 2006

Margaret-Ann Armour is untiring in her quest to encourage young Canadian women to pursue careers in science and engineering. Associate dean of Science (Diversity) at the University of Alberta, she is internationally recognized as an expert on bio-safety and the disposal of hazardous waste. A gifted communicator, she has given scores of talks in schools across the country, imparting to her audiences her enthusiasm and passion for her vocation. Her achievements as a teacher, scholar and founding member of WISEST (Women in Scholarship, Engineering, Science and Technology) are igniting a new interest in the world of science and sculpting the next generation of budding scientists.