Fernand Seguin

Fernand Seguin, CC OQ (June 9, 1922 – June 19, 1988) was a Canadian biochemist, professor and host of science programs on radio and television.

Fernand Seguin
Born	(1922-06-09)June 9, 1922 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died	June 19, 1988(1988-06-19) (aged 66) Montreal, Quebec
Awards	Kalinga Prize (1977)
Scientific career
Fields	Biochemistry

In fact, Seguin, who hosted a program on Radio-Canada's TV network in 1954, is believed to be the first broadcaster to present a science program on television in Canada.^[1]

He was the first Canadian to receive the UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science, the only other being David Suzuki in 1986. His nomination was advanced as the inaugural act of l’Association des communicateurs scientifiques du Québec (ACS).

Honours

• In 1977, he was awarded the UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science.
• In 1978, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada and was promoted to Companion in 1988.
• In 1979, he received an honorary doctorate from Concordia University.^[2]
• In 1985, he was made an Officer of the National Order of Quebec.
• In 1988, he was awarded the Sandford Fleming medal by the Royal Canadian Institute.