Lisa (Diz) Glithero
Lisa (Diz) Glithero is a Canadian educator who is passionate about disseminating knowledge in an accessible manner, particularly in relation to children and youth. Dr. Glithero is known for pioneering the Canadian Ocean Literacy Strategy, which is the first of its kind and is largely accepted as a framework for dispersing ocean knowledge. 
| Lisa (Diz) Glithero | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Canadian |
| 🎓 Alma mater | B.SC. Dalhousie University, CA, 1996; B.Ed (Hons) Queen's University, CA, 2001, (P/J Division; Outdoor Experimental Education Cohort); M.Ed (Hons) Queen's University, CA, 2004; Ph.D Education, University of Ottawa, CA, 2015 |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 🏅 Awards | Meritorious Service Medal, Governor General of Canada, Rideau Hall, Ottawa, CA (2016); Chatelaine's 80 Amazing Canadian Women to Watch, Toronto, CA (2008); Yves Rocher Foundation Women of the Earth Award, Paris, FR (2006) |
| 🌐 Website | http://lisaglithero.ca/ |
Early Life and Education
Diz Glithero has received a B.Sc. from Dalhousie University, CA (1996), a B.Ed. (Hons) from Queen's University, CA (2001) (P/J Division; Outdoor Experiential Education Cohort), an M.Ed. (Hons) from Queen's University, CA (2004), and a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Ottawa, CA (2015).[1]
Career and Research
Dr. Glithero is currently the National Lead at the Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition and is at the forefront of educating Canadian scientists and the general public on environmental sustainability, specifically in relation to the ocean.[2] As an interdisciplinary educator and researcher, Dr. Glithero co-developed Canada's National Ocean Literacy Strategy, which is the first in the world.[3]
She is interconnected with ocean science and contributes globally to restoring ocean conditions and marine identity.[4] Additionally, she is a sought-out keynote speaker for ocean-related events, [5]
Honours and Awards
Dr. Glithero has received a variety of awards, including:
- Mitacs Award for Outstanding Innovation (2021);[6]
- 2020 Alex Trebek Medal for Geographic Literacy, Ottawa CA;[7]
- Meritorious Service Medal, Governor General of Canada, Rideau Hall, Ottawa, CA (2016);[1]
- Chatelaine's 80 Amazing Canadian Women to Watch, Toronto, CA (2008);[1]
- Yves Rocher Foundation Women of the Earth Award, Paris, FR (2006).[1]
Selected Publications
- Reis, G., Ng-A-Fook, N., & Glithero, L. (2015). Provoking Ecojustice: Taking Citizen Science and Youth Activism Beyond the School Curriculum, pp. 39-61. In M. Mueller & D.J. Tippings (Eds.), Ecojustice, Citizen Science and Youth Activism, Environmental Discourses in Science Education. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. PDF of chapter: Provoking Ecojustice: Taking Citizen Science and Youth Activism Beyond the School Curriculum.[8]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Glithero, Diz (September 15, 2016). "Curriculum Vitae, Lisa Glithero" (PDF). Microsoft Word, Glithero. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ↑ "Leaders share their views on what's important for the future of our oceans". The Globe and Mail. 2021-06-10. Retrieved 2024-10-21.
- ↑ "Diz Glithero – Women in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics". Retrieved 2024-10-21.
- ↑ "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ↑ "Sustainable Oceans 2020". Dalhousie University. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ↑ Team, Mitacs (2021-11-24). "SaltWire: Dalhousie researcher recognized for her national ocean literacy strategy". Mitacs. Retrieved 2024-10-21.
- ↑ "2020 Alex Trebek Medal for Geographic Literacy: Lisa 'Diz' Glithero". Faculty of Education. Retrieved 2024-10-21.
- ↑ Reis, Giuliano; Ng-A-Fook, Nicholas; Glithero, Lisa (2015), Mueller, Michael P.; Tippins, Deborah J., eds., "Provoking EcoJustice—Taking Citizen Science and Youth Activism Beyond the School Curriculum", EcoJustice, Citizen Science and Youth Activism: Situated Tensions for Science Education, Cham: Springer International Publishing, pp. 39–61, doi:10.1007/978-3-319-11608-2_4, ISBN 978-3-319-11608-2, retrieved 2024-10-21
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