Canadian Association of Science Centres | L'association canadienne des centres de sciences - With heavy hearts and sadness the BIG Little Science Centre announces the passing of founder Gordon R. Gore, 1937

With heavy hearts and sadness the BIG Little Science Centre announces the passing of founder Gordon R. Gore, 1937 – 2020.

Thursday, November 12, 2020 11:26 AM | Deleted user

Gordon R. Gore, 1937 – 2020

In 2000 Gordon started the BIG Little Science Centre in one room at David Thompson Elementary School in Westsyde. Gordon was granted numerous awards for promoting science, particularly his founding of the BIG Little Science Centre and his many publications encouraging hands-on science. Some of the most prestigious awards include the B.C. Teacher of the Year Award, the Eve Savory Award for Science Communication, and the Award for the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Award for Science Promotion.

Gordon requested that there be no funeral. At a later date, a cheerful remembrance event will be arranged by the BIG Little Science Centre, where it is hoped some of Gordon's favourite science demonstrations will be performed by present and former staff. Gordon requested in lieu of flowers donations in memory can be made to the Big Little Science Centre.