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Richard Zurawski
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Richard Zurawski, a member of the Atlantic
Speakers Bureau, is a familiar voice and face to people across the Maritimes
who captivates all audiences with his wit and expertise on any subject.
Author, broadcaster and documentary filmmaker, Richard is sharing his wealth
of knowledge with Canadians on issues concerning world issues, climate
change and the ever-changing weather. As chief meteorologist for Rogers
Radio in Halifax, St John and Moncton, Richard produces daily reports to
keep listeners up to date with their region’s forecast. In addition to his
weather updates, Richard also co-host the Friday Science File with Andrew
Krystal and also writes a popular science blog for the station’s website
three times a week.
Richard hosts EarthWise – a one hour radio show about
the environment on Rogers Maritimes Radio which he researches, writes and
produces. The show will begin in February, 2010 and broadcast across the
Maritimes. He has hosted; Wonder Why?, a children’s science series;
Clipheads and Oceans, two 60 minute documentary about computers for
Discovery Channel; and has developed Mighty, Mega Monster Marvellous
Machines, a show about ancient weapons among his many film ventures.
Richard has written many books including; “It Starts with Z: Zarathushtra”,
which took him on a journey to San Jose, London, Mumbai, Udvada, Shraz,
Isfahan, Bam, Yazd and Kerman to tell the story of the Zarathushtis and the
Persian Empires (it was also developed into a 60 minute documentary for
Vision TV). With a focus on the importance of the environment and sciences,
Richard has written; “Richard Zurawski’s Book of Maritime Weather” Richard
Zurawski’s Book of Maritime Climate Change and Science on TV...the Reason We
Are So Stoopid About Science! Which will be released during the 2010 summer.
Richard has his Masters of Education from Mount Saint Vincent University, a
Bachelor of Science in physics and mathematics from the University of
Windsor and Diplomas in Meteorology and advanced Meteorology from
Environment Canada. He has also acquired undergraduate credits in geology,
biology, German, philosophy and astronomy at the University of Toronto.
Richard is a member of the Canadian Independent Film Caucus, The Alliance of
Children’s Television (past board of director,) Royal Astronomical Society
of Canada, Mensa and the American Meteorological Society...
• Television and Radio Personality
• Documentary
Filmmaker
• Chief Meteorologist for Rogers
• Host Creator and Producer
of Multiple International Television Programs
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