Our Heritage

Introduction

Our heritage includes two Nobel laureates, Dr Gerhard Herzberg (Chemistry, 1971) and Dr Bertram Brockhouse (Physics. 1994).

The Steacie Institute is named after Dr. E.W.R. "Ned" Steacie, one of Canada's most eminent researchers in physical chemistry and President of the National Research Council from 1952 to 1962. The Steacie Prize, in memory of Ned Steacie is awarded yearly by the E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fund.

A SIMS staff member, Dr Keith Ingold, is presently the NRC Distinguished Researcher.

The Temple of Science, located at 100 Sussex Drive, is considered to be one of the most impressive heritage buildings in Ottawa. When the building was officially opened on August 10, 1932, by the Govenor General, an address was given by Prime Minister Bennett, and an Empire broadcast was arranged. The care lavished on its construction and internal fittings demonstrate that the building was intended not only to be a functional laboratory facility, but also a work of art.