- Author: Kathy Keatley Garvey
The title is also the title of his newest book, published by Harvard University Press.
“There are powerful lessons to be learned from bees about how we humans can better understand our place in nature, engage the people and events surrounding us with greater focus and clarity, interact more effectively in our relationships and communities, and open ourselves to a deeper understanding of who we are as individuals, communities and a species,” Winston said. “I'll talk about my experiences over 30 years of walking into apiaries, and the lessons learned from a life spent among the bees.”
Winston is a professor and senior fellow, Centre for Dialogue, Simon Fraser University, Harbour Centre, Vancouver, Canada, and is also a professor in the university's Department of Biological Sciences.
Winston has written a total of six books, including “The Biology of the Honey Bee,” which can be found on the bookshelves of almost every honey bee researcher and beekeeper, said Extension apiculturist Elina Niño, who will introduce him.
Winston is described as that rare individual, a scientist, who can speak eloquently to the public. "Recognized as one of the world's leading expert on bees and pollination, Mark has had an illustrious career researching, teaching, writing and commenting on bees and agriculture, environmental issues and science policy," his website says.
Winston received a bachelor of science degree in biology from Boston University in 1971 and his master's degree at Boston University in marine biology in 1975. He earned his doctorate in entomology from the University of Kansas in 1978.
His awards include:
Fulbright Award, Council for the International Exchange of Scholars 1986-1987
Gold Medal in the Natural Sciences, Science Council of B.C. 1992
Hambleton Award for Outstanding Research, Eastern Apicultural Society 1992
Manning Award for Innovation, Manning Foundation (Alberta, Canada) 1997
Nora and Ted Sterling Prize in Controversy, SFU 1998
Killam Research Fellowship, Canada Council, 2000-2002
Academic of the Year, Confederation of University Faculty Associations (B.C.) 2001
Environment Award for Communication, City of Burnaby, B.C. 2001
Eve Savory Award for Science Communication, Science Council of B.C. 2001
Fellow, Royal Society of Canada (elected 2003)
Fred Rathje Memorial Award, Canadian Honey Council 2004
Michael Smith Award for Science Promotion, NSERC 2004
Outstanding Service Award, Canadian Association Professional Apiculturists 2006
President's 40th Anniversary Award, Simon Fraser University 2006
Honorable Mention, MacJannet Prize, SFU Undergraduate Semester in Dialogue, 2012
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, for excellence in higher education, 2012
Champion for a Healthy Community Award, Simon Fraser University 2013
For more information, see his website.