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Michael Edwards is the Chief Science officer at Science East, a science centre located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. Edwards is recognized for his important role in science education in New Brunswick, Canada.

Early Years
Edwards grew up in Aberdeen, Scotland. He attended Bridge of Don Academy.

Education
Edwards completed his Bachelor of Science in Zoology with first class honours in 1991 at the University of Aberdeen.

In 1992, Edwards moved to Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, to pursue a PhD in Biology from the University of New Brunswick. While working on a research project that involved potato beetles, Edwards developed an allergy to the insect which resulted in him pursuing a masters degree in Biology from the University of New Brunswick instead. He attainted his masters degree in 1996.

In 2013, Edwards completed a Masters of Education from the University of New Brunswick.

Career
In 1994, Science East, an interactive science centre located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, was founded. Edwards was an avid volunteer for Science East and was instrumental in acquiring its permanent home in the historical building of the York County Jail in 1998.

Edwards was a writer for Exclaim Magazine from 1995-2016 where he primarily wrote reviews.

Edwards was a primary writer for Chocablog, a blog that reviews chocolate, from 2009-2015. Edwards wrote 111 articles for the blog.

Personal Life
Edwards currently resides in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada with his cats Cassandra and Persephone.

Achievements and Awards
In 2021, Edwards received at award from the Canadian Association of Science Centres an exhibit he developed that showcased the best of New Brunswick's businesses innovations.

In 2017, Edwards was awarded the "Making a Difference" award from the Canadian Association of Science Centres for his work in public science education programs and exhibits.