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Dr. Roberta Bondar is a trailblazer in space exploration, neuroscience, photography, and environmental education. As the world’s first neurologist in space and the first Canadian woman astronaut (STS-42, 1992), she has inspired audiences worldwide with her unique blend of science, art, and storytelling. Beyond spaceflight, Bondar is an acclaimed photographer and a dedicated educator, presenting keynote lectures and curating visual projects that connect space, birds, and the Earth. Her traveling exhibition, Patterns & Parallels, showcases a powerful dialogue between science and nature, inviting viewers to contemplate the imperatives of survival and stewardship of our planet.