Alan Nursall is a

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scientist and television personality, who reports on science news for the Canadian television series ''

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'' and the ''Alan Nursall Experience'' on the

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. He is head of the Telus World of Science - Edmonton.

Biography

Nursall was born December 26, 1957, in

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and raised in the city. His parents taught at the

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, where his father was a professor of zoology. Nursall, who has an

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and

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, joined

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at its launch in 1984. He has been involved in all aspects of program and exhibit development at the science centre, and was a popular media commentator for his ability to explain scientific topics. He became science director of the institution in 2000, and served until 2007. In 2007, Nursall founded NEXT Exhibits and Creative Communication, Inc, which specialises in providing exhibitions for museums and science centres. On January 1, 2014, Nursall started as the president and CEO of Telus World of Science - Edmonton. Nursall's sister

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is a film and television actress. His brother John Nursall is a freelance writer and has directed and produced multiple documentary projects.

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