Purdy says he was surprised and honoured by his appointment to the Order of Canada. He was also voted one of 125 people who made the most impact over McMaster’s 125-year history. In 2004, he was inducted into McMaster’s Alumni Gallery and has received the distinguished Alumni Award. It is the latest honour for a man whose commitment to a better world has left an indelible mark on the university, the world of materials science, and the local peace community.Ī visionary, Purdy saw the importance of multidisciplinary connections and educating engineers about the role they must play in solving some of society’s thorniest problems decades earlier than most.
Former Dean of Engineering Gary Purdy has been appointed a member of the Order of Canada, in recognition of his contributions to material science and engineering, and for his dedicated support for refugees, peace efforts and social justice.
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