Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Arnie Gotfryd, Ph.D




EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Applied Ecology (1985)
University of Toronto
Specializing in urban wildlife and habitats. The first such degree in Canada.

Hon.B.Sc. Zoology, (1977)
University of Toronto
Including a diversity of pure and applied sciences.

Academic Awards
including Ontario Honour Medallion, Ontario Scholarship, Ontario Graduate Scholarship, Canadian Wildlife Service Scholarship, Templeton Foundation Grant for excellence in faith and science instruction for undergraduates.



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Gotfryd Group Environmental Scientist
1982 to present

  • Environmental impact assessment - over 100 clients, including government agencies, businesses and individuals.
  • Evaluated impacts on terrestrial ecosystems, terrain stability, soil factors, hydrology, toxicology, distribution and abundance of organisms, and public health.
    Expert testimony, briefings to Cabinet Ministers, mass media reports.


Freelance Writer, Editor, Publisher
1980 to present

Over 100 articles, books, and reports on matters of science and/or faith. Articles about or by me have appeared in the Toronto Star, Toronto Sun, Toronto Life, Jewish Press, Canadian Jewish News, among others.

Published titles include:

Gotfryd, A., H. Branover and J. Ginsburg, ed.s. 2003. Mind Over Matter: The Lubavitcher Rebbe on Science, Technology and Medicine. SHAMIR, Jerusalem. 431 pp.

Gotfryd, A. 2000. Living in the Age of Moshiach. Mendelson Press. 211pp.

Gotfryd, A. (ed.) 1998. Faith and Science Reader. University of Toronto. 400pp.

Gotfryd, A. 1997. Human Adaptation to Climatic Impacts on Biodiversity. Environment Canada.

Gotfryd, A., H. Branover, and S. Lipskar, ed.s. 1990. Fusion: Absolute Standards in a World of Relativity. Feldheim NY, 212 pp.

Gotfryd, A. 1989. Aluminum and Acidification: A Sinister Synergy. Canadian Research 22(4):10-11

Gotfryd, A. 1988. Health Effects of Electric and Magnetic Fields. Report to City of Vaughan Hydro Commission. 225pp.

Gotfryd, A. 1987. Acknowledging the Creator. Canadian Research 20(5):9-10

Gotfryd, A., and R. I. C. Hansell. 1985. The impact of observer bias on multivariate analyses of vegetation structure. Oikos 45:223-234.


Freelance Educator
1977 to present

  • Courses and programs for Public Libraries, Private Schools, Public School Boards, Collegiates, University of Toronto, Jewish outreach organizations.
  • Developed the first and largest remedial education department within Toronto’s Jewish Day Schools.
  • Founded and directed Toronto’s Jewish Discovery Center, a free community service, teaching hundreds of adults introductory Hebrew and Judaic subjects.


Public Speaker
1977 to present
Lectures (live, broadcast and internet) to academic, professional and lay audiences in Canada (Montreal, S. Agathe, Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, Waterloo, London, Vancouver), United States (New York, Buffalo, Miami, Houston, Chicago, Lake Tahoe) London, England and Jerusalem, Israel, especially about faith and science.


Director, Equity Management Business Associates
2002 to present
Scientific evaluation of technologies proposed for investment and acquisition. EMBA wholly owns Northern Architectural Products in Canada and US among other holdings.


Vice Chairman/Editor, SHAMIR International
2002 to present
Writing, editing, publishing, planning, coordination, and fundraising for international education and social service organization.


Director, Caring Homes for Orphan Children        1993 to present
Facilitated the adoption of 200 Russian orphans by Canadian families throughout Canada.


Lecturer/Researcher, University of Toronto
1977 to 2002
Ecological inventories - 45 floral and faunal inventories of urban natural areas personally conducted in the Greater Toronto Area. – published in avian journals and gov’t studies.

Courses taught:

  • Introductory Biology
  • Independent Studies
  • Graduate seminars
  • Faith and Science


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