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Science World Appoints Gail Murphy As President and CEO

PRIVATEAug 26, 2026•about 3 hours ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Science World

Gail Murphy
VancouverEducationNon ProfitMuseums And Historical Sites

Description

Science World has hired Gail Murphy, a UBC computer science professor, to be its new president and CEO effective October 5. With extensive experience in tech leadership and as a founder, Murphy aims to enhance the organization’s mission.

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Company

Science World

Location

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

About

Science World is a science center in Vancouver that aims to inspire and educate people about science and technology. It offers a variety of exhibits and programs to promote STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) education. The organization engages with the community to make science accessible to everyone.

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