As The Globe and Mail’s senior science reporter, Ivan Semeniuk specializes in making complex research accessible while probing its societal implications. His work sits at the intersection of academic discovery, government policy, and public ethics.
For story inquiries, reference his recent investigations into quantum computing infrastructure or permafrost carbon capture initiatives.
We’ve followed Ivan Semeniuk’s work for over two decades, observing how his reporting bridges the gap between complex scientific concepts and public understanding. As The Globe and Mail’s science reporter, he distills breakthroughs in astronomy, climate science, and biotechnology into narratives that resonate with policymakers and lay audiences alike.
This 2024 analysis dissected Canada’s $2.1 billion investment in lunar rover technology, contrasting it with declining astrophysics funding. Semeniuk interviewed engineers at the Canadian Space Agency and skeptics in academia, revealing tensions between political optics and research priorities. The piece sparked parliamentary committee hearings on science budget allocations.
Through fieldwork with permafrost researchers in Nunavut, Semeniuk documented how thawing ice releases methane at rates exceeding IPCC models. His integration of Indigenous knowledge with satellite data prompted revisions to Canada’s 2030 emissions targets.
In this audio series, Semeniuk explains how gravitational lensing studies at the Dunlap Institute could redefine galactic formation theories. His interviews with astronomers working on the Vera Rubin Observatory highlighted Canada’s niche in big-data cosmology.
Semeniuk prioritizes stories demonstrating how Canadian researchers contribute to global projects like the Square Kilometer Array or IPCC reports. A successful 2023 pitch highlighted UBC’s role in neutrino detection infrastructure, leading to front-page coverage. Avoid proposals lacking clear ties to national science policy.
His Arctic reporting combines glaciology data with Indigenous land-use practices. A recent feature on Labrador’s coastal erosion wove together drone surveys, elder oral histories, and naval engineering proposals. Pitches should identify stakeholders across academia, government, and local communities.
The Cosmic Vistas series succeeds by linking cosmic phenomena to terrestrial technologies. An episode on asteroid mining ethics featured philosophers and materials scientists. Propose experts who can contextualize discoveries for non-specialists.
“The silent crisis in basic research funding threatens our capacity to solve tomorrow’s problems today.” — From his 2022 Fleming Medal acceptance speech
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