We are extremely pleased to make Dr. Mary Anne White an Honorary Member of the Nova Scotian Institute of Science in recognition of her conspicuous service to the advancement of science in Nova Scotia, including being made an Officer of the Order of Canada.

Dr. White presently holds the distinguished title of University Research Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. She has made many achievements in advancing the chemistry of thermal properties of matter. She has also been involved in many science outreach activities, including being one of the founders of the Discovery Centre. Details of her achievements are contained in the attached biography.