Vesna Milosevic-Zdjelar
Faculty Member, Volunteer, Science Advocate
Vesna Milosevic-Zdjelar is a tireless promoter of science education in Â鶹´«Ã½’s inner-city.
A former astrophysicist with the National Observatory in Belgrade, Serbia, Milosevic-Zdjelar joined The University of Â鶹´«Ã½’s Physics Department in 2000. She is an enthusiastic faculty member with a knack for explaining high-level astronomy concepts to students from every discipline.
Her passion for science education has led Milosevic-Zdjelar to volunteer with several organizations, including UÂ鶹´«Ã½’s Let’s Talk Science Outreach program. As the program’s faculty advisor, she oversees student and faculty visits to inner-city schools and hosts field trips to UÂ鶹´«Ã½ to teach science in a hands-on, engaging manner.
Milosevic-Zdjelar also helps organize the Homework Club at the Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre, presents at science education conferences, judges science fairs, and serves as a mentor to numerous teachers and students.
Through her commitment to volunteerism and education, Milosevic-Zdjelar has inspired countless young students — many of whom live in extreme poverty — to expand their goals for the future and consider a career in science.
“These are the kids you could never expect to know about those possibilities when you consider the circumstances they live in,” Milosevic-Zdjelar said about her outreach experience in an article by Let’s Talk Science.
In 2008, she received UÂ鶹´«Ã½’s Marsha Hanen Award for Creating Community Awareness in recognition of her exceptional service, achievement, and distinction.
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