Why has Dr. Westcott died?
"It is with great sadness that I share the news that beloved chemistry professor Dr. Stephen (Steve) Westcott has passed away.
Steve was an integral part of the Mount Allison community for many years, teaching and mentoring thousands of students during his career. He taught at Mount Allison since 1995 and was a recipient of the Paul Paré Medal and multiple Excellence Awards. A long-time Canada Research Chair holder (more than 20 years), he was a leader in his field and inspired many Mount Allison chemistry students to pursue careers in research. His research group, the Wild Toads, was one of the largest on campus, even welcoming high school students and community members to learn more about the world of chemistry. He was known to many as an amazing teacher, brilliant researcher, and a kind colleague and friend.
In 2020, he shifted his research focus to COVID-19 treatment and recovery with the project, The fifth element: Battle COVID-19. Under his leadership, the Westcott research team, including many Mount Allison students and international collaborators contributed significantly to the field of chemistry, studying the health effects of new compounds based on natural products such as capsaicin (the chemical that makes hot peppers hot), eugenol, and Boron."
Steve was an integral part of the Mount Allison community for many years, teaching and mentoring thousands of students during his career. He taught at Mount Allison since 1995 and was a recipient of the Paul Paré Medal and multiple Excellence Awards. A long-time Canada Research Chair holder (more than 20 years), he was a leader in his field and inspired many Mount Allison chemistry students to pursue careers in research. His research group, the Wild Toads, was one of the largest on campus, even welcoming high school students and community members to learn more about the world of chemistry. He was known to many as an amazing teacher, brilliant researcher, and a kind colleague and friend.
In 2020, he shifted his research focus to COVID-19 treatment and recovery with the project, The fifth element: Battle COVID-19. Under his leadership, the Westcott research team, including many Mount Allison students and international collaborators contributed significantly to the field of chemistry, studying the health effects of new compounds based on natural products such as capsaicin (the chemical that makes hot peppers hot), eugenol, and Boron."
Mount Allison on Twitter: "A message from Dr. Jean-Paul Boudreau, President and Vice-Chancellor: It is with great sadness that I share the news that beloved chemistry professor Dr. Stephen (Steve) Westcott has passed away. The University flags have been lowered to half-mast. https://t.co/sJCkAeh4mG" / Twitter
No one is commenting on the cause of death online so I am curious to hear what happened to him.
No word on the cause of death of Dr. Westcott or a death notice at either of the local funeral directors...
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Good-bye Dr. Stephen Westcott – Bambi's Afkar
A tribute to the life and legacy of Prof. Stephen A. Westcott
[originally posted 4/15/2022]
