John J. Clague is Shrum Professor of Science at Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, and is currently the Canada Research Chair in Natural Hazard Research and Director of the Centre for Natural Hazard Research. His research interests include glacial geology, geomorphology, stratigraphy, sedimentology and natural hazards, and he has consulted for several private-sector firms and government agencies. His other principle professional interest is improving public awareness of Earth science to students, teachers and the general public. Clague is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, former President of the Geological Association of Canada and recipient of the Geological Society of America Burwell Award.