Michael Reid

Michael Reid is an Associate Professor in the Teaching Stream at the University of Toronto, holding dual appointments in the Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics within the Faculty of Arts & Science and the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics. His academic career centers on astronomy education and public engagement initiatives across campus and the broader community.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Astrophysics from McMaster University (2005)

Reid specializes in star formation research while maintaining a strong commitment to public outreach, developing accessible astronomy programming that bridges complex astrophysical concepts with public understanding. His educational approach emphasizes experiential learning through observatory events and community partnerships.

As an integral member of the Dunlap Institute, he contributes to its mission of advancing astronomical instrumentation and research while expanding public access to cutting-edge discoveries in cosmology and stellar evolution.