Jack Mackenzie
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Chalmers Jack Mackenzie, C.C., C.M.G., M.C., BE, MCE, D.Sc, Lt.D, F.R.S.C. (July 10, 1888 – February 26, 1984) was a Canadian civil engineer, chancellor of Carleton University, president of the National Research Council, first president of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and instrumental in the development of science and engineering education in Canada.
In 1967, he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada. He received honorary degrees from the University of Saskatchewan, the University of British Columbia, the University of Western Ontario, the University of Ottawa, McMaster University, Queen's University, and the University of New Brunswick.
The Mackenzie Engineering Building at Carleton University is named in his honour.
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| Preceded by Harry Stevenson Southam |
Chancellor of Carleton College/Carleton University 1954–1968 |
Succeeded by Lester B. Pearson |
