FACILITATOR BIO

Marlowe Andreyko is a naturalized Canadian raised in Toronto. Having lived in various parts of the world (India, Africa, and Mexico), he considers himself adept at communication, being highly articulate in English, fluent in French and conversational in Spanish.

With a lifelong passion for palaeontology — and dinosaurs in particular — Marlowe has made the transition to Science Communicator over the past few years and is now proud to share his vision of education and entertainment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Marlowe has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology (York University), a Diploma of Higher Education in Natural Science: Biology (Open University, UK) and has engaged the public as a Gallery Interpreter at the Royal Ontario Museum since 2016. As part of being a Science Communicator, Marlowe considers himself an Amateur Palaeontologist, having studied the subject since 1981.

Dino Bites wants to disseminate palaeontological knowledge in a way that is:

1. Very memorable, through a highly interactive, thought-provoking and entertaining format.
2. Transferrable to lifelong learning for participants, through supplementary means.
3. Fun in the moment, with participants of all ages enjoying themselves thoroughly.

Emphasized is the power of real interaction and socializing. We live in a digital world, with distracting screens everywhere that dominate the eyes, ears and mind, leaving our other senses to stagnate. As such, no (or minimal) electronic devices, equipment or screens are used in our workshops or tours. Physical specimens and in-person environments predominate, helping our minds and voices do the teaching; to wonderful effect.

DINOSAURS AMONG US TOUR, ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM

Your dinosaur questions will be answered in this 90-minute tour of Royal Ontario Museum. You’ll converse with and be guided by amateur palaeontologist and dinosaur nerd Marlowe Andreyko through the Age of Dinosaurs, Mammal and Biodiversity galleries. Price includes paid ticket to ROM.

GOOD OR BAD HAIR DAY DINOSAUR T-SHIRTS

Our first product! Cute, funny and informative, this t-shirt is good for those who know about Amargasaurus and Bajadasaurus or those who’d like to learn more. For those who don’t know, Amargasaurus was a sauropod with backward-facing neck spines, while Bajadasaurus had forward-facing ones. Available in black or white in lots of styles.