Jay Ingram is a master at making complex science accessible. In his roles as a radio and television host, author, and public speaker, he makes developments across the spectrum both interesting and relevant to the public, and builds bridges between scientists and the media. He has pioneered programs devoted entirely to science on both national radio and television, and has been sought out to train new generations of journalists as chair of the Banff Centre's science communications program. He has received broad recognition for his work, including the first annual Award for Contributions to Public Understanding from the Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science.