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At McGill University he teaches the popular "World of Chemistry" series of courses alongside Joe Schwarcz and David Harpp .
The courses (Food, Technology, Environment, and Drugs) are accessible online on [http://cool.mcgill.ca Cool].

Fenster has won numerous award for his contribution to the teaching and the promotion of science. Among them the 1989 "Catalyst Award for Excellence in Chemistry Teaching" by the United States Chemical Manufacturers Association , the 1992 inaugural "McNeil Medal for the Public Awareness of Science" from the Royal Society Of Canada , the 1999 Raymond Gervais Award for Exceptional Contribution to Science Education, given by the Quebec Association Of Science Teachers and the 2005 Michael Smith Award for the Promotion of Science by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Council of Canada. He currently resides in Montreal. He has been married for 36 years to his wife (Ann-Marie) and has two children Erik and Michaël; both Ph.D. in chemistry like their father.

Dr. Fenster formerly taught at Vanier College ( CEGEP ) in Montreal , Quebec .