Fenster lectures extensively in both French and English on topics of health, the environment, and technology.
Throughout his career, he has given more than 800 public lectures, in English and in French, making science accessible through topics such as the chemistry of wine, cooking and art forgery.
[1][2][3][4] Fenster teaches that science is relevant to people's everyday life: "By teaching the chemistry of everyday life, I feel we play an important role in people’s lives.
"[5] By teaching the chemistry of everyday life, I feel we play an important role in people’s lives.
In 1973, he obtained his Doctor of Philosophy in physical and inorganic chemistry from McGill University.