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I was born and raised in Manitoba which, regardless of where I go, will forever hold a special place in my heart; my love of the natural world is rooted in prairie sunsets, summer thunderstorms, northern lights, and many camping adventures I took as a child.
I completed both my undergraduate and M.Sc. degrees the University of Winnipeg, studying bat behaviour and hibernation energetics. I moved to Quebec to pursue a Ph.D. at McGill studying winter behaviour and energy use of squirrels, snowshoe hares and lynx in the Yukon. In addition to working on my thesis, I enjoy making science accessible and relevant to the public through a variety of outreach activities. When I am not busy with science, I love being outside, playing sports, exploring new music, and spending time with family and friends. |
Education:2014 - 2020:
2013 - 2014 2011 - 2014: 2006 - 2011: 2006: |
PhD in Renewable Resources - CREATE-Environmental Innovation Program
Department of Natural Resource Sciences, McGill University Supervisor: Dr. Murray Humphries Higher Education Teaching Certificate Professional, Applied and Continuing Education, University of Winnipeg M.Sc in Bioscience, Technology and Public Policy (Graduate Student of Highest Distinction Medal) Biology Department, University of Winnipeg Supervisor: Dr. Craig Willis B.Sc Hons. in Biopsychology (Gold Medal for Achievement in an Honours Course) Biopsychology Department, University of Winnipeg Honours Supervisor: Dr. Craig Willis Diplôme d'Études Secondaires en Immersion Française Neelin High School, Brandon, Manitoba |
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Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies (ACUNS)/Canadian Northern Studies Trust (CNST)
W. Garfield Weston Award for Northern Research (Doctoral): 2017 - 2019 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC, Canada): Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship, Doctoral: Sept 2014 - Aug 2017 Canadian Polar Commission: Northern Scientific Training Program (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017) McGill University: GREAT Travel Awards Graduate Excellence Award |
For more information about my research experience, awards, conference presentations, public outreach, and community involvement, see my full C.V. below:
