Discussion Panel for Natural Sciences Careers

Wednesday, May 17, 12:30-2 p.m.

DH-2002, R. Gushue Hall

Are you interested in learning more about career paths and experiences in the natural sciences beyond academia?

 

What

We are hosting a group of six natural sciences practitioners working with industry, government and NGOs to have a discussion about their backgrounds, their various paths to their current positions and what their current positions entail.  The session will be dominated by questions and answers after a brief introduction by our panelists.

 

Where

DH 2002 in the Gushue Hall Building (formally known as the Junior Common Room)

 

When

May 17th 12:30-2:00pm NST

 

Why

To provide graduate students and postdocs an opportunity to meet and learn about career paths and experiences outside academia.

 

The Panelists joining online:

 

Dr. Kelly Ann Bona

Research Scientist

Environment Canada Climate Change

Montreal, QC

 

Lanna Campbell, MSc

Program Director, Atlantic Region

Nature Conservancy of Canada

Charlottetown, PEI

 

Dr. David Coté

Research Scientist

Department of Fisheries and Oceans

White Hills

St. John’s, NL

 

Nicole deBond, MSc

Project Analyst

Associate Engineering

Regina, SK

 

Dr. Juha Metsaranta

Research Scientist

Canadian Forest Service

Edmonton, Alberta

 

Justin So, MSc

Senior Biologist

Ecosystem Sciences

WSP E&I Canada Limited

St. John’s, NL

Presented by Department of Earth Sciences