Master's Studies

MSc, Department of Biology, Thesis-based, Anticipated graduation: August 2022

University of Waterloo

Cummulative Average: 96.00

Courses taken:

  • Hydroecology for Freshwater Ecosystem Management
  • Indigenous Environmental Management Perspectives

Undergraduate Studies

BSc, Honours Life Science Biology Co-op, Class of 2020

University of Waterloo, Dean’s Honours List

Applicable courses taken:

  • Senior Honours Research Project
  • Relevant Biology Courses: Biostatistics, Arctic ecology, Ecosystems Ecology, Marine Biology, Evolution, Physiology (Human Physiology 1 & 2, Comparative Animal Physiology), Neotropical Ecology, Zoology (Invertebrate and Vertebrate), Diversity
  • Chemistry: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Reactions and Equilibria, Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter
  • Electives: Mandarin 1 and 2, Spanish, Italian, Popular Potter (English)
  • Math: Calculus, Statistics

Scholarships and Certifications

Graduate Scholarships

1. UW Graduate Scholarship, Sept. 2020 - May 2021

2. John E. Thompson Biology Graduate Scholarship, May 2021 - Apr 2022

3. President's Graduate Scholarship UW, May 2021 - Apr 2022

4. NSERC - Alexander Graham Bell CGS M, May 2021 - Apr 2022

5. Ontario Graduate Scholarship (M) - declined

6. Weston Family Awards in Northern Research (M)

7. Northern Scientific Training Program - declined due to inability to travel that year


Undergraduate Scholarships

1. University of Waterloo President's Research Award, 2019

2. University of Waterloo President's International Experience Award, 2019

3. University of Waterloo President’s Scholarship of Distinction, achieved an average of 95% or higher in secondary school, University of Waterloo, 2015

4. Al Sandilands Entrance Scholarship, outstanding undergraduate student entering Year One with a stated intention of pursuing a major in Biology, University of Waterloo, 2015


Highschool Scholarships

1. Dr. B. Mabel Dunham Award, presented to the woman graduate with the highest average of six university entry courses, Grand River Collegiate Institute, 2015

2. Edna Haviland Award, presented to the woman graduate with the highest overall average in chemistry, Grand River Collegiate Institute, 2015


CERTIFICATIONS

1. Grower Pesticide Safety Course (GPSC): for the safe application, mixing and purchasing of pesticides, 2019

2. Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C: trained in First Aid and CPR for children and adults, 2018

3. ATV Training-Gopher Dunes Training Certificate: completed the workplace ATV/UTV program, 2018

4. Diplôme d’études en langue française (DELF) B1: French written and oral communication for fluent use of the language, 2015

Future Career Goals

I am interested in pursuing a career in research and hope to someday become a research Professor. Currently I have had research experiences in paleolimnology, molecular biology, neotropical ecology, and entomolgy. I am also passionate about marine biology, aquatic ecology, and evolutionary biology, and I hope to explore these areas more thoroughly! Right now I am seeking PhD opportunities focused on northern ecology, with an emphasis on the impacts that climate change has on northern animals. I hope to pursue opportunities that allow me to work with Indigenous communities, such that research projects can be directly useful.