Experience

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  Argentum13 research partnership

  Sept 2008 - Dec 2009

  Lead partner

  Directed research in mineralogical processing, oversaw the design, construction and testing of a prototype of 'High-Velocity Impact Shatterer' technology. Also responsible for raising of research capital, and took the lead in IP protection and partnership communications.

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  Let's talk science | parlons sciences

  May 2009 - May 2015

  Coordinator and team leader

  As a Program Coordinator (May 2012-May 2015), managed a pool of well over 400 volunteers and 350 educators, assisted in the daily management and expansion of the programs, the coordination of volunteers and participants, the expansion of available resources and creation of new programs and events, including at the national level, the securing of funding, and have actively promoted the program through a several dozen TV and print interviews As a Team Leader (2010-May 2012) have actively recruited and trained new and existing volunteers, and assisted in the planning and delivery of presentations by these volunteers, while reporting to Coordinators and assisting in the expansion of the programAs a volunteer (2009-2014), delivered well over 200 presentations, in both French and English, on various scientific topics, including biology, chemistry, physics, ecology, robotics, engineering and environmental science to audiences ranging from kindergarten to grade 12, as well as adults, while developing outstanding science communication skills. Show less

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  University of ottawa

  May 2010 - Jun 2015

  Researcher

  Performed research in bioprocess engineering involving the high-level expression of recombinant proteins in yeast and microalgal systems, as well as the design and optimization of bioreactor-based production systems for these proteins.

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  Science travels

  May 2012 - Apr 2015

  Coordinator

  Responsible for many logistical aspects of outreach trips to remote communities in northern Ontario, Nunavut and Northwest Territories. Served as acting Program Manager during that position's turnaround, organizing 4 science outreach trips to remote communities.

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  The university of british columbia

  Aug 2015 - now

  Associate professor (teaching)

  Tenured faculty member with the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. Performing pedagogical research in international engineering education, problem-based learning, and collaborative learning.

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  Canadian engineering education association - association canadienne de l'éducation en génie

  Jun 2022 - now

  Director and Chair of the CEEA-ACEG Activities & Professional Development Committee

  • Vice President and Director

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Director

    Jun 2022 - Jun 2024