April 03, 2017

I'd strongly encourage people interested in my field to get involved with a STEM-related project outside of their classes. Cool extracurricular activities stoke your natural curiosity. You'll learn and retain information much more efficiently if you feel naturally compelled to learn it. In my life, AlbertaSat plays this role of getting me excited about what I'm learning. Even though it may seem ... Read the full interview here>>

February 22, 2017

My advice would be to keep an open mind about the opportunities available at the university.  In my first year, I would have never predicted the path I am now. There are so many resources available for students - whether it’s a research opportunity, field work, or an internship. Talk to advisors, talk to profs, and gain as much insight as you can. There are many other people who ... Read the full interview here >>

December 21, 2016

I joined UA-WiSE because its goals align with my personal interests and passion for sharing my experiences/knowledge with the goal of mentoring others to better shape them for their future career. I always fall back to the quote, “it takes a whole village to raise us.” The people and situations you allow yourself to experience will shape you to be the individual you want ... Read the full interview here >>

November 21, 2016

We can increase STEM participation by creating more networking opportunities; that is to say, providing opportunities for students with common interest in STEM fields to get-to-know and support each other, their progress, and their passion. One of the best things about university and education is the chance to... Read the full interview here>>

October 17, 2016

I chose to study Chemistry from my parents’ influence. My family dinners have always been filled with conversation regarding Chemistry - anything ranging from new drug discovery to novel methodology. However, after I learned out more about Physics, I realized that different fields can be incorporated to solve Chemistry problems. I’m particularly interested in Mathematics because it facilitates... Read full interview here>>