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Dal alum working to remove one billion tons of harmful carbon dioxide from atmosphere
Will Burt (PhD’15) came to Dalhousie for graduate studies in chemical oceanography. Now, he is applying the knowledge he gained to help the ocean absorb one billion tons of harmful carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by 2045.
Nurturing ideas into ways to simplify everyday life
For Paul Gauthier the simple and complex go hand in hand. He takes complex disciplines like artificial intelligence, computer vision and augmented reality, and uses them to create applications that simplify everyday life.
Schulich Leader uses scientific inquiry to contribute to a better future
For 10 years, the Schulich Leader Scholarships program has been creating the next generation of technology innovators by supporting exceptional STEM students. To mark this milestone, Dal caught up with three Schulich Leader alumni to find out what they’re doing now and what the scholarship means to them. In this installment, meet Kate Arpin. Science […]
Alumna’s ‘bespoke brewing’ company customizes brews for special occasions
As an Inuit woman and the first in her family to attend university, Sarabeth Holden (BSc’04) is no stranger to breaking barriers. Her latest foray into craft brewing is yet another example.
Turning the tide on conservation
Future alumna Laurenne Schiller had plans to work in an aquarium until a book detailing the impact of fishing on Atlantic bluefin tuna prompted a change of course. Through her PhD at Dalhousie, she is now helping to protect tuna species worldwide.
Improving access to care for Indigenous communities
Dr. Brent Young (MD’19) is passionate about health advocacy and is committed to improving access to quality care that’s culturally appropriate and safe for Indigenous people
Seizing the day
Katie Mahoney (BSc’16) was just finishing up a degree in marine biology when a Facebook challenge sent her career in a completely new direction.
Music machine
Dalhousie alumna Angie Coombes (BSc’06) merges neuroscience and music for a sound that’s pure emotion.
Volunteer Spotlight: Dr. Brian R. Johnston (BSc’88, MD’92, PGM’98)
Meet Dr. Brian R. Johnston (BSc’88, MD’92, PGM’98): Dalhousie Alumni Association president, thoracic surgeon, father to a Dal alumna (Emma) and current Dal Commerce student (Adam), husband to Lisa (BSc ’88, BScOT ’91), mentor and community leader.
Raising meat and respecting the environment
John Duynisveld (MSc’99) is a beef research biologist who practices what he preaches on his farm. As a beef research biologist, John is working to lessen the environmental impact of raising meat by focusing on forage systems.