Dal Science alumni are making a difference around the world every day. Got a tip? Email us at alumni.science@dal.ca with your profile ideas.
Building more physically active communities: Lily Barraclough (BSc’20)
Combining her passion for science, technology and health, Environmental Science grad Lily Barraclough created a unique web application that has the ability to help governments and other organizations build more physically active communities in Nova Scotia.
Eastern Shore family selling “Stay at Home” T-shirts for COVID-19 research
Dr. Bradley Atkinson (BSc’81, BA’83) has been practising medicine for 26 years in Sheet Harbour, where his daughter, Rebecca Atkinson, owns Sober Island Brewing Company. The family has teamed up to raise funds towards Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation’s work around the pandemic.
Change makers
International Women’s Day celebrates the achievements of women while calling for greater equality. From pushing to create laws that protect children to building a tool that enhances workplace inclusivity, we’re highlighting several female Dal grads who are effecting change through their leadership, innovation and advocacy.
Making the World a more vibrant place
A Dal Science alum is working with students in the Faculty of Engineering, as well as taking advantage the new Emera ideaHUB incubator space, to help people with colour vision deficiencies see the full spectrum of the rainbow.
Olympian, World Champion Karen Furneaux (MScKin’06) launches book focused on empowering women
Dalhousie graduate and Olympic World Champion Karen Furneaux (MScKin’06) will launch her first book: Strong Beauty: Power Up the Champion Within
Building healthy communities: Sheena Russell (BSc’09) and Kathy Cooper-MacDonald (BCD’06)
Made with Local does more than create healthy nourishing products – it empowers and supports others through partnerships with social enterprises and producers.
Committed to sustainability: Jean-Paul Deveau (BSc’79, BEng’81)
Jean-Paul (JP) Deveau (BSc’79, BEng (TUNS)’81) is committed to the success and sustainability of the seaweed industries in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Maine, Ireland and Scotland.
Digging it: Dr. Victoria Arbour (BSc’06)
Paleontologist Dr. Victoria Arbour (BSc’06) never grew out her childhood “dinosaur phase” and now has named and introduced Zuul, a horned, club-tailed dinosaur, to the world.
Making waves: Hana Nelson (BSc’08)
As Halifax’s only independent fishmonger, Hana Nelson (BSc’08) is connecting consumers to fresh, sustainable, locally-caught seafood.
The real Number One: Minh Tan (BSc’95, MPA’06)
Marathoner Minh Tan (BSc’95, MPA’06) talks about racing buses, role models and the refugee experience.