EOAS alumna Mika McKinnon (2010 Geophysics M.Sc.) recently gave a TEDx talk entitled “Do You Have a Rock”, in which she explores rocks, storytelling, climate, and optimism. The talk is now available online https://youtu.be/vcPj2_PCp58(link is external).

As a data analyst at the company Clir, based in Vancouver, BC, Maggie’s current work focuses on helping local wind-energy companies maximize the output of their technology, by providing an impartial, scientific perspective. She has a triple-passion for understanding interconnected meteorological phenomena, data analysis, and helping to grow a start-up company whose mission she fiercely believes in!

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After graduating in 1997 with a BASc in Geological Engineering in 1997, Jeremey went to work for a number of geotechnical/environmental consulting companies in Vancouver, including Seacor Environmental and BGC Engineering.

He then became a Manager/Director for the sunshine Coast Regional District. Like many of our graduates, Jeremy has made significant contributions to environmental assessment / mitigation to help promote sustainable development of BC’s natural resources. It is wonderful to see the skills and education of our graduates put to work in these applied contexts.

EOAS Alumna, Emily Fischer (B.Sc. Atmospheric Science, 2002) was recently focused in a Faculty of Science profile.  Emily is an Associate Professor at Colorado State University conducting research into atmospheric pollution derived from wild-fire smoke and other sources.  She is also a passionate and effective advocated for EDI initiatives in Earth Sciences.