Aya Benotmane graduated from UNB this summer with a degree in chemical engineering, and she is interested in finding sustainable solutions for economic and social development. Aya will be starting her graduate studies at the University of Toronto in the fall, focusing on sustainable energy and environmental studies. She credits P2P with developing her ability to analyze and effectively communicate data through graphs, presentations, written documents, and infographics. The weekly workshops also provided Aya with encouragement and inspiration on how to achieve her educational and career goals.
Read moreThomas Campbell
Thomas Campbell is a software engineering student at UNB, minoring in electrical engineering. Since he grew up in New Brunswick, the research he and Aya conducted on the state of the province’s economy really hit home for Thomas, who is keen on honing his technical skills to better the world around him. The program allowed him to gain a thorough understanding of what exactly research entails, how research questions should be investigated, how to conduct data analysis, and how to effectively present research findings.
Read moreMadeleine Gorman-Asal
Madeleine Gorman-Asal lives in her hometown of Fredericton and is enrolled in the Biology-Mathematics/Statistics program at UNB. She is interested in using data analysis to inform public policy and affect positive community change, and P2P provided her with an opportunity to gain an understanding of research from industry and government perspectives.
Read moreNihla Hussian
Nihla Hussain is a third year Biology-Chemistry student at UNB, originally from Bangladesh and currently living in Saint John. She has aspirations to combine her passion for STEM with humanitarian work and contribute to socioeconomic progress. Working with P2P has helped her build an analytical toolkit for research. This entails not only manipulating and interpreting data but also tying the numbers to a story.
Read moreMatt Douglas
Matt is an upper year Biology student at the University of New Brunswick, passionate about health sciences and research. Once he’s finished his undergrad, Matt intends on pursuing a career relevant to improving everyday health. When he isn’t focusing on his studies or extracurriculars, he likes to play guitar and take photos.
Read moreSiyum Mohiuddin
Siyum is in his third year of Kinesiology at the University of New Brunswick. His interests include studying orthopedics and spinal research, specifically exercise following lumbar or cervical surgery. Siyum wishes to pursue medicine after his undergraduate degree. Besides school, he is also a volunteer at the Saint John Regional Hospital, and is a volunteer research assistant at the Canada East Spine Centre. During his free time, Siyum enjoys playing and watching basketball, reading, working out and making music.
Read moreDuncan Murray
Duncan is a Bachelor of Science student at the University of Prince Edward Island. Although a Biology major with a minor in Psychology, Duncan enjoys taking courses that are outside of his degree field and hopes to eventually pursue a career in medicine. Outside of school, he is a member of the UPEI men's soccer team and loves exploring the outdoors, reading, exercising, and talking with family and friends.
Read moreDana El-Mughayyar
Dana El-Mughayyar, Research Coordinator of Canada East Spine Centre completed her BSc. in Biology Psychology and is currently undergoing her Master degree. She is the head of the volunteer mentorship program offered at CESC and is the main research coordinator for the Rick Hansen Spinal Cord Injury Registry (RHSCIR). RHSCIR specializes in spinal cord injury and trauma. She is the main patient contact for the CESC Database Registry and the New Brunswick Inter-professional Spine Assessment and Education Clinic (NB-ISAEC).
Read moreReid Sutherland
Reid is currently in her fourth year of concurrent Biology and English Literature degrees at UNB, with a concentration in Marine Biology. Though Fredericton was quick to become her second home, she will always be a proud Nova Scotian — and you can usually find her wandering around a farmer’s market or a beach when she’s not studying. Reid’s research interests lie predominantly in the field of elasmobranch ecology and physiology, and more specifically, in shark science--though she also works as an Aquatic Technician for the Canadian Rivers Institute. Over the course of her collaboration with the ASRJ, Reid looks forward to helping make some of the incredible research happening in Atlantic Canada more widely accessible.
Fareeha Quayyum
Fareeha is working toward a Biology major and Psychology minor at the University of New Brunswick. Her research interests lie in epidemiology and the social determinants of health. She hopes to pursue a career in the field of medicine. In her free time, Fareeha enjoys working on freelance graphic design and searching for good restaurants around Fredericton.
Abby Culberson
Abby is currently studying Environment and Natural Resources at the University of New Brunswick. She is interested in research in the field of ecology and wildlife and has worked for Canadian Rivers Institute helping conduct research on Miramichi Atlantic Salmon populations. After completing her degree, Abby is hoping to pursue a career as a wildlife biologist. When she is not studying, Abby enjoys spending time with family, going for hikes, and hunting.
Jorian Hapeman
Jorian is studying biochemistry at the University of New Brunswick. He has a curiosity for many areas of study including genetics, cell biology, cosmology, philosophy and religious history. When he gets a break from studying, you can find him playing jazz music at one of the downtown restaurants, reading a book or gazing out a window pondering life’s deepest questions.
Read moreIsabella Gallant
Isabella is a 4th year Bachelor of Science, Psychology student at the University of New Brunswick. From her past work and volunteer experience, she considers herself a young professional who is passionate about leadership, community service, and education. Isabella has specific interests in areas of criminal psychology, poverty alleviation, and general science.
Read moreJackie Toner
Jackie is a graduate student at UNB pursuing a Masters Degree in Kinesiology focusing in the field of ergonomics. After completing her Masters Jackie hopes to continue her path in research at the University of Saskatchewan completing a PhD in Community Health and Epidemiology. Most of her work includes the use of electromyography and various other methods to evaluate workplace design and how it impacts the body overtime, thus increasing the risk of injury. When she is not in data collection/analysis mode, you can typically find her at the dog park with her puppy Ru, hitting up the Northside market, going to Drag shows, or finding the next best Netflix original show to binge.
Read moreLauren Hunter
Lauren Hunter is a Chemical Engineering student at the University of New Brunswick. As a lover of learning, she constantly seeks new adventures to spark her curiosity. Lauren loves to travel, bake and practise yoga. When she’s not studying, you can find Lauren reading, with friends and family or listening to music.
Read moreElizabeth Dreise
Elizabeth graduated from St. Thomas University in May 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology (Honours). In the fall, she will be continuing her education by pursuing a law degree from Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University. Within both fields, her passion lies in learning about the challenges faced by marginalized groups in society and working towards practical solutions for change. In addition to her love of academics, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with friends and loved ones, reading, and playing the guitar and piano.
Read moreDevon McGrath
Devon McGrath is a PhD student in Chemistry at Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Devon works with porous materials for applications in environmental pollutant decontamination. He was born and raised in Antigonish, Nova Scotia and completed his Bachelor of Science with an Advanced Major in Chemistry at St. Francis Xavier University. If you are interested in getting in touch with Devon you can do so via email (dtdmcgrath@mun.ca), LinkedIn (/in/devonmcgrath), or Twitter (@McgrathDevon).
Read moreNellie Lizotte
Currently attending the University of New Brunswick, Nellie is pursuing a degree in Business Administration. She is particularly interested in Economics as well as Finance and Accounting. Nellie hopes to innovate the business world with her passionate and ambitious spirit. When she is not studying in the library or interning at a local Fredericton business, you could find her at the gym, spending time with her friends and family, or nose deep in a murder mystery novel.
Read moreEmma Giberson
In May 2022, Emma graduated with First Class Honours in Psychology from UNB-Fredericton. Currently, Emma is enrolled in a Masters of Applied Psychology, Research, and Evaluation at UNB-Saint John. Following her graduate degree, Emma hopes to pursue a Ph.D. in clinical psychology with a focus in anxiety, mental health interventions and substance use. Emma enjoys rock climbing, boxing, playing games, tennis, listening to Zach Bryan and watching Harry Potter.
Read moreAlexandre Banks
Alexandre is currently enrolled in Electrical Engineering and minoring in biology at the University of New Brunswick. In the future, he hopes to attend medical school and pursue a field in biomedical research; thus, helping to enhance, and expand, knowledge in the field of medicine and ultimately improve the health care system. When Alexandre is not working toward his degree, he enjoys collaborating with others to create positive societal change through involvement with service groups such as S.P.R.I.N.G. Furthermore, running, playing the fiddle, and talking with friends and family are some of his cherished personal endeavours.
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