Meet Julie Claveau
Meet Julie Claveau, a program scientist from the Canadian Space Agency. Read below to find out more about her career, her passion for space and her involvement in the James Webb Space Telescope mission.
A Look into the James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope is set to launch on December 22, and scientists from NASA, ESA, and the Canadian Space Agency are involved in this exciting mission. The telescope will observe more of the universe than ever before, searching for the very first stars and galaxies created after the Big Bang. JWST will use infrared light to study every phase of the cosmos, and Canada’s contribution to the mission guarantees observation time on the telescope.
Meet Dr. Nathalie Ouellette
Dr. Nathalie Ouellette is the outreach scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope Mission in Canada. She acts as a bridge between the scientific team and the general public, developing video content, online content, social media posts, blogs, infographics, and more. In this blog, you’ll learn about her role in the mission, the Canadian instrument, and her journey to becoming an astrophysicist.
Meet Eric Choi
In this feature, we interview Eric Choi, director of business development for Canada/U.S. government at GHGSat. He shares his journey leading to his career, inspiration for space exploration, and cultural identity. Choi has worked on several space projects, including the Canadarm2 on the International Space Station and RADARSAT-1 Earth-observation satellite.
Meet Dr. Patrick Hill
Dr. Patrick Hill is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Alberta who is passionate about planetary geology and understanding planetary surface processes. His current research explores advanced curation methods for astromaterials. He did his PhD in Geology and Planetary Science & Exploration at Western University, where he focused on impact cratering, meteorites, and the origin of the Moon. During his degree, he also took on numerous roles in student organizations, including as Pride Commissioner for the council advocating for LGBTQIA+ graduate students, and was an active member of his university’s outreach program.
Meet Catheryn Ryan
Catheryn, a PhD student in Geology and Planetary Science at University of Western Ontario, shares their journey to their career studying microbial habitability of Mars-analogue volcanic environments. They also discuss the importance of LGBTQ+ representation in leadership positions and share their hobbies of sewing, knitting, and rock climbing. In order to build a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ community in the Space sector, Catheryn believes that having as many LGBTQ+ people in positions of leadership as possible to act as examples and mentors would make a huge difference.
Meet Dr. Laurie Rousseau-Nepton
“In this talk, Laurie discusses her journey to becoming an astronomer and the fascinating process of observing stars from one of the top observatories in the world. Tune in to learn more about the birth of stars and the tools and techniques used to study them.”
Meet Dr. Hilding Neilson
Learn about Dr. Hilding Neilson, an assistant professor at the Dunlap Institute, who conducts research on astrophysics and the intersection of science, astronomy, and Indigenous knowledge. He shares his academic journey and his perspectives on being Indigenous in astronomy, as well as his favorite constellation, Muin and the Seven Bird Hunters.
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