This series of 8 panel discussions with Æ»¹ûÒùÔº PhD alumni aimed to increase the visibility of potential career paths for PhD graduates and to provide an opportunity for contact and mentorship between current Æ»¹ûÒùÔº graduate students and alumni.
Careers in Communications and Marketing
Panelists:
Chris Chhim (PhD, Political Science),ÌýLead Analyst, Custom Research at CBC/Radio-Canada
Hélène Laurin (PhD, Communication Studies),ÌýCommunications Supervisor at Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Montreal
Ryen MacDonald (PhD, Neurology and Neurosurgery),ÌýDirector of Marketing, Decipher Urologic Cancers at Veracyte
Careers in Climate and Sustainability
Panelists:
Janet Janzen (PhD, German Studies),ÌýSenior Marketing Manager at OYA Ventures
M. Taha Manzoor (PhD, Mechanical Engineering), Energy Storage Specialist at Hatch
Careers in Technology Development
In-person session:ÌýWednesday, November 15, 2023 (5:30-7:30 pm), Thomson House Ballroom.
Panelists:
Amanda Jarrell (PhD, Educational Psychology),ÌýUser Research Topic Lead at Ubisoft
Andrew King (PhD, Computer Science), Director of Performance Research, D-Wave Systems Inc.
Careers in Research Management and Promotion
Panelists:
Alyona Belikova (PhD, Linguistics),ÌýSpecialist, Research Funding, Awards, Facilitation at University of Calgary
Laura Gougeon (PhD, Human Nutrition), Research Director - Health Programs at Dell Medical School, University of Texas, Austin.
Monica Granados (PhD, Ecology),ÌýAssistant Director, Open Climate at Creative Commons
Paolo Saporito (PhD, Italian Studies),ÌýSenior Research Coordinator at University College Cork
Careers in Project Management and Leadership
Panelists:
Carlos Yoong (PhD, Mechanical Engineering),ÌýSenior Noise and Vibration Engineer at Wood
Ava Schlisser (PhD, Pharmacology and Therapeutics),ÌýSenior Clinical Operations Lead at Syneos Health
Careers in Research and Policy Analysis
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Anthony Imbrogno (PhD, Political Science),ÌýSenior Policy Analyst, Natural Resources Canada.Ìý
France-Pascale Ménard (PhD, Sociology),ÌýSenior Analyst, Statistics Canada.Ìý
Vanessa Sung (PhD Biochemistry),ÌýPolicy Advisor, Office of the Chief Science Advisor Canada.Ìý
TRaCE Talks/Connected Academics: Journey From Academia
In-person panel. March 15, 2024, 5:30-7:30.
What is the right career path after finishing your Ph.D.? In this session, we will talk about the process of exploring and assessing academic and non-academic career paths and what to consider when thinking about your career.
Panelists:
Marie-Pierre GadouaÌý(PhD, Anthropology/Archeology), Coordinator, Cultural Programming and Social Mediation, Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec.
Emily RaineÌý(PhD, Communication Studies), Senior Editorial Content Manager, Unity.
Chantelle ThauvetteÌý(PhD, English), Graduate Career Advisor, CaPS, Æ»¹ûÒùÔº.
Learn more about theÌýConnected AcademicsÌýprogram.
Careers in Community Outreach and Education
Panelists:
Danielle Barkley (PhD, English), Career & Professional Development Educator, University of British Columbia
Laura Jones-Donaldson (PhD, Biochemistry), Director of Clinical Trials & Education, Moleculight Inc.
TRaCE Talks at Congress: PhD Career Pathways Beyond Academia
In addition to the 8 TRaCE Talk sessions listed above, Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies organized two TRaCE Talks, one in English and another in French, as part of the Career Corner programming of the . The Congress digests provide more information about the and panels.
Panelists (English panel):
Marie-Pierre Gadoua (PhD, Anthropology/Archeology), Coordinator, Cultural Programming and Social Mediation, Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec
Amanda Jarrell (PhD, Educational Psychology), User Research Topic Lead at Ubisoft
Janet Janzen (PhD, German Studies), Director of Marketing at Revenue Management Labs
Hélène Laurin (PhD, Communication Studies), Communications Supervisor at Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Montreal
Panelists (French panel):
Marie-Pierre Gadoua (PhD, Anthropology/Archeology), Coordinator, Cultural Programming and Social Mediation, Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec
Hélène Laurin (PhD, Communication Studies), Communications Supervisor at Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Montreal
Laurent Corbeil (PhD, History),ÌýProgram Manager at Fonds de recherche du Québec