Shining Student Hanna Fantin (BA ‘22) Not really knowing what to study at university, Hanna Fantin (BA '22) chose ULethbridge as a place to start fresh in a new city. After falling in love with a major she selected by chance and faculty who truly care about students, Hanna continues her journey with a master’s in history.
Shining Student Jessenia Buzunis-Delagneau Shining Student Jessenia Buzunis-Delagneau knew what she wanted to study for a long time before she came to ULethbridge. Philosophy is her life's passion, and she has always been very excited and interested in the beauty and complexity of life on Earth.
Shining Student Zachary Robinson After completing many independent studies and a summer work term in Dr. Trushar Patel’s lab, Shining Student Zachary Robinson decided that scientific research was something he wanted to pursue long-term.
Shining Student Apryl Nish Taking her knowledge into the field, this past summer Shining Student Apryl Nish conducted research on Akamina Valley regrowth following the 2017 Kenow Fire in Waterton, Alberta.
Shining Student Danelle Mantler Psychology is a family affair for Danelle Mantler, as both of her parents work in the field. She has always found the field interesting. Danelle's dad is an alum and as such, she is already familiar with campus. She chose ULethbridge rather than disrupt her daughter’s life by moving to another city.
Shining Student Makay Murray (BSc ‘19) Makay Murray (BSc '19) hopes to one day work in the field of drug discovery and design to help eradicate the next big disease. After excelling in chemistry research as an undergraduate student at ULethbridge, Makay decided to stay on and pursue his master's and then his doctorate.
Shining Student Alyssa Groves Shining Student Alyssa Grove's involvement in research early on in her degree enabled her to define the area of medicine she intends to pursue after graduation. She now plans to become a physician and work in rural Albertan communities instead of in veterinary medicine.
Shining Student LaRae Smith (BA/BEd ‘21) LaRae Smith (BA/BEd '21) initially chose ULethbridge for its excellent teaching program. She stayed here for her master's because of the fantastic support and mentorship she received from Dr. Kristine Alexander from the Department of History, who is now her grad studies supervisor
Shining Student Dillon Apsassin (BA '22) Awards and bursaries have allowed Shining Student Dillon Apsassin to focus more on school and family while creating a more peaceful academic environment. This gift of time and resource has provided opportunities for independent studies where Dillon could further explore his Indigenous culture.
Shining Student Briana Boychuk ULethbridge has a solid computational chemistry research program, incredible faculty and excellent facilities. When Briana Boychuck realized she wanted to pursue a life-long career in research, ULethbridge seemed to be a perfect fit.
Shining Student Vlad Zaitsev At ULethbridge, research opportunities give Shining Student Vlad Zaitsev insight into what it is like to be a mathematician and what it takes to succeed in the field.
Shining Student Niihtaapookaa (Old Man River Child), Tatiana Weasel Moccasin Those who came before Shining Student Tatiana Weasel Moccasin inspired her to attend ULethbridge, where she will continue intergenerational healing while learning about Indigenous culture and traditions to become a Blackfoot/English teacher when she graduates.
Jonathan Le May - Silver Medal of the Governor General Shining Student Jonathan Le May wasted no time exploring research opportunities in the Department of Neuroscience once he arrived at ULethbridge. Little did he know how important rats would rank as part of this experience.
Shining Student Vena Van Mil In order to share her passion for history, Shining Student Vena Van Mil decided to pursue a degree in education at ULethbridge. When Vena learned about the outstanding reputation of the education degree at ULethbridge, she knew she had to apply.
Shining Student Iisoimaahkaa (Driving Along the Beach), Blair Many Fingers It'samahka, Blair Many Fingers has always been drawn to the Iniskim (ULethbridge) campus. While Blair is from the Kainai/Blood reserve, he grew up in west Lethbridge. His earliest memories of campus include being escorted off campus by security for rollerblading in areas he wasn’t meant to explore.
Shining Student Noah MacLeod This past summer, Shining Student Noah MacLeod landed his first co-op work term with the District of Sparwood in British Columbia, where he played an integral role in the area’s fire and emergency response.
Shining Student Baillie Cej Baillie Cej began her biological sciences studies at ULethbridge in 2018 with the intention of attending medical school after graduation. Those plans have shifted dramatically as she approaches the end of her degree. Instead, Baillie has been inspired to pursue research and become a professor.
Cayley Fleischman "I've always been curious, and science is a great way to foster and encourage that!"
Dr. Laura Keffer-Wilkes (MSc ’12, PhD ’16) "I always loved science growing up and often gave my family impromptu lectures about all the cool things I learned in class that day."
2023 International Day of Women & Girls in Science As we continue to make space for more women and girls in science, let us always remember: “you can’t compete with me; I want you to win, too!” - Dena McMartin, VP Research
Dr. Apooyak'ii, Tiffany Prete “Do not let stereotypes and low expectations be the deciding factor in your life. Choose a career that will challenge you, that you may never be bored, a career that excites you, that you look forward each day to completing your work.”
Dr. Habiba Kadiri “Women have historically played important roles in initiating societal transformations, so I hope new generations of women will engage more with mathematical careers to have a meaningful impact in our society.”
Dr. Laura Chasmer “By working together in a group, we are better equipped to solve the World's biggest problems than by trying to solve them on our own.”
Steph Elder “I love the impact I can have on my community by sharing my passion while still fiddling and tinkering with things, just now sharing the journey with the younger generation.”
Shannon Healy Knibb (BSc Co-op '20) "Each opportunity led to the next, and I was able to get involved in research in the fields of neuroscience, agriculture, microbiology and cell biology." - Shannon Healy Knibb (BSc Co-op '20)