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Doctor of Philosophy

A collection of 9 stories

Ulises Charles-Rodriguez (PhD '23) leverages health research and practical experiences to drive meaningful EDIB change

After he successfully defended his PhD dissertation, Ulises Charles Rodriguez (PhD '23) realized he'd been transformed during his four years at ULethbridge

Doctor of Philosophy 4 min read

Spirit Prize winner Nato’yi’kina’soyi, Hali Heavy Shield (BA/BEd ’06, MEd ’12) blends traditional and contemporary Blackfoot art practices

PhD student Nato’yi’kina’soyi, Hali Heavy Shield (BA/BEd ’06, MEd ’12) is the 2023 winner of the Spirit Prize, an award for emerging Indigenous visual artists as they develop their careers and advance their artistic practices.

Doctor of Philosophy 3 min read

Dr. Marta Gerasymchuk reflects on her ULethbridge experience

Dr. Marta Gerasymchuk (PhD '22) spent many nights studying in the library for her PhD in biomolecular science, often sleeping on a yoga mat between study sessions.

School of Graduate Studies 3 min read

Q&A with Shining Graduate Dr. David McWatters

Biomolecular science graduate Dr. David McWatters (PhD '22) reflects on the experiences he had during his time at ULethbridge. Biomolecular Science is a multidisciplinary program that enables go-getters like David to thrive.

School of Graduate Studies 4 min read

Q&A with Shining Graduate Dr. Chinenye Nmanma Nwoke

PhD graduate in population studies in health Dr. Chinenye Nmanma Nwoke is setting the foundation for research on maternal depression and anxiety disorders among African immigrant women in Alberta.

School of Graduate Studies 3 min read

Shining graduate & medal recipient Doug Turnbull (BSc '15, PhD '21)

"It is an honour to be recognised for my studies at the U of L and inspiring to know those I worked with thought well of me during that time. I hope I can do them, and the University, proud as I transition into the next phase of my research career."

School of Graduate Studies 2 min read

Scientist & entrepreneur Harland Brandon (BSc '13, PhD '21) proud of his uLethbridge background

After 13 years at the University of Lethbridge, Brandon has learned a thing or two. Knowing what he knows now, he would do a couple of things differently such as taking more classes to expand his skillset beyond the sciences.

School of Graduate Studies 5 min read

Graduate Student Profile: Stefan Lenz, PhD

Stefan is searching out new avenues of therapy and treatment for cancer via DNA repair enzymes.

School of Graduate Studies 1 min read

Graduate Student Profile: Jonathan Jarrett, PhD

How do juvenile vervet monkeys integrate into adult social groups?

Doctor of Philosophy 1 min read
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