Event

John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium

Friday, April 19, 2024 13:00to14:00
John Abbott College Library (Herzberg Building)
Price: 
Free

Held in partnership with John Abbott College and the Lister Family Engaged Science Initiative, the Sustainability Through Science Symposium features three Macdonald Campus graduate students giving an engaging 10-minute talk about how their research contributes to a more sustainable future. The talks will be followed by a panel discussion on their student experience in university and the career path they have chosen.

Order of proceedings

13h00 – Welcome and Introductions
13h05 – Student Presentations
13h35 – Panel Discussion 
13h55 – Thanks
14h00 – End of Event

Free coffee and cookies will be served.

Speakers

Aylish Marshall, MSc student: How Hidden Chemicals in River Water Can Change Genetic Expressions in Wild and Laboratory Fish

Jasmine Muszik, PhD candidate: Holy Cow... Just Let Me Go Outside! An Insight into Animal Welfare

Mehtab Singh, PhD candidate: Harnessing Gene Editing to Develop Climate-Responsive Oat

Full talk descriptions

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