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Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Worked to introduce a new compost system on McGill's downtown campus. Conducted extensive research surrounding the science behind composting, as well as compost systems implemented in Universities across the world. After speaking with experts, an operational system was designed to facilitate the reintegration and use of McGill's Big Hanna compost machine, including both technical and budgetary aspects of the project. Currently working to set up a departmental collaboration between Buildings and… Show more Worked to introduce a new compost system on McGill's downtown campus. Conducted extensive research surrounding the science behind composting, as well as compost systems implemented in Universities across the world. After speaking with experts, an operational system was designed to facilitate the reintegration and use of McGill's Big Hanna compost machine, including both technical and budgetary aspects of the project. Currently working to set up a departmental collaboration between Buildings and Grounds, and Food and Dining Services, in order to implement a successful program as soon as possible. Show less

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Worked with laboratories from both McGill University as well as the University of Guelph, concerning a project contracted by Oasis, a major food production company specializing in juice production. Assisted in both the research and development phase, as well as the preliminary design of a food cavitation unit, the first machine of its kind in the world. The project focused on design considerations such as power concerns, heat transfer properties and the fluid's dynamic movement within the… Show more Worked with laboratories from both McGill University as well as the University of Guelph, concerning a project contracted by Oasis, a major food production company specializing in juice production. Assisted in both the research and development phase, as well as the preliminary design of a food cavitation unit, the first machine of its kind in the world. The project focused on design considerations such as power concerns, heat transfer properties and the fluid's dynamic movement within the machine, as well as the financial sustainability of the project. Show less

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

As a member of the Board of Governors, we discussed and approved all large scale decisions of the University, including matters of academic, business and financial affairs. As one of only two undergraduate students on the Board, it was my job to represent the interests and concerns of the students of Macdonald Campus.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Elected student member of the McGill University Senate, responsible for representing the interests of all undergraduate students in the Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. While sitting on the McGill Senate, the highest academic governing body of the University, my responsibilities included representing my constituents, as well as lobbying and voting in favour of their interests. As a senator, I had the privilege of sitting on several committees, including the Senate Committee… Show more Elected student member of the McGill University Senate, responsible for representing the interests of all undergraduate students in the Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. While sitting on the McGill Senate, the highest academic governing body of the University, my responsibilities included representing my constituents, as well as lobbying and voting in favour of their interests. As a senator, I had the privilege of sitting on several committees, including the Senate Committee on Physical development, which focused on the advancement of McGill property, as well as the Committee on the Rights of Senate. Show less

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

The Committee to Advise on Matters of Social Responsibility is a committee under the Board of Governors of McGill. Their mandate consists of taking due regard of the mission of the University, and the fiduciary duties of the Board, while advising them on matters concerning social responsibility related to University endowment investments. During my year on the committee, we investigated the possibility of the University divesting from the fossil fuel industry, as there was a large movement from… Show more The Committee to Advise on Matters of Social Responsibility is a committee under the Board of Governors of McGill. Their mandate consists of taking due regard of the mission of the University, and the fiduciary duties of the Board, while advising them on matters concerning social responsibility related to University endowment investments. During my year on the committee, we investigated the possibility of the University divesting from the fossil fuel industry, as there was a large movement from the students to do so. Show less

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

I was elected as an executive of the MCSS to represent over 1400 undergraduate students of McGill’s Macdonald Campus. As Vice-President of University Affairs, my work was largely done behind the scenes, collaborating with different student societies and McGill administration. Responsible for advocating students' interests and voicing their concerns in the appropriate places. Throughout the year, I rewrote and modernized the society's constitution, and created new legislation to better prepare… Show more I was elected as an executive of the MCSS to represent over 1400 undergraduate students of McGill’s Macdonald Campus. As Vice-President of University Affairs, my work was largely done behind the scenes, collaborating with different student societies and McGill administration. Responsible for advocating students' interests and voicing their concerns in the appropriate places. Throughout the year, I rewrote and modernized the society's constitution, and created new legislation to better prepare for the society's future. I also aided in the coordination of the largest event in campus history. My team and I further advanced the plans for the coming student-run cafeteria in order to solve the long standing issue of students not having food options on campus. This included renegotiating the Society's Memorandum of Agreement with the University, as well as consulting with outside contractors and professionals to better plan the renovations. One of my duties also consisting of sitting on the Advisory Committee for the Selection of the Deputy Provost Student Life and Learning. As one of two undergraduate students on this committee, my responsibilities included aiding in formulating the criteria for hiring the new deputy provost of the University, conducted social outreach to better inform the committee of the community’s opinions, analyzed and interviewed applicants and before finally selecting a new deputy provost. Show less

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Elected as an executive of the departmental students association. My responsibilities included being in charge of communications between the association and its members consisting of all 250 undergraduate students in the department. As Vice-President, I formed the first merchandise store so that students could purchase customized departmental merchandise. During my time as an executive I also ran the Association’s social media accounts, and oversaw the redesign of the Association’s website.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Mutrac is McGill's official quarter scale tractor design team. As a member of the team, I collaborated with other students to design and fabricate our tractor in order to compete in an international design competition. In my second year on the team, we placed in the top 3 out of over 40 Universities for our design.

Bioresource Engineering, Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

Bioresource Engineering, more commonly known as Environmental Engineering, includes the design, construction, operation, maintenance.

Diploma Of College Studies, Pure And Applied Sciences

Activities and Societies: Biological Student Research Team Pre-University Program