My name is Elise Collet, and I am from Upper Kingsclear, New Brunswick. I am going into my fourth year at StFX with plans to graduate this year with an Honours in Biology and a minor in Psychology. I love all things nature and I particularly enjoy hiking and kayaking. I am fortunate to have had early research experience with the Canadian Rivers Institute at the University of New Brunswick and volunteering on other projects. This summer I have been working on my Honours thesis research with Dr. David Garbary, looking at the ecological factors and population dynamics of black ash trees. In the fall, I am excited to start a directed study in the Wyeth Lab comparing paired trawls that form part of this year’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence Fall Survey. Upon graduation, I hope to continue my studies in biology and eventually pursue a career in academia.  

My name is Max Spiess, I am from Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia. I am going into my 3^rd year at StFX University looking to complete an Honours degree in biology with a minor in Chemistry. I love spending time near or on the ocean, as well as playing sports and training at the gym. This summer I am getting my first experience with research as part of the Wyeth Lab’s Lobster Foraging group. I am very grateful for this opportunity to be involved in research and I am very excited to see how it goes as I love groupwork and I love biology! Getting this research experience is very beneficial to me as it opens up a lot of career opportunities for my future, and it allows me to further my biological knowledge.

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My name is Katherine Purvis, and I recently graduated from Saint Mary’s University with a BSc and Honours in Biology. I am working for the Wyeth Lab as a Research Technician with the support of the Career Launcher internship program. This summer will be my third year in research, however it is my first summer with the Wyeth Lab. In my previous work experiences, I have worked as a Research Assistant at Saint Mary’s University in a molecular genetics lab and a physical chemistry lab. During my internship, I will be assisting a project on the development of environmentally conscious antifouling treatments. I am very excited about this opportunity, and I am looking forward to my time at StFX. 

My name is Megan Fraser and I am a recent graduate of StFX University and will be beginning my Masters in the fall at Dalhousie University. This is my fourth summer doing research in the StFX biology department. I have previously worked in Brier Island, NS, on a bog restoration project, and have worked the past two summers on Boat Harbour remediation projects. This summer I am working in the Wyeth Lab on two lobster-related projects. I will be assisting with a lobster toxicology analysis and I will also be the data manager for the lobster foraging crew where we will be testing bait preferences in the American lobster. I enjoy spending time in nature whether it be hiking, camping, kayaking or beach combing.

I am from Kingston, Ontario and am going into the fifth year of my undergraduate degree at St.FX.  I am taking my major in Biology and my minor in Climate and the Environment.  I love travelling, horseback riding and being outdoors.  This past year, I began analyzing biofouling data as a Wyeth Lab volunteer.  This summer, I will be switching gears and working on a lobster foraging project instead which I hope to do a directed studies project on in the fall.  I am very excited for this opportunity and look forward to spending another summer in the lovely town of Antigonish.

My name is Meaghan MacDonald, I am entering my third year at StFX and working towards completing a BSc in biology with a math minor. This is my first summer on the research team and I will be working on testing antifouling treatments in the Bras D’or lakes. I am from Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia and grew up spending my summers by the ocean. I am excited that I can still enjoy spending time on the water through research. After my undergrad I plan to attend grad school with a focus in the medical field.

I am a second year student, originally from Caledon Ontario, working towards my BSc in Biology with a minor in Women and Gender Studies. I have embarked on a journey to become a veterinarian.  I enjoy sciences and since a young age I have been passionate about animals. In previous summers I have volunteered with Rowland Mobile Veterinary Services and Southdown Animal Clinic, both in Ontario. This summer I am studying behavioral toxicology in the American Lobster. I’ll be working as a research assistant with Ella Maltby on this project. Along with animals, my interests include the performing arts. Whether it be playing a musical instrument, singing, participating in the dramatic arts or dance, I have experienced and enjoyed it all.

I am a second year student with a major in biology. Born in Egypt, I have lived in Montreal for 7 years before moving to Antigonish. I am very excited to start doing research this summer, as I will be able to learn new things and gain a lot of experience. I will be working with Alex, studying gene expression in the nervous system of Lymnaea. Doing this research will also help me prepare to do a master’s degree after graduating, in hope of applying to medical school in the future. My other hobbies include playing soccer, video games and watching anime.

I’m a second year student in the Bachelor of Business Administration Program, and I’m from We’koqma’q First Nation. I had not aimed towards going into science until I heard of this research project that was involving my own community. I’m honoured to take this position doing research for the summer involving anti-fouling. It’s amazing to be able to experience a different environment and also to be a part of this project because it’s beneficial to my community. I’m very glad that I got the opportunity to open a whole new world to me in the biology and chemistry departments. I’m really looking forward to spending the summer doing research, and will be testing anti-fouling materials in We’koqma’q with Michelle Hodgson.