S-IMEW Alumni
Since its inception in 2007, 362 students have participated in S-IMEW. Participants have used the knowledge, experiences, and networking opportunities gained from S-IMEW to help them take on an array of diverse career paths.
Check out our S-IMEW Alumni: Where Are They Now? gallery to see how their
participants experiences helped shape their careers.
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Brett Hannigan
S-IMEW 2009
Simon Fraser University
Director, Corporate Development & Sustainability, Ero Copper
Brett Hannigan
Simon Fraser University
Director, Corporate Development & Sustainability, Ero Copper
My fondest memory of S-IMEW 2009 was hearing Keith Barron talk about his career and in particular the discovery of Fruta del Norte in Ecuador, which interestingly enough has just reached commercial production! I also met an incredible group of students at S-IMEW, many of whom I am still in contact with!
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Brianna Sejourne
S-IMEW 2008
University of Ottawa
Exploration Geologist, Casa Berardi Mine, Hecla Québec
Brianna Sejourne
University of Ottawa
Exploration Geologist, Casa Berardi Mine, Hecla Québec
S-IMEW is the best thing that has happened to me in geology! Having participated (2008), volunteered (2010), and worked (2011-2013) for S-IMEW I have since accumulated a wealth of knowledge, networking skills and confidence that has been my “golden ticket” to success. From the field trips and lectures led by experts along with their imparted passion, commitment and guidance I can honestly say S-IMEW is the foundation on which I was able to place the building blocks for my career. Now here I am a successful exploration geologist! Thank you S-IMEW staff/volunteers, sponsors, and students - YOU ROCK!
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Bryan Farbridge
S-IMEW 2010
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Chief Planning Engineer, Hecla - Lucky Friday Mine.
Bryan Farbridge
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Chief Planning Engineer, Hecla - Lucky Friday Mine.
S-IMEW gave me an opportunity to see an entirely new segment of the industry; several deep underground mines, a smelter, and two mining districts with unique geology and mining challenges. Although my career has taken me more towards the production mining side of the industry, the geologic foundation that S-IMEW helped build has been extremely valuable. The networking opportunities were excellent, and I continue to stay in contact with several people from that group to this day.
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Carl Corriveau
S-IMEW 2007
Université du Québec à Montréal
Vice President Exploration, Sayona
Carl Corriveau
Université du Québec à Montréal
Vice President Exploration, Sayona
Looking back at this amazing opportunity, my fondest memories include the instant camaraderie felt between myself and the other students from all over Canada right from the beginning and the numerous great field visits organized by the S-IMEW. I also really enjoyed interacting with academics and industry professionals so early on in my career. Many thanks to the PDAC and S-IMEW for organizing this high quality workshop for Canadian geoscientists students!
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Chelsea Bell
S-IMEW 2013
Senior Geologist, Nevada Gold Mines
Chelsea Bell
Senior Geologist, Nevada Gold Mines
My fondest memory of S-IMEW was seeing the komatiites and discussing the temperatures and conditions that are needed to form these unique deposits. The incredible mine tours opened my eyes to the world of mining and now I have chosen to focus my career on production geology in one of the biggest gold districts in the world!
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Chris Voisey
S-IMEW 2015
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Chris Voisey
Memorial University of Newfoundland
S-IMEW was an outstanding opportunity to interact with all facets of the mineral exploration industry, from specialist insights to practical hands-on experience. Being able to network with a group of people who all share a passion for Earth Sciences was so liberating. After all, without the community, we'd all be weirdos rambling about rocks. My fondest memory was cruising around Sudbury in the Anne-Van with a group of strangers who quickly became friends I still keep in contact with today.
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Christopher Beckett-Brown
S-IMEW 2015
Laurentian University
Surficial Geochemist, Ontario Geological Survey - Ministry of Mines
Christopher Beckett-Brown
Laurentian University
Surficial Geochemist, Ontario Geological Survey - Ministry of Mines
My fondest memory of S-IMEW was the networking opportunities. Although the in class and hands on activities were exemplary, the networking opportunities truly stood out for me. Throughout the entire S-IMEW experience there were endless opportunities for students to network with career professionals from a vast range of backgrounds. With such a tightly knit mining and geoscience community, networking is ever so important. S-IMEW really provided that push out of my comfort zone which helped develop my networking skills and create some valuable long lasting relationships
