S-IMEW 2011 Participants
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Nate Corcoran
S-IMEW 2011
Regional Geologist, British Columbia Geological Survey
Nate Corcoran
Regional Geologist, British Columbia Geological Survey
Meeting a great new group of cohorts made me appreciate the unique people in geology and mineral exploration. This made me want to continue working in the industry knowing the people I am working with are intelligent, adventurous, well rounded and appreciate the outdoors. Also, going underground in Quebec and seeing large bornite mineralization with silver veins come out of the ground made me keep in mineral exploration.
Meg Engelbert
S-IMEW 2011
Ph.D. Candidate, Laurentian University
Meg Engelbert
Ph.D. Candidate, Laurentian University
My fondest memory of S-IMEW is meeting amazing people from all over Canada with a shared passion for the earth sciences and the mining industry. I also met my current Ph.D. supervisor, Dr. Harold Gibson.
Duncan MacKay
S-IMEW 2011
Simon Fraser University
Senior Modelling Geologist, Pan American Silver
Duncan MacKay
Simon Fraser University
Senior Modelling Geologist, Pan American Silver
Participating in S-IMEW further kindled my love for geology and working outdoors. My fondest memories of the course are the new friendships, gaining knowledge and insight into different facets of the industry, and being inspired by meeting other women in mining.
Danica Pascua
S-IMEW 2011
University of Toronto
Production Geologist, Cochenour Mine, Goldcorp Inc.,
Danica Pascua
University of Toronto
Production Geologist, Cochenour Mine, Goldcorp Inc.,
S-IMEW helped me become more confident in myself when networking. I now enjoy meeting new people and don’t shy away from it like before, allowing me to form and expand my network in the industry.
Dante Huff
S-IMEW 2011
McGill University
Manager of Global Project Marketing, EMX Royalty Corp.
Dante Huff
McGill University
Manager of Global Project Marketing, EMX Royalty Corp.
I cannot recommend the S-IMEW experience highly enough. Although the workshop classes and exercises were effective and convinced me I wanted a career in mineral exploration, the true highlight of S-IMEW for me was spending two glorious, fun-filled weeks with an amazing group of students who would become my industry peers. In this setting, it is impossible not to make friends and lifelong contacts who now live across the country. Another major advantage of S-IMEW is that it allows students at the beginning of their careers to meet influential members of the mining community, a feat difficult to duplicate.
April Bertrand
S-IMEW 2011
Laurentian University
Mine Geologist, Kirkland Lake Gold Inc.
April Bertrand
Laurentian University
Mine Geologist, Kirkland Lake Gold Inc.
Although I now work in the production sector, my summers as a student and my first job post-graduation were in exploration. S-IMEW was the first in-depth experience where I was able to physically see all of the steps from mineral exploration to deposit definition to mine operation. I think having experience in both exploration and production is a significant asset to any geologist's knowledge base, and I am still overwhelmed by all that I was able to see and learn in such a short time during S-IMEW. I also found it a comfortable, intimate setting for innumerable networking opportunities that were second to none. To say the least, it's an event not to be missed!
Louis-Philippe Gélinas
S-IMEW 2011
Université Laval
Geotechnical Coordinator, Agnico Eagle Mines
Louis-Philippe Gélinas
Université Laval
Geotechnical Coordinator, Agnico Eagle Mines
Building business relations and learning how to interact in social/work events is not always easy. S-IMEW helped me develop skills to better sell myself and be more confident. It was also a great opportunity to learn from industry experts.
Perry Hohn
S-IMEW 2011
Mount Royal University
Project Geologist, Teck Resources Ltd.
Perry Hohn
Mount Royal University
Project Geologist, Teck Resources Ltd.
S-IMEW was an early-career catalyst, deepening my understanding of the mineral exploration and mining industry through unforgettable hands-on experiences. The workshop's blend of theory and practical exercises powerfully demonstrated the broad scope of opportunities available to a geoscientist entering the industry. Networking with industry experts and other students helped forged valuable life-long professional connections and friendships. S-IMEW significantly shaped my career, providing insights and opportunities that continue to influence my path in geology and mineral exploration.
Andrew Reader
S-IMEW 2011
Andrew Reader
Paul Stewart
S-IMEW 2011
Queen's University
Project Geologist, Uravan Minerals Inc.
Paul Stewart
Queen's University
Project Geologist, Uravan Minerals Inc.
S-IMEW to me was like summer camp for geologists. There are few things more fun than running around exploring the bush, underground mines and board rooms with a diverse group of young enthusiastic geologists. Rubbing shoulders with some heavy hitters in the junior and major mining space was also a bonus. S-IMEW was also a great crash course on what to expect working in the junior mining space. This was invaluable knowledge at the time as I began an MSc program in collaboration with a junior mining company shortly after the trip.