Alumni community
The Faculty of Science graduates excel across diverse fields, using their skills and knowledge to make a real impact. Here’s a glimpse of their achievements from the past year.
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Earth and Environmental Sc.
Breaking ground at the nanoscale: Renelle Dubosq’s journey in geoscience
From northern Ontario to the cutting edge of nanogeology, Renelle Dubosq’s path is driven by curiosity, mentorship, and discovery. Learn how this uOttawa alumna is revealing the hidden processes that shape our planet from deep within its rocks.
Physics
From lasers to global communications: Nicolas Couture’s journey
Nicolas Couture is now a research scientist at Ciena, pushing the limits of next-gen communication technology. His journey started at uOttawa, where his passion for physics and breakthrough work in terahertz spectroscopy earned him major national honours, including the Governor General’s Academic Gold Medal.
Chemistry and Biomolecular Sc.
Myra Beaudoin Bertrand and the chemistry of pushing boundaries
uOttawa Science alumna Myra Beaudoin Bertrand (BSc ’03) is pushing boundaries—from climbing Mount Everest to leading pharmaceutical innovation—showing how her chemistry roots at uOttawa fuel bold achievements that inspire future scientists.
