Department of Biological Sciences, University of Manitoba
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Congratulations to Faculty of Science graduate Taylor Morriseau, [BSc(Hons)/17] 2020 Distinguished Outstanding Young Alumn Award recipient! Who continuously asks herself: Where am I going to be the most use? ... Morriseau feels the responsibility to not only do community-driven research, but to mentor other Indigenous youth trying to knock down barriers in STEM fields through outreach initiatives like the Neechiwaken Indigenous Peer Mentorship, Biomedical Youth and Children Rising Mentorship programs. UM WAS THE PLACE WHERE Taylor Morriseau was inspired to explore her identity as a person, a scientist and a mentor, and then she bridged the three to address issues affecting Indigenous communities. It all began in the Faculty of Science, with her passion for genetics and microbiology. It just blossomed from there, she says. Sit in on a conversation with Dr. Catherine Cook [MD/87, MSc/03] and Taylor Morriseau.

Faculty & Staff Spotlight - UM Faculty of Science - Sept. 23, 2020 - https://mailchi.mp/68e72f2070a1/faculty-spotlight-sept23

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A keen student, dedicated volunteer, and a natural leader, Shubhneet Thind is entering the Faculty of Science as one of the University of Manitoba’s Schulich Leaders Scholarship recipients. She’s excited to become a biological sciences student and find more opportunities to do research and participate in outreach opportunities with the faculty.