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BSE Valedictorians

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Jennifer and Arwen, set up for success

The Bieler School of Environment is showed up strong at the 2025 convocation with two valedictorians. Read the article and learn about their undergraduate experiences and plans for the future.

Catherine Hallmich

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A Climate Resilient Canada, One Policy at a Time

BSE Alumna, Catherine Hallmich is driving Canada’s push for climate-ready infrastructure. As a policy analyst she’s shaping policies and building codes that embed future climate projections.

Jean-Philippe Martin

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Climate Proofing Hydro-Québec 

Jean-Philippe Martin’s journey, from a curious undergrad at McGill’s Bieler School of Environment to a key figure at Hydro-Québec.

Joel Thibert

Joel Thibert at his office in Montreal

Energy Transition a Community Effort

From 51³Ô¹ÏÍøto Hydro-Québec, Joël Thibert is doing his part in making positive environmental changes.

Noémie Sheppard

Naomie Sheppard in Antarctica

Taking a closer look at Antarctica

Noémie Sheppard's dream became reality when she set foot in Antarctica. Amidst breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife, she began her hands-on research looking at the effect of climate change on local plant species.

Anna Henry

Outdoor theatre in Coustouges, France

Intersection of Reality, Fiction

Anna Henry is delving into the world of docufiction as they study abroad in Amsterdam.

Isabel Heard

Isabel Heard

Becoming an Environmental Specialist

Heard has a position as Sustainability Specialist at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, in New York City.

Eve Fraser

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Fast Fashion

Bieler alumna and BURA Award recipient Eve Fraser publishes article on "fast fashion" industry, goes on to Master's Degree in Environment at Oxford University (UK). 

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