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Current student 

The foreseeable future

PhD candidate Michael Oman-Reagan explains how space exploration drives social transformation. His work explores social and cultural factors influencing space science and exploration, and how space scientists increasingly shape the ways we imagine the future, both on and off the Earth. The secret to innovation is imagination. >>>


On the hunt

Very few are willing to troll the woods for hours on end in search of something they want. It’s tedious work. It requires patience, commitment, and diligence — all of which Christina Prokopenko has in spades. But while hunters and beasts pursue their prey, this researcher seeks answers to the predator-prey dynamic. >>> 


Fine tuned

You don’t have to attend university to become a successful classical musician, but it’s hard to deny that world-class tutelage can provide a significant advantage. And if you’re like cellist Peter Ko, and you draw motivation from being surrounded by talented peers, music school may just be the best place for you. >>>


Alumni

Living to tell the tale

Mr. Jarvis credits his time at Memorial for turning his passion for culture and storytelling into a career. From Memorial student to the provincial folklorist for Newfoundland and Labrador, he now even teaches a course through the Department of Folklore, inspiring the next generation of folklorists in the province. >>>


Risky Business

Memorial alumna Dr. Linda Lait used mitogenomics in her PhD research to study "at-risk" marine fish populations with hopes of informing conservation efforts. >>>


Happy Dey

Alumnus Rajib Dey Rajib Dey, a geotechnical engineer/consultant with Stantec Ltd. and a Memorial graduate, has journeyed a long way to get here. Today, with a PhD under his belt and a successful career in progress, he feels right at home in his adopted city of St. John’s. >>>