scibus.ca 2008 Graduate Edition

scibus.caMagazine of the Waterloo Science & Business Program

Careers In Science and Business2008 Graduate and Alumni Edition

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING pg 2

ENTREPRENEURSHIP pg 6

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN THE LIFE SCIENCES pg 8

GENETIC COUNSELLING pg 10

PROFILES FROM THE 2008 GRADUATING CLASS pg 20

and much more

Careers In Science and Business | 2008 Graduate and Alumni Edition

CONTENTS | Careers In Science and Business

1 DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE By Dr. Owen Ward

2 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING By Nora Donald

5 GRADUATING STUDENT’S PERSPECTIVE: PUBLIC HEALTH By Katlyn Sheldon

6 ENTREPRENEURSHIP By Latif Nanji

8 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN THE LIFE SCIENCES By Diana Low

10 GENETIC COUNSELLING By Kate Gardiner

COVER: Kate Gardiner, Canadian Co-op Student of the YearCOVER PHOTOGRAPH: Chris Hughes, University of Waterloo Photographer. See pg 10 for another photograph by Chris, “Growing E.Coli,” which won the top award for November in the Science and Research category of the University Photographers’ Association of America monthly awards.

PUBLISHER: Science and Business Program, University of WaterlooPRINTED IN CANADA: Allprint Ainsworth Associates Inc., 65 Hanson Ave., Kitchener ON, N2C 2H6EDITOR: Owen Ward, Director of Science and Business, [email protected] EDITOR AND PRODUCTION: Diane Tsang, Science and Business Project Manager, [email protected] INFORMATION ON SCIENCE AND BUSINESS: www.scibus.uwaterloo.ca

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12 EDUCATION WITHOUT BORDERS By Kashif Memon

14 GRADUATING STUDENT’S PERSPECTIVE: BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ECONOMICS By Jesse Kancir

16 PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL: LAW By Diane Tsang

18 OPPORTUNITIES IN OIL AND GAS By Randy Koeing, VP of Lubricants, Petro-Canada

20 GRADUATE PROFILES Class of 2008

25 RECOGNITION AND ACHIEVEMENT

Producing Leaders for the New Economy

FROM THE EDITOR

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Director’s MessageDear Reader,

This is the third annual Graduate and Alumni edition of scibus.Ca, magazine of the Waterloo Science and Business Program. Given that our mission is “to deliver outstanding highly sought-after graduates to the private and public sector workforce”, the main focus of this issue is not surprisingly on careers in Science and Business.

Excellent articles on their personal career experiences to date have been prepared by three of our alumni. Nora Donald, Latif Nanji and Diana Low. We also present three very interesting papers prepared by our 2008 graduating students as well as an additional article from our SciBus Project Manager (a 2007 SciBus graduate), in which they describe their various career plans as well as the underlying thought processes which directed each of them down those paths. I very much enjoyed reading these articles which are very inspirational.

We also present an article prepared by Randy Koenig, Vice-President of Petro-Canada Lubricants. Randy describes the kinds of skills Petro-Canada needs in its workforce as well as its partnership with University of Waterloo, and our Science and Business Program, though Petro-Canada’s Emerging Leaders Scholarships. Scholarship winners are selected from among highschool applicants to our program using a combination of criteria: academic performance, participation in extracurricular activities and an interview.

Our students continue to win many university, national and international awards. Kate Gardiner, Class of 2008 and featured on our cover, won the Science Faculty Co-op Student of the Year Award and went on to win the Provincial and National Co-op Student of the Year Awards. Kate is the fourth University of Waterloo student to win the National Award in sixteen competitions. In the sporting arena Diane Kelly, Class of 2008, a current member of Team Canada’s Rugby Team, won the University of Waterloo Athletics Director’s Award.

Our unique interdisciplinary program is enriched by attracting such great students with such diverse interests and our Co-op employers indicate that they are exceptional performers in the workplace. The combination of Science and

Business courses, workshops which bridge these disciplines and support skills development, extracurricular activities and Co-op, provides a truly great foundation for work and for life. Our graduates pursue a variety of career paths in technical and managerial positions, as entrepreneurs and in the professions (medicine, law and in other areas). Many of our graduates also pursue postgraduate qualifications, for example MBA, MBET, MSc and PhD degrees.

To round out this picture of the career interests of out graduates we are once again pleased to present short profiles of members of our excellent 2008 graduating class. The articles and profiles will be of special interest to current and prospective students as well as to employers and the general community. We are very proud of our graduates and I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate them for their many achievements at UW as Science and Business undergrads.

We are grateful to all of our authors and to our production team for their contributions to this issue. In particular we wish to thank you for taking the time to read our magazine and to learn about our program, our graduating students and alumni, and their career opportunities.

Access our magazine website at scibus.ca to learn more.

Professor Owen WardEditor and Science & Business Director

EARTH SCIENCES

2 Careers In Science and Business | 2008 Graduate and Alumni Edition

Environmental ConsultingBy: NORA DONALDScience and Business - Earth Sciences, Co-op, Class of 2001

Nora is an Environmental Consultant working in the area of Environmental Site Assessment & Remediation at Jacques Whitford.

www.jacqueswhitford.com

An alumnus from the first Science and Business graduating class, finds utilizing her earth science and business training gives her an advantage in the workplace.

Earth Science and Business? What a weird but interesting combination.

We’ve all heard it before, regardless of your specialization. In terms of SciBus grads there really aren’t too many of us Earth Science option folks. I’m one of the few Earth Science Option grads and likely one of the few who is practicing in an Earth Science related profession. I landed my job in a rather unique way and while I might not have realized it at first, or upon graduation, my job truly combines both my earth science and business training. After working in environmental consulting for the past six years, I’ve carved a niche for myself that has given me an advantage in the industry. I trust that in sharing my experiences to-date, I can provide new and future graduates some insight into what a Waterloo SciBus Earth Science grad is doing seven years post graduation and also what a SciBus graduate can offer potential employers.

My time at WaterlooThe co-op program was an integral part of my undergrad experience. I got the chance to experience a variety of jobs working in both business and earth science settings. My first three work terms were more business focused and included work terms with the University of Waterloo and Hewlett-Packard Canada Limited. Ahead of my fourth work term I decided that I wanted to get some hands-on science experience. This was a very difficult decision but probably one of my best. In addition to applying through the

co-op department, I approached earth science professors and graduate students who may be in the market for a keen (and green), co-op student for the summer. Fortunately, Dr. Rick Devlin was in his office on one of these days and thankfully, he hired me on for the summer. Finally, some hands-on science experience! I worked on two projects; one that included research associated with remediation of a nitrate contaminated groundwater supply and a second that included development of a tool to measure in-situ groundwater velocity. My last work term was in a business analytical function with Imperial Oil Limited. Each of these experiences helped build my foundation in having hands-on experience in both practical business and science settings.

Upon graduationIn my last year, I was still confused as to what to do. Do I give up on getting more earth science experience and go into more of a business role, or do I try and get some additional technical training? I enjoyed my five years of undergrad and enjoyed my courses but I still didn’t have a strong inkling as to what sort of career I was looking for. I was at the University one day and met with Dr. Shaun Frape, one of my Earth Science professors. He kindly took the time to go through his list of contacts and we brainstormed on what sort of jobs would be good for me. That day, I ran into Dr. Jim Barker in the hallway. He said to me, “I don’t know if you want to move to Halifax, but Jacques Whitford is looking for someone.”

EARTH SCIENCES| Environmental Consulting


Well, the rest is history from there. I wasn’t too familiar with Jacques Whitford at that time, although I was aware that the company name was pronounced like “Jakes” Whitford. I had a classmate that did a work term there and had a good experience but that’s all I knew. I contacted them and found out that the job involved data management work for a major human health risk assessment project. They needed someone who could understand the data, including how it was retrieved and what it meant and also work with databases ensuring data integrity. I didn’t realize it then, but I was perfect for this job! I interviewed for the job over the phone and a week and a half later, I was offered the position. Two weeks later, I was on the road in my new car on my way to start a new chapter of my life in Halifax. I didn’t think twice about picking up and moving. Six years later, I’m still here!

My job at Jacques WhitfordMy combined data management skills and earth science training enabled me to be hired in the competitive industry of environmental consulting. Over the past six years I have grown in my career at Jacques Whitford to become a client and project manager and technical specialist.

The two main areas in which I practice include environmental site assessment and remediation, and water resources. Early in my career, my work was focused on field work. Here I gained hands on experience doing a variety of tasks including borehole drilling supervision; monitoring well installation; environmental test pit excavation supervision; and ground water and surface water sampling. The photo on the right shows my Jacques Whitford colleagues and me in a post-

project team photo for the field component of a major site investigation program at an active military air force base. With respect to water resources, I supervised drilling and installation of water supply (i.e., drinking water) wells, and aquifer pumping tests. This gave me the foundation to progress into roles of increasing responsibility including data interpretation, report preparation, client liaison and project management.As a project manager, I oversee the job from start to finish, beginning with the client’s phone call to our office and ending with issuing the report, sending the invoice and following up with the client to ensure their satisfaction. As well, I am responsible for all aspects of project initiating, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and completion. This is an area where it is very important to not only understand the project from a technical perspective but also to be

able to liaise and communicate with clients who generally don’t have a similar technical background. Financial analysis is also very important, as you are required to budget how much it will cost to do the work, and once the job has been awarded you must execute the project according to your proposed budget while managing the project team and third party involvement.

I have worked on a variety of investigation and assessment projects for numerous contaminated sites in Nova Scotia for a wide range of industrial, commercial and federal sites, domestic fuel oil spills, landfills and mine sites. Compounds of concern have included: petroleum hydrocarbons, pesticides, heavy metals, PAHS, chlorinated solvents, PCBs, wood preservative, landfill and mine tailings leachate. In particular a unique project that

“My combined data management skills and earth science training enabled me to be hired in the competitive industry of environmental consulting.”

Nora with her co-workers on site during an investigation at an active military air force base.

EARTH SCIENCES | Environmental Consulting (continued from pg 3)


work. One that comes to mind includes a project where we compiled 23,000 historical water well driller’s logs from paper format to electronic format and also determined GIS coordinates for each location for the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Labour. We had a limited budget for this work and I came up with the solution that was used for transcribing the information in an effective and efficient manner.

My advantage and adviceMy combined business and earth science training has given me an advantage in the area of data management and interpretation and also client management. I think my education has enabled me to approach a project and think differently than my peers who typically have environmental engineering backgrounds. I often think back to my Science and Business courses and apply SciBus Workshop instructor Larry Wood’s coined phrase “So what?” to numerous situations. My advice to future graduates is to gain technical and hands on earth science experience first. It is much easier to gain business training after you have the technical hands-on experience. I see the environmental market changing towards a market of prevention and sustainable resource management where there will be many opportunities for future Earth SciBus grads.

To all SciBus graduates, regardless of your specialization or future career path be it technical or non-technical, it is very likely that you will be engaged in work environments working together with people of varying backgrounds, ideas and opinions to solve complex problems. While your academic training is important, your ability to work together with others, keeping an open-mind to different ideas and having a positive attitude will be critical to your success. Know that you can set yourself apart from your peers and colleagues in your approach to your work, your attitude and professionalism. Don’t discount the opportunities that may seem small at first, because you never know where they may lead.

I was involved with in 2004/05 included the site investigation, environmental emergency response and clean up of a 747 cargo plane that crashed immediately after take off at the Halifax International Airport. Conditions were complex in that a significant portion of the cargo was composed of fresh fish and lobster that was broadly exposed over the crash site, attracting large numbers of birds to an area intersecting with air traffic. In addition, a significant amount of Jet A fuel (~100,000 litres) had been discharged into the surrounding soil and fractured bedrock. Typical water resource projects that I work on include groundwater supply exploration programs to assess feasibility of a groundwater drinking water source supply in addition to well inspection and hydraulic testing programs. One of my current projects includes a hydrogeological investigation at the site of a proposed quarry pit to assess whether there will be any adverse effects to groundwater and surface water in the vicinity of the proposed development, caused as a result of extracting bedrock below the water table.

I have used my business training through my involvement in numerous company-wide initiatives including a company brand identity study and also through initiating and developing a company-wide client satisfaction surveying process. In order to provide a top quality product to our clients, it is important that we solicit their feedback so that we are continually improving. I became involved in the client survey process after my first year with the company when I observed one of our administrative staff going through a very labour intensive process to send out the client surveys. Further to this, I developed a database and mail merge tool that was used company-wide for sending surveys and managing the information. My unique skill set enabled me to be involved with company business initiatives that I otherwise would not have had the skills to conduct, had I received a strictly Earth Sciences education.

In addition to internal company initiatives, I have used my SciBus skills on client project

“My unique skill set enabled me to be involved with company business initiatives that I otherwise would not have had the skills to conduct, had I received a strictly Earth Sciences education.”

For over 35 years, Jacques Whitford has been a leader in engineering, environmental and earth sciences solutions. With more than 45 offices across North America and internationally we are proud to be an employee-owned company with more than 1,600 staff who have completed 100,000+ projects in over 65 countries. At Jacques Whitford we view all of our initiatives through the lens of sustainability and our integrated, long-term approach considers the economic, environmental and social impacts of everything we do. Our services reflect our values and the very-real world practical approach we take when solving business challenges. We are proud to be a Carbon Neutral organization, as we continue to grow to provide the most innovative skills, expertise and technology to meet the needs of our clients.

At Jacques Whitford opportunities exist for graduates from the biology, environmental science, earth science options. There are opportunities for future work in a number of our services in the following areas:

• Environmental Site Assessment & Remediation• Environmental Planning &

Permitting• Biophysical & Ecological Sciences• Indoor Environments• Water Resources• Environmental Risk Assessment• Environmental Process

Engineering• Management Services• Leading Edge Services

www.jacqueswhitford.com

In Search for Light at the End of my Tunnel

By: KATLYN SHELDONScience and Business - Biology, Co-op, Class of 2008

GRADUATING STUDENT’S PERSPECTIVE: PUBLIC HEALTH


Graduation may not seem like a big deal … until you are in your final term. There

is something about that first day of your last year as an undergraduate that instantaneously moves your mind into overdrive. Throughout my degree I always tried to make a point to plan my future and to figure out what life was going to be like after I was educated, but for some reason I never thought that day would finally arrive. With assignments, midterms and finals always seeming to creep up and then moving on to co-op, with new jobs and new people in new places, there never seemed to be the time to figure out the answer to “What is next for me?”

So there I was sitting in my first class of my second to last term of my undergraduate career, without a clue. I always knew what my strengths and weaknesses were, what I liked and what I disliked, but it never occurred to me until that moment that I would actually have to make a decision and make a decision soon. Furthermore, this was not your average “what do I feel like for lunch today?” type of question, this was the big, “Where do I want to make an impact next?” question.

A fluke of sortsWith little to go and even less of an idea, I decided to make my way over to the annual career fair held in the Student Life Center, I figured browsing couldn’t hurt and this was also a great place to get an idea of what was out there. This ended up being a turning point for me. It was one of those times in life when you find an unlikely opportunity. For me it was a single piece of paper with the words “Masters in Public Health Administration” written on it. This was the spark I needed to start my search. From there the words “public health” stuck with me. So I did my research and found exactly what was meant for me.

Global Public Health, it encompasses all of my values, beliefs, scientific interests and life goals (I decided in the beginning that it was more useful to figure out what I want to do rather than see how well I fit into the current opportunities). Public Health was right up my alley. Having a business aspect to a science career was something I didn’t want to loose and travel was definitely a priority.

The next stepsSo what is next for me? First things first, graduate. After graduation I have decided to experience global public health in action and will be travelling on a Medicine and Public Health mission for two weeks throughout Costa Rica and Nicaragua working in clinics and triage while gaining insight into a different culture. Upon my return I begin a Masters in Science. I am a firm believer in understanding the problem before searching

for a solution. With this added knowledge and understanding and research experience I plan to continue on into the field of Global Public Health, specializing in infectious disease prevention and control in developing countries. Who would imagine I could get all that from a single piece of paper.

Sure you can say that it really isn’t all that dramatic and that my generation will change careers at least a half a dozen times before we finally settle on somewhere to contribute until we retire, but when you get there and you are in that moment it is essential. The moral of the story; in the end your ducks will always end up in a row, your stars will always manage to align and life will inevitably work out, even if you think you don’t have a clue. Be open, don’t rush it, and chase opportunity.

“Public Health was right my alley. Having a business aspect to a science career was something I didn’t want to loose and travel was definitely a priority.”

Katlyn in her Biology Lab.

By: LATIF NANJI

Latif is the Co-Founder and Vice President of Finance at Suited Media Inc.

www.suitedmedia.com

It began as a way to make extra money during his studies. See how Latif took his passion for playing online poker, into creating his own start-up with other Waterloo Graduates.

Science and Business, Minor in Economics, Class of 2007

During my third year of studies I realized that part-time jobs weren’t paying the

bills and I was looking for opportunities to make some extra money on the side. I am naturally a competitive person, and got into the habit of playing online poker. I played so much online poker, that I was able to put myself through school with my winnings. During that time one of my good friends Steve Black had done extremely well at online poker and wanted to go into business. I always knew I could jump back into poker anytime but having the opportunity to work in a start-up would be an invaluable experience – and it certainly has been one of the best experiences of my life.

Suited Media’s role within the industryWith the popularity of social networks like MySpace and Facebook, we wanted to create an online community targeted to the specific needs of poker players. Pokerspace hopes to be the one-stop-shop for all things pertaining to poker on the web, and the biggest and best social community for poker lovers.

I remember working in my friend Tony’s basement for the first month of operations since we hadn’t found suitable office space for our company. We had stumbled upon the

Accelerator Centre in Waterloo and it was a perfect match for our needs. We were four hungry young guys (and still are!) trying to make something of ourselves and of Suited Media. After we were approved for office space in the Accelerator Centre we were extremely excited for the opportunity to network in the ‘Silicon Valley of Canada’ and to leverage the available resources to make Suited Media a successful business. The Accelerator Centre really is the perfect stepping stone for upcoming entrepreneurs and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to start their own company, or work for a company during its development stages.

A typical day at the officeThe incredible part about my job is that there is no such thing as a typical day. It is extremely versatile, fast and exciting but requires you

“The incredible part about my job is that there is no such thing as a typical day. It is extremely versatile, fast and exciting but requires you to wear different ‘hats’ depending on the circumstances”

ENTREPRENEURSHIP


Choose Your Own Business

About Suited Media Suited Media was established in Nov 2006 to provide technology driven online marketing solutions to corporate clients in the e-commerce sector. Suited Media consists of a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to delivering superior quality web applications that drive targeted traffic to our clients’ websites using the latest internet technologies and web 2.0 strategies.

Suited Media strives to facilitate and automate a variety of online marketing processes ranging from web content management to advertising campaign integration. Our goal is to provide our clients with an intuitive and inexpensive way to effectively manage and improve traffic monetization and electronic sales across multiple Internet properties.

We take pride in our technologies that provide our clients with complete integrated solutions for targeted web advertising delivery. We provide our clients with advanced targeting methods that ensure above optimal conversion rates of online traffic. Suited Media specializes in online ad campaign design, integration and management. We have successfully executed multiple advertising initiatives with clients in the Online Gaming industry.

“Having a stake in the company gives you a strong sense of ownership which I believe leads to a greater sense of responsibility and pride in one’s work.”

to wear different ‘hats’ depending on the circumstances. A large portion of my job is focused on managing the finances and human resources of the company – however, I am actively involved in providing specifications for new features on the website and engaged with our users to give them the best experience possible. For anyone looking to pursue a career in the start-up industry it is definitely not a 9-5 job and the typical work weeks are in the range of 60+ hours. However, having a stake in the company gives you a strong sense of ownership which I believe leads to a greater sense of responsibility and pride in one’s work.

Towards the latter part of my studies, I realized my science background was never going to be fully utilized – however having a ‘hybrid’ business degree combined with any specialization is extremely important. Behind any academic field is a business model that creates jobs and economic gains. Having the ability to apply my knowledge of business behind a specialized field has been critical to the success of my company.

Advice for budding entrepreneursMake concrete goals and plans to achieve them! A famous study at Harvard University found that 3% of graduates had clear written goals – twenty years later the same class was surveyed and found that 3% had a larger combined wealth than the other 97%! Make sure your company has a clearly defined

strategy and critical path that everyone can be accountable to.

I also had the opportunity late last year to hear well known philanthropist and billionaire Michael Lee Chin speak at the Impact Leadership Conference. He mentioned 3 critical ingredients of success to which I heavily subscribe. First off, find a successful mentor in your industry. Second, understand their exact blueprint. Third, execute.

I also recommend the book “Good to Great” by Jim Collins.

Latif’s current role is to oversee the strategic financial direction and financial planning and reporting. Latif is in charge of communicating financial performance and forecasts to investors and the board of directors. Latif plays an important role in the PokerSpace initiative, where he is responsible for product planning, management and allocation of resources.

For more information about the Accelerator Centre visit:

www.acceleratorcentre.com.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP|Choose Your Own Business


I was introduced to the life sciences industry through my co-op experiences. This

helped open my eyes to first the laboratory environment in pharmaceutical sciences, and then to the pharma sales field. Co-op allowed me to identify the areas that I liked most in the industry and where I wanted to focus my career. I realized that I wanted to pursue the business side of life sciences and strengthen my skills in that area, so I pursued the MBET program. The hands-on experiences of building Cellugen (a biotechnology start-up) though the MBET practicum allowed me to leverage skills gained from my previous work experience and apply my scientific background gained from SciBus. After graduation, I wanted to continue working on “Cellugen-like” commercialization projects, which led me to take on the position as a Business Development Analyst at Angiotech Pharmaceuticals.

As a Business Development Analyst at Angiotech I am actively involved in technology transactions (mergers &

acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, licensing), through research and financial analysis. I find it is a very dynamic and diverse role which involves interaction with all functional departments within the company. My role is to evaluate the business potential of both internal and external pharmaceutical and medical device product opportunities through market research, market surveillance, and financial modeling.

The position allows me to learn not only about Angiotech, but also about other biotech and medical device companies around the world. Through daily market surveillance, attending global conferences, and meeting

Life Science Technologies

Diana is a Business Development Analyst at Angiotech Pharmaceuticals.

www.angiotech.com

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/LIFE SCIENCES


See how Diana Low spends her day as a business development analyst in the dynamic life sciences industry.

By: DIANA LOWScience and Business - Biology, Co-op, Class of 2005

“Through daily market surveillance, attending global conferences, and meeting industry leaders, I am able to learn about the latest technologies.”

industry leaders, I am able to learn about the latest technologies.

Having previously worked in this industry in Toronto, working in Vancouver has given me a broader scope of the Canadian life science industry. I found that Toronto has a larger pharmaceutical presence as many of the top global pharmaceutical companies have their Canadian head offices there. As for Vancouver, it has a strong community of small- to medium-sized biotech companies.

How Science and Business helpedThe multi-disciplined Science and Business program bridges the gap between scientific theory and commercial application of science technology. This has been especially valuable to me in working in business development at

“I am able to work with cutting-edge life science technology and evaluate the business potential for its application in order to facilitate its progress towards the market.”

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/LIFE SCIENCES| Life Science Technologies


About AngiotechAngiotech is a global specialty pharmaceutical and medical device company that discovers, develops, and markets innovative technologies and medical products primarily for local diseases or for complications associated with medical device implants, surgical interventions and acute injury.

As an analyst, the typical duties involve:

• Financial modeling • Market research• Technology evaluation• Market surveillance• Communicating with current/

potential partners• Facilitating internal projects

by communicating with senior staff, IP lawyers and internal scientists

• Creating presentations to support business development transactions

Angiotech Pharmaceuticals. I am able to work with cutting-edge life science technology and evaluate the business potential for its application in order to facilitate its progress towards the market.

The Science and Business program and the MBET program have led to me to where I am today. The Science and Business program provided me with industry experience (through co-op) and a strong science background to understand the technologies at work. The MBET program provided me with solid business skills to evaluate the business and economic potential of the life science technologies through its intensive practicum. The degrees complement each other very well and have been instrumental in my career development.

Joe Han and Diane Low at the annual SciBus Conference. Diana was the chief organizer for the 2004 Intellectual Property Conference at the University of Waterloo.

GENETIC COUNSELLING


Putting Patients FirstBy: KATE GARDINERScience and Busness - Biology, Co-op, Class of 2008

Kate thought she would never go into the sciences. Little did she know, as a 2008 graduate, she would be pursuing a career in the growing field of Genetic Counselling.

In the early beginnings of my education dating back to elementary school, I can

remember thinking “I’ll never go into science, it’s just not for me”. I had aspired to being a psychiatrist, wanting to help those in distress. Although my path meandered and strayed from my initial career objectives, my desire to help people in need remained fervent. A far cry from my current Science and Business program, I majored in drama for four years with the Regional Arts Program at Cawthra Park Secondary School. During this period of my high school education, I began to develop an unlikely passion for biology. Genetics especially fascinated me and I can recall being taught how the understanding of genetics would lead to the understanding of disease, which I wanted to be a part of through research or treatment. Now more than

ever with my immediate family confronting cancer, I wish to be a part of this defence in healthcare. Although drama was not the field I pursued, I gained confidence, creativity in problem solving and an ability to think quickly as a result of this training.

Uncertain of a specific career path, I entered the Science and Business co-op program at UW, where the range of career possibilities seemed endless. The courses in biology would propel my interest in science as a career whereas my business education would prepare me well for any workplace setting. This year, I was permitted to take on a Senior Honours project researching neuronal calcium channels. When complete, this work will be considered for publication in academic science journals. Outside of

Inside a biology lab at the University - “Growing E.coli”

Kate is also the National, Provincial and UW Science Co-op Student of the Year. See page 25 for more information and other award winners.

GENETIC COUNSELLING| Putting Patients First


academics, I have been actively involved in the UW and Mississauga community. I have been employed as a Don with UW Residence and Housing for four semesters, acting as a mentor, mediator and leader in both leisure and crisis situations. I have also been an active member of the Science and Business Students Association since 2005.

I have certainly explored many options within my five years at UW, having to adapt quickly in co-op positions ranging from an economic research analyst with the Ontario Government to a research assistant at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre with the Palliative Care Consult Team. Throughout my co-op experiences, my education in business was crucial to writing analytical papers and research proposals, understanding statistical results and presenting my findings in oral presentations. The science and business aspects of my education were especially significant at my last position in a hospital setting, where business principles support all care given by scientific means.

Conducting research with the Palliative Care Consult Team (PCCT) has been my most rewarding employment experience. Initially, my role involved continuing the research passed down by previous co-op students from associating medical teams. However, the nature of the position quickly evolved into establishing how I could be involved in substantiating the long-term strategy of Palliative Care research, with my research ideas being both encouraged and supported. I took this opportunity to generate new studies by seeking approval from Research and Ethics Boards and by initiating publications by setting up contacts with statisticians in Sunnybrook’s Institute for Clinical

Evaluative Services. I have since applied to present my findings in palliative care conferences and journals. In October 2007, at the International Standards of Quality of Life conference, I was cited as an author on three posters, one of which I presented: “an accrual analysis in palliative care research” as the primary author. I also participated in a provincial symptom-tracking project initiated by Cancer Care Ontario aimed at creating more holistic patient care by identifying variance in patient’s responses to treatment.

Working with the PCCT, I was given opportunities that were invaluable, as my role involved daily interactions with patients from varying degrees of disease severity in settings ranging from acute inpatient care, a Palliative Care Unit and an outpatient clinic in the Odette Cancer Centre. It was truly moving to be able to provide a listening ear or a new friendly face for patients. With patients or in the office, the team’s inspirational mentoring capabilities have reinforced my desire to work in the field of healthcare as a genetic counsellor.

I realized the potential of becoming a genetic counsellor during a frustrated conversation among peers where I felt a Bachelor of Science limited me to a career as a doctor or as a researcher in a laboratory. A friend suggested a career in genetics counselling in response to my want to help people and love of biology. Finally in my third year, I found a career path that successfully unified my passion for genetics, my education in science and business and my career aspiration of providing support to people in need. I began researching the educational opportunities for this field and discovered a very competitive program, which, in Canada, accepts only

“Finally in my third year, I found a career path that successfully unified my passion for genetics, my education in science and business and my career aspiration of providing support for people in need.”

12-16 students between three universities (UofT, UBC and McGill). To prepare, I have interviewed several genetics counsellors and job shadowed one in the Southern Ontario region, ranging from specializations in pre-natal to oncology, both paediatric and adult. From these experiences, it is obvious that the people who choose this career are extremely dedicated to the profession and are committed to assisting those with medical concerns by employing leading genetic methodologies. A team dedicated to compassionate care and information sharing would create a very motivating workplace environment. As part of this team, my long term goal is to assist the public and healthcare practitioners in understanding that genetic counsellors are needed as a frontline component of healthcare to assist in disease prevention, early detection and associated anxiety management.

Despite the program’s inception in the early 1970s, I believe the field is still in its infancy with much room to expand and grow. It is exciting to think that today’s genetic counsellors can pioneer positions in areas that currently lack availability but desperately seek attention, such as with cardiology. In both traditional and non-traditional roles, I feel the education I have received in Science and Business has begun to prepare me for the challenges associated with genetic counselling. Even the research knowledge I have gained during my co-op placements could be well-applied in advancing the knowledge-base of medical genetics and expanding the field of genetic counselling. Rising to these challenges would be a welcomed lifetime of learning and will present excellent opportunities to utilize and improve my communication and analytical skills.

ACADEMIC ARTICLE


By: KASHIF MEMONScience and Business Program Advisor

Education Without Borders

“Borders are less and less barriers and more and more invitations.”David Johnston, President, University of Waterloo

As the world moves towards a free export and import trade regime under the World

Trade Organization (WTO), education (that comes under the ambit of WTO’s General Agreement on Trade in Services - GATS) without borders is also moving towards that reality. International trade negotiations are liberalizing services trade and contributing to the emergence of a borderless marketplace for international education. This is a global market opportunity worth an estimated US$2 trillion per year and is seen as a fierce contest between big competitors as top education brand names vie for a chunk of the world market, especially the emerging Asian and Gulf economies. Populations in these countries are growing, economies are booming and national incomes are rising. Examples of education centres include: Dubai Knowledge Village, Masdar Research Network in Abu Dhabi1 , Education City Qatar, Education City Bahrain – to be completed by 2010, Singapore Economic Development Board’s (EDB) Private Education Industry, and Kuala Lumpur Education City (KLEC). Overseas universities from U.K, USA, Australia, Canada, and India are transforming themselves into global universities, establishing new campuses and exporting their educational programs in these foreign countries. This brick and mortar educational model is extended by the e-learning industry that has great cross border viability.

The reality is that more and more people

across the globe are undertaking the pursuit of higher education as the knowledge economy grows and as life long learning becomes a norm. This puts pressure on governments and public sector organizations as they contend with their changing roles as well as challenges from private education and market economies. As such, nations have responded by strengthening and expanding domestic education sectors as well as turning to international players to provide a diverse mix of human resource talent pool that will shape the future battlefields of the global economy. Since 1980, the number of students enrolled outside their home country in courses of higher education has almost doubled. There were around 1.8 million international students in 2002 and projections suggest that the world’s demand for international higher education could increase to eight million student places by 2025 (Economic Analytical Unit, Australia, 2005) indicating that that there will be exponential growth in the movement of programs and institutions/providers across national borders. A snapshot of the past five years provides ample evidence of the exciting cross border movement of education (UNESCO, 2006).

• Dubai has developed a “Knowledge Village” in the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone. The London School of Economics, India’s Manipal Academy of Higher Education and the University of Wollongong from Australia are offering courses through franchising agreements and branch campuses.

• The University Of Westminster (UK) is the key foreign academic partner in the new private Kingdom University of

Bahrain and plays a similar advisory/provision role with new institutions in Nigeria, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.

• The Netherlands Business School (Universitiet Nijenrode) has recently opened a branch campus in Nigeria.

• Harvard is developing two branch campus initiatives in Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates.

• Phoenix University has become the largest private university in the U.S. (owned and operated by the Apollo Group company) delivering courses in Puerto Rico, Netherlands, Mexico and Canada. Other Apollo companies are offering courses in Brazil, India and China.

• Jinan University will be the first Chinese university to open a branch campus outside China, when it does so in Thailand.

• Laureate Education (formerly Sylvan Learning Systems) has purchased whole or part of private higher education institutions in Chile, Mexico, Panama and Costa Rica and owns universities in Spain, Switzerland and France.

• As of June 2003, Hong Kong S.A.R., China, had 858 degree level programs from 11 different countries operating, and Singapore had 522 degree level programs from 12 foreign countries.

• Waterloo is the only Canadian university in the Masdar Research Network in

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“As nations move towards globalization it is extremely important that their graduates are equipped to understand the global marketplace culture and are not shy about moving across borders to contribute to the global economy”

dynamism to the global education scenario, with providers coming up with novel methods, as well as changing traditional methods of delivering education across borders. Concepts that were once limited to the multinational corporation (e.g. Franchising, Dual Branding, Branching, Joint Ventures and Partnerships) have been extended to the university and higher education models (Twinning, Articulated/Validated, Joint/Double Award or Online/Distance, Branch Campus, Virtual University, Merger/Acquisition or Independent Institutions). This has given higher education a strategic outlook based on international cooperation and development, growth in institutional agreements and networks; mingling of international cultures through teaching and learning.

While allowing universities to set up campuses overseas is attractive, this should not let commercial trade in education take precedence over development cooperation, educational linkages and sustainability. Therefore, there is a clear emergence of a challenging but exciting landscape of higher global education and although the global marketplace has many promises, it also presents challenges and pitfalls if policy makers do not make informed strategic decisions on where to take their brand name. Country specific homework should be done leading to registration of cross-border providers in the receiving country, with proper quality assurance, and accreditation. This has to be done by people who understand target country cultures, their education systems, and stakeholders’ interest of which the most important is the future of the students. No policy should be developed or initiative undertaken purely for profit which would compromise the student educational experience. Any university program vying to establish its roots abroad needs to establish short term goals and objectives to amalgamate itself to the education needs and demands of the local

community. In the medium to long term it should foster and nurture an R&D culture so that there is growth of a social infrastructure of experimentation, entrepreneurship and risk taking. This presents great challenges from the outset. The key drivers to meet challenges of this kind of initiative development will come from administrators, policy makers and teachers who will be called upon to deliver the innovative capacity to the target audience. Once the educational infrastructure is in place, the focus will be to ensure that the youth of the target country are ready to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century domestic workplace. As nations move towards globalization it is extremely important that their graduates are equipped to understand the global marketplace culture and are not shy about moving across borders to contribute to the global economy.

1Masdar Institute of Science And Technology (MIST), Masdar campus will be located in the world’s first zero-carbon, zero-waste Masdar City currently being planned in Abu Dhabi. Beginning on August 23, 2009, the Masdar Institute will offer a 24-month Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering.

References: Economic Analytical Unit Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, 2005, Education Without Borders, International Trade In Education, Australia.

Knight, J, 2006, Higher Education Crossing Borders: A Guide to the Implications of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) for Cross-border Education A Report Prepared for the Commonwealth of Learning and UNESCO.

Abu Dhabi. The Masdar Network is a collaborative effort by 7 world class institutions that will produce scholars who will be placed at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) founded through a cooperative agreement with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Abu Dhabi.

• New York University (NYU) is taking a leading role in realizing the global university by establishing its campus in Abu Dhabi. This university, New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) will be a residential university built with academic quality and practices consistent with the standards of NYU's Washington Square campus. NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts campus established abroad by a major US university and is expected to take in its first batch of students by 2010.

• By August 2008 Michigan State University (MSU) will open its international campus in Dubai.

• The Paris-Sorbonne University–Abu Dhabi is the first Sorbonne campus outside of France, and opened in October 2006 with 200 students. Its permanent campus for 1500 students is being constructed near the airport and will be completed in 2008.

• INSEAD, another world class international business institution ranked number one in Europe and among the top ten in the world for business research is opening its first research centre in the Middle East in Abu Dhabi shortly.

This bandwagon effect has prompted a healthy competition between local universities to be at par with foreign universities and produce graduates of comparable quality bringing

GRADUATING STUDENT’S PERSPECTIVE ON BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ECONOMICS


The Hammer and Chisel of Interdisciplinary Studies

By: JESSE KANCIRBiotechnology and Economics, Co-opMinor in International Studies, Class of 2008

How I came to Biotechnology and Economics

Life can tend to be unconventional growing up in a village in Northern

Ontario boasting four-hundred people and ten intersections that offer an unobstructed view of all cardinal ends of the village. Compound that thought with living in a near one-hundred percent Franco-Ontarian community with an Anglophone, first-generation Canadian parent. That parent has determined to send all his children for post-secondary education to accomplish more than his life spent working in the pulp and paper mill in the neighbouring town. For me, this combination of rural simplicity and constant drive was the nineteen or so years of formation called “living at home”. This driven pursuit of university expressed itself in hours spent on homework starting in Grade 6, after my cousins and only friends in the village moved away and my teacher informed me that I was intelligent but incredibly lazy. Realizing that education was my only promise of a life that included more than ten intersections and newsprint, I began to take my education seriously. I set-up a 3’ by 3’ card table in my room and by Grade 9 had cultivated a good discipline and a passion for education. When I needed to be diverted from math homework or piano practice, not having MTV or even a television for that matter forced me to seek atypical distraction.

Reluctance is a good word to describe the feelings I have when I tell people that I turned to CBC Radio 1 as my outlet. However, it was the daily soundtrack in our house. Our family supper conversations would be directed by the regional afternoon news show, Points North, droning in the background to the rhythm of

our cutlery and chatter. Then, as my father slept for a brief half-hour before leaving for a night shift, I remember sitting down in the carpeted living room, listening to The World At Six with my mother, sometimes discussing the news as it unfolded but more often than not simply being entranced by the voices of domestic and international correspondents bringing life to me beyond the confines of my village. Our place rests at the highest point of the TransCanada Highway in Ontario. Retreating to my room to finish up some chemistry or to work on creative writing, As It Happens would transport me from Detroit’s automobile industry to conflict in East Timor to financial meltdown in Argentina. I began locating foreign capitals and cities on a map with pins and thumbtacks. When Ideas would begin its daily 9 PM broadcast, I would intermix intense listening with linear algebra or preparing for that week’s Student Council meeting. If As It Happens was my passport to international affairs and culture, Ideas became my lecture hall of academia and the laboratory of creativity.

When it came time to find a program for university, I attended the local university fair, picked up a prospectus from every university. I slowly turned every single page, trying to find a program that catered to the diversity that had been bred by years of listening to foreign policy discussions, live budget readings, arguments on the nature of consciousness, and concerts by the National Symphony Orchestra. When it came down to decision time, I was left choosing between Queen’s Commerce or Waterloo’s Biotechnology/Economics. UW won out in the end because I remember feeling completely lost at the

time about potential career paths. My father called my decision the “shotgun approach” to choosing a program as UW would let me study the broadest range of topics while still being a specialist given the in-depth training in the two disciplines. I personally think I chose it out of interest in having a program title that contained so many syllables! I carried my love for public broadcasting when I moved 12 hours away from home to Waterloo. And in the Fall of 2006, listening to a eulogy for Lister Sinclair, the polymath former host of Ideas who had died that autumn, I heard a sound clip taken from an interview with him where he credited Michelangelo with the quote, “You don’t start with a hammer and a chisel. You first spend some time walking around the block to see who is inside.” In that moment, I found the reason why I chose to study Biotechnology/Economics at the University of Waterloo. This program has given me five years of walking to chisel away at my preconceptions of formal education, to explore academic tangents, and to begin decisively carving out the work of art that will, at its conclusion, represent the life I have chosen to live.

What I am coming away with from Biotechnology and EconomicsThe very title of the program usually elicits the following reaction: “Wow. That sounds hard. You must be a genius.” And the appropriate response (although maybe not as usual of a response as it should be) is to reassure that I am, in fact, not particularly intelligent but rather enjoy fusion. Biotechnology/Economics is all about fusion. Biotechnology is a science that, in its modern context, deals with the understanding of genetics and

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“I have gained some skills and approaches to living that I would not have learnt in any other program. In fact, I believe this program alone has prepared me for what – hopefully – is a career spent working in Northern Ontario as a health practitioner. ”

proteomics and uses this knowledge to devise novel processes, products and ideas. It is a science that necessitates stances on current ethical issues and that is unapologetically exciting. Crossing campus to another faculty, I study economics and thrive on an enviable integration of left brain-right brain activity. Where initially I found economics a little boring, there soon was a metamorphosis from dry graphs and marginal utility curves to public policy implications, philosophical stances on individualism and collectivism, forays into areas of mathematics I will (hopefully) never venture into again, and conceptual journeys into centuries of economic thought.

At its pith, biotechnology is an artistic science and economics is a scientific art. Combining the two subjects together, graduates from this program are uniquely qualified to understand some very topical problems in modern society. Fortunately, with extra effort and compliant approval from the Science & Business Advisor, I added a specialization in International Studies to my degree. This tripartite mixture has been the best opportunity that I could possibly have had to carve out my own definition of a well-rounded education. The reality of how appropriately unique my degree is became obvious lately when reading about worldwide worries over food prices and the need for nations opposed to GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) to begin reconsidering bans on genetically-altered crops simply to meet growing shortages of staples. At the locus of these issues stands my knowledge of biotechnology, of interactions between markets and rural farmers, and of the geopolitical worries that could come

about from continued price increases and supply shortages. Or, perhaps more wittily, the recent release from the Vatican outlining seven new social sins, with four of them being direct implications of my undergraduate degree, reminded me how deep of an impact this program might have on the reality of so many people’s existence.

Where Biotechnology and Economics is taking meThe next few years for me will be distinctly different from other current graduating classmates, most of whom are entering the workforce in either consulting positions for

financial institutions or as analysts in science-based firms. I, on the other hand, have been offered admission to the Canadian Memorial Chiropractor College in North York and I am waiting for the results of an interview for medical studies with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine in either Thunder Bay or Sudbury. I had never really considered medical studies but became slightly interested in NOSM after hearing from a few friends from Northern Ontario who were beginning their studies in medicine. Then, in the summer of 2007, a rare encounter with a 700-pound news roll, a moving shaft, and my left hand resulted in a significant hand injury. Spending the summer in and out of hospitals, visiting several different health practitioners, and watching this beautiful, natural healing process of the human body all contributed to my decision to apply to professions through which I could use my hands and guide people through experiences that were new and require a compassionate touch.

Has this turned out to be a waste of my degree in Biotechnology/Economics? Some would argue that any non-professional undergraduate degree simply teaches you how to learn and that you do not necessarily come away with any solid skill. I strongly believe that the past five years have not been a waste and that I have gained some skills and approaches to living that I would not have learnt in any other program. In fact, I believe this program alone has prepared me for what – hopefully – is a career spent working in Northern Ontario as a health practitioner. Those small villages of four-hundred people require medical attention as much as any other region in Canada. However, unlike any other practitioner in Canada, my eventual medical training will comprise a solid understanding of communication technology given the secluded nature of many Northern Ontario practices, a comparable training in modern medicine, an ability to interact with distinct Aboriginal, Franco-Ontario, and Anglophone peoples, and a realization of my place in a community being more than simply the occupation that I choose to pursue. My background in international studies is expected to be especially useful given some of the interesting domestic development issues that are being faced by all facets of Northern Ontario society. My background in economics will be fundamental to helping my community move forward and secure livelihood for our survival and growth. Finally, my background in interdisciplinary studies will help tie these areas together in a way that only Biotechnology/Economics has taught me.

Have the past five years been a waste? In the words of Lister Sinclair and Michelangelo, I have spent the past five years hammering this block, and the form that is beginning to emerge holds too much promise to not have been the best choice of an undergraduate degree.

“At its pith, biotechnology is an artistic science and economics is a scientific art. Combining the two subjects together, graduates from this program are uniquely qualified to understand some very topical problems in modern society.”

PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL


Law School Bound

By: DIANE TSANGScience and Business - Biology, Co-op, Minor in Economics, Class of 2007

Upon graduating, Diane took on the role as Science and Business Project Manager. She will be attending Law school in September 2008.

There are some people you meet who tell you that they knew exactly whom they

wanted to be since they were young – but that wasn’t me. How I realized that I wanted to pursue a legal education wasn’t this moment of clarity where I thought “Aha! I want to be a lawyer!” In fact, I came to this decision in a far less exciting way.

My time as an undergraduate student at Waterloo flew by quickly. As a co-op student, alternating between academic and work terms every four months taught me to be versatile and adaptable, but it also kept me busy planning life one term in advance, rather than thinking about where I saw myself in the next 5 or 10 years. Between juggling co-op interviews, exams, assignments and relocating to a different city three times a year, I kept pushing that nagging question “what do I want to do when I graduate?” to the back of my mind.

I chose the Science and Business program because it was a perfect fit for me. I had a passion for science, but I was also interested in the business side of things. I felt studying both made me a well-rounded individual and

that both methods of thinking complemented one another. I was able to get a strong foundation in the sciences through the theory learned in the classroom and the hands on experiences in the laboratory. I also learned business frameworks and was introduced to accounting, marketing and economics. The workshops showed me how both science and business are intertwined.

Being a co-operative student opened my eyes to the opportunities that existed when I graduated. I was able to get a taste of working in the public and private sector, as well as in a large corporation and in a small business of 10 employees. Through those experiences I was able to learn about which industries interested me, and which roles fit best with my strengths and personality. As well, being actively involved in extra-curricular activities within the university allowed me balance academics with fun and made my undergraduate career more fulfilling.

When I began my last academic year, I was stuck at a crossroads. While science and business prepared to me to pursue a career in many fields, I was having trouble deciding

PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL| Law School Bound


“Other areas in law such as technology law and intellectual property also were familiar as they were topics discussed through the Science and Business Workshops.”

which path was right for me. As a student I had participated in the myBusiness program, a personal development workshop. The objective of this program was to help students analyze their strengths and weaknesses, develop a strategic vision and set objectives for themselves. The program helped me gain insight into what motivated me, what I aspired to achieve and how to determine my competitive advantage. It helped me understand myself better, and guide me towards my next steps.

I was certain of one thing, namely, I wanted to continue my schooling. The question was – in what? I also knew that I was interested in the broad areas of human health and the life sciences, as well as in the global environment. I also knew that while science was my passion, I enjoyed the business side of things more. I began to research all graduate programs offered in Canada even remotely related to these fields. This was when I first became interested in law. I found the courses and skills required to enter this profession to be intriguing. As I dug deeper, I came across programs that focused on environmental law and health law which were in line with my personal interests. Other areas in law such as technology law and intellectual property also were familiar as they were topics

discussed through the Science and Business Workshops. These areas also appealed to me as it would allow me to utilize my science and business education. Additionally, I spoke to law students, lawyers practicing in different areas, read books about the profession, and attended career info nights featuring lawyers. The more I researched, and the more I learned, the more certain I became.

After coming to this decision I began the process of applying to law school but decided that I wanted to take a year to work before returning to school. I also traveled to Europe which helped me broaden my global perspective and helped recharge my batteries. I returned to the Waterloo campus for one year to work as the Science and Business Project Manager. I enjoy being part of the Science and Business Team and working for the program. My favourite part of my position is that each day is different, and I get to meet and interact with all the students, and help the program grow.

My experiences at Waterloo and Science and Business have prepared me for my next steps. I eagerly anticipate my future in law, and look forward to the new and exciting experiences that a career in law will bring.

The Science and Business Resource Centre

The Science and Business Team consists of the Director , Dr. Owen Ward; the Program Advisor, Kashif Memon; and the Project Manager, Diane Tsang. Both Kashif and Diane work out of the Science and Business Resource Centre.

The Science and Business Resource Centre is a unique learning environment that was created to enhance the academic experience of Waterloo Science and Business students. The centre was created during the 2006-2007 school year as a one-of-a-kind facility to continually be developed and expanded to suit our students’ needs.

The Resource Centre provides students with selected current publications, magazines, and internet sites relevant to the strategic developments in the science/technology industry / business sectors. It is also where students can go for undergraduate advising and mentoring, preparation and research.

Diane Tsang, Ken Tse, Diane Kelly, Jessica Platt, Erynn Mayes, Andrew Wong, Carla Lim and Natasha Gill at the 3rd Annual Undergrad-Alumni Banquet hosted by the Science and Business Ambassadors. As a student, Diane Tsang was an active member of the SciBus Ambassadors.

EMPLOYER’S PERSPECTIVE: OPPORTUNITIES IN OIL AND GAS


Emerging LeadersBy: RANDY KOENIGVice President, Petro-Canada Lubricants

Petro-Canada invested $1 million to establish the Emerging Leaders Program at the University of Waterloo. Two are scholarships presented annually to Science and Business students. See page 25 for more award winners.

Many of our graduates aren’t just looking for a “job” when they graduate. Randy Koenig explains why working at Petro-Canada will be a challenging experience and help accelerate one’s career.

Petro-Canada is one of Canada’s largest integrated oil and gas companies with

close to 5,000 employees in Canada and around the world. Our corporate headquarters is in Calgary, Alberta, and our company consists of four base businesses including:

1) Alberta Oil Sands2) North American Natural Gas3) International Offshore and Exploration4) Downstream (the Refining and Marketing of oil products)

In Canada, our business operates in every province, every day. These activities range from the nearly 800,000 sales transactions that take place in our retail sites every day, to the pioneering work that is being done to produce some of the world’s purest and most sought after white oils and lubricant products, to the development and support of a several billion dollar investment by Petro-Canada in Alberta’s oil sands as part of the future of Canada’s oil and gas industry.

Canada will always be the centre of our operations and we are proud of the contribution our company makes to the industry every day.

Skills Petro-Canada looks for in new hiresIf you have skills to offer, we can use them.

As a company, Petro-Canada is continuing to grow dramatically every day in a number of areas of our business. In fact, in order to meet our business needs for the future, we need to hire 3 new employees every day for the next five years.

Our business has been built on five core values. Each of our employees is committed to being: results focused, decisive, trustworthy, professional and respectful. So, how do those core values fit with the specific skills we are looking for when recruiting from the University of Waterloo? We want to hire individuals who are a good fit with our culture and can live up to the core values to which we have all ascribed. We look for employees who have strong communications and interpersonal skills. With the number of people we are going to need in the coming years, we are looking for potential employees who are capable of fast-tracking their ability to excel. Our goal is to hire future leaders who can solve problems and provide solutions on a daily basis and will confidently take our company to the next level.

As one of Canada’s major corporations, we recognize that being responsive to the communities where we do business is important. Over the last few years, one of the

EMPLOYER’S PERSPECTIVE: OPPORTUNITIES IN OIL AND GAS| Emerging Leaders


“We want to hire individuals who are a good fit with our culture and can live up to the core values to which we have all ascribed.”

Some of our Science and Business Graduates will be starting their career at Petro-Canada. See their profiles on page 20.

About Randy Koenig

Randy Koenig is the Vice-President of Lubricants at Petro-Canada, located at the Lubricants Head Office in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Randy joined Petro-Canada in 1985 after 11 years with Gulf Canada. He graduated from the University of Alberta in Chemical Engineering in 1974.

Randy has held a number of positions over the last 34 years in refining, logistics, sales and marketing. His last position prior to the assignment to Lubricants in 1999 was as the Vice-President of Marketing for Petro-Canada’s downstream business.

focus areas of our community partnerships program has been education. As a part of our ongoing community partnerships, we created the Petro-Canada’s Emerging Leaders program. This has led to very close relationships with a small number of universities and colleges across Canada that we have identified will have the greatest potential to serve our specific business needs in the future. In March 2007, we were proud to announce the investment of $1 million to establish the Emerging Leaders program at the University of Waterloo.

As a part of the oil and gas industry, we will always have a significant need for scientists and engineers. However, one of the greatest myths about our company and our industry is that is all that we do and those are the only kinds of professionals we need. In addition to obvious science and engineering side of our company, Petro-Canada is a consumer business with a strong commitment to high quality customer service in retail, wholesale and business-to-business sales. We deal with packaged goods and large-scale partnerships with other major industries in Canada, not to mention the variety of skills that are required to manage the business of serving 800,000 guests per day.

As a part of our Emerging Leaders program at the University of Waterloo, we want to support your education and at the same time, facilitate and meet our long-term hiring objectives. To do that, we will step up our presence on campus all year long. This will enable us to improve the relationships we

have with students at Waterloo beginning in first year and continuing through their entire university career.

By choosing an opportunity to work at Petro-Canada, we can assure you of many positive experiences. As a Canadian-centred company, our employees are empowered to make decisions that make a difference. Our employees are not simply executing directives from another corporate centre. We are defining the future of our company and setting the course we will follow. With opportunities to work on a wide variety of innovative projects in different parts of the company, our co-op students and new grads develop both their professional and personal skills at an accelerated rate as compared to their peers in other industries. Most importantly, you will continue to have an opportunity to learn. Working at Petro-Canada will provide you with a valuable experience in one of Canada’s most significant industries, the oil and gas industry.

CLASS OF 2008 | Profiles


SABRINA BHATIAScience and Business - Biochemistry, Co-op, Economics MinorEmail: [email protected]: Traveling, reading, volunteering, and healthcareWhat’s Next: Pursuing a Masters degree in Public Health beginning September 2008.

JENNA BICKELLScience and Business, Economics MinorEmail: [email protected]: Criminology, travel, and heart and strokeWhat’s Next: Travelling to Europe and to figure out next steps.

EMILEE BOYCHUKScience and Business - Biology, Co-op, Economics MinorEmail: [email protected]: Bio-engineering, pharmaceuticals, project management, curling, outdoor sports, and neat gadgetsWhat’s Next: I will be spending the summer traveling (hoping to see Australia/New Zealand, Egypt, Greece and Italy) and spending time with family and friends. In September I will be starting a position with Research In Motion with their handheld division in Waterloo.

MEGAN J. BREEZEScience and Business - Biology, Co-opEmail: [email protected]’s Next: I have accepted a full-time Marketing position with Research In Motion starting in May 2008. I am looking forward to starting my first job as a Science and Business graduate! I also hope to travel as much as possible in the next few years to see and experience as many different places and cultures as I can.

WESLEY BURTScience and Business - Biology, Co-opEmail: [email protected]: Marlys (my fiancée), hockey, snowmobiling, and wakeboardingWhat’s Next: I’m getting married in August, which should be fun. I’ve also accepted a full time position with Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada. I’ll be working in production control assuring parts arrive just in time! After a few years I hope to get my MBA.

ELLENIE CHANScience and Business - Biochemistry, Co-opEmail: [email protected]: FinanceWhat’s Next: I will be moving to Hong Kong after graduation to pursue a career in finance.

KAREN CHEUNGBiotechnology and Chartered Accountancy, Co-opEmail: [email protected]: Travel and historyWhat’s Next: Traveling and visiting family and friends overseas, and then start working at a public accounting firm.

ALEEM ABDULLAScience and Business - Biochemistry, Co-op, Economics MinorEmail: [email protected]: Virology, research, and sportsWhat’s Next: Starting graduate studies in September.

KRISTA BARZSOScience and Business - Biology, Co-opEmail: [email protected]: Travel, drama, equitation, and SCUBA divingWhat’s Next: After graduation I plan to do some traveling around Europe to explore and relax for a few months before returning to pursuing a career in marketing.

SHAZEEN BANDUKWALAScience and Business - Biochemistry, Co-op, Economics MinorEmail: [email protected]: Travel – I will take any opportunity to go abroad! I also hope to pursue a career in health care – maybe in international health either at an Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) or a world governing body. What’s Next: I’ll be backpacking South America this summer for about 3 months visiting Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Argentina and Brazil. After that, I will be doing additional schooling as unlike many of you, I could stay in school forever.

Andrew Hagner, Derek Edwardson, Kate Gardiner, Karolina Drozd, Shazeen Bandukwala, Ada Luong, Jeff Pertulla, Lyntje Vorsteveld, Marina Richardson, Ryan McCartney during a Science and Business camping trip.

MICHAEL FAGANScience and Business, Co-opEmail: [email protected]: Web stuff, design, environment, and educationWhat’s Next: Enjoy the summer (traveling, etc.) then off to work at Microsoft in Redmond,Washingon where I will return to the Live Mapsteam.



SARAH CHUNGScience and Business - Biology, Co-op, Economics MinorEmail: [email protected]: Global issues, health, reading, shopping, traveling and trying new food!What’s Next: Spending time with family and friends, traveling to England, training for a half-marathon, and then begin volunteering.

LILY CHUNGScience and Business, Co-op, Economics MinorEmail: [email protected]: Nutrition, food science, product development, service/business management and travelWhat’s Next: Project management in Health IT or in international business.

MICHELLE DENOMMEScience and Business, Co-op, Economics MinorEmail: [email protected]: Medical genetics, developmental biology and marketing What’s Next: I hope to take some personal time to travel. Ambition to pursue a career involved in IVF and fertility, and continue on in graduate studies.

JENNIFER FERGUSONScience and Business - Biochemistry, Co-opEmail: [email protected]: Finance and health careWhat’s Next: Upon graduation, I will be off to travel Europe with a close friend for 5 weeks. Beginning in August I will be working full-time as a Global Middle Office Associate at TD Securities.

KATE GARDINERScience and Business - Biochemistry, Co-op Email: [email protected]: Traveling, the theatre, jogging, and yogaWhat’s Next: Doing some traveling outside of North America in May to Hong Kong and Japan; continuing research in Palliative Care at Sunnybrook during the Summer; and hopefully Grad school starting an MSc in Genetic Counselling in the fall. I have no contingency plan for Grad school so please email me with projects if you hear I am idle in the fall!

HASHIM GHAZIScience and Business - Biochemistry, Co-op, Economics MinorEmail: [email protected]’s Next: Working in Marketing at Petro Canada starting in June, and plan on attending law school in the near future.

BEN HOLTONBiotechnology and Economics, Co-opEmail: [email protected]: Capital markets, pharmaceutical/biotech industry, and technology What’s Next: Take some time at the cottage then start my working life in Investment Banking.

SAADIA HUSSAINBiotechnology and Economics, Co-opEmail: [email protected]: Apart from the standard kind of interests such as reading and watching movies, I also really enjoy photography. Working so close to downtown Toronto has always been a good opportunity to walk around and find something interesting to shoot. Also, I have a new found interest in automotive magazine!What’s Next: Following graduation, I definitely plan to travel. Then return to reality (which means finding a job!).

JUDY HOBiotechnology and Chartered Accountancy, Co-opEmail: [email protected]: Reading, shopping and travelingWhat’s Next: I plan on writing the UFE, travel, and then start working.

MAYANK GUPTABiotechnology and Chartered Accountancy, Co-opEmail: [email protected]: Technology and entertainmentWhat’s Next: I will be working at KPMG in the information, communication and entertainment (ICE) practice as a senior staff accountant.

(Back) Michael Prisco, Ben Holton, Dr. Ward, Adam Russel, Kate O’Brien, Munish Taneja. (Front) Anto Sandrasagra, Saadia Hussain, Darmika Nithianandan and Yang Zhou.



KRISTOPHER KONGScience and Business - Physics Email: [email protected]: Energy and energy conservation, health, technology, travel, astronomy, wildlife, camping, time travel, the principle of least action, movies, surfing, tropical weather, art, music, spirituality, food/cooking, having a good time with friends and anything out of the ordinary.What’s Next: Searching for employment in Canada in the areas of energy conservation, technology, finance and business.

PATRICK F. LAWRENCEScience and Business, Co-op, Economics and Biology MinorEmail: [email protected]: Capital markets, money, and baseballWhat’s Next: I plan on working for a financial institution for the next 2-3 years while studying for my CFA. I then intend to gain my MBA from Rotman or Schulich.

JULIA MARUSKABiotechnology and Economics, Co-opEmail: [email protected]: Travel, long distance running and cooking/bakingWhat’s Next: I plan to travel after classes end and then start a career in the biotech/pharma industry.

RYAN McCARTNEYScience and Business - Biochemistry, Co-opEmail: [email protected]: Sales and marketing, business, science and technology, SCUBA diving, golf, baseball, hunting, camping and natureWhat’s Next: I’ll be travelling to Costa Rica and New York City, then returning to my home town for a month to take up some of my hobbies before hitting the real world. In June 2008 I will start full time as the business development manager of a Waterloo software start-up company. As one of the first in sales, I will be responsible for sales and sales planning, training new reps and strategically building out our North American sales force eventually expanding globally.

CRYSTAL McLELLANScience and Business - Biology, Co-op, Economics MinorEmail: [email protected]: I have great expectations for volunteering opportunities and I am drawn to Africa, however full time employment may be my best bet for building funds to get there.What’s Next: I plan on pursuing a Product Developer position in the Food Industry.

MARC MIKITKAScience and Business, Co-opEmail: [email protected]: Public Health, World War II, investment and all sportsWhat’s Next: First I plan on doing an extensive job search to determine what area will be best for my strengths. Also, I plan on completing the Canadian Securities Course over the summer to look at getting into the investment business. I may also want to pursue teaching later on.

DIANE KELLYScience and Business, Co-op, Economics MinorEmail: [email protected]: Pharmaceuticals (sales and R&D), business finance and possibly pursue an MBETWhat’s Next: Continue playing/training with the Team Canada Women’s Rugby team. Seek employment within the pharmaceuticals/medical sales field.

JESSE KANCIRBiotechnology and Economics, Co-op, International Studies MinorEmail: [email protected]: Christian apologetics, science and society (bioethics, philosophy, public policy, international law, intellectual property rights, religion), and musicWhat’s Next: Professional Health School (Chiropractic or Medicine, possibly specializing in Medical Genetics), MSc in Biomedicine, Bioscience & Society at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

VIPUL KOHLIScience and Business, Co-op, Economics and Biology MinorEmail: [email protected]: Health care and finance/investmentsWhat’s Next: I plan to travel to Asia in near future before settling down.

ADAM HYSLOPScience and Business - Environmental Science, Co-op, Economics MinorEmail: [email protected]: Sustainable development, environmental design, architecture, green technology, and full-cost economicsWhat’s Next: Graduate studies in Community and Regional Planning.

Krista Barzso, Charlene Southam and Diane Kelly.



LISA MILLIGANScience and Business - Biology, Co-op, Human Resources Management OptionEmail: [email protected]: My interests include various physical activities such as rollerblading, running, and tennis, as well as baking. Professionally, I am interested in reproductive technology, intellectual property, and working internationally.What’s Next: I will be joining Petro-Canada’s Business New Graduate Program this September – I look forward to getting hands-on experience in several departments of this strong Canadian company. I also have plans to work and travel in Scandinavia after convocation this summer.

JANE NGOScience and Business - Biochemistry, Co-op, Economics MinorInterests: Cooking, travel, fashion and finance What’s Next: Taking a few months off to travel and relax, and then start working full-time in the business/finance sector.

DARMIKA NITHIANANDANBiotechnology and Economics, Co-opEmail: [email protected]: Travel and musicWhat’s Next: I love to travel and I am planning to visit Europe this summer after I graduate. Post-travelling, I will be starting full time at TD Securities in Toronto.

JESSICA PLATTScience and Business - Biochemistry, Co-op, Economics MinorEmail: [email protected]: Nutrition, health care, running, and yogaWhat’s Next: Working in clinical research regulatory development and pursuing a Masters in the future.

MARINA RICHARDSONScience and Business - Biology, Co-opEmail: [email protected]: Sports (ringette), traveling, and learningWhat’s Next: I hope to pursue a career in medicine and/or medical research. The possibilities are endless! Writing the MCAT, completing a masters in neurobiology, and exploring technology transfer.

ROSHNI PATELScience and Business - Biology, Co-opEmail: [email protected]’s Next: Travelling to India/Africa/Europe before starting full time as Project Analyst at University Health Network.

KATE O’BRIENBiotechnology and Economics, Co-opEmail: [email protected]: Working with small businesses, quilting, travel, making jam, public speaking and cyclingWhat’s Next: I am moving to Boston to pursue a career in the Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical Sector

NATALIE SEEBiotechnology and Economics, Co-opEmail: [email protected]’s Next: Planning to work for couple of years and going into professional school: MBA/Medicine.

Jennifer Ferguson, Michael Fagan, Katlyn Sheldon, Marina Richardson and Hilary Poff.

Allison Van Ryckeghem,Emily Wasylycia and Jessica Platt

CHARLENE SOUTHAMScience and Business - Biology, Co-opEmail: [email protected]’s Next: I will be working full-time for the Ontario Power Authority as a Resource Planner.

LINDSEY SPENCERScience and Business - BiologyEmail: [email protected]: People, culture, international development, and the outdoors What’s Next: I will be travelling through Central and South America in the next year, starting in Guatemala and working my way south. I plan on working with an international development agency to build entrepreneurial business opportunities for locals in developing countries.

KATLYN SHELDONScience and Business - Biology, Co-opEmail: [email protected] Interests: Global Public Health: Disease Prevention and ControlWhat’s Next: Traveling to Costa Rica and Nicaragua in May with International Service Learning on a General Medicine and Public Healthcare mission, and entering into a Masters in Science in September, followed by a Masters in Global Public Health.



BEATA STRASZAKScience and Business - Biology, Co-op, Economics MinorEmail: [email protected]: Travel, health care and pharmaceuticals What’s Next: Health industry, biology/pharmaceutical research.

GEORGE STAVROPOULOSScience and Business, Co-opEmail: [email protected]: Sales, marketing, pharmaceutical and telecommunication industries and philosophy What’s Next: I will be travelling to Mexico and Greece after graduating. I will be looking for work when I return in August.

ANTON UMNOVScience and Business - Biology, Co-opEmail: [email protected]: Travel and financeWhat’s Next: I am planning to travel for a while and then undertaking a Master’s at McGill.

ALLISON VAN RYCKEGHEMScience and Business - Biochemistry, Co-op, Economics MinorEmail: [email protected]’s Next: Working for Petro-Canada as part of the New Grad Program.

EMILY WASYLYCIAScience and Business - Biochemistry, Co-op, Economics MinorEmail: [email protected] Interests: Travel, global health, fair trade and teachingWhat’s Next: Traveling to Central America after completing final exams. Hope to pursue a career in education or the business side of the health care field.

NICOLA WESTONScience and Business - Biology, Co-op, Economics MinorEmail: [email protected]: Photography, ultimate frisbee, tennis, snowboarding, swimming, international development, environmental sustainability, and limnologyWhat’s Next: Visiting family oversees before pursuing a career in government or industry in the environmental sector.

CRAIG WHITTENScience and Business Email: [email protected]: Sports and travelWhat’s Next: Looking to work towards the business side of science such as medical or pharmaceutical sales.

GOWTHAMIE YOGESWARANScience and Business - BiologyEmail: [email protected]’s Next: I would like to start off working within the business industry and would eventually like to do an MBA. I would also like to travel Europe within the next few years.

The SciBus Ambassadors at the annual Undergrad-Alumni Banquet, (Back) Akshay Shah, George Stavropoulos, Darmika Nithianandan, Shazeen Bandukwala, Gaurav Sobti, Natasha Gill, Natalie See, Lisa Milligan, (Front) Lisa Nguyen, Karthika Rajamanikkom, Jenna Bickell and Sabrina Bhatia.

RATNA DEWI TJANBiotechnology and Economics, Co-opEmail: [email protected]: Vaccines development, clinical research, health care promotion, arts and design, and travelWhat’s Next: Pursuing a clinical research program, planning to get more experiences in pharmaceutical industry and eventually advancing into pharmaceutical/hospital clinical research.

Shazeen Bandukwala, Bob McDonald (host of CBC Radio’s Quirks and Quarks, author and journalist), and Nicola Weston at the Science Awards Banquet.

RECOGNITION


Student Accomplishments The success of the Science and Business program relies on the quality and performance of our students and graduates. We are pleased to share some of their recent accomplishments.

National, Provincial and University Co-op Student of the YearKate Gardiner a fourth year Science and Business student was the recipient of the national, provincial and faculty of Science Co-op Student of the Year Awards for her eight month co-op term as a research analyst on palliative care at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto.

Kate assisted with eight studies, which involved research that would improve patient care by furthering the understanding of the palliative population and assessing renowned, innovative pain treatments that were unique to Sunnybrook. Initially, her role involved continuing the research initiated by previous co-op students from associated medical teams. However, the nature of the position evolved into establishing how she could be involved in the long-term strategy of palliative care research. Kate took this opportunity to help generate new studies by seeking approval from Research and Ethics Boards and creating research tracking methodologies. Kate also worked to initiate publications by setting up contacts with statisticians in Sunnybrook’s Institute for Clinical Evaluative Services, improving centralized databases to simplify analysis in a cost-effective manner, and completing applications to present findings in palliative care conferences and journals. Kate was cited as an author on three posters at the International Standards of Quality of Life conference in October 2007. For one of these posters, she presented an accrual analysis in palliative care research for which she was the primary author.

Leadership and Business RecognitionPetro-Canada has included three universities, McGill, Waterloo and Calgary, in its Emerging Leaders Program, targeted at business, engineering, and earth sciences undergraduates. These $10,000 scholarships are funded to recognize outstanding programs and to meet the needs of the

Canadian oil and gas industry through trained human resources capable of playing a leadership role in the sector. The business undergraduates supported annually through this program are from Desautels Faculty of Management (McGillU), Science and Business (UWaterloo) and Kaskayne School of Business (UCalgary). First year Science and Business students Kathryn Bauer and Drew Brotherston were the recipients of the 2007 Petro-Canada Emerging Leaders awards.

University and Program RecognitionDiane Kelly a fourth year Science and Business student was awarded one of the two Director’s Awards from UW athletics. Diane, a member of the UW Warrior’s Rugby team was also a very important member of the Interuniversity Council. Diane currently plays for Tean Canada’s Rugby team.

The Science and Business Director’s Awards acknowledge students for being outstanding ambassadors of the Science and Business program and the university. Fourth year students Ryan McCartney and Kate Gardiner were the 2007 recipients. Ryan was the

president of the Science and Business Students’ Association, the acting Director of the 2006 SciBus Conference “The Driving Force: From Science to Business,” as well as a program champion in the community. Kate won the Co-op Student of the Year Awards at three levels. As well, she is an active member of the UW’s community volunteer program. As a residential don, she organized many events that benefited the campus food bank. She also volunteers in her hometown of Mississauga at the Peel Region distress hotline.

The Science and Business Leadership Awards acknowledge students for outstanding leadership in the program and the UW community. Katlyn Sheldon a Science and Business student, and Sukirtha Tharmalingam a scibus alumnus, were the 2007 recipients. Katlyn was the acting Director of the 2008 Science Grad Ball, 4th Year Representative for the SciBus Coordinating Committee and an orientation leader. Sukirtha was the lead Science and Business Ambassador during the 2006-2007 school year and also worked to initiate the UW chapter of the World University Service of Canada.

Rick Roach (Assistant Director for Applied Health Sciences, Science and International Co-op), Kate Gardiner and Dr. Owen Ward.

Our Programs

Waterloo Science and Business consists of three programs• Science and Business• Biotechnology and Economics• Biotechnology and Chartered

Accountancy

Our programs are designed to deliver business savvy scientists as leaders of the new economy. We strive to provide students with the highest quality academic experience, as well as to develop the requisite personal and career related skills that will enable our graduates to follow a variety of successful and fulfilling career paths.

Science and Business (Co-op and Regular)The program is designed to provide graduates with an equally strong grounding in a science major and in business. Within the Science and Business programs there are 8 specializations that allow students to concentrate their scientific study; Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Hydrogeology, Physics and Non-Major. Along with the core science courses for their chosen specialization, students take courses in managerial and financial accounting, economics, marketing, computing, statistics and human resources. Workshops are desgined to integrate the disciplines and to develop skills.

Biotechnology and EconomicsThe program integrates fundamental principles and applications of biotechnology with a more specialized business focus on economics. Advanced courses in biology, biochemistry, and biotechnology are integrated with courses that provide a solid grounding in economics. Core courses in entrepreneurship, business writing, and ethics round out the program. As this is a co-op only program, graduates have relevant and applied work experience.

Biotechnology and Chartered Accountancy The program provides students pursuing careers in the accounting profession with the requisite technical experience to make them more effective in interacting with and working in modern technology intensive organizations. This unique program integrates advanced courses in biology, biochemistry, and biotechnology with studies in financial management, accounting, auditing, and taxation. Offered as a co-op program only, graduates are eligible to continue their studies in the Master of Accounting program and proceed directly to the Chartered Accountant final qualifying examination, the uniform final evaluation (UFE).

Careers after graduation (see page 20 for our 2008 Graduate Profiles)• Employment in technical and managerial positions in science and technology orientated firms• Entrepreneurs with a broad mix of academic, business interpersonal skills, and work experience• Professional schools, such as medicine and law, where business and interpersonal skills are a real advantage• Postgraduate programs in Business (MBA), and in the biological, physical and health sciences (MSc.)

For more information about our programs visit www.scibus.uwaterloo.ca

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