MSc. 2016
Private Sector - Accenture - Data Scientist               Â
1- What was your area of study (atmospheric or oceanic sciences)? Could you describe in a line or two your research/ area of interest while you were studying at McGill?
I studied oceanic sciences while at McGill, with a focus on the Atlantic Ocean. In particular I wanted to assess whether our observations of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) showed a greater than expected weakening from natural climate variability, and looking at CMIP6 model representations of AMOC strength
2- Looking back, what do you value most about your studies at AOS at McGill?
AOS is a fantastic department because of the sense of community that you feel when you become part of the department. Even through the depths of the pandemic, there were always events and ways to connect with people, which made me feel like I had a real place in AOS, both with other students and with the faculty.
3- How are you applying your degree in atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences from McGill?
I learned a lot about using large climate datasets as well as various concepts in climate change that are incredibly useful to the work I do today. As a Data Scientist Consultant, I often use datasets I used during my studies, in a wide range of applications, from assessing wildfire risks to airport weather forecasting.
4- What advice would you give to someone considering graduate studies in atmospheric or oceanic sciences at McGill?
I cannot recommend graduate studies at AOS highly enough. Not only was it a very engaging and enjoyable time, but I also came out of it with a definite sense of what I wanted to do and the sort of career I would like to have, which was a result of the depth and number of experiences available in the department. If you get the opportunity to study in AOS, take hold of it and don't let it go!