Meet Student Leader Katie Talbot
Nipissing University is pleased to have recognized Katie Talbot from Goderich with the Dave Marshall Leadership Award, one of it's most prestigious accolades.
Annually, 25 full-time students are recognized with a Dave Marshall Leadership Award. These students have made an outstanding extracurricular contribution to their academic program, to the campus, or to the greater community. They have demonstrated leadership, initiative, commitment, and an ability to motivate and influence others toward the betterment of Nipissing University.
This award is a prestigious, non-monetary award in recognition of the dedication and leadership Dr. Dave Marshall demonstrated during his 18 years of consecutive service as the Dean of Education and President and Vice Chancellor of Nipissing University. Dr. Marshall’s tenure at Nipissing University is a reflection of his commitment to higher education, vision for the future, and leadership in external community service. These were all characteristics reflective of Dr. Marshall’s position at Nipissing University and are qualities embodied in the students chosen for this award.
Katie is working towards a Bachelor of Science Honours Specialization in Biology and a Bachelor of Education in the Intermediate/Senior Divisions.
Katie has demonstrated her leadership in academics as a Tutor, Teaching Assistant, and Researcher within the Department of Biology and Chemistry. As a Researcher, Katie is currently working on a Thesis project studying foliage samples of heavily browsed trees from Gros Morne National Park and conducting chemical analysis to determine the samples' nutritional quality. Results of this analysis are shared with Parks Canada Biologists to help them manage declining forests and moose populations in Western Newfoundland. In support of her thesis, Katie was awarded a Talon Research Assistantship. Katie has also received a Schulich Scholarship, Carl Sanders' Scholarship, and President's Scholarship.
As a Teaching Assistant, Katie supported the Ecology of Ontario Trees and Forests course, the Biology Field Camp course, and an Introductory Chemistry Course by leading field trips, overseeing the collection of field data, marking tests and assignments, evaluating plant collections, and supporting students.
As an Executive member for both the Biology and Chemistry Societies, Katie has been involved in organizing events and fundraisers such as the Biology/Chemistry Thesis Night, fundraisers in support of the North Bay and NUSU food banks, a "Where Will Your Biology Degree Take You" presentation and more. After graduation, Katie hopes to become a Secondary School Science Teacher and advocate for environmental issues and conservation in her community.
The university community congratulates Katie on her Dave Marshall Leadership Award in the Academic Category!