NRESI Colloquium - “Women in Science” panel
This panel discussion brings together four remarkable women at different stages of their scientific careers to share their knowledge, experiences, successes, and challenges as “Women in Science.” Following brief presentations from each panelist, highlighting their career paths and research, the audience will have the chance to engage in an open Q&A session. This event aims to spark meaningful conversations, inspire and support women in science, and address the ongoing barriers they face.
The event is inclusive to all—whether you're a student, a seasoned scientist, or simply curious about supporting the advancement of women in science, we encourage you to come with questions or just listen to the stories of four inspiring individuals.
Penína Sara-Lynn Harding is from Esk’étemc and is a 5th-year Ph.D. Candidate in Natural Resources & Environmental Studies (NRES) at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC). Her research focuses on Indigenous Environmental Planning, and she also serves as the Interim Associate Vice-President – Indigenous at UNBC.
Alexia Constantinou is a Ph.D. candidate working with Dr. Jason Fisher in the ACME Lab. Her research focuses on British Columbia’s Columbian fisher population, studying its decline, responses to landscape changes, and how to improve fisher habitats by collaborating with First Nations, fire management, and industry.
Kathy Lewis has been at UNBC since 1993, where she served as Chair of the Ecosystem Science and Management Department, Interim Vice-President of Research and Innovation, and Interim Dean of the Faculty of Environment. Her research explores the interactions between pathogens, insects, and their physical and biological environments, and how external factors like forest management and climate change impact these relationships.
Krista Sittler is a wildlife biologist with over 15 years of experience in the private sector. Her research has focused on how large ungulates (caribou, moose, elk and Stone’s sheep) respond to changing landscapes and what tools can be used to enhance their survival. She is a UNBC Alumni (2013) from the Natural Resources and Environmental Studies – MSc Program.
The Natural Resources & Environmental Studies Institute (NRESi) at UNBC hosts a weekly lecture series at the Prince George campus. Anyone from the university or wider community with interest in the topic area is welcome to attend. Presentations are also made available to remote participants through Zoom Webinar. Go to http://www.unbc.ca/nres-institute/colloquium-webcasts to view the presentation remotely.
Past NRESi colloquium presentations and special lectures can be viewed on our video archive, available here.