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Serena Jennings  
Serena intro picture Welcome! Bienvenue!

As a student in the new Science Communication programme, my mind has been on a constant trip of novel discoveries this year. Who knew of the expanse of this wonderful and crazy world called science communication? From learning theories to rhetorical analysis, from risk communication to the philosophy of science, we grapple with the questions and we debate the issues. Throughout the journey, I am honing my old skills and aquiring new ones to carry in my pack. I never know what's around the corner!

In 2005, I graduated from the University of Guelph with a BSc in Human Kinetics .


 
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My Programme Activities                                                                            Gryphon Course Work

  • Will complete a research project at Science North
  • Graduate Teaching Assistantship with the Sudbury Climate Change Case Study
  • Volunteer member of the Roots and Shoots Conference organising committee
  • Will participate in 2 internships yet to be determined

  • Rhetorical analysis of science communication pieces from the Body Worlds 2 exhibit
  • Audience analysis and learning theories analysis of a proposed IMAX film
  • Briefing notes, responses to RFPs, editorials, press releases and reflective practitioner techniques
  • Published article in the CASC newsletter

Olympic Dream Running                                                                                                      Curiosity Research

  • Currently training at an elite level for senior competition with Track North Athletic Club, under head coach Dick Moss
  • University of Guelph, cross-country and track varsity athlete for 5 years. 
    • Cross-country: 3-time OUA Gold and 2-time CIS Silver team medallists, 2005 OUA All-Star. 
    • Track: CIS bronze medallist -1500m, 4th in the 1000m, 2004 CIS Academic All-Canadian
  • Science Communication  Research Project
    • What are the exhibit characteristics that elicit behaviours indicative of learning and visitor engagement? 
  • Undergraduate Research Projects
    • Hyperoxia and Performance
    • Exercise Induced Asthma Literature Review

Along the trail Personal Interests                                                                                        
Look to the Future Future Career Interests

  • Photography 
  • Reading
  • Hiking, camping and generally being outside
  • Playing shinny at the rinks and pick-up ultimate
  • Travelling
  • Risk Communication
  • Facilitation / Mediation
  • Public Understanding of Science


Contact Information:
E-mail: Serena Jennings
or se_jennings [at] laurentian.ca
Phone: 705-675-7166

Resume for Serena Jennings (in PDF format)


Tree Planting in BC

I am Canadian!
Crazy Woman

Inner Motivation
Hiking in Zakopane, Poland

The Tatra Mountains, Poland


                                                                                                                                                                        
Links:

The Olympics-Torino, Italy
Track North Athletic Club

Science and Development Network
The Jane Goodall Institute-Canada
Roots and Shoots
Canadian Climate Impacts and Adaptation Research Network - ON
The Sudbury Soils Study

CBC
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