Joshua Pickard is shaping the future of manufacturing automation

UNB Engineering

Posted: September 27, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT

Category: Inspiring Stories, UNB Fredericton, Engineering

In the dynamic world of engineering and innovation, individuals like Joshua Pickard (BScE12’, MScE’14, PhD’18) are making a significant impact. His journey from a small, quiet town in Woodstock, New Brunswick, to becoming one of the "Top 10 Under 40" in the Manufacturing Automation magazine is nothing short of inspirational. While growing up, Joshua demonstrated a passion for...

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From sales rep to CEO: Habib Dable shares lessons from a career in biotech

UNB Alumni

Posted: September 26, 2023 12:00:00 PM ADT

Category: Inspiring Stories, UNB Fredericton, Management

Taking calculated risks and doing meaningful work is what Habib Dable (BBA’91, MBA’94) says helped him build a successful career. That career is not only successful, it’s impressive. Habib has risen to the highest ranks of the biotech industry, including as former president, U.S. pharmaceuticals for Bayer and former president and CEO of Acceleron Pharma. He says it’s...

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Get to know your Associated Alumni president: Jennifer Sutherland Green

UNB Alumni

Posted: September 26, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT

Category: Management, Law, Inspiring Stories, UNB Saint John, UNB Fredericton

Jennifer Sutherland Green (LLB'99) has a longtime connection to UNB and to the alumni community. Throughout her combined 14 years of volunteer involvement with both the Alumnae and Alumni Associations, she has become progressively more passionate about UNB. A proud law alum, she brings great commitment to her new role. How did your engagement with UNB Alumni Council begin? I first...

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Top national cybersecurity expert says music has been the key to her success

UNB Alumni

Posted: September 25, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT

Category: Computer Science, UNB Fredericton, Inspiring Stories

Melanie Anderson (BCS’03), a professional in both cybersecurity and classical music, says it’s all about math and logic. Currently the director general of secure solutions and services in the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security at the Communications Security Establishment (CSE), Melanie and her team are responsible for applied cryptographic research, architecture, engineering and...

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Alumni-owned Ethos Athletics is inspiring the next generation of athletes

UNB Alumni

Posted: September 21, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT

Category: Management, Young Alumni, UNB Fredericton, Inspiring Stories

Motivated by his own experiences growing up in New Brunswick, UNB alum and professional volleyball player Connor McConnell (BBA’21) is inspiring young athletes one sport clinic at a time, through his business Ethos Athletics. With a lack of advanced sports camps being held across the province, McConnell and his business partner Nathan Brown are now filling this void for up-and-coming...

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UNBeknownst #31: Mike Corey on facing your fears to go far

UNB Alumni

Posted: September 21, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT

Category: Podcast, Science, UNB Fredericton

Mike Corey (BSc’08) is a biology graduate turned travel host who never turns down an adventure. His curiosity has sent him searching out cultures, creatures, and locations that most people avoid – with the aim of facing – and even chasing – fear. This intense passion has led him to grow his YouTube Channel “Fearless & Far” to over 2M subscribers, receive 2...

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