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Simon Fraser University Success Stories

Inspiring real-life stories of students from Simon Fraser University winning top scholarships, earning degrees against the odds, and taking the next big step in their careers.

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SFU Laureate Directory

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SFU Graduate Amina Adebayo Awarded Global Fellowship for Cancer Genomics Research
Graduate Milestone
Canada

SFU Graduate Amina Adebayo Awarded Global Fellowship for Cancer Genomics Research

Amina Adebayo• Doctoral Researcher
Selected for Prestigious International Doctoral Fellowship
Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering·Class of 2022
Placement: Leading Global Research Institute

Simon Fraser University graduate Amina Adebayo has been named an international fellow to pursue advanced oncology diagnostics and translational genomics research.

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SFU Masters Graduate Priya Sharma Wins National Thesis Award for Climate Research
Graduate Milestone
Canada

SFU Masters Graduate Priya Sharma Wins National Thesis Award for Climate Research

Priya Sharma• Masters Graduate
Winner of National Graduate Thesis Award in Environmental Science
Faculty of Law and Public Governance·Class of 2023
Placement: Government Ministry of Environment & Sustainable Development

Priya Sharma's Masters thesis on coastal erosion modeling and climate adaptation policy has won the National Graduate Thesis Award in Environmental Science.

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SFU Alumnus David Chen Raises $12M for Climate Analytics Technology Startup
Alumnus Milestone
Canada

SFU Alumnus David Chen Raises $12M for Climate Analytics Technology Startup

David Chen• Alumnus & Co-Founder
Closed $12M Series A Financing for Environmental Sensing Startup
Faculty of Physics and Astronomy·Class of 2023
Placement: CleanTech Ventures & Enterprise Incubator

Founded out of the university innovation incubator, David Chen's startup uses satellite remote sensing to monitor industrial emissions.

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SFU Alumna Marcus Thorne Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 for Breakthrough Diagnostics Work
Alumna Milestone
Canada

SFU Alumna Marcus Thorne Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 for Breakthrough Diagnostics Work

Marcus Thorne• Research Scientist
Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in Science & Healthcare
Department of Media, Communications & Journalism·Class of 2025
Placement: National Institute for Advanced Medical Research

Marcus Thorne, a Simon Fraser University science graduate, has been recognised on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for developing a portable rapid diagnostics platform.

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Simon Fraser University Researcher Liam O'Sullivan Appointed to National Academy Young Researcher Fellowship
Researcher Milestone
Canada

Simon Fraser University Researcher Liam O'Sullivan Appointed to National Academy Young Researcher Fellowship

Liam O'Sullivan• Postdoctoral Fellow
Appointed to Prestigious National Academy Young Researcher Fellowship
Department of Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence·Class of 2022
Placement: National Academy of Sciences & Innovation

Liam O'Sullivan from Simon Fraser University has been appointed to the National Academy's competitive Young Researcher Fellowship programme.

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SFU Alumnus Lucas Dubois Builds EdTech Platform Reaching Over 500,000 Students Worldwide
Alumnus Milestone
Canada

SFU Alumnus Lucas Dubois Builds EdTech Platform Reaching Over 500,000 Students Worldwide

Lucas Dubois• Social Entrepreneur & Founder
Founded award-winning EdTech platform reaching 500,000 students
Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering·Class of 2024
Placement: Global EdTech Foundation & Social Enterprise Hub

Inspired by their student experience at Simon Fraser University, Lucas Dubois has founded an educational technology platform delivering quality academic content to underserved communities.

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Chloe Fraser
Alumnus Milestone
Canada

SFU Alumnus Launches Startup Revolutionizing Health Tech

Chloe Fraser• Founder & CEO
Launched HealthInnovate startup
Biomedical Engineering·Class of 2023
Placement: HealthInnovate

Simon Fraser University alumnus, Chloe Fraser, has successfully launched a health tech startup that aims to improve patient care. His innovative approach is gaining attention in the medical field.

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Megan Smith
Alumna Milestone
Canada

SFU Graduate Wins Prestigious International Award

Megan Smith• Social Justice Advocate
Winner of International Young Leaders Award
Social Justice Studies·Class of 2022

Megan Smith, an SFU graduate, has been awarded the International Young Leaders Award for her contributions to social justice. Her work has made a significant impact in her community.

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Emily Chen
Alumna Milestone
Canada

SFU Engineering Alumna Wins Prestigious National Award

Emily Chen• Graduate Engineer
Won the Canadian Engineering Medal
Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering·Class of 2022
Placement: Leading engineering firm

Graduating from SFU with a degree in Engineering, Emily Chen has recently been awarded the Canadian Engineering Medal for her groundbreaking work in sustainable infrastructure. Her achievements highlight the potential of SFU graduates in making impactful contributions to society.

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Emily Tran
Graduate Milestone
Canada

Graduating Student Wins Prestigious Award for Climate Research

Emily Tran• Recent Graduate
National Sustainability Award Winner
Environmental Science BSc·Class of 2023

Emily Tran, a recent graduate from SFU, has been awarded the National Sustainability Award for her innovative research on climate change. Her work has garnered attention for its potential global impact.

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