

S-IMEW Alumni
Since its inception in 2007, 362 students have participated in S-IMEW. Participants have used the knowledge, experiences, and networking opportunities gained from S-IMEW to help them take on an array of diverse career paths.
Check out our S-IMEW Alumni: Where Are They Now? gallery to see how their
participants experiences helped shape their careers.
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Nick Joyce
S-IMEW 2013
Lead Principal, Business Development, BHP

Looking back on it, the best part of S-IMEW was in building friendships and trusted connections with a cohort of high-potential peers that have since gone on to build some really interesting careers. In that sense, S-IMEW has become an important accelerator of talent in the industry.

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Octavia Bath
S-IMEW 2010
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Project Geologist, Pretivm Resources Inc.

Octavia Bath
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Project Geologist, Pretivm Resources Inc.
S-IMEW not only solidified my interest in mineral exploration and mining but helped mould it into my passion and career. We were exposed to many different aspects of the mining world including both scientific research and industry. The workshop gave me an understanding of how truly diverse the sector is. I also made many contacts, and more importantly friends who I still have to this day

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Paul Medici
S-IMEW 2009
Brock University
Founder and CEO, Medici Financial Modeling Inc.

The S-IMEW organizers and PDAC staff were fantastic, the guest speakers were top-notch, and the students all shared a common bond – which made for a unique and memorable experience. Michael Doggett’s talk on Mineral Economics helped redefine my career path, as I transitioned from exploration to Equity Research following the workshop. I then obtained an MBA and went on to work for an industry-leading financial modeling training company. In 2021 I started my own firm which specializes in all things financial modeling, including the building and ongoing maintenance of corporate financial models.

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Paul Stewart
S-IMEW 2011
Queen's University
Project Geologist, Uravan Minerals Inc.

S-IMEW to me was like summer camp for geologists. There are few things more fun than running around exploring the bush, underground mines and board rooms with a diverse group of young enthusiastic geologists. Rubbing shoulders with some heavy hitters in the junior and major mining space was also a bonus. S-IMEW was also a great crash course on what to expect working in the junior mining space. This was invaluable knowledge at the time as I began an MSc program in collaboration with a junior mining company shortly after the trip.

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Perry Hohn
S-IMEW 2011
Mount Royal University
Project Geologist, Teck Resources Ltd.

S-IMEW was an early-career catalyst, deepening my understanding of the mineral exploration and mining industry through unforgettable hands-on experiences. The workshop's blend of theory and practical exercises powerfully demonstrated the broad scope of opportunities available to a geoscientist entering the industry. Networking with industry experts and other students helped forged valuable life-long professional connections and friendships. S-IMEW significantly shaped my career, providing insights and opportunities that continue to influence my path in geology and mineral exploration.