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Alexis Riopel

M.Sc. 2016

Reporter at Le Devoir

1- What was your area of study (atmospheric or oceanic sciences)? Could you describe in a line or two your research/ area of interest while you were studying at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ?

I studied the physics of the ocean from a theoretical point of view. Using simple models, I looked into the interactions between the near-inertial waves and geostrophic currents.

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2- Looking back, what do you value most about your studies at AOS at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ?

I value the support from my M.Sc director, David Straub. He was always there to help me, while giving me the flexibility I needed to learn how to do research. I also value the many people I met in the AOS department. Many of them are now friends.

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3- How are you applying your degree in atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences from ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ?

As a journalist, I use everyday the skills and knowledge I got during my degree at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University. Not the technical details, but the perspective on the world a scientist develops. This helps me write on scientific subjects, of course, but also on political, social or environmental subjects.

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4- What advice would you give to someone considering graduate studies in atmospheric or oceanic sciences at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ?

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of the century. Even if you don't know exactly what you want to do afterwards, a degree in AOS will give you a precious preparation for what is coming!

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