Project: Historical and Palaeoecology of Arctic Fox.

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Bio

Originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, Alex Derian is a 3rd year PhD. candidate at Trent University. Before venturing to Ontario, Alex attended Simon Fraser University, where she completed her B.A. and M.A. with a research focus on zooarchaeology, specifically the subsistence practices of the Secwepemc in the interior plateau of British Columbia. Currently, Alex is investigating the effects of human subsistence practices on the diets and life histories of Arctic foxes in Inuit Traditional territory. Alongside her academic journey, Alex enjoys rock climbing, playing multiple musical instruments such as the bass, drums, violin and piano as well as her newfound talent of crocheting whimsical items and cute accessories for her niece. She also likes to bake and once made an entire wedding cake for her brother! One fun fact about Alex is that she went to bartending school and is interested in exploring as well as collecting souvenirs from scotch lounges when visiting new destinations. Bio by Dawn Bari. 

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TEAL Awards and Honours

🥈 2023 Lab Olympics Silver Medal: Bone Cutting

🏆 2023 Best Sample Replicate (with 2022-23 Graduate Class)

🏆 2023 Best Sample Analytical Session (with 2022-23 Graduate Class)

🥈 2024 Lab Olympics Silver Medal: Pipette Transfer

🏆 2024 Best Sample CNS Analytical Session

🏆 2024 Best CNS Sample Replicate

🏆 2024 Early Worm Award

🏆 2024 Lowest δ34S Value

🥇 2025 Lab Olympics Gold Medal: Microbalance Accuracy & Precision

🥇 2025 Lab Olympics Gold Medal: Bone Cutting

🥉 2025 Lab Olympics Bronze Medal: Microbalance Speed