Dr. Monique Simair (BSc’04, PhD’09) studied microbiology and immunology at USask’s College of Arts and Science before earning her PhD at USask’s College of Medicine. (Photo courtesy of Monique Simair)
Dr. Monique Simair (BSc’04, PhD’09) studied microbiology and immunology at USask’s College of Arts and Science before earning her PhD at USask’s College of Medicine. (Photo courtesy of Monique Simair)

'Turning curiosity into action'

Award-winning USask graduate Dr. Monique Simair (BSc’04, PhD’09) has leveraged her passion for science, innovation, and problem-solving into two successful environmental consultancy businesses

By SHANNON BOKLASCHUK

University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduate Dr. Monique Simair (BSc’04, PhD’09) is an entrepreneur, scientist, innovator, and industry leader in the environmental consulting sector who is known for developing water treatment strategies for mining projects in Canada and around the world.

Following Integrated Sustainability’s acquisition of her second company, Maven Water and Environment, Simair stepped into the role of Vice President of Science and Innovation, bringing her expertise in commercializing new environmental technologies into the organization’s next phase of growth. The company—which has offices in Saskatoon, Vancouver, Calgary, California, and Barbados—provides sustainable infrastructure engineering and consulting solutions to address today’s water, waste, and energy challenges.

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