At the French Embassy in Australia, this young scientist advances research on the marine environment

Nearly 17,000 kilometers separate Saint-Pierre and Miquelon de Canberra in Australia. It was here, far from her loved ones and her family that Marie Cormier put her suitcases two months ago. For at least a year, Saint-Pierre will work as a scientific project manager at the French Embassy in as an international volunteer in administration (via). An experience of which the young woman of 24 years is particularly delighted even if, she admits, this trip far from her bases brought her out of her comfort zone. Humanly first. “At the beginning, it's true, I was quite disoriented”, she explains. “It's a new life, a new city, new animals. It changes a lot. But there, after a month, I really start to be comfortable.”

At work, the same goes for Marie. Its beginnings at the embassy appeal to it. Between the day before and the popularization it performs, the scientist does not unemployed. His research encompasses his areas of specialization such as the environment, Antarctica and health but not only.

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Again, it must adapt to new processes. “I have to make scientific watch, that I find out about scientific news in Australia, basically I have to summarize this for France. It is not so easy to popularize. I have a foot in research But also in something more protocol.

Artificial intelligence or technology, Marie also works on different subjects of which she is less used to. But it is actually its specialization in the marine environment that has attracted. Research on this subject in Australia is one of its missions. Especially since the UNOC 3 will take place in Nice next June. An event organized by France and Costa Rica which aims to preserve the marine environment.

I do an inventory of research in Australia. I really learn a lot. The world of scientific cooperation between France and Australia pleases me very much.

Scientific collaborations between the two countries already exist. Although she has already been able to interact with Australian colleagues, she has not yet been able to organize events or initiate collaborations. “There are meetings between New Caledonia and Australia for example with the Corail barrier. The goal is to put them in contact looking for themURS and areas of research. But pFor the moment I become familiar with the various subjects and files of my predecessor. But êbe at the heart of scientific cooperation between France and Australia is particularly interesting.“

And if Canberra has no direct access to the sea, the ocean is only two o'clock. “I went there this weekend with my roommate“, Says Marie. “Canberra is a city surrounded by forests and mountains. It is really a pleasant city. Not too large for a capital.”A huge plus for this Saint-Pierre which has always loved nature and which has been involved locally.

Her course speaks for her. Between her license obtained in Brest, and her master's degree in environmental and coast management in La Rochelle, Marie worked for the Piiress association in Saint-Pierre. In particular, she could be initiated to Research projects for Saint-Pierre and Miquelon in consultation with local actors and scientists. Experiences that were profitable for him when applying for his new position in Australia. “The fact of coming from overseas and Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, and to have experience there was a lot valued. Many exchanges are made with overseas in the Indo-Pacific Region . Then I have always been curious about nature. But before my university course, I realized that I did not know that much my environment. Now I can say yes. “