Sarah Contré

Miss Sarah Contré is a first-year undergraduate student currently attending Bishop’s University in Sherbrooke in order to pursue her career aspirations in the field of Physics & Astronomy. Passionate about astrophysical phenomena since childhood, she has developed over the years a particular interest in Astrobiology and in the study of Exoplanets, hoping one day discovering unequivocal signs of extraterrestrial life and intelligence. Supported by world-renowned experts in the field, innovative cutting-edge research and breakthrough scientific projects related to astrophysics, now permit this enterprise become reality. The continued search for any form of life elsewhere in the Universe is far from being over and Sarah certainly wants to be part of this fantastic voyage.

Sarah strongly believes that educating the community about this rapidly evolving field is an essential part of one’s learning process. As such, she is truly delighted and excited with the prospect of having the unique opportunity to join and inform students from different backgrounds about the fascinating solar eclipse that occurred April 2024. She is really looking forward to getting involved to offer first-hand experience to all those interested. Her role and responsibilities as Education & Outreach Program Coordinator for Bishop’s Observatory last summer has served her well in doing so.