Léa Lebert

Direction of mentees

After obtaining a degree in forestry engineering in Bordeaux (France), I crossed the Atlantic to pursue a doctorate in forestry science at Université Laval. I specialized in forest pathology, in other words, I try to understand the diseases that affect trees, to better protect forests. 

But my love of science doesn't stop at trees and laboratories. During my studies, I had the opportunity to give private lessons to high school students, who were often a little intimidated by scientific subjects. Showing them that science isn't a closed world or reserved for "those in the know" was a real eye-opener. With the right words, the right examples, and a little patience, everything becomes clearer, and sometimes even fascinating! That's exactly what InitiaSciences does for me: it gives me the opportunity to share, in a simple way, what I'm passionate about. Bringing science to life, making it concrete and accessible. 

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