March 10, 2026

Solving space-sized problems with Julie Claveau (BSc 2009)

25 minutes

On this episode, we are speaking with Julie Claveau, a UVic physics and astronomy graduate who manages Earth Observation satellite programs and previously worked as Canada’s deputy mission manager for the James Webb Telescope.

She is also an advocate for diversity and inclusion, and is a blogger, a Youtuber, an avid World of Warcraft gamer, a violist, a dancer, a baker, a gardener and a mom of three.

We talk with Julie about learning to trust yourself, following your passion, dismantling imposter syndrome and so much more!

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(02:32) - Julie breaks down the steps in her career path - from working at McDonalds to working in government

(04:58) - What Julie has learned from her diverse career experiences (hint…it’s about trusting yourself)

(06:37) - How Julie turned her passion for space into a career in science

(08:40) - Julie shares what she’s most proud of from her time at UVic and in her career

(10:42) - Julie tells us why it’s key to have diverse perspectives and lived experience to solve problems in science

(12:40) - How Julie strives to achieve work/life balance in these busy times

(14:30) - Julie shares advice about how to carve out a career in science

(16:40) - How to get rid of imposter syndrome (even Julie has it!)

(17:55) - Julie tells us how her time at UVic inspired her pathway

(19:58) - Why you shouldn’t underestimate your own special mojo

(21:10) - Rapid fire questions

(21:29) - Julie’s favourite class at UVic

(22:03) - Favourite drink when studying

(22:21) - Favourite campus building to spend time in

(22:32) - Why Julie would do it all again and her love of physics

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