Valerie Kurdy
About Valerie Kurdy
Valerie Kurdy serves as the Coordonnatrice de Projet en Robotique for the Ligue Lego First Explore program at Fusion Jeunesse in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where she has worked since 2020. She focuses on integrating robotics into educational curriculums to inspire young students in STEM fields.
Work at Fusion Jeunesse
Valerie Kurdy has been serving as the Coordonnatrice de projet en Robotique for the Ligue Lego First EXPLORE program at Fusion Jeunesse since October 2020. In this role, she focuses on coordinating robotics projects aimed at engaging youth in STEM education. Her work involves integrating robotics into educational curriculums, thereby inspiring young students to explore the field of engineering. This position has allowed her to contribute significantly to educational initiatives in Montreal.
Previous Experience
Before her current role, Valerie Kurdy gained experience as a Product Support Engineer intern at OSIsoft in 2021, where she worked for three months in Montreal. Additionally, she worked as a Fundraiser at Fundraising Direct for two months in 2020. These positions provided her with valuable skills and insights that she applies in her current role in robotics coordination.
Education and Expertise
Valerie Kurdy studied at Collège Mariste Champville from 2013 to 2018, where she completed her Bac Francais with a focus on Serie Scientifique. She furthered her education at McGill University, studying Electrical Engineering from 2018 to 2022. Her academic background equips her with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which she applies in her work with robotics and educational projects.
Robotics Coordination Initiatives
In her role at Fusion Jeunesse, Valerie Kurdy has been actively involved in coordinating robotics projects for the Ligue Lego First Explore program. Her initiatives focus on engaging youth in STEM education, fostering interest in engineering and technology among young students. Through these projects, she aims to create a positive impact on the educational landscape in Montreal.