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Hi, I'm Maria Proskurina, a Master of Applied Science candidate at the University of Toronto, focusing on phosphorus recovery from pulp and paper mill waste streams. I hold an Honours Bachelor of Science with Distinction from the University of Toronto Mississauga, where I majored in Biology, minored in Chemistry, and completed a Business, Science, & Entrepreneurship Minor. I've conducted literature reviews, designed and executed experiments, drafted journal manuscripts, and presented to industry audiences. My experience spans graduate research, teaching, and field data collection, and I enjoy communicating complex scientific concepts clearly and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advance sustainable solutions.…Hi, I'm Maria Proskurina, a Master of Applied Science candidate at the University of Toronto, focusing on phosphorus recovery from pulp and paper mill waste streams. I hold an Honours Bachelor of Science with Distinction from the University of Toronto Mississauga, where I majored in Biology, minored in Chemistry, and completed a Business, Science, & Entrepreneurship Minor. I've conducted literature reviews, designed and executed experiments, drafted journal manuscripts, and presented to industry audiences. My experience spans graduate research, teaching, and field data collection, and I enjoy communicating complex scientific concepts clearly and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advance sustainable solutions.

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Hi, I'm Maria Proskurina, a Master of Applied Science candidate at the University of Toronto, focusing on phosphorus recovery from pulp and paper mill waste streams. I hold an Honours Bachelor of Science with Distinction from the University of Toronto Mississauga, where I majored in Biology, minored in Chemistry, and completed a Business, Science, & Entrepreneurship Minor. I've conducted literature reviews, designed and executed experiments, drafted journal manuscripts, and presented to industry audiences. My experience spans graduate research, teaching, and field data collection, and I enjoy communicating complex scientific concepts clearly and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advance sustainable solutions.…Hi, I'm Maria Proskurina, a Master of Applied Science candidate at the University of Toronto, focusing on phosphorus recovery from pulp and paper mill waste streams. I hold an Honours Bachelor of Science with Distinction from the University of Toronto Mississauga, where I majored in Biology, minored in Chemistry, and completed a Business, Science, & Entrepreneurship Minor. I've conducted literature reviews, designed and executed experiments, drafted journal manuscripts, and presented to industry audiences. My experience spans graduate research, teaching, and field data collection, and I enjoy communicating complex scientific concepts clearly and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advance sustainable solutions.

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Hi, I’m Maria Proskurina, a Master of Applied Science candidate at the University of Toronto, focusing on phosphorus recovery from pulp and paper mill waste streams. I hold an Honours Bachelor of Science with Distinction from the University of Toronto Mississauga, where I majored in Biology, minored in Chemistry, and completed a Business, Science, & Entrepreneurship Minor.

I’ve conducted literature reviews, designed and executed experiments, drafted journal manuscripts, and presented to industry audiences. My experience spans graduate research, teaching, and field data collection, and I enjoy communicating complex scientific concepts clearly and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advance sustainable solutions.

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Teaching Assistant at Department of Biology – University of Toronto Mississauga

September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Participated in bi-weekly teaching team meetings; independently led tutorials and practical sessions for 24 undergraduate students; responded to student inquiries; graded laboratory assignments with detailed feedback within established timelines.

Graduate Researcher at Pulp & Paper Center – University of Toronto

September 1, 2025 - Present

Conducted literature and document reviews, designed and executed experiments on phosphorus behaviour within pulp & paper mills; drafted and revised journal manuscript; coordinated meetings with committee members and prepared agendas; maintained organized project records; prepared and delivered a professional presentation to 40+ members of the Pulp & Paper Industry Consortium; contributed to securing graduate funding.

Forestry & Horticulture Survey Student at Canadian Food Inspection Agency

May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023

Accurately collected and recorded invasive species survey and inspection data using Excel and ArcGIS; generated survey schedules and ensured timely completion of inspections by coordinating with site contacts.

Front Desk Assistant at University of Toronto Mississauga Library

September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023

Provided professional front-desk support, greeted visitors, responded to inquiries via in-person, phone, and email; managed administrative transactions, including tracking material loans and processing payments.