He completed his BSc at Western and his PhD at McMaster University and now teaches several undergraduate Earth Sciences courses while doing research and outreach, as well as supervising graduate students. He was named one of the 2014 3M National Teaching Fellows and is held in high esteem by his students and colleagues. Kathleen Qu, a member of the Academic Affairs Committee for WURJHNS, interviewed Dr. Tsujita to learn more about his career path and relay his advice for students who wish to pursue research.