Dr. Myra Hird discusses banning imported single-use plastics on the CBC
Dr. Myra Hird was recently interviewed on the CBC national news about the upcoming single-use plastic ban.
Dr. Myra Hird was recently interviewed on the CBC national news about the upcoming single-use plastic ban.
Congratulations to Saskia de Wildt (PhD) and Scott Arlidge (MES-R), who are among seven winners of the annual Art of Research photo contest. This year the theme focused on a reimagining of the UN Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs). Saskia and Scott are both supervised by Dr. Graham Whitelaw.
Dr. Hird's has just published a new book entitled "A Public Sociology of Waste" and she is also featured in a recent documentary "Revolutions":
Dr. Hird is featured in a recent CBC article, read it here:
She has also been elected as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Foundation Internatinoal for her public outreach work!
Oak Ridges Moraine expert Dr. Graham Whitelaw explains why we limit development to protect this precious resource.
This is part four of a series of videos produced by the "Save the Oak Ridges Moraine" Coalition (STORM).
Dr. Kristen Lowitt has a colleague at the Wolfe Island Gardens who is interested in hiring an intern this coming April, 2022. If you are interested and you would like more information on this opportunity please click here!
Along with seven other PhDs and post-docs, Adaku was selected to assist the School of Graduate Studies with their new initiative focused on inclusivity and a variety of support activities for grad students across campus.
Karen received one of the 2021 Special Recognition for Staff Awards just before the Holiday break! This is a much deserved honour!
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Past Degrees: BPAPM (Honours) in Communication Policy Studies, Carleton University, 2021
Research Project: A Watershed Moment at the Fairy Creek Watershed: BC Forestry Policy and Punctuated Equilibrium Theory
Supervisor: Dr. Warren Mabee
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Past degree: Bachelor’s of Honours Science Majoring in Chemistry
Tentative thesis: Using phytoremediation to remediate salt contaminated soils
Supervisors: Drs. Barb Zeeb and Allison Rutter