On November 9, 2023, the Waterloo Wetland Lab held its second annual wetland cleanup near Fischer-Hallman Road and Columbia Street in Waterloo. Armed with gloves and garbage bags, a dedicated group of volunteers sifted through the wetlands, collecting 20 bags full of trash.
Have you ever noticed green scum on the surface of a lake? Cyanobacteria are a type of algae that can cause harmful blooms. Harshina Brijlall, a PhD in Biology student, is working to identify potential algal toxin-producing markers and understudied bacterial communities to aid in lake management.
Biology Chair Kirsten Müller joins the Waterloo Climate Institute delegation to COP28 happening from November 30th to December 12th, 2023. A delegation of four student leaders and faculty researchers will represent the University of Waterloo at the event taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. People from all over the world will be gathered for the climate change negotiations happening at COP28 and Chair Müller will have a front-row seat.
Congratulations Chair Müller and we can’t wait to hear about your experience!
You have probably seen Phragmites australis in the wild—but did you know it is Ontario’s worst invasive plant species? Jersey Fontz, a PhD student in Biology (Water) is developing a seed mix to promote the growth of native species instead of invasive species after invasive species removal.
Congratulations to Dr. Abiola Olaitan, assistant professor in biology, for being named one of the 2023 Gairdner Early Career Investigator Competition Award Winners.
The STEM With Disabilities project, created by Emma Collington (BSc '19, MSc '22, current PhD student in the Department of Biology) and Samantha Fowler (BSc '19, Science valedictorian), aims to connect people withdisabilities in STEM, and celebrate their achievements and contributions to their fields. The online campaign launched in May 2023 with an ongoing series of interviews showcasing the authentic stories of people with disabilities in STEM.
Originally posted by the Water Institute. Read full story here.
Biology lecturer Sarah Ruffell and Chemistry instructor Julie Goll have both been awarded the 2023 Excellence in Science Teaching Award for their excellence in teaching.
The Excellence in Science Teaching Award (ESTA) is awarded annually to a maximum of two instructors who have demonstrated sustained, high quality teaching in their undergraduate or graduate courses.
