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Earth and Environmental Sciences combines geology with studies in surface and groundwater, as well as the engineering properties of rocks and soils. We invite you to learn more about our internationally recognized research from helping communities protect groundwater resources to understanding the mysteries of geologic processes deep within the Earth.

As active researchers, we offer our students a hands-on learning experience in addition to innovative degrees and programs, such as TERRE NET, Canada’s first nationally funded program designed to connect the next generation of sustainable mining professionals.

Our unique Earth Sciences Museum and its K-12 outreach program give us the chance to share our passion with the community.

News

  1. Apr. 18, 2019PhD student addresses drinking water security challenges related to natural disturbancesTyler Hampton in the midst of field research, Augusta Creek, Michigan.

    Tyler Hampton in the midst of field research, Augusta Creek, Michigan.

  2. Mar. 8, 2019Adjunct Prof. Cees van Staal awarded the 2019 Logan Medal

    Earth and Environmental Sciences Adjunct Professor Cees van Staal has been awarded the 2019 Logan Medal by the Geological Association of Canada.

  3. Feb. 25, 2019Researchers discover when and where oxygen began its riseMt. McRae Shale sedimentary rocks from Australia

    Oxygen in the form of the oxygen molecule (O2), produced by plants and vital for animals, is thankfully abundant in Earth’s atmosphere and oceans. Researchers studying the history of O2 on Earth, however, know that it was relatively scarce for much of our planet’s 4.6 billion-year existence.   

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Events

  1. May 28 to 31, 2019NovCare 2019 International ConferenceNovCare Conference logo

    Conference registration is now open. Early bird registration is available until April 1st, 2019 and abstracts in the form of poster or oral presentations will be accepted until March 15th, 2019.

  2. May 23, 2019MSc Defence - Rhys Gwynne

    Rhys Gwynne will be presenting their MSc Defence on the "Integration of Geochemical and Isotopic Analyses of Fracture Minerals and Fluids Assessing the Deep Geological Stability at Chalk River Laboratories Chalk River, Canada".

  3. June 18, 2019MSc Defence - Shuai Yang

    Shuai Yang will be presenting their MSc defense on the "Reconstruction of Local and Global Marine Paleoredox Conditions During Deposition of the Devonian-Mississippian Exshaw Formation (Black Shale Member) and Evaluation of Hydrocarbon maturation Effects."

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