Dept of Earth & Environmental Sciences
Centre for Environmental and Information Technology (EIT)
200 University Ave. W
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1
Phone: (519) 888-4567
Welcome
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 CREATE, Canada’s first nationally funded program designed to train 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. The Department is also an active supporter and participant of the Water Institute.
News
- June 9, 2017University of Waterloo researchers lead impactful projects on climate change
Climate change is significantly impacting Canada’s water resources. From melting permafrost, to more pervasive algal blooms, to increased flooding, these impacts are only expected to increase in the future.
- May 19, 2017Waterloo scientists leads $1.9M project to help farmers reduce their greenhouse gas emissions
The Honourable Raj Saini, MP for Kitchener Centre, Marwan Tabbara, MP for Kitchener-South Hespler, and Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business and Tourism and MP for Waterloo with Prof. David Blowes, Prof. David Rudolph, and Prof. Bernard Duncker.
- May 17, 2017Dams are major driver of global environmental change
Water reservoirs created by damming rivers could have significant impacts on the world’s carbon cycle and climate system that aren’t being accounted for, a new study concludes.
Events
- June 20 to 23, 2017Canadian Society of Microbiologists 67th Annual Conference
Save the date!
The University of Waterloo is honoured to be hosting the 67th annual Canadian Society of Microbiologists (CSM) conference, co-chaired by Waterloo Biology Professors Josh Neufeld and Laura Hug.
Registration opens January 13, 2017; early registration ends April 14, 2017.
- June 22, 2017Department Seminar: Dr. Sascha E. Oswald
Water at the field scale – how valuable is non-invasive cosmic-ray neutron sensing
Dr. Sascha E. Oswald, Institute of Earth and Environmental Science, University of Potsdam
- June 23, 2017Family and special leaves at the University of Waterloo: A special panel discussion
This event will provide information on UW policies specific to various special leaves (e.g., maternity, parental, family caregiver or medical leaves), that are available to faculty, staff and graduate students as well as the processes involved.