Events - 2019

Join the Ecohydrology Research Group on Friday, December 6^th for an Ecohydrology Research Symposium in celebration of the years of impactful research conducted by Dr. Philippe Van Cappellen, his students and colleagues, past and present.

Join us for a cocktail reception!

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".

The traditional university science curriculum was designed to train specialists in specific disciplines. However, in universities all over the world, science students are going into increasingly diverse careers and the current model does not fit their needs. Advances in technology also make certain modes of learning obsolete.

UN-Water's World Water Day tackles the water crisis by addressing the reasons why so many are being left behind. On this day, the Water Institute will join thousands from around the world in solidarity as we support and amplify World Water Day events and initiatives.

Clays, Faults and Orogeny 

Dr. Ben van der Pluijm
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Michigan 

Newly-formed, illitic clays are common in foreland fold-thrust belts, and the ages of fault-zone mineralization allow first-order constraints on the timing of regional deformation, fault weakening and fluid pathways. We briefly discuss our method of authigenic clay characterization and analysis, and focus on Ar-encapsulation dating.

GAC Howard Street Robinson Medal Lecture: The Precambrian Secrets of Yukon 

Derek Thorkelson
Department of Earth Sciences, Simon Fraser University

Most geologists in Canada regard the Canadian Cordillera as a Phanerozoic orogen consisting of fold belts and accreted terranes rich in precious and base metal deposits, and flanked by the modern Cascadia subduction zone. To the surprise of many, the orogen also preserves a rich Precambrian history that spans over a quarter of Earth history.

Join the Earth Sceicne Graduate Association (ESGA) for a fun afternoon of curling and costumes at Westmount Golf & Curling Club. All levels of players are welcome. Equipment and orientation will be provided.

CSEG DISTINGUISHED LECTURE TOUR: An Unconventional View of Geoscience 

Dr. David Gray
Sr. Geophysical Advisor, Global Exploration, Nexen

Shale oil and gas production and “fracking” are with us to stay. We geoscientists need to understand how we can contribute to the “shale revolution.”

Calling all Science graduate students. Attend the GSA Science Town Hall to share your opinions and concerns regarding graduate advisors/supervisors, TA experience, tuition and student services. 

Visit us on Wednesday, March 13th for some March Break dinosaur fun beginning at 1:00 P.M. The program is free and all ages are welcome! 

In this workshop for Science students, you will learn how to showcase your assets for high-impact results. Through analyzing job postings, you will gain the skills to build effective bullet points that help you stand out to employers – and get that interview!