Events

Defining the Intersection of Geology, Geochemistry and Microbiology in Hydrothermal Environments

Dr. Daniel Colman
Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Montana State University

Hydrothermal systems provide excellent model systems to deconvolute the dynamic interplay between geology and geochemistry and the ecology and evolution of microorganisms. Extensive geochemical variation exists in hydrothermal systems that sets the stage for an incredible amount of microbial taxonomic and functional biodiversity. Further, microorganisms inhabiting hydrothermal systems can have profound roles in shaping the geochemistry of their environments through geo-biological feedbacks resulting from biological transformations of inorganic and organic chemical constituents.

9th Annual World Wetlands Day Research Symposium at the University of Waterloo

Grab your favourite afternoon drink, cozy up in your favourite chair and spend an hour with some truly inspirational women. Whether you'd like to just listen, or engage over text in the online chat forum, this virtual high tea social will be a lively commentary and round-table discussion about why women choose to challenge.

Come meet our newest faculty members

The Faculty of Science is proud to announce a new, complimentary online lecture series that highlights the incredible new talent in our midst.  Over the coming months, we will be hosting a series of talks from a wide range of topics that introduce you to our latest lecturers, researchers and future stars of the Faculty.

Join us for an in-person Henry Darcy Distinguished Lecture featuring Dr. Chen Zhu from Indiana University.

Talk title: Hydrogeochemistry: Recent Advances and Opportunities & Challenges Ahead
 

Please note that as this is an in-person event, current University of Waterloo COVID-19 protocols will be followed. Masks are required and all attendees must submit vaccination records to the university.

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences Proudly Presents:

J.F. (Rick) Delvin, PhD, University of Kansas

CSEG Distinguished Lecture

Dr. Rachel Newrick, P.Geoph., P.Geol.

Exploration Geophysicist

Geophysics ... the future is so bright, we have to wear shades

There are many factors are behind today’s environmental crisis, including rising greenhouse gas emissions, but freshwater—and therefore groundwater—is most fundamental and urgent because it is the most basic requirement for humans, along with food.

Join us at the 11th Annual World Wetlands Day Research Symposium at the University of Waterloo. The event will consist of an undergraduate and graduate poster session and reception followed by a distinguished lecture by Dr. Line Rochefort and a panel discussion from wetland expert panelists on the topic of Wetland Restoration. 

Join us for the Howard Street Robinson Lecture Tour.