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.

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 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. 

2023 BIRDSALL-DREISS DISTINGUISHED LECTURE

Old problems, new approach: Applications of Ensemble-Tree Machine Learning to Hydrogeology

Dr. Kenneth Belitz
Research Hydrologist
US Geological Survey 

Role of Framework Geology in Coastal Barrier Response to Extreme Storms

Prof. Chris Houser
Dean of Science
University of Waterloo

Selenium stable isotopes as a tool for determining processes in the environment

Heather Shrimpton
Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Waterloo

Lithium in brines (Duperow aquifer) in southeast Saskatchewan: a modern-day gold rush

Prof. Ben Rostron
Professor Emeritus
Earth and Atmopsheric Sciences
University of Alberta

Phosphorus Dynamics in Lake Erie's littoral zone: Insights from a regionalized mass balance mode

Zahra Akbarzadeh
Research Associate
Ecohydrology Research Group
University of Waterloo