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Featured News

Master's student monitors pollution at abandoned oil and gas wells 

June 22, 2026

Cooper Pickering’s research as a Master of Science in Earth Sciences student at the University of Waterloo is focused on establishing a process-based understanding of methane, hydrogen sulfide, and carbon dioxide leakage from legacy wells.

Tracking methane across borders

June 15, 2026

Environmental Sciences alumnus Gabriella Ardila fully embraced opportunities to explore and take her learning globally, including travelling to the Dominican Republic, Colombia and Argentina while completing her undergraduate degree. 

2026 Excellence in Science Research Award winners

June 9, 2026

Congratulations to Tonya DelSontro, Rodney Smith, and Lyndon Jones, this year’s recipients of the Excellence in Science Research Awards.

Featured Events

EARTH 490: Mekong Delta Field Course - Info Session 2026

Thinking about gaining real-world field experience? Join us for an info session on the upcoming Earth 490 Field Courses in Vietnam this December!

Learn about the course structure, what to expect in the field, and where you’ll be heading. Meet the course instructor, ask your questions, and explore if this is the right opportunity for you.

All students welcome. Light refreshments will be provided.

Date: Tuesday September 15th, 2026

Location: STC 2002

Registration Link: EARTH490 Mekong Delta Info Session - Registration FA 2026

2026 Darcy Lecture: Steven Loheide

Join us for the 2026 Darcy Lecture featuring

Steven Loheide, Ph.D.
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Groundwater Recharge Regimes are in Flux

Friday, September 18, 2026
10:00 a.m.

In-person: EIT 3142