People profiles

I am one of those lucky people who have spent a lifetime exploring the world of geology, gathering specimens for the museum, rocks for my rock garden, preparing displays and presentations on the subject for the museum and Wat on Earth Newsletter. After being curator since the early 1970’s I now volunteer one day a week as needed.

I am a third year Earth Science student specializing in Geology. My favourite thing about studying earth sciences is that you can see it literally everywhere. I’m looking forward to sharing my passion for earth sciences with others, and hopefully inspiring them to see the beauty of earth sciences.

I am a third year geological engineering undergraduate student on my second co-op work term with the University of Waterloo.  Our wonderful Earth Sciences Museum is one of my favourite locations on campus, and I hope as Assistant Museum Curator to make it one of yours as well!

I am currently in grade 12 attending Sir John A. MacDonald Secondary School and this is my first co-op position here at the Earth Sciences Museum. I have had a passion for science and the planet we live on for as long as I can remember.

I am a first year geological engineering student and this is my very first work term at the University of Waterloo. I am thrilled to be working at the Earth Science Museum as I enjoy learning, science especially, and teaching others. The wealth of knowledge contained within these walls is amazing, and I hope to learn as much as I can as well as enhance everyone else’s learning experience.

I am a high school co-op student from Grand River Collegiate in Kitchener.

To those who wish to know a bit more about me...I am third year Geology undergraduate student on my third work term at the Earth Sciences Museum in EIT. I am also a mining enthusiast that enjoys talking about the wonders of underground mining and production geology.

I help with the day to day activities of the museum and enjoy interacting with the public through outreach.

I am a second year student in the Physics and Astronomy program. I love learning about other planets as well as going outside at night and gazing up at the stars. I look forward to sharing my love of nature by helping build the Earth Sciences Museum website this term.  

I am so excited to be working with the Earth Sciences Museum again! I am a fourth year geology student here at UW, and I love running the kids' fieldtrips to our museum. It is very rewarding to be teaching a subject that I am so passionate about. Last time I worked for the museum, I focused more on research and database management. I am so happy that this time around, I get to focus on community outreach. I couldn't imagine a more fun job!

I am a second year student studying Earth Sciences with a specialization in Geology. I originally came to Waterloo pursuing a degree in Physics and Astronomy, until I took an Earth Sciences class and loved it.  Since then my passion for geology has only grown and I am excited to see where it takes me.

I am a first year student studying Environmental Science. I love learning about ecology and geology and hope to study volcanology one day. I’m excited to share my passion with you by building the Earth Sciences Museum’s social media this term!

I am a fourth year Geography and Environmental Management student at the University of Waterloo. I have always been fascinated by our beautiful and dynamic planet. Fossils and minerals are the earthly treasures that tell the story of our planet and I cant wait to share it with you!

I am a student in the School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability program, and I will be starting my fourth year of study in Fall 2020. I have a passion for educating youth about the environment and earth systems, especially through hands-on and experience-based activities. 

John Johnston is a professor at the University of Waterloo where he teaches hundreds of students in undergraduate Earth and Environmental Sciences lecture, lab and field courses each year.

Hello! I am a second year Earth Science student at UW with a specialization in Geology. I find Earth History and rock processes fascinating and think everyone would enjoy knowing more about them.

Hello! I’m currently in my third year of geology here at UWaterloo, and I am so excited to be working at the museum this fall! I’ve loved rocks, fossils and dinosaurs since I was little and it’s so rewarding to be able to share my love for Earth Sciences through museum tours and field trips.

Hello Everyone! I am a fourth-year student studying both Earth Science and Anthropology at the University of Waterloo. I am very interested in both the sedimentology aspect of Earth Science and the Archaeological aspect of Anthropology, and I am happiest when these two studies overlap as geoarchaeology.

Hi! I am in my third year of Environmental Science with a specialization in Ecology and I am very excited to spend the semester bringing the Earth Sciences Museum to you online!

Jean Richardson was the director of the Science and Business program at the University of Waterloo. She has taught an extensive amount of Earth Science and Business courses focusing on how the two subjects intertwine.

Hi! I am currently a student at the University of Waterloo in Environmental Sciences, Geoscience specialization with a minor in Biology! I am very passionate about the Earth, rocks and going outside to see the environment and wildlife. I love learning new things and sharing my knowledge with others!

Hi! I am Jay, a 4th year Knowledge Integration and Earth Sciences Student. I love geology and museums, so working at the Earth Sciences Museums is a no brainer. Currently, I work behind the scenes to help design a travelling exhibit for the museum that focuses on current Earth Science research.

Hi! I’m a 3rd year undergraduate student studying Environmental Science, specializing in Geoscience. The Earth Sciences Museum is an amazing place filled with creative and interesting exhibits. I have already learned so much and I am excited to continue learning and to share my knowledge with visitors of the museum.

Tiffany has almost three decades of experience working and volunteering for both private and public sectors including academia and NGOs. Professionally Tiffany works on sustainably developing new water supplies and the protection of existing ones, non-point source contaminant hydrogeology related to nutrient management and road salt, facilitating the development of integrated water management strategies including proactive drought management plans and implementing source water protection for municipal water supplies.

I am a second year Environmental Science student at the University of Waterloo pursuing a specialization in Geoscience. I have always loved learning about our planet and its stunningly complex geology, so I cannot wait to share that passion with our visitors.

John Motz was born in Toronto and his parents moved to Kitchener while he was still an infant. He has lived in Kitchener-Waterloo ever since. John attended Saint Jerome’s High School in Kitchener, then went to the University of Waterloo, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Earth Sciences.

I am a third year Environmental Science student with a specialization in Water Science and a minor in Geography and Environmental Management. What I love about studying the earth and our environment is that it includes many other fields of science and can be observed in our everyday lives. 

Peter Russell is a retired curator of the Earth Sciences Museum at the University of Waterloo, he continues to work with the museum on a volunteer basis.

Work-Study Student at the Earth Sciences Museum.

Laura Scaife is a highly conscientious outreach educator and project coordinator with extensive experience working in diverse environments with persons of all ages, gender and culture.

Do you like rocks? I like rocks, that’s why I work here. Geology is a discipline which allows me to best understand the Earth and its resources. Whether teaching kids about geology or working with the museum’s collection, my affinity for this field is always growing.