Transforming everyday citizens into environmental agents, SERS PhD student Jess Kidd identifies community members as the secret to increased understanding of our environment.
Dr. Andrea Collin's first book Gender and the Global Land Grab: A Feminist Global Governance Approach introduces a feminist conceptual framework to analyze land governance policy around the world.
SERS MES student Mackenzie Jones has been awarded the inaugural Peter Hatcher Family Bursary by Georgian Bay Forever, supporting Mackenzie in the exploration of novel approaches to analyzing aquatic connectivity within the Georgian Bay region. Congratulations, Mackenzie!
Congratulations to Drs. Felicitas Egunyu and Helena Shilomboleni who have received 2024 Insight Development Grants to further our collective understanding of individuals and societies, and inform the search for solutions to societal challenges
Dr. Chantel Markle is named Canada Research Chair in Wildlife Ecohydrology and Global Change.
The Spring 2024 convocation was held June 11th, and we congratulate all of our graduating students on their accomplishments. A few graduating students from SERS achieved significant milestones. This includes our distinguished academic achievement winner and the Faculty of Environment valedictorian.
Just in time for World Ocean’s Day, Derek Armitage has co-edited a new book on creating a sustainable future for Canada’s oceans and coasts.
With Ontario’s eight species of turtles considered at risk, a new nest designed by researchers has the potential to significantly bolster their struggling populations.
SERS PhD candidate Isabel Jorgensen has been awarded a prestigious P.E.O. Scholar Award for her high level of academic achievement and potential to have a positive impact on society. Congratulations, Isabel!
The number of solar-powered water pumps is increasing in lower and middle income countries. While the technology presents important opportunities to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, an article published in Science co-led by SERS professor Dustin Garrick suggests that anticipated emissions reductions are complex to calculate and solar pumps are likely to increase groundwater depletion as farmers gain access to cheap, clean energy.