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
This spring term, five Environment students were awarded spots to attend a five-day overnight field experience in Algonquin Park hosted by FREED (Field Research in Ecology and Evolution Diversified). Two students share insights from the experience.
Two SERS students were among those who participated in the offering of ENV474: Connecting Climate Change and Social Justice, which took place in South Africa in late April. The interdisciplinary field course integrated a range of science and policy perspectives and field-based interactions to understand South Africa’s Cape region as a dynamic and linked system of people and nature.
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.
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!
Dustin Garrick has been appointed director of the University of Waterloo’s Collaborative Water Program for a two-year term, effective January 1, 2024. Dustin is University Research Chair in Water and Development Policy, associate professor in SERS and is a Water Institute member.
Established in 2013, the Collaborative Water Program is unique at the University of Waterloo and globally for its interdisciplinary approach and focus on learning through hands-on experience. The aim is to train the next generation of water leaders and equip them with the job-ready skills needed to understand and address complex water challenges.
We are pleased to announce that Derek Armitage is the new Director of SERS, taking up the role on January 1, 2024.