Current students

Fourth-year PhD student Burgess Langshaw Power from the Balsillie School of International Affairs at the University of Waterloo has been awarded the prestigious Cadieux-Léger Fellowship by Global Affairs Canada. This Fellowship, awarded to one doctoral student annually, will enable Burgess to research the governance of climate-altering technologies and analyze Canada’s commitments under international agreements.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 10:30 am - 11:30 am EST (GMT -05:00)

Chart Your Course: Career Development Strategies with Darby Mcgrath

Are you ready to chart a successful career path in STEM? You’re invited to an inspiring session with Darby Mcgrath, Vice President of Research and Development at Vineland and a prominent educator at Brock University and the University of Waterloo. Her outstanding contributions to the field have earned her the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce 2023 Women in Business Award for Science, Technology, Engineering & Math and the 2023 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture Award. Join Darby and learn how to: Embrace diverse career opportunities, Curate Your ‘Brag Book, and set effective goals for success. 

Students from the Faculty of Environment participated in the V2V Field School in Barkul, Chilika, India, joining a global delegation to explore the challenges and opportunities faced by coastal communities and small-scale fisheries. Co-directed by Dr. Prateep Nayak and Dr. Derek Armitage, the program focused on applying a commons approach to help these communities transition from vulnerability to viability. 

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Pioneering New Frontiers: Dean Mutrie’s Path to Industry Excellence

Imagine pioneering an entire new field of environmental specialization, training an industry of specialists and growing the largest firm in Canada in this new area of expertise.  

You’re invited to an Alumni Office Hour with Dean Mutrie, a planning graduate who founded the first ever environmental inspection course for the North American pipeline industry and become a leading international expert in the environmental effects of linear facilities 

Join us to learn how a quiet, unassuming kid who hung around the ecology lab built a respected environmental consulting firm of 450 people in Western Canada.   

What can you do with an environment degree? It’s up to you. But first you need to figure out how to apply what you’ve learned to a job, how to articulate the skills you’ve gained through class, and what it is you actually want to do.

Join two ERS alums who took very different paths after graduation and ended up, nine years later, joining forces to launch a business consulting firm.

Thursday, August 1, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Unveiling Career Success: Insights from David Collins, CEO & Founder - Red Beans Group

Ready to unlock the secrets to career success? Join David Collins, CEO and Founder - Red Beans Group, as he delves into the essence of resilience in business, the art of making wise decisions, and the transformative power of planning in your career journey. Discover how to turn setbacks into opportunities, cultivate luck through practice, and create a positive ripple effect through kindness and fairness.