The Government of Canada announced the recipients of one of the country’s highest academic honours — the new Canada Research Chairs. We are pleased to share that Dr. Christine Dow was renewed for her work in glacier hydrology and ice dynamics, and Dr. Juan Moreno-Cruz was renewed for his work in energy transitions.
Dr. Michelle Rutty and Dr. Jeremy Pittman have been invited to the International Science Council’s newly formed Global Roster of Experts. Designed to bridge the gap between science and policy, the roster was formed to ensure that global decision-makers have access to credible, timely, and context-specific scientific advice that can drive progress on the most urgent global challenges.
Researchers from the University of Waterloo and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions partnered with the BC Provincial Government to produce reports on flood resilience, with the latest focusing on best practices for managed retreat decision-making, providing essential guidance for BC communities facing climate change impacts.
Congratulations to Dr. Helen Jarvie who has been awarded a University Research Chair in recognition of her contributions to water quality science and management.
The Master of Climate Change internship program is piloting a graduate work-integrated learning internship in partnership with Co-operative and Experiential Education and Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs.
Michelle Anagnostou, a PhD candidate in Geography and Environmental Management, has been awarded a prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship for 2024-2026. Michelle will join the Oxford Martin Programme on Illegal Wildlife Trade at the University of Oxford, the world's leading centre for research on illegal wildlife trade.
Jessica Williamson, a doctoral student in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management, summarized the current and future state of the Niagara growing region under the context of climate change. Her research is now published in Canadian Journal of Plant Science.
Dr. Chantel Markle is named Canada Research Chair in Wildlife Ecohydrology and Global Change.
Congratulations to University of Waterloo students Andrew, Kevin, and Franco for winning second place at this year's Esri Canada GIS Centers of Excellence Competition (ECCE App Challenge)!
Climate change in Canada is increasing the frequency and severity of heat waves. Yuki Yeung, a Faculty of Environment student, is investigating student perceptions and vulnerability to heat stress in Canadian post-secondary residences. The findings from her thesis have now been published in Canadian Geographies.