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Congratulations Dr. Scott on this impressive honour!

Conferred by the University of Waterloo, this rare and prestigious recognition celebrates professors of international acclaim for their exceptional scholarly contributions. 

Dr. Scott has been instrumental in designing, directing, and teaching climate change courses and programs at Waterloo, advising on climate programming at other universities, and supervising graduate students who have become leaders in their own right. 

The University of Waterloo owes much of its international reputation and stature to the quality of its eminent professors and recognizes exceptional scholarly achievement and international pre-eminence through the designation 'University Professor'. Once appointed, a faculty member retains the designation until retirement.

The Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision has been given to Dr Susan Elliott. 

Nomination for the award is based on submissions from current and former graduate students in recognition of excelling as a mentor, advisor, role model, humanist and strategist. Each year supervisors who exemplify these qualities, as well as a high level of energy and ingenuity, are selected for the honour.

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. 

Dr. Chantal Markle has recently been named Canada Research Chair in Wildlife Ecohydrology and Global Change!

In keeping with the strong GEM tradition of focusing on resource management across a range of subject areas, GEOG456/694 has, for eight years now, centred around the history of biodiversity conservation in Canada and the need to build a “new map” for halting and reversing biodiversity decline in the future. 

Hongjie He will be receiving his Doctor of Philosphy (PhD) in Geography at convocation this weekend. 

For Jaden McGregor, a student in the Faculty of Environment’s Geography and Aviation program, taking to the skies was a way to pursue his two passions – adventure and photography. 

The conservation of endangered species is a critical challenge for sustainable development. Although

serious attempts are being made to reverse current trends, many species are threatened and their crucial habitats continue to be degraded and lost at alarming rates. A new 2023 volume, CITES as a Tool for Sustainable Development, seeks to underline and explore the legal aspects of implementing the CITES to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Professors from three faculties honoured for their support and guidance of graduate students

Dr. Jonathan Li, Dr. John Long and Dr. David McKinnon are the 2022-2023 recipients of the Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision, an annual distinction bestowed by Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs in collaboration with the Graduate Student Association.

Taking us on her experience trekking through Western Nepal, Caitlin Laidlaw, a masters’ student in Geography & Environmental Management, answers the question: how do locals who live with snow leopards feel about conservation? Her short documentary is this year’s second place GRADflix competition winner.