Dan Bert, PhD candidate and manager of Carleton’s Geomatics and Landscape Ecology Lab, is one of the authors of the paper published on the website PLOS ONE. Bert worked on this project with Dr. Pierre Mineau from Environment Canada who is also an adjunct professor here at Carleton.
Professor Steven Cooke, Canada Research Chair in Fish Ecology and Conservation Physiology and Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Biology, recently received the Tri-Valley (Rideau, South Nation and Mississippi) Conservation Award from the Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation in the category of University/College. The award was given in recognition of Dr. Cooke’s commitment to aquatic conservation in eastern Ontario.
Deanne van Rooyen’s graduate research project on the origin and geological history of rocks in an area in southern BC has earned her a national award. The award given annually to a graduate student in a Canadian university recognizes van Rooyen’s contribution to our knowledge about the geological history of Canada.
On Wednesday, April 18, Jay Ingram will deliver the Faculty of Science’s annual Discovery Lecture. In his lecture, entitled “Truth, an inconvenience”, Ingram will ask: Are we responsible for the changing climate? Are you against genetically modified foods?
As you are aware, MacOdrum Library is undergoing a year-long renovation. Construction is now underway and it will continue into 2013.
Library staff will do everything possible to minimize any disruption to students, faculty and staff during the construction. Please note that there will be some additional noise in the Library, which is unavoidable. Construction noise should stop after 3 p.m., Monday to Friday and there should not be any construction on weekends.
All Environmental Science students were invited to submit their photographs that promote awareness of the issues facing society and the natural environment in the world today. The contest deadline was February 29. A panel of judges has viewed the entries and the winners will be announced on Tuesday, March 13 at 1:30 pm in the Toyer Foyer. All are welcome. Winning entries will be on display in the Foyer from March 13 to 15.
You are invited to attend Carleton’s March Break Program for prospective students which takes place from March 10 – 17, 2012 (excluding Sunday, March 11). This is your chance to learn about the wide range of academic programs, student services and resources available at Carleton University.
In the spirit of Brain Awareness Week, the Society for Neuroscience is reaching out to local creative minds in order to explore our community’s perceptions and appreciation for the mind, brain, and mental health. The Brain and Mental Health Art Show is open to individuals of all ages, education and employment, and is intended to inspire creative learning. Take part in this fun and unique event by submitting a piece of art that encapsulates your vision of the mind, brain and/or mental health.
Carleton University has received an average of 7.2 per cent more applications from Ontario high school students this year compared with 2011, according to figures recently released by the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre. That’s considerably higher than the provincial average increase of 2.4 per cent.
Ontario high school applicants who picked Carleton as their top choice for their first year of university were up 8.3 per cent.