ENVIRONMENT. ECOSYSTEMS. BIODIVERSITY.
Welcome to the Environmental Science program
The environmental sciences focus on understanding the Earth’s natural systems and how we, as humans, interact with them.
Environmental scientists study the impact of human interactions on the biosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and atmosphere using an interdisciplinary and integrative approach. They provide us with the information we need to address some of the most pressing issues facing humanity today — such as climate change and the loss of biodiversity.
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Program Highlights
Darwin legacy voyage passes halfway mark
A tall ship recreating Charles Darwin's famous journey aboard the HMS Beagle has reached the halfway point of its voyage.
The voyage is being used to train 200 young conservationists from around the world onboard the ship, which has been dubbed the "world's most exciting classroom".
Stewart McPherson, founder and project leader of Darwin200, said: "We're training the world's most amazing young conservationists to create leaders to change the world of tomorrow."
The voyage recreates Darwin's trip onboard the Beagle as the ship's naturalist and captain's companion, which inspired him to develop the theory of natural selection.
Matthew Bogard's paper is published in Nature
Matthew Bogard's paper titled "Salinity causes widespread restriction of methane emissions from small inland waters" has been published in Nature, the leading international weekly journal of science.
The exceptional research in these journals has a profound effect on the disciplines to which it relates and the wider world.
Dr. Shelley Hoover - Public Professor Series
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 2024 | 7 - 9 p.m.
Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre
Cash bar | Light appetizers
Free, everyone welcome!
Dr. Shelley Hoover
Honey bees can live nearly anywhere on Earth, they increase the amount and nutritive value of our food crops, and they make hive products that are eaten, used in medicine, cosmetics, dentistry, waterproofing, lubricants, polishes, ornamentation and art, cooking, sewing, metal casting, sealing documents, and yes, literally to produce light. With their complex social structure, behaviours and communication, it is no wonder they have fascinated people for as long as we have had records of what fascinates us. Join Dr. Shelley Hoover as she explores honey bee biology, current challenges they face, and our relationship with honey bees in Canada.
Shining Student Natalie Krizan, Environmental Science major
Starting with an open mind about her academic path, environmental science student Natalie Krizan discovered her passion for environmental science and sociology at the University of Lethbridge, forging a unique and multidisciplinary academic …
Makenna Kleiner discovers a passion for wildlife and the environment at ULethbridge
Makenna Kleiner is a BSc Environmental Science student who chose ULethbridge due to its outstanding science programs and the incredible facilities in the Science Commons. Makenna discovered her passion for environmental science and …
Dilini Abeyrama - School of Graduate Studies Medal of Merit, Doctor of Philosophy
Dilini Abeyrama (PhD ’23), a dedicated scientist from Sri Lanka, has earned the Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit (PhD) at ULethbridge. Her journey is truly inspiring, reflecting her unwavering dedication to academia.
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