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Current students
Stephanie Barr (PhD, in progress)
Initially I completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology at Queen’s University (2009) then I went on to complete an Advanced Diploma in Ecosystem Management Technology at Sir Sandford Fleming College (2010). With the aim of working at the science-policy interface, and using my science background to inform environmental policy, I pursued a Masters of Public Administration at the University of Regina (2011). Later, I completed a Masters of Climate Change at the University of Waterloo (2014). Since completing my studies I have worked for the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Natural Resources Canada in climate change related positions. Through these experiences I developed an interest the impacts of climate change on ecosystems and how assisted migration can be used as a tool to help species adapt to changes that are occurring. In particular I am interested in how human perspectives and values influence management plan decisions and determine which species should be focused on.
Fun fact: I love to travel to new places every chance I get to experience different ecosystems and cultures. I’m also unrealistically terrified of snakes…. No office pranks please!
Jacqueline Corr (MES, in progress)
I was born in Edmonton, and have lived in Montreal and Calgary before moving to Ontario. Being in Calgary and so close to the Rocky Mountains, as well as living off a ravine, started my love of wildlife and nature. I was part of a co-op in high school where I worked with MNR and had the opportunity to help tag Peregrine Falcons, as well as search for Jefferson Salamanders and their eggs. I completed my undergrad at Lakehead University in Orillia in Environmental Sustainability in 2015 and now I’m jumping right into my Masters.
I adore working with trees in an ecological sense and in looking at their relation with society. I’m concerned that many tree species are being destroyed by not only changes in temperature and precipitation but also with the introduction of new diseases.
Fun Fact: Lakehead in Orillia is made up of three buildings, maybe 1,500 students. I was one of 5 people graduating from my program in 2015, UW is going to be a massive change from that. One of my goals is to swim with as many sharks as possible (without stressing them, or being a threat, of course). I so far have swam with Nurse Sharks and Whale Sharks.
Andrea Legere (MES, in progress)
I completed my undergraduate degree in Landscape Architecture at the University of Guelph (2013). While studying at Guelph I developed a strong interest in conservation, environmental restoration, landscape planning and its relation to design. Understanding human interaction with the environment, how we perceive and value natural systems and how balance can be achieved is what inspired me to enroll in environmental studies. My undergraduate degree and time spent abroad as an exchange student in Auckland, New Zealand further sparked my interest in the protection of biodiversity, more specifically the ecological impacts caused by tourism. My MES project will explore how eco-tourism contributes to the spread of invasive species. My overall goal is to combine the knowledge gained from my MES with my undergraduate degree in Landscape Architecture to create well-informed designs for either the private or public sector.
Fun fact: I have an eclectic taste in music, and I enjoy seeing live performances. I am horribly addicted to music festivals.
Past students
Heather Andrachuk (MES, 2014). Heather was a delightful person and a passionate nature-lover and educator; it was my honour to be her Master’s advisor. She has left the world too soon.
Hadley Boehm (Fulbright Scholar, 2009), Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin
Jacqueline Corr (MES, 2016)
Heather Crochetiere (MES, 2012), World Wildlife Canada
Kyle Creelman (MES, 2011), Hamilton Wentworth District School Board
Elaine Ferrier (MES, 2011), Ontario Ministry of Natural Resource
Lysiane Chagnon Fontaine (MES, 2014)
Carolyn Glass (MES, 2010), Beacon Environmental
Andrea Legere (MES, 2016), Envision-Tatham
Cristóbal Pizarro (PhD, 2015), Department of Forest Management and Environment, Universidad de Concepción, Chile
Ashley Young (Fulbright Scholar, 2008)
