Potential Project Topics by Supervisor for 2025/26

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Detecting Trends in Ecosystem Resilience From Space

Evaluate the Role of Biophysical Climate-Vegetation Feedback Mechanisms in Driving Future Carbon Fluxes

Identify Early Warning Indicators Suitable for Detecting Carbon Cycle Tipping Points

Contact:christian.seiler@queensu.ca     

Topic Description Requirement 501 502
Pipeline Oil Pollution Investigating the effects of pipeline oil spills in British Columbia's rivers on early life stages of chinook salmon. Student must be in a BSc program with a basic knowledge of experimental design and statistics, with a keen interest in fish biology and ecotoxicology.

Tire Antioxidant 6PPD

Investigating the fate and effects of the common tire antioxidant 6PPD in aquatic biota and their habitats.

Student must be in a BSc program with a basic knowledge of data management, experimental design and statistics, strong writing skills, ability to work collaboratively with team members, and an interest in aquatic ecotoxicology.

Contact: , diane.orihel@queensu.ca      

Dr. Orihel and her team will host a short information session about the and potential undergraduate opportunities on Tuesday, February 5 from 2:30-2:45 pm in Biosciences Room 3110.

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Basic income for a just transition in the food system

Alternative fisheries and food systems networks in the Great Lakes region

Regional food strategy development in the KFL&A area

Contact: Dr. Kristen Lowitt, kristen.lowitt@queensu.ca