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About the Event
37th Annual Student Conference
The Cold Regions Research Centre (CRRC) is hosting its 37th student annual conference on January 29th to 31st, 2025.
We are excited to invite students from all research stages and early career researchers to share their research. Presentations will include oral presentations, poster presentations, and 3-minute higlight talks.
The CRRC student conference also consists of a Keynote, a Panel session, a field training workshop, and a social event.
Icebreaker Venue: 29 January, 2025
Savvas Chamberlain Music Building
75 University Ave. W, Waterloo, ON, N2L3C5
Conference Venue: 30-31 January, 2025
CIGI Campus
67 Erb St. W,Waterloo, ON, N2L 6C2
Program At A Glance
Arctic lakes and ponds are passing critical ecological thresholds induced by climate warming: A paleoenvironmental assessment
Panel
Navigating Career Pathways after Graduation
Eric Meliton
Moderator
Manager, Sustainability Office
Facilities and Asset Management
Kellie McCormack
Speaker
Director, Planning & Regulations / Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships at the Halton Region Conservation Authority
Mike Morris
Speaker
(Federal) Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre
Emily Stahl
Speaker
Emily Stahl M.Eng., P.Geo., Manager, Technical Services (she/her) Water Services, Environmental Services, City of Guelph
Fieldwork Workshop
Social Event
Featured Sessions
Hydrology
Focus on water cycle dynamics, water quality issues, and management strategies, highlighting the impacts of climate change and human activities on freshwater resources.
Water Quality and Biology
Explore water quality and biological systems, focusing on how changes in water composition impact ecosystems, species health, and ecological balance in a changing environment.
Remote Sensing Cold Regions
Explore advanced remote sensing techniques to monitor and analyze environmental changes, ice dynamics, and ecosystem processes in cold regions.
Ecology and Water Quality
Explore the dynamics of ecosystems, species interactions, and biodiversity, with a focus on their responses to environmental changes and the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of water, and the factors influencing its health and sustainabilityÂ
Peatland and Agriculture
Explore the peatlands and agricultural systems, focusing on their roles in carbon storage, water regulation, biodiversity as well as impacts on ecosystems in the context of a changing climate.
Permafrost and Cryosphere
Examine the dynamics of ice, snow, and permafrost, focusing on their roles in climate systems, ecological impacts, and the consequences of their changes in a warming world.