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Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News Archive

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Top student success stories of 2017

December 21, 2017 — 
The 140th anniversary year saw new discoveries, new scholarship winners and many other significant achievements by outstanding U of M students

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David Barber receives honorary degree from Laval

December 14, 2017 — 
"David G. Barber is a distinguished researcher whose scientific contribution to the Canadian research community is simply remarkable."

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A polar bear in the Arctic.

Churchill Marine Observatory receives new federal funding

December 1, 2017 — 
Funds for northern initiatives, including $1.5 million for Churchill Marine Observatory

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Golden-winged Warbler // Photo: Christian Artuso

Trouble in Manitoba’s golden-winged warblers population

November 28, 2017 — 
Genetic change is underway in what was once thought to be the most genetically pure songbird population

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Climate Change Symposium

Climate Change: From Challenges to Opportunities

October 25, 2017 — 
Academics from across Canada will discuss this multi-faceted, global issue, and its impact on geography, business, natural resources, the Arctic and national security

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Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News

The story of rocks

October 19, 2017 — 
New exhibit at the Cretaceous Menagerie in the Wallace Building uniquely pairs Inuit carvings with the rock types from which they are made

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Aurelie Delaforge is a PhD student in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources.

Monster discovered in Canadian Arctic

October 19, 2017 — 
Graduate student Aurelie Delaforge discovered Canada’s first scientifically sound monster lurking under ice

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Justin Budyk kick-nets for dragonfly larva and other benthic invertebrates as part of a research project for his co-op program at the IISD-ELA. The insects were to be identified, used to determine isotopic signatures and included in a survey.

‘My love of the natural world fuels my interest and curiosity’

October 12, 2017 — 
Justin Budyk’s passion for his studies comes from his love of the outdoors

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Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan is shown the cosmos by Canada Research Chair Samar Safi-Harb. Safi-Harb and Dean of Science Stefi Baum received funding today from CFI

Putting new tools in the hands of leading Canadian scientists

October 12, 2017 — 
More than $554 million for new labs and equipment to help Canadian researchers discover, innovate and train

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NY Times: Canadian Town, Isolated After Losing Rail Link, ‘Feels Held Hostage’

August 31, 2017 — 
"We can expect more of this — one-in-100-year flood events"

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