Queen's Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering

🎓 Celebrating our GSGE Undergraduate, Graduate, and MEERL students who graduated this Tuesday! Wishing you all the best in your careers and looking forward to seeing as alumni in the future.

👏Congrats to Dr. Chris Spencer for earning the W.W. Hutchinson Medal from the Geological Association of Canada (GAC).

Dr. Spencer has made significant contributions toward understanding the formation, destruction, and secular evolution of the continental crust and the tectonic processes responsible. His research focuses on using geochemistry to better understand how geologic processes change over billions of years. By conducting fieldwork and analyzing geochemical data, he is aiming to unravel how mountain building and volcanism have changed throughout Earth's history.

The next generation of natural resources industry leaders are being empowered to confront challenges with innovation and sustainability at the forefront. This is made possible by another generous $1.1-million donation from Mike Rose, Artsci’79, and Susan Riddell Rose, Sc’86, aimed at expanding and enhancing the Master of Earth and Energy Resources Leadership (MEERL) program, solidifying Queen's University's position as a pivotal force in reshaping the natural resource industry.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3wMluKe

Enhancing leadership training with renewed gift to MEERL program | Queen's Alumni Mike Rose, Artsci’79, and Susan Riddell Rose, Sc’86, provide essential support to natural resources industry leaders with gift.

Congratulations to Dr. David McLagan, on receiving the prestigious Emerging Researcher Award in Mercury as a Global Pollutant from the International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant (ICMGP).

According to the award announcement, "Overall, Dr McLagan promotes a global scientific philosophy using novel, yet accessible technologies and methods that encourage a broader dissemination of knowledge, intersectoral collaboration, and the empowerment of local scientists and communities across the world."

The award is being presented at the 16th ICMGP conference in Cape Town South Africa in July.

More information can be found on the ICMGP website.

Congratulations, Dr. McLagan!

Attending GeoConvention in Calgary? Be sure to visit Queen's Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering at Booth #503.

See you there!

June 17 - 19, 2024
Calgary, AB
Telus Convention Centre, Booth #503

Congratulations to Dr. Jean Hutchinson, on receiving the John B. Stirling Medal from the The Engineering Institute of Canada. Dr. Hutchinson was awarded the medal “for leadership and distinguished service at the national level”.

The award was presented to Dr. Hutchinson during the 2024 EIC Gala event on Saturday, April 20 in Gatineau, Quebec.

More information about the John B. Stirling Medal can be found on the Engineering Institute of Canada website.

Congratulations to Dr. Hutchinson on also receiving the Golden Apple Award from the Queen's University Engineering Society.

This award is presented by the Engineering Society to professors who have been nominated by their students in Smith Engineering . This award is based on the professor’s enthusiasm and interest in the students and their engineering activities.

More information on this award can be found on the EngSoc website.

Congratulations, Dr. Hutchinson!

Surf's up! Had an amazing time last weekend at Science Rendezvous Kingston! 🎉 Our grad students brought a 14-foot-long wave tank to show kids how vegetation protects shorelines using rubber ducks 🌊🦆. It was fantastic to see the excitement and curiosity on their faces! We love communicating science and sharing our passion for research with the community. We are already looking forward to next year's event!

Undergrad thesis student, Ruby Saban, and PhD student, Arijit Chattopadhyay from the Queen's Clastic Sedimentology Group, both presented at the International Sedimentary Geoscience Congress in Flagstaff, Arizona!

Congratulations to fifth year undergraduate students, Rein Tissler and Zoe Prystawski, on receiving the Order of the Purple Knights Awards from the Queen's University Engineering Society (EngSoc).

Induction into the Order of the Purple Knights is the highest honour of the EngSoc and is awarded to members of the society that have exceptionally contributed to EngSoc during their time at Queen’s.

Congratulations, Rein and Zoe on this well deserved honour!

Emeritus Professor, Dr. Heather Jamieson, is mentioned in the Globe and Mail article titled, "Canada, a natural-resources economy, must remember our greatest resource is our people", for her research related to arsenic.

Check out the article now by visiting the Globe and Mail website.

Emeritus Professor, Dr. Heather Jamieson, is mentioned in the Globe and Mail article titled, "Canada, a natural-resources economy, must remember our greatest resource is our people", for her research related to arsenic.

Check out the article now:

Opinion: Canada, a natural-resources economy, must remember our greatest resource is our people Canada is a large country with a relatively small population, and when we do not have what we want, we make do, or even better, we innovate

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📅 Webinar Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM EST

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Dr. Heather Jamieson is mentioned in the Globe and Mail in an article titled, "Canada, a natural-resources economy, must remember our greatest resource is our people" for her research involving arsenic.

Opinion: Canada, a natural-resources economy, must remember our greatest resource is our people Canada is a large country with a relatively small population, and when we do not have what we want, we make do, or even better, we innovate

Please join us today (April 23, 2:30 pm, Miller Hall 201) for the 2024 Darcy Lecture, delivered by Dr. Matthew Becker, hosted by the BWRC and GSGE Seminar Series!

How Groundwater Impacts the People and Ecosystems of the South Pacific Islands

The Pacific Ocean is host to more than 30,000 islands, the vast majority of which are small, remote, and vulnerable to climate variability. Groundwater plays an important role in the resilience of these isolated environments. We will see how groundwater was a critical resource for the first settlers of Rapa Nui (Easter Island), how it helps coral reefs flourish in a nutrient desert (Darwin’s Paradox), and the role it plays in terrestrial flora and fauna. Understanding of these interactions is hindered by the complexity of groundwater flow in coastal and offshore environments. Our recent investigations of the distribution of groundwater flow to fringing coral reefs sheds some light on these processes. Climate change and sea level rise will disrupt and potentially overwhelm these unique and biologically critical ecosystems. An improved understanding of hydrogeologic systems and their interactions with marine life surrounding Pacific islands will be essential for strategic adaptation to environmental stresses.

We hope to see you there!

Student Spotlights!

Undergraduate : William Stewart
Graduate: Netsai Wiboonwipa

Visit the departmental website to read about their experiences in Queen's Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering!

https://www.queensu.ca/geol/faculty-research/researchstudent-spotlights

Congratulations to the inaugural recipients of I-EDIAA Awards for the 2023 - 2024 academic year. The award recipients are:

Sarah Hatherly
Chloë Letcher
Revecca Rivas
Nadia Taylor-Meyer
K. Thompson
Olivia Winslow

Recipients of these awards are selected based on their efforts to implement Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism, and Accessibility practices within their research or their community.

Congratulations, all!

To learn more about I-EDIAA resources, please visit: https://www.queensu.ca/geol/indigenization-equity-diversity-inclusion-anti-racism-and-accessibility-i-ediaa

During the last Coffee with Profees event, Miller Club presidents, Rein Tiisler (pictured far left) and Sophia Tafel (pictured far right), gifted Departmental Manager, Paul Bass, and Departmental and Undergraduate Assistant, Rebecca Dew, their own personalized Fur Cup jerseys!

Congratulations to all Queen's Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering students who received their Earth Rings! Students are pictured on the front steps of Miller Hall following the awarding ceremony.

According to The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA), "The Earth Science Ring Ceremony, [is] a ritual of welcome into the profession of newly qualified geologists and geophysicists by senior practicing Earth scientists...". "And "Like the engineer’s iron ring, the Earth science ring’s simplicity and strength bear witness to the calling of the geologist and geophysicist."

Congratulations, all!

Thank you to Dr. Mark Diederichs for sharing these incredible images of the solar eclipse that occurred on Monday, April 8, 2024!

Available PhD Position with the FEWA Lab - Fire, Earth, Water, and Air: Contaminant Biogeochemistry Lab

Dr. Jennifer Day gave a virtual research presentation for the American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA) on Friday, March 22. The presentation is part of a series called, ARMA Future Leader Webinar Series.

The presentation is titled, "Impacts of hydrothermal veins on geomechanics from mineral grain to excavation scales".

The recording can be viewed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkwwLEQA6uk

Congratulations to all Queen's Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering students who received their Iron Rings!

Students are pictured on the front steps of Bruce Wing following the awarding ceremony.

According to ironring.ca: "[The Iron Ring] was instituted with the simple end of directing newly qualified Canadian engineers toward a consciousness of their profession and its social significance, and indicating to more experienced engineers their responsibilities in welcoming and supporting the newer engineers when they are ready to enter the profession."

Congratulations, all!

Attention Students!

Embark on an inspiring journey with Nancy Harrison, Sc’87, as she shares her incredible story of transitioning from Engineering to a thriving career in Business.

Join us for an engaging conversation and Q&A session that explores Nancy’s path, experiences, and the exciting intersection of technology and business. Pizza and refreshments will be provided, along with a chance to win Smith Engineering swag. Don’t miss this chance to connect with a seasoned professional, expand your horizons, and fuel your aspirations.

Open to all students passionate about engineering, business, and the exciting crossroads where innovation meets entrepreneurship!

Register here: smitheng.ca/unleashyourpotential

🎓 Want to delve deeper into our online professional master's program? Join our upcoming webinar and connect with Andrew Russell, MEERL's Academic Director and Professor. Get insights into Andrew's career journey, his course "Engaging Effectively," and why he's passionate about teaching at MEERL.

📅 Webinar Date: March 26, 2024 at 8:00 PM EST

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Uncover the future of , , , , and with MEERL!

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Master of Earth and Energy Resources Leadership | Information Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Join us for a 30-minute webinar to learn more about the Master of Earth and Energy Resources Leadership (MEERL) program at Queen's University. Visit our website to learn more: queensu.ca/earthenergyleadership

Available Position: Post-Doctoral Fellow in Planetary Science and Geodynamics

Applications due April 15, 2024

Congratulations to Dr. Christopher Spencer on being awarded the 2024 W.W. Hutchison Medal by the Geological Association of Canada (GAC). Dr. Spencer is receiving the award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to understanding the formation, destruction, and secular evolution of the continental crust.

"The Hutchison Medal is awarded by GAC to a young individual for recent exceptional advances in Canadian earth science research. By focusing on the behaviour and abundances of stable and radiogenic isotopes, Chris has become a world leader in the field of tectonochemistry. His research is underpinned by fieldwork, followed by detailed geochemical and isotopic analyses to understand orogenic processes and secular changes in those processes over 4.5 billion years of Earth history."

More information is available on the GAC website.

Congratulations, Dr. Spencer!

https://www.queensu.ca/geol/dr-christopher-spencer-receives-award-gac

Attending PDAC? Visit the Queen's Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering, Sunday - Wednesday, at Booth #1046. Learn more about our programs, including graduate studies, analytical services, and our professional master's program. We hope to see you there!

Congratulations to Dr. Jean Hutchinson, on receiving the Trailblazer Award from Women in Mining Canada (WIM).

The WIM Trailblazer Awards are intended to recognize women in the Canadian mining industry. According to the WIM website, "The Women In Mining Canada Trailblazer Awards Series recognizes women who embody the trailblazing spirit, which refers to the leadership mindset needed to make extraordinary personal strides to navigate the Canadian mining industry. By nominating one (or multiple women), you support gender diversity within the mining industry while showing others you stand behind equity, diversity and inclusion."

The award will be presented to Dr. Hutchinson on March 5th, during the annual Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference.

Learn more about the WIM Trailblazer awards and the 2024 award winners on the WIM website.

Congratulations, Dr. Hutchinson!

Student Spotlights!

Undergraduate : Ella Bickford
Graduate: Fedilberto Gonzalez

Visit the departmental website to read about their experiences in Queen's Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering!

https://www.queensu.ca/geol/faculty-research/researchstudent-spotlights