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Doctoral Candidate will use $70,000 Scholarship to Predict Environmental Damage
After completing his undergraduate studies at the Memorial University of Newfoundland, Mr. Warren wanted to pursue his interest in environmental modelling programs. He chose Trent because he "wanted the small school feel, and not many universities in Canada offer modelling programs." Models of the source, fate and effects of chemicals in the environment are important, he believes, to help interpret monitoring data, understand processes, provide predictions and gain a better understanding of the fate of contaminants. Under the supervision of Professor Don Mackay, Mr. Warren has completed a M.Sc., in the Applications of Modelling and one year of his Ph.D. research, in Watershed Ecosystems. He finds himself working mainly on issues dealing with water quality, especially mass balance models used to help understand the movement of chemicals within lakes and river basins. Most of his work has involved fresh water systems, however, he is also studying the effects of hydrocarbons in oil and natural gas around offshore oil drilling platforms. He states that there has not been much fate modelling in this field. With the completion of his work it will be easier to predict potential environmental damage and what can be done to lessen environmental impact. A number of prestigious scholarships (master’s and doctoral level) were announced by the Government of Canada. Mr. Warren was joined by two other award recipients from Trent University: Jennifer Rossman and Shawn Penson, from Trent’s Biology and Physics undergraduate programs, were each selected to receive a one-year Master’s level CGS valued at $17,500. Ms. Rossman and Mr. Penson will pursue their M.Sc.studies at other Canadian universities. NSERC supports more than 9,000 students in their advanced studies and promotes discovery by funding more than 8,700 researchers every year and encouraging Canadian companies to invest in university research. Posted: July 21, 2003 |
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Mr.
Chris Warren a doctoral candidate at Trent University was recently
awarded a two-year $70 000 Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS) from the
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada.