Student Research
Environmental Science is a diversified program with many of our undergraduates satisfying the requirements of a B.Sc. (Honours).
In meeting the program's requirements our undergraduates have researched, defended and published the following works:
2023
Bennett, Samantha. 2023. Effects of jumping worms on European Earthworms and soil properties
Supervisors: Drs. Helen Phillips and Erin Cameron, Environmental Science
Nicols, Kailey D.M. 2023. Understanding the effects of managed realignment schemes on salt marsh recovery by assessing the spatiotemporal patterns of vegetation colonization in the Bay of Fundy, Canada
Supervisor: Dr. Danika van Proosdij, Geography and Environmental Studies
Schofield, Lauren. 2023. Ecophysiology of Atlantic coastal shrubs in response to ocean salt stress
Supervisor: Dr. Ellie Goud, Biology
2022
Rashid, Leila A. 2021. Documenting recent human influences using remote sensing techniques on the Tekes River alluvial fan, Xinjiang, China
Supervisor: Dr. Philip Giles, Geography and Environmental Studies
2021
JnBaptiste, Frejhan. 2021. Assessing coastal vulnerability to sea level rise in St. Lucia and the resiliency of beaches
Supervisor: Dr. Danika van Proosdij, Geography and Environmental Studies
Ngulube, Makadunyiswe D. 2021. The wave dissipation potential of Spartina alterniflora in the Bay of Fundy
Supervisor: Dr. Danika van Proosdij, Geography and Environmental Studies
Samways, Jenacy R. 2021. Investigating the global drivers of earthworm species diversity on islands
Supervisor: Dr. Erin Cameron, Environmental Science
Scott, Lindsay M. 2021. The spread of earthworm cocoons by vehicular traffic on unpaved roads
Supervisor: Dr. Erin Cameron, Environmental Science
Silver, Madison E. 2021. Analysis of functional ecological connectivity across selected landscapes in Prince Edward Island, Canada
Supervisor: Dr. Peter Bush, Nova Scotia Department of Lands and Forestry
2020
Breau, Rachelle. 2020. Overview of the biological characteristics of Alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus) spawning runs on the Isthmus of Chignecto, New Brunswick, Canada
Supervisor: Dr. Laura Weir, Biology
Fraser, Meghan P. 2020. Ecological thresholds of the Chinese mystery snail (Cipangopaludina chinensis) in relation to Nova Scotia environments
Supervisor: Dr. Linda Campbell, Environmental Science
2019
Burrell, Lyndsey. 2019. Identifying pollinator communities visiting berry-producing plants on coastal barrens
Supervisor: Dr. Jeremy Lundholm, Environmental Science, Biology
McNamara, Evan R. 2019. Pollinator activity and floral variation of Sable Island, Nova Scotia
Supervisor: Dr. Jeremy Lundholm, Biology
2018
Kavanagh, Darcy Shane. 2018. Enhancing the effectiveness of wind power source assessment
Supervisor: Dr. Cristian Suteanu, Environmental Science
Mitchell, Morgan. 2018. Controls on the production of ground level ozone in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Supervisor: Dr. Aldona Wiacek, Environmental Science and Astronomy and Physics
2017
MacIntyre, Makeala. 2017. Comparing shallow groundwater hydrodynamics in reference peatlands and the ditched Big Meadow Bog complex on Brier Island, Nova Scotia
Supervisors: Tony Bowron, Environmental Science and Dr. John Brazner, Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources
Goulding, Liam. 2017. Early-Earth small molecule reactions: an experimental survey of submarine alkaline hydrothermal vent chemistry
Supervisor: Dr. Jason Clyburne, Environmental Science, Chemistry
2016
Grimshaw-Surette, Hughstin. 2016. A comparison of native and novel ecosystems: green roof impacts on plant growth and pest abundance
Supervisor: Dr. Jeremy Lundholm, Biology
Purcell, Julia. 2016. Comparison of first Saint Mary's University Open-Path Fourier Transfor Infrared (OP-FTIR) spectrometer measurement results with National Air Pollution Surveillance (NAPS) air quality measurements in Halifax
Supervisor: Dr. Aldona Wiacek, Environmental Science
2015
Kickbush, Jocelyn. 2015. Comparing mercury, arsenic, and selenium in several fish species from two Nova Scotia lakes.
Supervisor: Dr. Linda Campbell, Department of Environmental Science
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Jason Clyburne, Environmental Science and Chemistry
2014
Dorey, Katherine. 2014. Begging Duration as a Potential Indicator of Nestling Condition in First and Second Broods of European Starlings (Sturnus Vulgaris). Supervisor: Dr. Colleen Barber, Biology.
Stevens, Carolyn. 2014. An Examination of Mercury Concentrations in White Perch, Yellow Perch, and White Sucker in Cumberland and Guysborough Counties in Nova Scotia.
Supervisor: Dr. Linda Campbell, Environmental Science
2013
Blotnicky, Brenden. 2013. The Relationship between Suspended Sediment Concentration and Sediment Deposition within a Macro-Tidal Salt Marsh Tidal Creek System. Supervisor: Dr. Danika van Proosdij, Geography and Environmental Studies.
Glogowski, Alisha. 2013. Information from the wrack : viability of halophytic vegetation within tidal wetland wrack mats
Supervisor: Tony Bowron, Environmental Science
Murphy, Liam. 2013. Dendrochronological analysis of balsam fir (Abies balsamea) radial tree-ring growth across edges created by a spruce budworm outbreak. Supervisor: Dr. Karen A. Harper, Biology.
Skinner, Christa. 2013. Analysis of the relationship between vegetative community structure and geodetic elevation for salt marsh restoration in hypertidal systems. Supervisor: Dr. Danika van Proosdij, Geography and Environmental Studies.
2012
Bijman, Alison. 2012. The Influence of Tidal Creek Networks on Wetland Vegetation Colonization in a Macro-tidal System. Supervisor.
Dr. Jeremy Lundolm, Departments of Environmental Science and Biology.
Lawrence, Lissa. 2012. Patterns of Roosting Association in a Maternity Colony of Little Brown Bats (Myotis Lucifugus).
Supervisor: Dr. Hugh Broders, Department of Biology.
McClintick, Jessica. 2012. Chemistry of Sodium Percarbonate as an Environmentally Friendly Disinfectant in Saltwater Aquaculture.
Supervisor: Dr. Jason Clyburne, Departments of Environmental Science and Chemistry.
Poirier, Emma. 2012. Sedimentary Dynamics within a Hypertidal Salt Marsh and Tidal Creek System.
Supervisor: Dr. Danika van Proosdij, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies.
Simon, Molly. 2012. Seedling germination and survival on Nova Scotia's disturbed coastal barrens.
Supervisor: Dr. Jeremy Lundholm, Departments of Environmental Science and Biology.
Taylor, Charles. 2012. Multi- criterial analysis of surface air temperature patterns in Arctic Canada.
Supervisor: Dr. Cristian Suteanu, Departments of Environmental Science and Geography and Environmental Studies.
2010
Regis, Jamar. 2010. The Effects of the Canso Causeway on Sediment Deposition and Geochemical Environment Within the Strait of Canso. Supervisor: Dr. David Piper, Department of Geology.
2009
Greene, Lyndsay. 2009. The Role of Ice in an Upper Bay of Fundy Marsh: Dispersal Agent of Sediment and Vegetation. Supervisor: Danika van Proosdij, Department of Geography.
2008
Adams, Chelsea. 2008. The Development of a Marine Community Monitoring Program in Support of Citizen Science in Nova Scotia. Supervisor: Cathy Conrad, Department of Geography.
Harris, Adam. 2008. A Greener View From the Top: Green Roofs, Temperature Reduction, and the Urban Heat Island in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Supervisor: Jeremy Lundholm, Environmental Studies Program and Department of Biology.
Hori, Yukari. 2008. Multiscale Evaluation of the Space-Time Variability of Temperature Patterns in the Maritime Provinces of Canada. Supervisor: Cristian Suteanu, Environmental Studies Program and Department of Geography.
2007
Coombs, Andrea B. 2007. Spatio-Temporal Aspects of the Movement Patterns of Moose from the Endangered Mainland Nova Scotia Population. Supervisor: Hugh Broders, Department of Biology.
Wolf, Derek. 2007. Differences in Water Loss and Drought Tolerance Among 14 Plant Species: Implications for Green Roof Performance. Supervisor: Jeremy Lundholm, Environmental Studies Program and Department of Biology.
Woods, Oliver C. 2007. An Integrative Approach to Prioritizing Aquatic Habitat Restoration Sites in the Wooden's River Watershed, Nova Scotia. Supervisor: Catherine T. Conrad, Department of Geography.
2006
Burley, Scott. 2006. Post-Disturbance Vegetation Recovery at Point Pleasant Park, Halifax Nova Scotia.Supervisor: Jeremy Lundholm, Environmental Studies Program and Department of Biology.
Cameron, Jennifer C. 2006. Environmental Impacts Associated with Historical Gold Mine Wastes in the Intertidal Area of Seal Harbour, Nova Scotia. Supervisor: Philip Giles, Department of Geography.
Okwese, Ann C. 2006. Chemical Evolution of Oxisols: Insights from the Cretaceous Chaswood Formation, Nova Scotia. Supervisor: Georgia Pe-Piper, Department of Geology.
O'Toole, Erinn. 2006. Regeneration Characteristics of Coastal Barren Plant Species. Supervisor: Jeremy Lundholm, Environmental Studies Program and the Department of Biology.
Robinson, Sarah. 2006. Seed bank survey of Point Pleasant Park, Halifax, Nova Scotia, following a major hurricane disturbance. Supervisor: Jeremy Lundholm, Environmental Studies Program and the Department of Biology.
Tutty, Bridge R. 2006. Temporal variation in bat activity at two hibernacula in Nova Scotia: Spring emergence, fall immerge and management concerns. Supervisor: Hugh Broders, Department of Biology.
2005
Draper, Emily M. 2005. Environmental Education in the classroom: Does it Work? The effectiveness of an Environmental Education Program for grade six students in the Halifax Regional Municipality. Co-Supervisors: Roxanne Richardson, Environmental Studies Program and Steven Smith, Department of Psychology.
Marlin, Ashley. 2005. Microhabitat differentiation in urban plant communities. Supervisor; Jeremy Lundholm, Environmental Studies Program and the Department of Biology.
Schnare, Derek R. 2005. A cost-benefit analysis of the economic feasibility of green roof implementation in Halifax. Supervisor: Jeremy Lundholm, Environmental Studies Program and the Department of Biology.
Additional Undergraduate Honours Students Theses, prior to 2005, are listed here: Undergraduate Honours Theses 1997-2004