Why some creeks run stronger after wildfire—and why it doesn’t last
Led by PhD student Shixuan Lyu and Dr. Adam Wei, new research examines how wildfire temporarily boosts summer creek flows.
Learn more about why understanding these mechanisms matters for long-term water strategy.
Why the Amazon’s ability to make its own rain matters more than ever
Dr. Magali Nehemy and an international research team trace how an Amazon forest built to recycle rain is running on thinner margins.
Learn more about the direct implications these findings have for climate models and policy.
AI-powered vision gives meaning to wildfire chaos
Data scientists harness computer modelling to reveal that how wildfires spread is more variable and unpredictable than Canada’s standard models assume.
Learn more how these findings could support more realistic, uncertainty-based prediction tools.
Wildfire Research
The Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science is home to several research and education programs designed in anticipation of, and response to, increasingly impactful wildfires.
Featured Degrees
Bachelor of Sustainability (BSust)
The Bachelor of Sustainability inspires students to understand and address complex environmental issues by integrating knowledge from different disciplines with hands-on and community-based learning.
NEW: Master of Biotechnology (MBtec)
A course-based Master’s program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the Biotechnology industry.
Academic Departments
The Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science is organized into four departments that are responsible for the programs offered by our Faculty.
