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Led a group of undergraduate students through laboratory exercises in and Environmental Assessment course designed as an introductory course in environmental chemistry, study design, and methods of chemical analysis.Tasks included leading a group of 20 - 30 students through laboratory experiments that involved analyzing environmental water samples for pH, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, nutrients (e.g., nitrite, nitrate, phosphorus, iron) using field kits, ion-selective probes, ion chromatography and spectrophotometry.

As a sub-contractor hired by Peter V. Hodson on behalf of M.R. Gordon & Associates (Vancouver, BC), I critically reviewed the environmental assessment portion of the application for Enbridge's Northern Gateway Pipeline (NGP). This work was conducted to represent the Haisla First Nation's (Kitamaat, BC) concerns about the proposed NGP. As a part of the team, I worked with a diverse group of stakeholders including the First Nation’s chief, a law firm specializing in Aboriginal law and environmental consultants to provide a thorough assessment of the potential toxic effects of a pipeline rupture into the Kitimat River, BC. I provided written evidence to Enbridge in the form of Information Requests and Technical Data Reports.

Led discussions with students in tutorials for an Ecology and Environment course that concerned emerging and classical environmental issues, including climate change, acid rain, and emerging contaminants.Taught the laboratory component of an Evolutionary Genetics course involved leading students through multi-generational experiments with fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) that promoted the expression of selected phenotypes.

Assisted a team of researchers from Queen’s University and staff at the St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences in the sampling of yellow perch, amphipods, periphyton, and sediment cores from the St. Lawrence River for mercury content.Participated in educational programs for elementary and high school students to discuss important research conducted on the premises and provide demonstrations on fish and invertebrate sampling and identification techniques.