EES Windsor

08/27/2026

Ignite Work-Study positions are now open! If you are a current student, you can browse and apply for available positions through mySuccess under “Ignite Work Study - NEW.” Applicants must be in good academic standing, meet minimum enrolment requirements and satisfy all program eligibility criteria.

Applications for the 2026-2027 program are being accepted until Oct. 26.

08/20/2026

Congratulations to Ethan and Sean for passing their flight review! They are now certified pilots for advanced operations and will be using their skills to advance agriculture and ecology research locally.

07/28/2026

A free Career Skills Lab webinar is happening this Saturday, on August 1st. This week's episode, as part of a 6 part series, will focus on stress management, confidence building and resilience development, in relation to career planning and the career journey.

The session is designed to help young people build career confidence and gain practical skills that can support their next steps in school, work, leadership, and professional development. It may be especially helpful for students looking for real guidance, opportunities, and ways to prepare for future employment (especially in STEM fields).

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/future-set-career-skills-lab-webinar-series-episode-3-tickets-1994582738664?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

07/23/2026

The Invasive Species Network is looking to hire for several positions!
1) Grants and Partnerships Junior Coordinator (Fall semester, must be registered student)
2) Indigenous Partnerships Intern (Fall semester, must be registered student)
3) Forest Pest Intern (1 year, contract)
4) Aquatic Invasive Species Intern (1 year, temporary)
Please navigate to their website for position details and application instructions:

A model of public and government cooperation and collaboration. Recruiting hard-working, motivated and dedicated individuals. Check-in for careers!

07/20/2026

Do you need a Science credit that doesn't need a pre-requisite? The School of the Environment is offering two new courses for the Fall 2026 semester:
ESCI-4808-3: Evolving Earth Systems (Tues/Thurs, 8:30-9:50am)
ESCI-4808-91: Societal Adaptation to Climate Change (online, Monday 7:00-9:50pm)

07/16/2026

Are you a School of the Environment student that needs help with course selection? Reach out to SOE's advisors for information about your degree audit, course selection and more!

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science - Dr. Maria Cioppa
Bachelor of Environmental Studies - Dr. Cameron Proctor
GISc. Certificate and Geography Teachable - Ms. Alice Grgicak-Mannion

07/14/2026

Looking for a Science elective with no pre-requisite? The School of the Environment has two new Special Topics courses for the Fall 2026 semester!
ESCI-4808-01 - Evolving Earth Systems
ESTU-4808-02 - Societal Adaptation to Climate Change (online!)

07/10/2026

The School of the Environment is saddened to share the passing of former faculty member Dr. Andrew (Andy) Turek on June 20, 2026. Dr. Turek joined the University of Windsor in 1971 and retired in 2001. A geology and geochemistry professor, he specialized in geochronology which is used to determine the timing of geological events worldwide. He was an outstanding teacher for undergraduates and a devoted mentor to his graduate students. Dr. Turek will be greatly missed.

Read Dr. Turek's obituary here:

View Professor Andrew Turek's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 3 tribute posts from the community.

07/09/2026

SOE hosted 54 local high school students for our annual Science Academy! Students explored microplastics and their harmful effects on the environment, and we wrapped up with a hands-on contest to build the best water filter from everyday household items.

07/08/2026

A dinosaur? A dinosaur!