Tyler d’Entrement earned his BScH from Acadia in May 2017, completing his final two years as an Arthur Irving Academy Scholar in Environmental Science. Tyler’s research into two Spartina saltmarsh grasses and the specific fungi found on them earned him recognition from...

Emma Rand is from Port Williams, Nova Scotia and has a strong background in farming and the 4-H movement. In 2017, she served as President of two 4-H clubs, the Kings County 4-H Council and the Cornwallis Project and since 2013 has...

Karmen Simonson is from Dinsmore, Saskatchewan and was drawn to Acadia because of her fascination with the ocean and its biodiversity. Growing up on a cattle ranch, Karmen has a deep understanding of the challenges facing agriculture and the practices developed by...

Laura Bonga of Saint John, New Brunswick, has a deep admiration for the environment, stemming from generations of family commitment to understanding and preserving the natural world. Laura’s appreciation for the environment goes beyond the classroom, having completed numerous hikes, including the...

Sydney Scholten, from Moncton, New Brunswick, developed a strong appreciation for nature at a young age while exploring wildlife in coastal St. Andrew’s, New Brunswick. Her relationship with Acadia goes back a long way to when she first visited as a young...

Fall River, Nova Scotia’s Laura Clerk entered Acadia’s biology program in September 2016, where she hopes to gain research experience leading to a career in medical sciences, or perhaps as a veterinarian, reflecting her love for animals. Laura graduated from Lockview High...

Dean’s List Scholar Kayoung Heo, of Windsor, Nova Scotia, entered her third year of Acadia’s biology program. Kay is actively involved in the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, supporting faculty research projects as well as those of current Arthur Irving Scholars. Kay...

Jocelyn focuses her graduate research on the interaction between humans and nature, blending her passion for the environment, communications and community engagement. She began her studies at Acadia in September 2015 working with Dr. Nelson O’Driscoll investigating the speciation of mercury in...

From Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Hannah believes the natural parks and wilderness she visited as a child should be preserved so future generations can enjoy the same activities that inspired her to perform environmental research. Hannah began her BSc in Environmental Science in...

From Creignish, Nova Scotia, Megan is pursuing a BSc in Environmental Science. Megan’s appreciation for the rural community and the outdoor experiences she grew up with ignited her interest in environmental research and taking personal responsibility for environmental stewardship. Megan’s extracurricular activities...