SFU Faculty of Environment

Engaging a sustainable world.

SFU is on unceded Coast Salish Territory; the traditional territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm, Skwxwú7mesh and Səl̓ílwətaɬ Nations.

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Ancient turtle hunting could inform modern conservation throughout the Southern Caribbean according to a new study led by @SFU researchers.

Read more: https://t.co/le07tWWwXr

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Meet Thomas Bytnerowicz, a terrestrial ecosystem researcher joining @SFU this month as an assistant professor in the Department of Geography! 🌲🌎

Read about Bynerowicz and his research: https://t.co/xdUEhgTDRn

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Andrew Sudmant is closing the gap between climate ambition and implementation. He joins @SFU REM, where he'll lead research on how action on transport, housing, energy and urban infrastructure can reduce emissions, while improving costs, mobility and more.
https://t.co/pX60pIgaTc

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New #SFU alumnus Saskia Shen Thivener made the most of every opportunity available to gain the experience she needed to prepare for her future career as an archaeologist—and it paid off.

Read her story here: https://t.co/ZfbJCpbTgm

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When the pandemic derailed her plans, #SFU grad Larissa Read braved a new path, turning a long-held curiosity about the natural world into an environmental science degree. 🎓

Read Larissa's story: https://t.co/xVjQr0PHnt

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New #SFU REM alumnus and student athlete Ella Magnussen is NYC-bound for her next big adventure to work on sustainable development initiatives with the UN 🎓🌎

Read Ella's story: https://t.co/8aBcpCYzCW

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From mapping wildfire risk to supporting environmental planning and conservation, new #SFU GES alumnus Aidan Parry has already put his interdisciplinary knowledge to work.

Read about Aidan's undergraduate experience: https://t.co/1FoU8Ub4kr

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Elizabeth Elle is a professor in SFU Biology & director of SFU Environmental Science studying drivers of pollinator diversity loss and gain in Metro Vancouver gardens.

This #WorldBeeDay, Elle is sharing how to support these essential insects at home: https://t.co/PIlp3cyqnR

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Congratulations to SFU Geography lecturer Andrew Perkins, recipient of a 2025 SFU Excellence in Teaching Award!

Perkins's teaching emphasizes hands-on learning to help students connect classroom theory with real-world environments.

Read more: https://t.co/yS3RHWa3Fa

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As president of ESSA Technologies, @SFU MRM alumnus Clint Alexander works at the intersection of science and people, leading projects in climate change adaptation, ecosystem recovery and biodiversity protection.

Read more: https://t.co/n0igmN5DCK

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For trees, it’s often thought that more rain means more growth and periods of less precipitation lead to less growth.

A study led by Mantek Aulakh, an undergraduate student in @SFU Environmental Science, suggests this isn’t always the case.

Read more: https://t.co/lpr278AJL3

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In her co-op at the City of Victoria, #SFU REM student Sara Ladhani gained more than technical skills and a new item on her resume; she also built her professional confidence and got a glimpse of a possible future career in planning.

Read more: https://t.co/gDnnLwsiHN

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Double your impact! Today, SFU's first-ever Giving Day, you can make your contribution go further with matching funds. Your gift will be will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to the amount listed.

Learn more: https://t.co/O2W4dr3fyB

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Today’s the day! SFU’s first ever Giving Day is officially underway.

For the next 24 hours, our community is uniting to support the ideas, people, and programs that make a lasting difference.

Make your impact today: https://t.co/fk9ukxcEEI

#SFUGivingDay

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On Monday, March 30, get outside and enjoy SFU's scenic trails at the next Contemplative Forest Walk from 12:30 to 1:30 pm.

See details and register: https://t.co/T1d7Ikxx2s

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Our students and researchers lead work in sustainability, climate solutions, environmental stewardship and more.

Giving Day helps support this work. Join us on March 26. #SFUGivingDay

Learn more: https://t.co/XZ06UrHZZw

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This past fall, #SFU environmental science student Safiya Samji spent the semester learning about the indirect impacts of wildfires through her work as an undergraduate research assistant in the Murphy Watershed Science Lab.

Read more: https://t.co/ZywTMcspcn

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Looking for something to do this Spring Break?

@SFU Archaeology professors & students are at @bbyvillage from 11:00 - 3:30 on Wed., March 25, & Fri., March 20 & 27! Visitors can learn more about the discipline as well as archaeology in Burnaby.

https://t.co/syglP5oDCu

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That's a wrap on GEAR Up for graduate research! Thank you to our panelists, presenters and attendees and congratulations to our 3MT and Poster competitions winners!

3MT
🏅1st : Grace Johnson
🏅2nd: Erin Fairley
🏅People's Choice: Jonas Eschenfelder

Poster Session:
🏅Chloe Ross

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The results are in! The 2026 FENV Changemaker awardees are:

🌟 Joshua Li
🌟 Belinda Li
🌟 Dean's Choice: Sienna Dickson

And the Bridging Environments award goes to:

🌟 Centennial High School Trash Club

Congrats to all our awardees and thank you to everyone who participated!