MSc in Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering
| Office | TBD |
|---|---|
| 18hcmm@queensu.ca | |
| Website | https://fewalab.ca/ |
| Thesis Topic | Fungal succession post-fire in Southeastern Ontario |
| Supervisor | Dr. David McLagan |
Research Interests
Ecology, conservation, medicinal and edible plants and fungi, soil health, sustainable agriculture, permaculture, soils, wildfire science & management
About Hannah
I am a BScH graduate from the Environmental Biology program at Queen's University and completed my undergraduate thesis with the Queen's Experimental Ecology and Ecotoxicology (QE3) lab, investigating microplastic polymer-specific sedimentation rates at the Experimental Lakes Area (ISSD-ELA) in Northern Ontario. I have a range of experiences in the field, from monitoring Ontario fauna (such as tree swallows and snakes), to identifying plants and fungi, and simply enjoying the wonders of nature! In my free time I enjoy baking, boxing, painting, and making tea. I am honoured and ecstatic to be working in the FEWA Lab, as well as collaborating with SLC and RMC, alongside amazing labmates and under supervision of Dr. David McLagan.
Awards
- Queen’s School of Environmental Studies: NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award (2023)
- Canadian Wildlife Federation: Wade Luzny Youth Conservation Award (2022)
- Queen’s Biology Dept.: Gray Family Student Initiative Fund (2021)
Publications
Undergraduate thesis: Microplastic sedimentation rates in a boreal lake following experimental additions of low-density polyethylene (LDPE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and polystyrene (PS). Coauthored with Abbey Resendes (April 2023).