SFU Faculty of Environment

@SFUENV

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

Burnaby, BC, Canada

Joined January 2010

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SFU Faculty of Environment@SFUENV · Jul 17

Are your headaches caused by Neanderthal DNA? 🧠 A new #SFU-led study points to human-Neanderthal interbreeding as the likely origin of a neurological condition estimated to impact up to one per cent of people today. @SFUArchaeology @SFUResearch @SFU ow.ly/HPRZ50WriZx

SFUENV's tweet card. A new Simon Fraser University-led study reveals interbreeding between humans and their ancient cousins, Neanderthals, as the likely origin of a neurological condition estimated to impact up to one...

SFU Faculty of Environment@SFUENV · Jul 16

#SFU researchers receive $1.65M from @NSERC_CRSNG to lead Canada's first national training program in marine bioacoustics! 🐋 The program will protect iconic Canadian marine mammals from noise pollution and train students to be leaders in the field. ow.ly/sxoJ50Wq7vk

SFUENV's tweet image. #SFU researchers receive $1.65M from @NSERC_CRSNG to lead Canada's first national training program in marine bioacoustics! 🐋

The program will protect iconic Canadian marine mammals from noise pollution and train students to be leaders in the field.

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SFU Research@SFUResearch · Jul 7

Last month, @SFU hosted the @APRU1997 Sustainable Cities and Landscapes Conference, bringing together 130+ international delegates to explore this year’s theme: Living with Water across the Pacific Rim. Catch the highlights here: sfu.ca/dashboard/facu…

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SFU Faculty of Environment@SFUENV · Jun 25

Read about @GeogSFU alumnus and New Westminster Mayor Patrick Johnstone's journey from fieldwork to public office: ow.ly/9IoP50WgiOG @sfu @SFUalumni

SFUENV's tweet image. Read about @GeogSFU alumnus and New Westminster Mayor Patrick Johnstone's journey from fieldwork to public office: ow.ly/9IoP50WgiOG

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SFU Alumni@SFUalumni · Jun 23

NEW GRAD STORY: Though students sometimes worry about finding a job when they graduate, this isn't the case for Kate Earle — she's already been hired! Learn more about new alumnus Kate: ow.ly/mkyw50W4YX0 @SFUENV

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SFU Faculty of Environment@SFUENV · Jun 19

This event is coming next week. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.

SSFU David Lam Centre@SFU_DLC · Jun 17

👉Don't miss our hybrid talk with Distinguished Professor Emeritus George Nicholas on June 26! He discusses his career evolution as an archaeologist whose focus shifted from artifacts to Indigenous heritage protection, human rights & social justice. RSVP: buff.ly/rDFDITo

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SFU Faculty of Environment@SFUENV · Jun 19

Experience the impact of community-engaged archaeology to advance reconciliation on Xwe'etay (Lasqueti) Island through an exhibit at #SFU's Burnaby campus, on now through July 4th in the Saywell Atrium! Learn more: ow.ly/kLWF50WcybC @SFU @SFUResearch

SFUENV's tweet image. Experience the impact of community-engaged archaeology to advance reconciliation on Xwe'etay (Lasqueti) Island through an exhibit at #SFU's Burnaby campus, on now through July 4th in the Saywell Atrium!

Learn more: ow.ly/kLWF50WcybC

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SFU Faculty of Environment@SFUENV · Jun 13

New #SFU Environmental Science alumnus Rameesa Rahman has tackled urban sustainability, led student workshops on climate and social justice and mentored others along the way. Read more: ow.ly/CVSK50W9ckk #MySFUGrad @SFU @EmbarkSustain @sfualumni

SFUENV's tweet image. New #SFU Environmental Science alumnus Rameesa Rahman has tackled urban sustainability, led student workshops on climate and social justice and mentored others along the way.

Read more: ow.ly/CVSK50W9ckk

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@SFU @EmbarkSustain @sfualumni

SFU Faculty of Environment@SFUENV · Jun 13

Congratulations new FENV grads—we had so much fun seeing you all at convocation on Tuesday! 🎓 🎉 @sfualumni_ @sfugeography @sfuarchaeology @SFU

SFUENV's tweet image. Congratulations new FENV grads—we had so much fun seeing you all at convocation on Tuesday! 🎓 🎉

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SFU's Community-Engaged Research Initiative@SFU_CERi · Jun 11

Belinda Li, PhD candidate at SFU’s Food Systems Lab and Fall 2024 Graduate Fellow, explores how community composting strengthens sustainable food systems in rural BC—using songwriting to communicate her research and connect with communities. Read more: sfu.ca/ceri/blog/2025…

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SFU Faculty of Environment@SFUENV · Jun 11

New @SFU alumnus Zari Chowdhury customized her degree to combine her interests and graduated yesterday with a Bachelor of Arts with a double minor in sustainable development and economics! 🌲📈 Read more: ow.ly/soEJ50W7Y2c @SFUalumni @SFUEcon @SFUFASS #MySFUGrad

SFUENV's tweet image. New @SFU alumnus Zari Chowdhury customized her degree to combine her interests and graduated yesterday with a Bachelor of Arts with a double minor in sustainable development and economics! 🌲📈

Read more: ow.ly/soEJ50W7Y2c

@SFUalumni @SFUEcon @SFUFASS #MySFUGrad

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SFU Faculty of Environment@SFUENV · Jun 11

Congratulations, Bright! 👏🎓

SSFU Faculty of Graduate Studies@SFU_GradStudies · Jun 10

Congratulations to Dean's Convocation Medal recipient from @sfuenv, Bright Addae. Thesis Title: Towards Development of Spherical Geographic Automata Modelling Approaches for Global Land-Use/Land-Cover Change ow.ly/mpnf50W5cRv #MySFUGrad

SFU Faculty of Environment@SFUENV · Jun 10

Congratulations to new @GeogSFU alumnus Gabrielle Wong, recipient of SFU's Gordon M. Shrum Undergraduate Medal! Read about Gabrielle's years of making of an impact as a leader in her community: ow.ly/pGHo50W7gEq #MySFUGrad @SFUalumni @SFU @SFUFASS

SFUENV's tweet image. Congratulations to new @GeogSFU alumnus Gabrielle Wong, recipient of SFU's Gordon M. Shrum Undergraduate Medal!

Read about Gabrielle's years of making of an impact as a leader in her community: ow.ly/pGHo50W7gEq

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SFU Vancouver@SFUVan · Jun 4

Are you a grad student at SFU passionate about community-engaged research? Apply for the CERi Graduate Fellowship, an 8-month, in-person program that offers professional development, financial support, and more! Learn More + Apply by Jun. 30: ow.ly/P8r550VXYqe @SFU_CERi

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SFU Faculty of Environment@SFUENV · Jun 2

From Italy to Macedonia, new alumnus Sarah Grenier has enjoyed exciting hands-on learning experiences on field school's throughout her time as an undergrad. Her next stop? A master's in classical archaeology. ow.ly/yhpK50W2IeE #MySFUGrad @SFU @sfualumni

SFUENV's tweet image. From Italy to Macedonia, new alumnus Sarah Grenier has enjoyed exciting hands-on learning experiences on field school's throughout her time as an undergrad.

Her next stop? A master's in classical archaeology.

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SFU Faculty of Environment@SFUENV · May 30

After growing up outdoors and later working as a wildfire fighter 🚁, Liam decided to study GES at @SFU to learn more about climate change and environmental issues. Read more about the new alumnus's #SFU journey: ow.ly/vpki50W1CJG @SFUalumni @GeogSFU #MySFUGrad

SFUENV's tweet image. After growing up outdoors and later working as a wildfire fighter 🚁, Liam decided to study GES at @SFU to learn more about climate change and environmental issues.

Read more about the new alumnus's #SFU journey: ow.ly/vpki50W1CJG

@SFUalumni @GeogSFU #MySFUGrad

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Simon Fraser University@SFU · May 26

Did you know that the four largest B.C. wildfire seasons on record have all taken place since 2017? The growing threat of wildfires and associated health risks are laid bare in two studies from experts at #SFU: ow.ly/M9cn50VYS68

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SFU Faculty of Environment@SFUENV · May 26

#SFU REM major Kate Earle graduates this June with a new job at Ducks Unlimited — and an unexpected new hobby — after years of exploring her interests and getting involved in research on campus. Read more: ow.ly/ltUV50VYSmy #MySFUGrad @sfualumni @sfu

SFUENV's tweet image. #SFU REM major Kate Earle graduates this June with a new job at Ducks Unlimited — and an unexpected new hobby — after years of exploring her interests and getting involved in research on campus.

Read more: ow.ly/ltUV50VYSmy

#MySFUGrad @sfualumni @sfu

SFU Faculty of Environment@SFUENV · May 20

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SSFU Faculty of Environment@SFUENV · May 8

International Museum Day is coming up! Come by SFU's Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology on May 20th from 11 - 4 to celebrate. Uncover artifacts in their excavation unit, get up close with their collection, learn about other local museums, try to win some prizes and more.

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Simon Fraser University@SFU · May 13

One of the world’s foremost orangutan experts and @SFUENV professor, Biruté Mary Galdikas, has received a prestigious global award recognizing her extraordinary lifetime work studying and protecting the endangered species. Congrats @DrBirute! Learn more: ow.ly/sHIl50VS2pR

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