UNIVERSITYSCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT

TRENT

2020

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TOP 100ENVIRONMENTAL UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES WORLDWIDEUI GreenMetric World University Rankings, 2018

“As an environmental studies student at Trent, I find it really inspiring to be so immersed in the environment. My

academic experience has definitely helped me to get a

lot of really interesting summer jobs in my field, working with the federal and provincial governments.”

Nicole BoereEnvironmental Studies and Sustainable

Agriculture & Food Systems joint major

WE ARE THE UNIVERSITY-OF-CHOICE FOR FUTURE ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSAs a student in the Trent School of the Environment you will study at one of Canada’s most sought-after locations for environmental research and innovation. Dig in and learn more about our unparalleled hands-on learning opportunities, world-renowned research facilities, and expert faculty. Discover for yourself what makes Trent Canada’s top postsecondary environmental university.

undergraduate level, the School boasts more than a dozen degree programs and 100+ environment-related courses across multiple disciplines in the arts and sciences

– learn alongside renowned experts who work across awide-range of disciplines – from environmental science andagriculture to Indigenous environmental studies and geography

schools focus on a single aspect of environmental studies, at Trent you can explore the full range of how we experience the environment: through water, air, soil, climate, food and our interactions with all living things

conducting research in one of the world’s leading water quality research facilities, examining the effects of soil degradation in a state-of-the-art wind tunnel, conducting research on the roof-top garden, or studying the natural world in 12 on-campus nature areas – at Trent, you have access to it all

number of career-boosting experiential learning opportunities at Trent. Apply your knowledge to the real world through on-campus field work, international placements, and unparalleled undergrad research opportunities.

“ My research is advancing efforts towards sustainable resource development, particularly in Canada’s mining industry. This new research program at Trent will lead to exciting innovations in environmental geoscience, and outstanding learning experiences for students in this time of significant environmental and ecological change”

Dr. Ian Power, first-ever Canada research

chair in environmental geoscience, studies

practical and innovative applications for

reducing greenhouse gas emissions,

including the absorption of atmospheric

carbon dioxide. In the School of the

Environment, you can work directly with

professors like Dr. Power who are making a

positive impact on the health of our planet.

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Study in Trent’s Water Quality Centre,

the most comprehensive mass

spectrometry facility in Canada.

WELCOME TO THE TRENT SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT

5 Get your hands dirty – our School proudly offers the highest

4 Go state-of-the-art and back to nature – imagine

3 Study the environment from all angles – where some

2 We are home to world-leading environmental scholars

THE TRENT ADVANTAGE No other university offers you more ways to study the environment

What makes Trent School of Environment experience so exceptional? There’s a long list, but let’s start with the top five:

1 A rich learning environment at every level of study – at the

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DIRECT YOUR DEGREEEmbrace the opportunity

Map out a path to your own future. Whether it’s by zeroing in on an existing program of study within the School listed below, or by designing your own one-of-a-kind degree around your passions and interests, the sky’s the limit when it comes to opportunities for learning.

Bachelor of Environmental Science/Studies (B.E.S.S.)

Circumpolar Studies Diploma (online)

Ecological Restoration (B.Sc.)*

Environmental Chemistry (B.Sc.)

Environmental Geoscience (B.Sc.)**

Environmental & Resource Science (B.Sc.)

Environmental & Resource Studies (B.A.)

Geography (B.A.)

Geography (B.Sc.)

Indigenous Environmental Science (B.Sc.)

Indigenous Environmental Studies (B.A.)

Law & Environmental & Resource Studies

Dual Degree (B.A. & LL.B.)

Law & Geography Dual Degree (B.A. & LL.B.)

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (B.A.)

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (B.Sc.)

Water Sciences (B.Sc.)

* Apply through Fleming College** Gain the academic credentials required to register as a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo)

in Training

Trent’s rooftop garden

The Trent School of the Environment is home to Canada’s only Bachelor of Arts program in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems, a program that explores the human dimensions of the food we grow and eat.

Your program, your wayCan’t decide on a single program? Opt for a joint major instead. Not only can you combine majors from within many of our programs at the Trent School of the Environment, you can venture outside the School, too. Here are a few examples, just to get you thinking:

Environmental Science and Biology

Environmental Science and Psychology

Environmental Studies and Business

Environmental Studies and English

Environmental Studies and International

Development Studies

Environmental Studies and Political Studies

Geography and Computing Systems

Geography and Environmental Science

Sustainable Agriculture and Business

Sustainable Agriculture and International

Development Studies

The possibilities are virtually endless.

GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY Experience at your fingertips: on campus, in the community, and into the world

At Trent, you don’t have to wait to graduate to start putting your environmental education into action. School of the Environment students have access to a range of on-campus and community-based career-enhancing experiences. Research projects are hands-on, experience-rich, and take full advantage of the local ecology and international study opportunities that offer a global perspective on all things environmental.

“Working on a community-based research project provided great insight into independent research and helped me improve on many skills beyond those acquired in the classroom. I was able to learn how to work more effectively in a team setting, acquire better leadership and interpersonal skills, and discover how to best utilize the different unique strengths that each member had to achieve our goals.”

Roshelle Chan, Bachelor of Science/Studies student,

completed a community-based research project with

the Kawagama Lake Cottagers’ Association aimed at

reducing the effects of calcium decline.

BE CAREER READYAt Trent, every student is guaranteed to have meaningful and recorded experiential learning opportunities that will contribute to success as they enter the workforce or go in to graduate work.

WORK FOR CREDIT: INTERNSHIPS & PLACEMENTSOur ECO Canada-accredited degrees provide dynamic pathways for work placements or co-op opportunities post-graduation or during the summer for upper-year students.

LEARN ALONGSIDE THE EXPERTS Conduct hands-on research with leading professors and researchers as early as first year. Try your hand at measuring carbon dioxide emissions from peatlands in northern Canada, sampling mine tailings for contaminants, monitoring water quality from agricultural run-off, testing water samples at our Water Quality Centre, studying communities and identifying challenges and opportunities for aging populations and many other options–the research possibilities are endless at Trent.

GO INTERNATIONAL As part of the Trent School of the Environment, you can make use of several study abroad programs at other institutions across the globe or take field trips in the Caribbean, through field placements, research projects, or intensive language programs.

GET TO WORKAs a student in the Trent School of the Environment, you have access to job opportunities that fit your specific interests, schedules and career goals – right on campus. Jobs include research associates in faculty labs, positions at the Trent Market Garden and there are several undergraduate awards that can provide summer work opportunities. Grow your professional network and gain valuable experience…no commute required.

MAKE A DIFFERENCEStudents in the Trent School of the Environment can make a difference leading a community-based research project with organizations like Peterborough Greenup, Kawartha Conservation and numerous Lake Associations in the region.

Accelerated Master’s Degree Already have your mind set on postgraduate studies? Trent School of the Environment students can now fast-track to a master’s in Environmental & Life Sciences after completing your honours undergraduate degree.

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It’s just the beginningAn environmental degree from Trent also provides a respected and recognized credential for admission to graduate and professional schools. Many of our graduates have gone on to further study, either by continuing on in Trent’s own graduate programs (including Environmental & Life Sciences M.Sc. or Ph.D., and Sustainability Studies M.A.), or being selected by other prestigious universities across Canada and internationally.

WE’RE KNOWN FOR WHAT WE DOA degree that opens doors

Trent has a long-standing reputation as a pioneer and innovator in the field of environmental education. We are known for our partnerships and accreditations and for our ability to respond to emerging opportunities in the environmental sector. A degree from the Trent School of the Environment means something to others in this field. It is respected and recognized.

Trent was the first university in Canada to achieve accreditation from ECO Canada for its environmental program—a national standard for excellence in environmental education. This accreditation means that the skills and knowledge Trent students acquire are relevant to the environmental sector in Canada and attractive to employers. eco.ca

OUR GRADS GET JOBSConnecting students with the workforce

Graduates of Trent’s School of the Environment are career-ready–well positioned to take full advantage of new and emerging career opportunities in the environmental field, such as ecological restoration (bringing polluted or degraded ecosystems back to health) and carbon management (finding ways to reduce our impact on the climate). Our graduates end up pursuing careers in the private sector (employed by companies in the forestry and other resource industries and in environmental consulting firms); the public sector (working for international, federal, provincial, regional and municipal agencies); and with a variety of non-profit organizations, including many highly respected environmental agencies. Some find opportunities to apply what they’ve learned at Trent in other unexpected ways, transitioning to careers in architecture, law, and medicine.

From campus to career

Anastasia Kaschenko ’12, is the co-founder and chief technology officer of Majik Water (majikwater.co), a start-up currently creating new sources of affordable, clean drinking water for communities in Kenya and South Africa.

“We can’t lose sight of the global reality of how we use our water, how many more people are being brought into this world, and how those resources are depleting while our populations are increasing,” says Ms. Kaschenko.

The company is making use of technology that harvests moisture from the air to aid individuals and communities, and is partnering with some of the world’s largest businesses, such as Anheuser-Busch InBev, to reduce industrial water consumption in areas most affected by shortages. They are currently working with a partner in Cape Town, deploying atmospheric water generators (air-to-water machines) that produce upwards of a thousand litres of water per day.

“I could never have known I would end up where I am. But that’s the benefit of having mentors in your life—mentors like those I had at Trent – ones that have a bigger vision and can guide you towards things that are really good for you and your life,” says Ms. Kaschenko.

90% of Trent GRADS EMPLOYEDwithin six months after graduation 96% HAPPY they chose the

Trent School of the Environment

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