natural resource science

Lecture series explores research journey

Posted on: November 1, 2022

The Inaugural Professorial Lectures on Nov. 8 and 22 showcase the work of newly appointed full professors Gloria Ramirez and Courtney Mason.

Advocating for inclusivity: BBA alum Korah DeWalt

Posted on: July 5, 2022

The 2011 Bachelor of Business Administration alum has influenced social change within her company and community.

Small mammals, big study

Posted on: October 29, 2021

For two and a half decades, TRU students have accumulated information about the mice and voles of the Kamloops region. Here’s why.

Renowned wildfire expert based at TRU

Posted on: June 24, 2021

Dr. Mike Flannigan is the new British Columbia Research Chair in Predictive Services, Emergency Management and Fire Science at TRU.

Snake research garners prestigious scholarship

Posted on: November 6, 2020

Graduate student Dana Eye has been awarded the Elizabeth Henry Scholarship for Communities and Environmental Health for her groundbreaking rattlesnake research.

Awards celebrate environmental research

Posted on: January 14, 2020

Shannon Mendt and Joey Chisholm have been awarded $7,500 Environmental Science and Natural Resource Science Fellowships for their research.

Awards celebrate environmental impact of graduate research

Posted on: January 17, 2019

Garrett O’Connell, Dana Eye and Claudie Pageau have been awarded Environmental Science and Natural Resource Science Fellowships.

TRU researchers share $355,000 in federal awards

Posted on: October 9, 2018

Three TRU researchers have been awarded NSERC Discovery Grants, part of a $558 million investment announced by the Government of Canada.

TRU to become research hub for ecosystem recovery

Posted on: August 22, 2018

Dr. Lauchlan Fraser has been awarded an NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Ecosystem Reclamation, valued at more than $2.5 million.

TRU team receives $300K provincial grant for invasive species research

Posted on: May 3, 2018

Dr. Lauchlan Fraser’s research team was awarded a $300,000 provincial grant to help manage invasive species in Merritt-area grasslands.

Larsen, Ortner awarded for outstanding research mentorship

Posted on: April 4, 2018

Dr. Karl Larsen and Dr. Catherine Ortner are recognized for their commitment to empowering and encouraging undergraduate researchers.

Real world impact: on-campus sustainability practices

Posted on: January 10, 2018

Co-op student Aaron Wiebe facilitated and coordinated the installation of biofilters that he developed for the on-campus composters.

$7,500 fellowships awarded to graduate researchers

Posted on: January 8, 2018

Graduate students Jordann Foster and Jared Maida have been awarded the 2017 Environmental Science and Natural Resource Science Fellowship.

Highland Valley Copper supports creation of Centre for Ecosystem Reclamation

Posted on: November 16, 2017

Highland Valley Copper pledged $200,000 in cash and $150,000 in-kind support for the establishment of an Industrial Research Chair at TRU.

Career Education an ally to students

Posted on: September 12, 2017

Recent graduate Amelia Galuska credits Career Education as being an ally. “It’s nice having someone on your side at TRU.”

Mitigating climate change impact through grassland management

Posted on: April 28, 2017

Dr. Lauchlan Fraser’s research team uses remote sensing to predict soil carbon across BC grasslands.

Career Education and the TRU connection

Posted on: April 18, 2017

“Co-op helped build content for my resume; you need experience in your chosen field to get the interview. The rest is up to your attitude and work ethic.”