Session Descriptions

We welcome you to submit an abstract for the following sessions.  At the time of submitting an abstract you will be required to select the section and session you are submitting for.  

Deadline for submission:  Extended to: Sunday, January 18th at 11:59pm PST.

Name Convenors Track Joint Session With More Info
B1 - General BiogeosciencesSophie Wilkinson (Simon Fraser University); Colin McCarter (University of Guelph)Biogeosciences 
B2 - From Pixels to Processes: Advancing Geoscience Through Geospatial MethodsBrandon Van Huizen (University of Waterloo); Nataša Popović (Athabasca University)BiogeosciencesHydrology
B3 - Biogeochemistry of inland watersNora Casson (University of Winnipeg); Britt Hall (University of Regina); Colin Whitfield (University of Saskatchewan); Tim Duval (University of Toronto)BiogeosciencesHydrology
B4 - Land-atmosphere fluxes and feedbacks to climate changeWenhuan Xu (Simon Fraser University); Alexis Berg (Université de Montréal); Natasha MacBean (Western University); Oliver Sonnentag (Université de Montréal)BiogeosciencesHydrology
B5 - From Data to Solutions: Research networks driving climate action across CanadaScott Davidson (Université du Québec à Montréal); Sara Knox (McGill University); Nataša Popović (Athabasca University); Michelle Garneau (Université du Québec à Montréal)BiogeosciencesHydrology
B6 - Methane Emissions and Measurement Techniques Across CanadaMiranda Hunter (Université du Québec à Montréal); Akshara Withanage (University of Waterloo); Dylan Gwilliam (McGill University); Sarah Hilderley (University of Waterloo)BiogeosciencesHydrology
B7 - The causes, environmental effects and management implications of wildfiresPhilip Owens (University of Northern British Columbia); Sheena Spencer (BC Ministry of Forests)BiogeosciencesHydrology
B8 - Advances in Biogeosciences: Contributions from Early Career ResearchersNataša Popović (Athabasca University); Sophie Wilkinson (Simon Fraser University); Emma WegenerBiogeosciencesHydrology
B9 - Knowing the Arctic: Indigenous Cosmologies, Human–Environment Relationships and Earth System Science in a Changing NorthMarcus Przybyl (University of Lapland); Tim Frandy (University of Vancouver)BiogeosciencesEDI
B10 - Swamps: from Biogeochemistry to Climate ChangeMeg Schmidt (University of Waterloo)BiogeosciencesHydrology
B11 - Advances in Peatland Research: From Field Observations to ModellingMaria Strack (University of Waterloo); Maryam Bayatvarkeshi (University of Waterloo); Melanie Bird (University of Waterloo); Kim Domaratzki (University of Waterloo)BiogeosciencesHydrology
B12 - Blue carbon in Canada: Quantifying, Protecting, and Restoring Coastal Carbon SinksDaniel Schermaier (McGill University); Graham Clark (affiliation not provided)BiogeosciencesHydrology
B13 - Observational studies of land–atmosphere interactionsHenrique Carvalho (University of Manitoba); Patrick Pow (University of Guelph)BiogeosciencesHydrology
B14 - Understanding past, present, and future effects of climate on agriculture, forestry, and water resourcesHenrique Carvalho (University of Manitoba); Patrick Pow (University of Guelph)BiogeosciencesHydrology
B15 - Biometeorology: Fluxes in the Soil-Plant-Atmosphere ContinuumPatrick Pow (University of Guelph); Henrique Carvalho (University of Manitoba)BiogeosciencesHydrology
EDI 2 - Building Knowledge and Relationships Together: Stories of Community Participation in ScienceNatasha Leclerc (Université Laval); Nicole Balliston (Laurentian University); Michelle Blade (McGill University); Scott J. Davidson (Université du Québec à Montréal); Bryan Mood (University of Saskatchewan)EDIBiogeosciences, Geodesy, Hydrology, Solid Earth
EDI1 - Beyond Accommodation: Building a Neuro-inclusive GeoscienceAdeyemi Olusola (York University); EDI CommitteeEDI 
G1 - General Geodesy and GeodynamicsMichael Sheng (University of New Brunswick)GeodesySolid Earth
G2 - Quantum Sensing in Geodesy and Geophysics: Toward Resilient Positioning, Navigation, and TimingIsmael Foroughi (University of Calgary); Brynle Barrett (University of New Brunswick)GeodesySolid Earth
H1 - Hydrological Extremes in a Changing Climate: Historical Changes and Future ProjectionsChristopher Spence (Environment and Climate Change Canada); Elise Devoie (Queen's University); Mohamed Elshamy (University of Saskatchewan); Jeff McKenzie (McGill University); Peter Morse (Natural Resources Canada); Brendan Mulligan (Yukon Government); Stephanie Wright (Queen's University)HydrologyBiogeosciences
H2 - Observation and modelling of snow and glacier processesChristopher Marsh (Environment and Climate Change Canada); Caroline Aubry-Wake (University of Lethbridge); Vincent Vionnet (Environment and Climate Change Canada); Joseph Shea (University of Northern British Columbia)Hydrology 
H3 - Advances in forest ecohydrologyJason Leach (Canadian Forest Service); Audrey Maheu (Université du Québec en Outaouais); Magali Nehemy (University of British Columbia Okanagan)HydrologyBiogeosciences
H4 - General HydrologyLauren Somers (Dalhousie University); Chris Spence (Environment and Climate Change Canada); Scott Ketcheson (Athabasca University); Magali Nehemy (University of British Columbia Okanagan); Élise Devoie (Queen's University); Cody Ross (University of Toronto Scarborough); Kelly Biagi (Brock University)HydrologyBiogeosciences
H5 - Demystifying the Publication ProcessClara Cogswell (McMaster University / Canadian Young Hydrologic Society); Rachel Lackey (McGill University); Larissa Gospodyn (University of Waterloo)Hydrology 
H6 - Scaling and Heterogeneity in Hydrology:Towards Transferable Understanding and PredictionFatemeh Ganjalikhan Hakemi (University of Waterloo); Christophe Darnault (Clemson University)HydrologyBiogeosciences
H7 - Hydrological Extremes in a Changing Climate: Historical Changes and Future ProjectionsRajesh Shrestha (Environment and Climate Change Canada); Tara Troy (University of Victoria)Hydrology 
S1 - Fault Mechanics and Earthquake Source Processes: From Earthquakes to Slow SlipSemechah Lui (University of Toronto Mississauga); Michael Bostock (University of British Columbia); Yajing Liu (McGill University); Miao Zhang (Dalhousie University)Solid EarthSolid Earth
S2 - Geophysics and Geology of Earthquakes Associated with Subduction ProcessesTianhaozhe Sun (Natural Resources Canada / University of Victoria); Yajing Liu (McGill University); Jeremy Gosselin (Natural Resources Canada); Pascal Audet (University of Ottawa); Heidi Houston (University of Southern California)Solid EarthGeodesy
S3 - Geodynamics: From surface tectonics to Earth’s deep interiorRussell Pysklywec (University of Toronto); Claire Currie (University of Alberta); Phil Heron (University of Toronto Scarborough)Solid EarthGeodesy
S4 - Ground Motions and Site Response: Observations, Models, and ApplicationsJeremy Gosselin (Natural Resources Canada); Camille Brillon (Natural Resources Canada); Tiegan Hobbs (Natural Resources Canada); Gail Atkinson (Western University); Sheri Molnar (Western University); Sanaz Darzipour (Western University); Joseph Farrugia (BC Hydro); Behzad Hassani (BC Hydro); Michael Fairhurst (BC Hydro); Megan Sheffer (BC Hydro)Solid Earth 
S5 - Seismic Source Characterization and Earthquake RecurrenceJoseph Farrugia (BC Hydro); Martin Zaleski (BGC Engineering); Behzad Hassani (BC Hydro); Michael Fairhurst (BC Hydro); Megan Sheffer (BC Hydro); Tiegan Hobbs (Natural Resources Canada); Camille Brillon (Natural Resources Canada); Jeremy Gosselin (Natural Resources Canada); John Cassidy (Natural Resources Canada); Sheri Molnar (Western University); Sanaz Darzipour (Western University)Solid EarthGeodesy
S6 - Cratons, Craton Margins and Lithospheric Transitions: Geophysical Constraints on Structure, Dynamics and ReactivationFiona Darbyshire (Université du Québec à Montréal); Willy Lemotio (University of Yaoundé I); Riddhi Dave (Natural Resources Canada); Andrew Frederiksen (University of Manitoba); Andrew Schaeffer (Natural Resources Canada)Solid Earth 
S7 - Seismic Hazards: Modelling and ApplicationsGail Atkinson (Western University); Behzad Hassani (BC Hydro); Sheri Molnar (Western University); Jeremy Gosselin (Natural Resources Canada)Solid Earth 
S8 - Induced Seismicity: Mechanisms, Hazards, and Mitigation Across Energy and Mining SettingsJeremy Gosselin (Natural Resources Canada); Ramin M. H. Dokht (Natural Resources Canada); Ryan Visser (Natural Resources Canada)Solid Earth 
S9 - Marine Geophysics and Marine Sensing: Advances in Offshore Observation and Monitoring in Canada and beyondPascal Audet (University of Ottawa); Jesse Hutchinson (Ocean Networks Canada); Alireza Niksejel (Dalhousie University); Andrew Schaeffer (Natural Resources Canada)Solid EarthBiogeosciences, Geodesy, Hydrology
S10 - Canadian Cordillera: Structure, Tectonics, and DynamicsQuan Zhang (Australian National University); Pascal Audet (University of Ottawa); Jeremy Gosselin (Natural Resources Canada); Andrew Schaeffer (Natural Resources Canada)Solid EarthGeodesy
S11 - Integrating Geological Data with Geophysical Constraints in Tectonics, Resource Exploration and Geo-Environmental StudiesPhil McCausland (Western University); Ian Ferguson (University of Manitoba)Solid Earth 
S12 - General Contributions - Solid EarthAndrew Schaeffer (Natural Resources Canada); Pascal Audet (University of Ottawa)Solid Earth