The following message is being shared on behalf of Janice Tilly, Executive Assistant to the Dean.

Hello everyone,

You are invited to attend presentations by the following candidates for the position of Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Arctic Climate Action and Sustainability, position #’s 36530/36531. During the presentation, the candidate will highlight their most significant research contributions and provide an overview of their proposed CERC program, followed by ample time for Q/A. 

Tuesday, 7 October 2025

Research Title: Advancing Arctic Community Resilience and Sustainability amid Climate Change

Candidate: Andrey Petrov, University of Northern Iowa (Please find the candidate’s biography attached.)

Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Location: 545 Wallace Building

Thursday, 9 October 2025

Research Title: Response of Arctic lakes to climate extremes and variability: resilience, sustainability, and implications for freshwater security

Candidate: Jasmine Saros, University of Maine (Please find the candidate’s biography attached.)

Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Location: 545 Wallace Building

Graduate Students and PostDocs are invited to meet with each candidate over lunch on Tuesday, 7 October and Thursday, 9 October in Dean’s Office Conference Room, 440 Wallace Building from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. (A light lunch will be served.)

Please find the posters attached with the titles of their presentations and a short bio on each candidate.

Regards,

Janice Tilly

Janice Tilly, MA (Health Education)

PhD (Interdisciplinary) Candidate

Executive Assistant to the Dean

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources

495 Wallace Building

Ph: 431-323-4218