News Archives - Department of Biology /biology/category/news/ 杏吧原创 University Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:22:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 杏吧原创 PhD Student Raegan Davis Earns National Fisheries Scholarship /biology/2026/carleton-phd-student-raegan-davis-earns-national-fisheries-scholarship/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:22:01 +0000 /biology/?p=18898 Raegan Davis, a Canadian angler and fisheries researcher, is featured in a Bassmaster profile highlighting her passion for conservation. She鈥檚 currently working on a PhD in Biology at 杏吧原创 University. She was recently named the recipient of the 2026 Noreen Clough Memorial Scholarship for Females in Fisheries, recognizing her impact and potential in the field. […]

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杏吧原创 PhD Student Raegan Davis Earns National Fisheries Scholarship

Published on June 26, 2026

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Raegan Davis, a Canadian angler and fisheries researcher, is featured in a Bassmaster profile highlighting her passion for conservation. She鈥檚 currently working on a PhD in Biology at 杏吧原创 University.

She was recently named the recipient of the 2026 Noreen Clough Memorial Scholarship for Females in Fisheries, recognizing her impact and potential in the field.

Davis is focused on protecting fisheries and bringing anglers and scientists together, turning her love of fishing into meaningful conservation work.

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]]> 杏吧原创 University鈥檚 Rachel Buxton highlights benefits of Ottawa鈥檚 bird鈥慺riendly push /biology/2026/carleton-universitys-rachel-buxton-highlights-benefits-of-ottawas-bird-friendly-push/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:11:44 +0000 /biology/?p=18889 Ottawa鈥檚 new 鈥淏ird Friendly City鈥 certification is being welcomed by advocates as a meaningful step toward protecting bird populations, while also underscoring the need for stronger action on habitat preservation, urban planning, and public education. Research highlighted by 杏吧原创 University Assistant Professor Rachel Buxton supports this effort, demonstrating that greater bird and tree diversity in […]

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杏吧原创 University鈥檚 Rachel Buxton highlights benefits of Ottawa鈥檚 bird鈥慺riendly push

Published on June 26, 2026

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Ottawa鈥檚 new 鈥淏ird Friendly City鈥 certification is being welcomed by advocates as a meaningful step toward protecting bird populations, while also underscoring the need for stronger action on habitat preservation, urban planning, and public education.

Research highlighted by 杏吧原创 University Assistant Professor Rachel Buxton supports this effort, demonstrating that greater bird and tree diversity in urban areas can improve human mental health. Her findings further strengthen the case for integrating more nature into city environments.

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]]> Associate Professor Christina Davy Highlights Wildlife Conservation Crisis /biology/2026/associate-professor-christina-davy-highlights-wildlife-conservation-crisis/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:48:25 +0000 /biology/?p=18885 Canada鈥檚 endangered鈥憇pecies committee has paused its assessments due to a funding shortfall, leaving more than a thousand vulnerable species waiting for review. The freeze directly affects scientists like Christina Davy, associate professor in 杏吧原创 University鈥檚 Biology department, whose conservation research depends on those evaluations moving forward. Read full article here: Canada鈥檚 Endangered Species Watchdog Is […]

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Associate Professor Christina Davy Highlights Wildlife Conservation Crisis

Published on June 26, 2026

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Canada鈥檚 endangered鈥憇pecies committee has paused its assessments due to a funding shortfall, leaving more than a thousand vulnerable species waiting for review. The freeze directly affects scientists like Christina Davy, associate professor in 杏吧原创 University鈥檚 Biology department, whose conservation research depends on those evaluations moving forward.

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]]> Associate Professor Alex Wong Featured in World Organisation for Animal Health Article on Reducing Farm Antibiotics /biology/2026/professor-alex-wong-featured-in-world-organisation-for-animal-health-article-on-reducing-farm-antibiotics/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:12:11 +0000 /biology/?p=18869 Healthier housing, stronger biosecurity, and preventive care like vaccination can help farms cut back on antibiotic use and slow the spread of antimicrobial resistance. 杏吧原创 Biology Associate Professor Alex Wong, whose research focuses on how resistance evolves, provides scientific insight that supports these more sustainable, lower鈥慳ntibiotic farming practices. Read full article here: Building a farm […]

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Associate Professor Alex Wong Featured in World Organisation for Animal Health Article on Reducing Farm Antibiotics

Published on June 26, 2026

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Healthier housing, stronger biosecurity, and preventive care like vaccination can help farms cut back on antibiotic use and slow the spread of antimicrobial resistance. 杏吧原创 Biology Associate Professor Alex Wong, whose research focuses on how resistance evolves, provides scientific insight that supports these more sustainable, lower鈥慳ntibiotic farming practices.

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]]> Co鈥慉uthored Article by Associate Professor Catherine Cullingham, PhD Candidate Marc Avramov, and Collaborators /biology/2026/article-co-authored-by-carleton-universitys-associate-professor-catherine-cullingham-and-phd-candidate-marc-avramov/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:56:05 +0000 /biology/?p=18857 As West Nile becomes more common in Canada, explore the true level of risk and the growing importance of robust mosquito鈥憇urveillance networks that can detect the virus early and safeguard the public. Read full article here: OPINION: What are the risks of contracting West Nile virus from a mosquito in Canada? – Canadian Cattlemen

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Co鈥慉uthored Article by Associate Professor Catherine Cullingham, PhD Candidate Marc Avramov, and Collaborators

Published on June 26, 2026

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As West Nile becomes more common in Canada, explore the true level of risk and the growing importance of robust mosquito鈥憇urveillance networks that can detect the virus early and safeguard the public.

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]]> Biology Professor Jayne Yack and Team Spotlighted in Mirage News /biology/2026/mirage-news-features-biology-professor-jayne-yack-and-team/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:30:52 +0000 /biology/?p=18854 Minute warty birch caterpillars can sense the vibrations of approaching predators, and Biology Professor Jayne Yack and her team at 杏吧原创 University have shown just how finely tuned that ability is. The caterpillars distinguish the heavy, thudding footsteps of predatory ladybeetles from the lighter movements of other caterpillars. When a dangerous adult ladybeetle approaches, they […]

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Biology Professor Jayne Yack and Team Spotlighted in Mirage News

Published on June 26, 2026

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Minute warty birch caterpillars can sense the vibrations of approaching predators, and Biology Professor Jayne Yack and her team at 杏吧原创 University have shown just how finely tuned that ability is. The caterpillars distinguish the heavy, thudding footsteps of predatory ladybeetles from the lighter movements of other caterpillars. When a dangerous adult ladybeetle approaches, they freeze, fall silent, and often drop from the leaf on a silk thread, a rapid escape response that helps them avoid the predator. But when the intruder is another caterpillar, they switch to aggressive leaf鈥憇craping displays to defend their territory.

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]]> Protecting Canadians from Mosquito-Borne Diseases /biology/2026/protecting-canadians-from-mosquito-borne-diseases/ Thu, 21 May 2026 15:07:39 +0000 /biology/?p=18793 Read full article here: Protecting Canadians from Mosquito-Borne Diseases

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Protecting Canadians from Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Published on June 26, 2026

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Mosquito鈥慴orne diseases like West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis are becoming a growing concern in Canada as climate change expands mosquito habitats and introduces new species. 杏吧原创 University PhD candidate Marc Avramov is developing high鈥憆esolution models that track where and when mosquitoes, hosts, and pathogens interact, aiming to improve risk assessment and public鈥慼ealth responses.

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]]> Professor Steven Cooke co-authors study on urban planning to support the conservation of freshwater biodiversity /biology/2026/professor-steven-cooke-co-authors-study-on-urban-planning-to-support-the-conservation-of-freshwater-biodiversity/ Wed, 06 May 2026 12:54:41 +0000 /biology/?p=18691 Urban stormwater is washing toxic pollutants into rivers and streams, driving steep declines in freshwater species. The article argues that city planners can reverse this trend by redesigning urban areas with nature鈥慴ased infrastructure that filters and slows runoff before it reaches waterways. Read full article here: Our cities are choking freshwater life. Planners can change […]

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Professor Steven Cooke co-authors study on urban planning to support the conservation of freshwater biodiversity

Published on June 26, 2026

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Urban stormwater is washing toxic pollutants into rivers and streams, driving steep declines in freshwater species. The article argues that city planners can reverse this trend by redesigning urban areas with nature鈥慴ased infrastructure that filters and slows runoff before it reaches waterways.

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]]> Associate Professor, Gr茅gory Bult茅 on CBC (CAN) /biology/2026/biology-professor-gregory-bulte-on-cbc-can/ Fri, 01 May 2026 13:00:10 +0000 /biology/?p=18671 Gr茅gory Bult茅 鈥 Biology Associate Professor at 杏吧原创 University 鈥 spends each spring surveying Northern Map Turtles at Lake Opinicon in eastern Ontario. Counting the turtles every year builds a long-term dataset that shows whether the population is stable or changing. Because Northern Map Turtles are sensitive to environmental conditions, their numbers help indicate the […]

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Associate Professor, Gr茅gory Bult茅 on CBC (CAN)

Published on June 26, 2026

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Gr茅gory Bult茅 鈥 Biology Associate Professor at 杏吧原创 University 鈥 spends each spring surveying Northern Map Turtles at Lake Opinicon in eastern Ontario. Counting the turtles every year builds a long-term dataset that shows whether the population is stable or changing. Because Northern Map Turtles are sensitive to environmental conditions, their numbers help indicate the overall health of the lake’s ecosystem.

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]]> William Saunders Lifetime Achievement Award /biology/2026/william-saunders-lifetime-achievement-award/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:34:04 +0000 /biology/?p=18663 Bruggink spent his career shaping 杏吧原创鈥檚 greenhouse into a vibrant centre for research, teaching, and community outreach. He created and nurtured the university鈥檚 beloved Butterfly Show, a signature event that has helped enrich public understanding of nature while providing an engaging visitor experience. The award recognizes Bruggink鈥檚 lasting impact on environmental education and his role […]

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William Saunders Lifetime Achievement Award

Published on June 26, 2026

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Ed Bruggink, recently retired from 杏吧原创 University, has been honoured with the Julia Hunter Foundation鈥檚 2025 William Saunders Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades of transformative work in horticulture and public education.

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Bruggink spent his career shaping 杏吧原创鈥檚 greenhouse into a vibrant centre for research, teaching, and community outreach. He created and nurtured the university鈥檚 beloved Butterfly Show, a signature event that has helped enrich public understanding of nature while providing an engaging visitor experience.

The award recognizes Bruggink鈥檚 lasting impact on environmental education and his role in strengthening public engagement with horticulture across Canada.

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