Sustainability Sciences
Welcome to the Department of Sustainability Sciences where an interdisciplinary team of academics extract the essence of their expertise collectively to address the challenges facing human-environment systems.
Interested in Sustainability Sciences?
Students interested in our programs will learn, through experiential and community- based learning as well as “on the job training” through our Co-Op option:
- How to promote sustainable ecosystems
- How to apply principles of sustainable development
- How to use science to develop green technologies
- How to create innovative solutions to the challenges facing human-environment systems
What is Sustainability Sciences?
The study of sustainable development and environmental science.
Our programs focus on the nexus between human development and wise use of Earth's resources in a continuously changing world.
- Acquiring and sharing knowledge by participating in various intellectual forums
- Active participation in laboratory and field studies
- Active involvement in the community on knowledge sharing
- In-depth professional training for higher studies and careers in the sustainability fields
- Career oriented preparation through the Co-Op option
- All-encompassing package of arts and science courses for overall proficiency in the field of sustainability
EVENTS
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Oct 3 |
Lakehead University Professor to speak at the 4th Urban Economy Forum Dr. Rosario Adapon Turvey, Associate Professor with the Department of Sustainability Sciences and Geography at Lakehead University will speak on the... full story |
Sep 29 |
Lakehead University Professor to speak at the 4th Urban Economy Forum |
Apr 30 |
Local high school students get creative in online workshop with Lakehead prof A unique partnership between Lakehead University and Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School is helping students get hands-on science programming... full story |
Apr 9 |
Lakehead University and NOSM collect PPE for frontline healthcare workers in Thunder Bay, throughout Northern Ontario, and Orillia Representatives from Lakehead University and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) have collected hundreds of boxes of personal protective... full story |