Biogeosciences: Students
To post biogeoscience-oriented student events and activities, and graduate or post-doctoral opportunities, please contact the BGS Secretary
Biogeosciences Best Student Presentation Awards
The BGS Best Student Paper Awards are presented at the CGU annual meeting. Awards include a plaque and $500. Applicants are required to submit a 3-5 page extended abstract to the Section Secretary by 1 April of each year.
Past winners of the BGS Best Student Award
| Year | Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Kimberly Murray | University of Waterloo |
| 2015 | Kristine Haynes (oral) | University of Toronto Scarborough |
| 2014 | Max Lukenback (oral) | McMaster University |
| 2013 | Colin McCarter (oral); Kristine Haynes (poster) | University of Waterloo; University of Toronto Scarborough |
| 2012 | - | - |
| 2011 | Lijun Xia (oral); Claire Oswald (poster) | Johns Hopkins University; University of Toronto |
The CGU has several student awards for which BGS members are eligible. See the Awards page for details.
Student Conferences
The Biogeosciences Section hosts annual student conferences, often jointly with other CGU Sections.
Past meetings:
| Year | Meeting Information | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Joint with HS and ESPS | Wilfrid Laurier University | February 7, 2015 |
| 2014 | Joint with HS | University of Toronto | January 17-18, 2014 |
| 2013 | Joint with HS | Wilfrid Laurier University | February 1, 2013 |
| 2012 | Joint with HS | McMaster University | February 1, 2012 |