Global Change Symposium: Bieler School of Environment
The Global Change Symposium
The McGill Bieler School of Environment is pleased to invite you to the Global Change Symposium, an engaging day of research presentations at the McGill University Faculty Club, hosted by the McGill Bieler School of Environment.
This unique opportunity to explore environmental research conducted by Bieler School of Environment scholars will include:
- Faculty research presentations
- A panel discussion
- Student flash presentations showcasing recent research
About the Global Change Symposium
Themes will centre around the urgent need to understand and respond to rapid environmental transformations through science, policy, and community action. Across diverse ecosystems—from tropical forests to Arctic landscapes and Canadian rivers—speakers explore how climate change, biodiversity loss, and infrastructure development are reshaping our world. With a shared emphasis on connectivity, resilience, and collaborative approaches, speakers will highlight the importance of linking ecological research with social systems, governance, and Indigenous knowledge to build sustainable and equitable futures.
Itinerary:
Morning Session
8:30 a.m. – Registration & Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – Welcome Message
9:05 a.m. – Dr. Anthony Ricciardi, Rapid changes to biodiversity in the St Lawrence River system
9:40 a.m. – Dr. Fiona Soper, Trouble in paradise: tropical forests and changing climate
10:10 a.m. – Break
10:40 a.m. – Dr. Brenda Parlee, Linking Biodiversity and Health and Well-being in a Changing Arctic
11:10 a.m. – Student Flash Talks
11:45 a.m. – Lunch
During lunch, take a minute to browse student posters and ask additional questions about their research
Afternoon Session
1:00 p.m. – Dr. Amy Janzwood, Build Baby Build? Lessons from Canadian Pipeline Resistance
1:30 p.m. – Dr. Andrew Gonzalez, Applied Connectivity Science - 15 years linking science to conservation across scales
2:00 p.m. – Dr. Elena Bennett, Building a Better Anthropocene
2:30 p.m. – Discussion panel
3:00 p.m. – Closing Remarks & Thank You