Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Damage caused by the emerald ash borer, a highly destructive beetle native to Asia, is visible across several U.S. states and large parts of Quebec and Ontario. The insect, first detected in Canada in 2002, typically kills 99% of ash trees in a given area within six years and has caused the destruction of tens of millions of trees. Its spread has also resulted in hefty bills for the treatment or removal of countless ash trees.

As the adage has it, “teaching creates all other professions.” Similarly, an education degree opens many doors. That certainly holds true for the thousands who have graduated from uOttawa’s Faculty of Education since its founding in 1967. Meet four alumni who have carved out distinctive careers both inside and outside the classroom.

“Climate change is about people as much as it is about the earth, and the science, economics and politics of our changing environment must always have a human face.” — Sheila Watt-Cloutier