UTSC Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences

04/15/2026

03/25/2026

Very cool summer field course from our friends in Anthropology at UTSC. We'll be helping out with some archaeological geophysics! Registration is open

03/09/2026

Only a few spots left! ⛏️ EESC16: Field Camp

Spend 13 days exploring the geology of central Ontario, from the rocks of the Canadian Shield to the Sudbury impact structure and the fossil reefs of Manitoulin Island. Learn essential geological field skills and complete a hands-on mapping project at Whitefish Falls.

Perfect preparation for careers in mining, exploration, consulting, and government geoscience.

More details here: https://shorturl.at/KN1J8

02/12/2026

🌱 DPES Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Myrna Simpson

New research from Dr. Simpson reveals that tiny soil microbes may be limiting how much carbon can be stored in soil—raising important questions about climate change solutions. While soil has long been viewed as a powerful carbon sink, this study highlights how complex biological processes can influence its true potential.

As she explains,
“Thirty years of annual extra litter was not able to increase carbon storage in the soil.”

As a faculty member in the DPES, Dr. Simpson’s work is helping reshape how we understand carbon storage and the role of ecosystems in a changing climate.

🔗 Read the full story at the link in our bio.
📸 Don Campbell

02/10/2026

https://utsc.utoronto.ca/news-events/breaking-research/study-reveals-tiny-microbes-limit-carbon-storage-soil-raising-questions-about

A U of T Scarborough study finds that adding more leaf litter to forest soils does not increase carbon storage, calling into question its effectiveness as a nature-based strategy for combatting climate change.

01/12/2026

If you can envision yourself pursuing a graduate degree in environmental science, this virutal event is for you. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/wqJHqzys47
Meet with our administrative team to learn more about our programs and how to apply.
Chat with our associate graduate chair, faculty members, and internship coordinators, to ask questions about eligibility, requirements, application instructions, and any other queries you may have.

12/15/2025

11/28/2025

https://utsc.utoronto.ca/news-events/daily-update/andre-simpson-honoured-2025-ricardo-aroca-award-groundbreaking-work-analytical

U of T Scarborough chemist Andre Simpson has been awarded the 2026 Ricardo Aroca Award by the Chemical Institute of Canada, recognizing his pioneering contributions to analytical chemistry and positive impact on environmental and human health. Simpson, a professor in the Department of Physical & Env...