Cold Regions Research Centre (CRRC)
@crrc-wlu.bsky.social
The CRRC focuses on cold regions research topics such as hydrology, climatology, glaciology, resource management, parks planning & biogeochemistry.
The Cold Regions Research Centre is currently seeking candidates for a part-time communication assistant position (10 hours/ week).
For more information visit the link: coldregions.ca/opportunities/
Position will be open until filled.
#JobOpportunity #ScienceCommunication
For more information visit the link: coldregions.ca/opportunities/
Position will be open until filled.
#JobOpportunity #ScienceCommunication
June 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The Cold Regions Research Centre is currently seeking candidates for a part-time communication assistant position (10 hours/ week).
For more information visit the link: coldregions.ca/opportunities/
Position will be open until filled.
#JobOpportunity #ScienceCommunication
For more information visit the link: coldregions.ca/opportunities/
Position will be open until filled.
#JobOpportunity #ScienceCommunication
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us yesterday for the CRRC Annual General Meeting and Open House for the newly renovated "Ice House". Members attended online and in-person to hear and reflect on highlights from the year and discuss the plans for the future.
#community #CRRC
#community #CRRC
May 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us yesterday for the CRRC Annual General Meeting and Open House for the newly renovated "Ice House". Members attended online and in-person to hear and reflect on highlights from the year and discuss the plans for the future.
#community #CRRC
#community #CRRC
🎇News: coldregions.ca/a-strong-sta...
Big thank you for the great kickoff to the Laurier–ARI Spring Speaker Series! 70+ gathered at Makerspace YK to hear talks about snowfall on YK lakes ❄️ & muskox movement 🐂.
Next up: May 8 – permafrost & carbon in the Shield!
#Yellowknife #SCIENCE #Community
Big thank you for the great kickoff to the Laurier–ARI Spring Speaker Series! 70+ gathered at Makerspace YK to hear talks about snowfall on YK lakes ❄️ & muskox movement 🐂.
Next up: May 8 – permafrost & carbon in the Shield!
#Yellowknife #SCIENCE #Community
April 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM
🎇News: coldregions.ca/a-strong-sta...
Big thank you for the great kickoff to the Laurier–ARI Spring Speaker Series! 70+ gathered at Makerspace YK to hear talks about snowfall on YK lakes ❄️ & muskox movement 🐂.
Next up: May 8 – permafrost & carbon in the Shield!
#Yellowknife #SCIENCE #Community
Big thank you for the great kickoff to the Laurier–ARI Spring Speaker Series! 70+ gathered at Makerspace YK to hear talks about snowfall on YK lakes ❄️ & muskox movement 🐂.
Next up: May 8 – permafrost & carbon in the Shield!
#Yellowknife #SCIENCE #Community
On Saturday, April 19th CRRC held its inaugural Aquatic Field Sampling Workshop sampling Laurel Creek in Waterloo Park.
The workshop emphasized practical skills in aquatic sampling, field safety, and environmental monitoring.
The workshop emphasized practical skills in aquatic sampling, field safety, and environmental monitoring.
April 29, 2025 at 2:27 AM
On Saturday, April 19th CRRC held its inaugural Aquatic Field Sampling Workshop sampling Laurel Creek in Waterloo Park.
The workshop emphasized practical skills in aquatic sampling, field safety, and environmental monitoring.
The workshop emphasized practical skills in aquatic sampling, field safety, and environmental monitoring.
You're invited to the Laurier-ARI Spring Speaker Series!
8 early career researchers presenting ongoing research projects in the NWT. Come connect with the science happening around you!
Snacks and refreshments provided. Everyone is welcome!
#CommunityEngagement #research #science
8 early career researchers presenting ongoing research projects in the NWT. Come connect with the science happening around you!
Snacks and refreshments provided. Everyone is welcome!
#CommunityEngagement #research #science
April 11, 2025 at 6:49 PM
You're invited to the Laurier-ARI Spring Speaker Series!
8 early career researchers presenting ongoing research projects in the NWT. Come connect with the science happening around you!
Snacks and refreshments provided. Everyone is welcome!
#CommunityEngagement #research #science
8 early career researchers presenting ongoing research projects in the NWT. Come connect with the science happening around you!
Snacks and refreshments provided. Everyone is welcome!
#CommunityEngagement #research #science
Interested in water quality? Prepare for fieldwork by joining us for a workshop introducing aquatic field sampling techniques.🧪🌊🦀
Show your interest by registering before April 6. More details to come!
#WaterScience #Fieldwork #Workshop
Show your interest by registering before April 6. More details to come!
#WaterScience #Fieldwork #Workshop
March 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Interested in water quality? Prepare for fieldwork by joining us for a workshop introducing aquatic field sampling techniques.🧪🌊🦀
Show your interest by registering before April 6. More details to come!
#WaterScience #Fieldwork #Workshop
Show your interest by registering before April 6. More details to come!
#WaterScience #Fieldwork #Workshop
Congrats to Dr. Joseph Culp on receiving the 2025 Hynes Award!
Culp delivered a lecture on “Threats to Arctic Freshwater Biodiversity: Current State, Future Trends, and Monitoring Needs”, hosted by @Laurier in collaboration with CRRC & @LaurierIWS.
coldregions.ca/celebrating-...
Culp delivered a lecture on “Threats to Arctic Freshwater Biodiversity: Current State, Future Trends, and Monitoring Needs”, hosted by @Laurier in collaboration with CRRC & @LaurierIWS.
coldregions.ca/celebrating-...
March 28, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Congrats to Dr. Joseph Culp on receiving the 2025 Hynes Award!
Culp delivered a lecture on “Threats to Arctic Freshwater Biodiversity: Current State, Future Trends, and Monitoring Needs”, hosted by @Laurier in collaboration with CRRC & @LaurierIWS.
coldregions.ca/celebrating-...
Culp delivered a lecture on “Threats to Arctic Freshwater Biodiversity: Current State, Future Trends, and Monitoring Needs”, hosted by @Laurier in collaboration with CRRC & @LaurierIWS.
coldregions.ca/celebrating-...
📢Call for Applications📢
Award: Jack Middlemass Memorial Graduate Award in Northern Environmental Research
Purpose: Recognize outstanding contributions in northern research
Supported by: LIWS & CRRC
Deadline: April 15th, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST
More information: coldregions.ca/jack-middlem...
Award: Jack Middlemass Memorial Graduate Award in Northern Environmental Research
Purpose: Recognize outstanding contributions in northern research
Supported by: LIWS & CRRC
Deadline: April 15th, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST
More information: coldregions.ca/jack-middlem...
Jack Middlemass Memorial Graduate Award in Northern Environmental Research - Cold Regions Research Centre
Jack Middlemass Memorial Graduate Award in Northern Environmental Research Award Details The Jack Middlemass Memorial Graduate Award in Northern Environmental Research is administered by the Office of...
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March 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
📢Call for Applications📢
Award: Jack Middlemass Memorial Graduate Award in Northern Environmental Research
Purpose: Recognize outstanding contributions in northern research
Supported by: LIWS & CRRC
Deadline: April 15th, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST
More information: coldregions.ca/jack-middlem...
Award: Jack Middlemass Memorial Graduate Award in Northern Environmental Research
Purpose: Recognize outstanding contributions in northern research
Supported by: LIWS & CRRC
Deadline: April 15th, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST
More information: coldregions.ca/jack-middlem...
🚨 ATTN: Graduate students & early-career researchers!
Conducting research in the Northwest Territories? Looking for a chance to share your work with an engaged audience in Yellowknife?
Conducting research in the Northwest Territories? Looking for a chance to share your work with an engaged audience in Yellowknife?
March 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
🚨 ATTN: Graduate students & early-career researchers!
Conducting research in the Northwest Territories? Looking for a chance to share your work with an engaged audience in Yellowknife?
Conducting research in the Northwest Territories? Looking for a chance to share your work with an engaged audience in Yellowknife?
CRRC hosted the 37th Annual CRRC Student Conference at Laurier! ❄️🎓 Kicking off with an icebreaker & talks on collaboration in northern science. With 100+ participants, the conference featured research on climate change, hydrology, biology & more! 🌍🔬
learn more: www.coldregions.ca/laurier-host...
learn more: www.coldregions.ca/laurier-host...
February 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
CRRC hosted the 37th Annual CRRC Student Conference at Laurier! ❄️🎓 Kicking off with an icebreaker & talks on collaboration in northern science. With 100+ participants, the conference featured research on climate change, hydrology, biology & more! 🌍🔬
learn more: www.coldregions.ca/laurier-host...
learn more: www.coldregions.ca/laurier-host...
Congratulations to Alicia Pouw for winning 1st place and Mackenzie Mihorean for taking 2nd place in the #CRRC2025 Poster Presentation competition! 🏆🎉 Amazing posters from all participants—great work showcasing cold regions research! ❄️👏 #ScienceInAction
January 31, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Congratulations to Alicia Pouw for winning 1st place and Mackenzie Mihorean for taking 2nd place in the #CRRC2025 Poster Presentation competition! 🏆🎉 Amazing posters from all participants—great work showcasing cold regions research! ❄️👏 #ScienceInAction
Congratulations to Arash Rafat for winning 1st place and Maria Dolan for securing 2nd place in the #CRRC2025 Oral Presentation competition! 🏆🎉 Incredible research and presentations—well done! 👏❄️ #ScienceInAction #ColdRegionsResearch
January 31, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Congratulations to Arash Rafat for winning 1st place and Maria Dolan for securing 2nd place in the #CRRC2025 Oral Presentation competition! 🏆🎉 Incredible research and presentations—well done! 👏❄️ #ScienceInAction #ColdRegionsResearch
That's a wrap on #CRRC2025! 🎉❄️ A huge thank you to all attendees, presenters, and organizers for an incredible conference filled with insightful research and great discussions. Congratulations to our award winners! 👏 See you all next year! #ColdRegionsResearch #ScienceInAction
January 31, 2025 at 11:22 PM
That's a wrap on #CRRC2025! 🎉❄️ A huge thank you to all attendees, presenters, and organizers for an incredible conference filled with insightful research and great discussions. Congratulations to our award winners! 👏 See you all next year! #ColdRegionsResearch #ScienceInAction
Wrapping up #CRRC2025 with the final oral session: Permafrost & Cryosphere, chaired by
@aliciapouw21
! ❄️🌍 From thawing permafrost and contaminant transport to ice roads and snow cover changes, this session dives into critical cold regions research! 🔬 #ScienceInAction
@aliciapouw21
! ❄️🌍 From thawing permafrost and contaminant transport to ice roads and snow cover changes, this session dives into critical cold regions research! 🔬 #ScienceInAction
January 31, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Wrapping up #CRRC2025 with the final oral session: Permafrost & Cryosphere, chaired by
@aliciapouw21
! ❄️🌍 From thawing permafrost and contaminant transport to ice roads and snow cover changes, this session dives into critical cold regions research! 🔬 #ScienceInAction
@aliciapouw21
! ❄️🌍 From thawing permafrost and contaminant transport to ice roads and snow cover changes, this session dives into critical cold regions research! 🔬 #ScienceInAction
Closing out the Peatland & Agriculture session! 🌾 Aman Dhindsa analyzed nutrient availability in post-forest conversion farmland, and Akintayo Afolabi assessed soil fertility and crop impacts in Labrador. Thanks to all our speakers! 👏 #ScienceInAction
January 31, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Closing out the Peatland & Agriculture session! 🌾 Aman Dhindsa analyzed nutrient availability in post-forest conversion farmland, and Akintayo Afolabi assessed soil fertility and crop impacts in Labrador. Thanks to all our speakers! 👏 #ScienceInAction
Beginning the Peatland & Agriculture oral session at #CRRC2025 chaired by Katryna Barone! 🌿🌾The session presentations will explore how mining roads, wildfires, seismic lines, and land conversion impact peatland carbon storage, soil health, and agriculture in northern landscapes. 🔥 #ScienceInAction
January 31, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Beginning the Peatland & Agriculture oral session at #CRRC2025 chaired by Katryna Barone! 🌿🌾The session presentations will explore how mining roads, wildfires, seismic lines, and land conversion impact peatland carbon storage, soil health, and agriculture in northern landscapes. 🔥 #ScienceInAction
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Wonderful to have @nluymes.bsky.social represent the #WILDlab and muskox research in NWT at the Cold Regions Research Conference this week!
We also had @christinedunbar.bsky.social give a ✨FANTASTIC✨ 3 minute thesis on #muskox too.
Thanks for hosting @crrc-wlu.bsky.social
We also had @christinedunbar.bsky.social give a ✨FANTASTIC✨ 3 minute thesis on #muskox too.
Thanks for hosting @crrc-wlu.bsky.social
January 31, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Wonderful to have @nluymes.bsky.social represent the #WILDlab and muskox research in NWT at the Cold Regions Research Conference this week!
We also had @christinedunbar.bsky.social give a ✨FANTASTIC✨ 3 minute thesis on #muskox too.
Thanks for hosting @crrc-wlu.bsky.social
We also had @christinedunbar.bsky.social give a ✨FANTASTIC✨ 3 minute thesis on #muskox too.
Thanks for hosting @crrc-wlu.bsky.social
Great energy at the #CRRC2025 poster session with 15 incredible presentations! 🔬❄️ From Arctic ice and hydrology to wildlife, climate change, and ecosystem restoration, students shared fascinating research. Lots of great discussions and engagement! 👏 #ScienceInAction
January 31, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Great energy at the #CRRC2025 poster session with 15 incredible presentations! 🔬❄️ From Arctic ice and hydrology to wildlife, climate change, and ecosystem restoration, students shared fascinating research. Lots of great discussions and engagement! 👏 #ScienceInAction
Fantastic start to the session with Caroline Duncan discussing water quality from source to tap in Cambridge Bay, Mathew Mervyn on beaver impacts on tundra streams, and Nick Luymes examined muskox habitat selection below treeline! 💧🦫🐂 #ColdRegionsResearch #CRRC2025
January 31, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Fantastic start to the session with Caroline Duncan discussing water quality from source to tap in Cambridge Bay, Mathew Mervyn on beaver impacts on tundra streams, and Nick Luymes examined muskox habitat selection below treeline! 💧🦫🐂 #ColdRegionsResearch #CRRC2025
Great panel discussion to start off Day 3 this morning at #CRRC2025 on the transition from grad school to the workforce! Lots of insightful questions from students and fantastic input from panelists Eric Meliton, Kellie McCormack, Mike Morrice, and Emily Stahl. Huge thanks for guiding future grads!
January 31, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Great panel discussion to start off Day 3 this morning at #CRRC2025 on the transition from grad school to the workforce! Lots of insightful questions from students and fantastic input from panelists Eric Meliton, Kellie McCormack, Mike Morrice, and Emily Stahl. Huge thanks for guiding future grads!
Networking + games + pizza = the perfect social event at #CRRC2025! 🎮🍕 Great conversations were had and high scores were tried at the arcade bar! A fun way to connect and unwind. 🙌 #NetworkingMadeFun
January 31, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Networking + games + pizza = the perfect social event at #CRRC2025! 🎮🍕 Great conversations were had and high scores were tried at the arcade bar! A fun way to connect and unwind. 🙌 #NetworkingMadeFun
With 40+ students registered, the #CRRC2025 fieldwork workshop got students thinking ahead about how to be ready for their field season! 🏕️🧭 Covering often-overlooked essentials—knots, ratchet straps, GPS use, survival gear, and logistics—it was a great refresher for field prep! ❄️🔬 #FieldworkReady
January 31, 2025 at 6:39 PM
With 40+ students registered, the #CRRC2025 fieldwork workshop got students thinking ahead about how to be ready for their field season! 🏕️🧭 Covering often-overlooked essentials—knots, ratchet straps, GPS use, survival gear, and logistics—it was a great refresher for field prep! ❄️🔬 #FieldworkReady
The last oral session of Day 2 at #CRRC2025 with an exciting session on remote sensing! 🛰️❄️ From tracking snow phenology shifts to 3D modeling of Great Bear Lake and land cover change in Old Crow Flats—powerful tools for understanding our changing landscapes! 🌍🔬 #ScienceInAction #RemoteSensing
January 31, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The last oral session of Day 2 at #CRRC2025 with an exciting session on remote sensing! 🛰️❄️ From tracking snow phenology shifts to 3D modeling of Great Bear Lake and land cover change in Old Crow Flats—powerful tools for understanding our changing landscapes! 🌍🔬 #ScienceInAction #RemoteSensing
Insightful afternoon at #CRRC2025 with oral sessions on water quality and biology! 💧🐟 From metal toxicity in aquatic life to Arctic river chemistry, researchers are deepening our understanding of freshwater ecosystems. Great discussions on environmental change! #ScienceInAction #Biology
January 31, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Insightful afternoon at #CRRC2025 with oral sessions on water quality and biology! 💧🐟 From metal toxicity in aquatic life to Arctic river chemistry, researchers are deepening our understanding of freshwater ecosystems. Great discussions on environmental change! #ScienceInAction #Biology