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Community Scholar Series

The Community Scholar Series brings our university to our community. This talk series invites residents to learn from faculty and guest speakers through accessible, thought-provoking presentations that spark dialogue and build connections beyond campus. Experts will share research, ideas, and practical insights that inform, inspire, and invite conversation.

January 29th

Community Scholar Series - Kelp in Nova Scotia

Join Dr. Carolyn Buchwald from the Dalhousie Faculty of Science and the Department of Oceanography as she discusses her research on kelp in Nova Scotia. 

The use of kelp for human consumption and bio-fuels is becoming increasingly popular. It is therefore essential to know what the optimal properties are to grow kelp.

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February 12th

Community Scholar Series - The Power of Reorienting to Sustainable Diets to Protect Life-Supporting Planetary Systems

Humans are facing compounding and interconnected health, environment, and equity crises. The best lever to improve human, animal, and planetary health is sustainable food. Come discuss how shifting food environments opens proven strategies for reducing global warming while enhancing health and well-being.

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March 5th

Community Scholar Series - The Rhetoric and Reality of Digital Agricultural in Africa

March 19th

Community Scholar Series - Sniffer dogs as research assistants in wildlife conservation and biomedical research: Reflections from Dalhousie’s Wildlife Ethology and Canine Olfaction Lab on 20 years of a symbiotic adventure.

Dr. Gadbois’ lab is focussed on olfactory processing in dogs and its applications in wildlife conservation and dogs used for biomedical alert and assistance.

April 2nd

Community Scholar Series - Farming the Future: New Materials

Dr. Dasog’s lab focusses on synthesized nanomaterials used for chemical fuel production (hydrogen), solar-driven desalination, water treatment, and sensing.