Demonstrator-Technicians
Shawna Corcoran
Demonstrator-Technician
BSc (Cape Breton University), MSc (Trent)
Research and Teaching Interests
Investigating environmental contaminants in water and wastewater and evaluating overall water quality. Experienced in using a range of different analytical instruments and developing new analytical methods to quantify a variety of environmental contaminants. Aspires to help students succeed academically and professionally in the laboratory and field by encouraging hands on learning experiences.
Office: ESC A201 Phone: 705-748-1011 ext. 7598 Email: scorcoran@trentu.ca
Robert Loney
Demonstrator-Technician
BSc (Toronto)
Research and Teaching Interests
Practical applications of environmental techniques, especially in energy consumption: what can the typical person do to improve the environment? Involved in supporting all ERS courses, particularly ERSC-1010 and ERSC-1020, GIS courses, and ERSC 3200Y. Also provides technical/ computer support, timetables ERS courses, and serves on committees such as the Trent Nature Areas.
Office: ESC A204.1 Phone: 705-748-1011 x7870 Email: rloney@trentu.ca
Craig Murray
Demonstrator-Technician
BSc (Ryerson), MSc (Trent)
Research and Teaching Interests
Focused on quantifying the impacts of forest harvesting on the hydrological cycle. Investigated the impacts of clearcut harvesting on snow accumulation, melt and infiltration, and the impact of buffer strip widths on the hydrology of the near shore zone. Recent projects with the Institute for Watershed Science at Trent included monitoring of neonicotinoid insecticides in Milkweed to determine potential impacts to Monarch Butterfly populations; monitoring of municipal sewage lagoons to determine loadings to Great Lakes Basins; a hydrological study of a natural wetland used to treat sewage in Ulukhaktok, NWT; the measurement of pharmaceutical drugs in the effluent of wastewater treatment plants; and a field scale validation of methods for identifying high volume recharge areas in Ontario to support source water protection.
Office: ESC A201.1 Phone: 705-748-1011 x7689 Email: craigmurray@trentu.ca
Matthew Porter
Farm Operations Coordinator
BSc (Trent)
Research and Teaching Interests
GIS in agriculture, inter-seeding and cover cropping; teaches courses with Fleming College Sustainable Agriculture program.
Office: ESC C201 Phone: 705-748-1011 x7230 Email: mporter@trentu.ca
Jenna Snelgrove
Demonstrator-Technician and Placement Coordinator
BSc ENVS (Guelph), MSc (Trent), BEd (Queen’s)
Research and Teaching Interests
Scientific research interests include hydrology in forested landscapes and interactions between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Experienced in monitoring and protecting water quality and managing land use activities that affect it. Certified by the Ontario College of Teachers in biology and geography and passionate about helping students discover the value of these subjects. Interested in promoting student well-being and helping students pursue their academic and professional goals. Believes all students can succeed, especially through active learning and by exploring topics they are curious about.
Office: ESC C201.1 Phone: 705-748-1011 x7426 Email: jsnelgrove@trentu.ca