More than 200 attendees came to the annual Research Expo on Friday, March 7. Each year, this event brings talented Saint Mary’s researchers from the faculties of Science, Arts, and the Sobey School of Business together to share their academic achievements and projects. The Research Expo showcases work from faculty members, research centres, institutes, and graduate students, drawing interest from community members and partners.
The event is hosted by the Office of Innovation and Community Engagement (OICE) within the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. The OICE facilitates research collaborations between faculty members and external partners (including companies, government, and not-for-profits).
Events like Research Expo are key to building partnerships across university departments and with external partners. This year the pitch presentation series included presentations from faculty with a focus on environmental sustainability. The presenters at the 2025 Research Expo included:
Dr. Erin Adlakha, Department of Geology
Dr. Christa Brosseau, Department of Chemistry
Dr. Kate Ervine, Department of Political Science and Global Development Studies
David Lewis, PhD Candidate, Department of Environmental Sciences
Dr. Colleen Barber, Department of Biology
Dr. Todd Ventura, Department of Geology
A special kudos goes to Paula Walker, Financial Services, Planning & Analysis, who received the Staff Research Recognition Award! Established in 2010, this award acknowledges a staff member who has provided exceptional research support for faculty throughout the Saint Mary’s academic community.
To learn more and for a copy of the event agenda, visit https://www.smu.ca/research/research-expo.html