The vast expanse of the Canadian Arctic is a bit of a "black hole" in insect diversity studies, with large distributional gaps for many groups where it is difficult or expensive to sample. Creative solutions can be found, however, to access data from these regions, even when on a budget. In this talk, Donna will take you on her search for northern aquatic insects, and with a focus on the mayflies, show how this work can fill in distributional and taxonomic gaps. You'll travel with her by canoe along two major arctic rivers, learn about collaborations with local communities to train students and collect samples, and fly to a northern "oasis" on Ellesmere Island. 

Please note: Dr Giberson will be presenting remotely.

The Natural Resources & Environmental Studies Institute (NRESi) at UNBC hosts a weekly lecture series at the Prince George campus. Anyone from the university or wider community with interest in the topic area is welcome to attend. Go to http://www.unbc.ca/nres-institute/colloquium-webcasts to view the presentation remotely.

Past NRESi colloquium presentations and special lectures can be viewed on our video archive, available here.

Please Note: NRESi colloquium presentations this semester will be available to attend both in-person as well as online. However, those wishing to attend in-person must wear a mask as per Provincial Health Officer (PHO) orders and University policy. Thank you for your understanding.