M. Anne Naeth is a Professor in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta. Her research focuses on land reclamation, restoration ecology, soil science, and plant science, particularly related to reclaiming disturbed ecosystems. She is the Director of the Future Energy Systems and Land Reclamation International Graduate School and has been involved in various editorial and leadership roles including Editor in Chief of the Canadian Journal of Soil Science. Throughout her career, Naeth has received numerous awards for her teaching and research, including the 3M Teaching Fellowship and the Distinguished Agrologist Award from the Alberta Institute of Agrologists. She has published extensively on topics such as soil remediation and impacts of non-native species on native plant communities. Naeth is also dedicated to enhancing the educational experience of her students through innovative teaching methods and practical project-based learning in her courses.