Dr. Catriona Sandilands

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Biography

Catriona Sandilands is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Studies at York University, where she coordinates the PhD program. She holds a PhD in Sociology from York University, as well as an MA and BA in Sociology from the same institution and the University of Victoria, respectively. Sandilands' research predominantly straddles the fields of environmental humanities, ecocriticism, and queer ecology. She engages with critical plant studies, public humanities, and the interplay of biopolitics and environmental justice in her work. Her interdisciplinary interests encompass a variety of subjects, including creative writing practices and the cultivation of multispecies communities. She has authored and edited numerous critical essays and collections, examining the intricate relationships between humans and plants, as well as the socio-political implications of environmental challenges. Sandilands' current projects explore themes of narrative and imagination in the context of climate change. Through workshops and public discourse, she fosters discussions on environmental justice and creative storytelling, with projects like 'Storying Climate Change.'

Research Interests

Awards

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Dean’s Research Award

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Research Leader Award

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Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Fellowship

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Lansdowne Visiting Scholar

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Canada Research Chair

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Rockefeller Humanities Fellowship

Courses

ENVS 1800 Environmental Writing / Writing Environment ENVS 8102 PhD Research Seminar ENVS 5103 Nature Society ENVS 6149 Culture Environment ENVS 3320 Sex, Gender, Nature

Requirements for York University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline
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Specialization Notes

Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.