Dr. Colleen St Clair

Professor

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Biography

Colleen St Clair has been a faculty member at the University of Alberta since 1998, with a primary focus on behavioral ecology and conservation biology. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma, complemented by a Killam Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Alberta. St Clair has led numerous graduate research projects in collaboration with various stakeholders including government, industry, and non-government organizations. She has a strong record of obtaining competitive research funding, totaling over $3 million from the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada since 1999. Over her career, she has published around 100 scientific papers, receiving more than 7000 citations. St Clair's research includes addressing human-wildlife conflict and movement behavior in fragmented habitats, with studies spanning diverse ecosystems from local areas like Edmonton's river valley to distant locations such as Costa Rica and India. She actively mentors graduate students, has supervised numerous theses, and provides extensive outreach and engagement opportunities for the community. St Clair has received several awards for her contributions to the field including the Community Scholar Award from the University of Alberta in 2024 and the ASTech Award for Outstanding Achievement in Environmental Sustainability in 2022.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1998-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Joined as academic staff member engaging in teaching and extensive research in behavioral ecology.

Associate Dean, Graduate

— Present

University of Alberta, Faculty of Science • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Oversees graduate programs and supports research initiatives.

Awards

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Community Scholar Award

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ASTech Award for Outstanding Achievement in Environmental Sustainability

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William Rowan Distinguished Service Award

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Richard Buchholz Conservation Behavior Award

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Faculty of Science Mentor Award

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management