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Diane Orihel is an Associate Professor and a Queen’s National Scholar at Queen's University. Her research focuses on aquatic ecotoxicology, aiming to understand the fate and effects of chemicals in the environment to guide public policy decisions. She is passionate about promoting biodiversity and conserving nature. Orihel conducts large-scale, interdisciplinary field studies to address contemporary problems like mercury contamination in food webs, nutrient pollution leading to harmful algal blooms, and the ecological impacts of unconventional oil extraction and transport. In addition to her research endeavors, she is committed to teaching and inspiring students in biology by developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills necessary for their future careers. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of fostering a collaborative and interactive classroom environment that allows students to engage with environmental issues critically.
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