Dr. Joyce Mcbeth

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Joyce McBeth is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Regina. Her research focuses on geomicrobiology, exploring the interactions between microbes and minerals in the context of environmental and waste management. She investigates microbial processes involved in metal biogeochemistry and remediation of hydrocarbon contaminants. Her work often utilizes advanced synchrotron techniques and addresses key issues related to mining and wastewater treatment. She emphasizes the importance of microbial metabolic processes and their roles in biogeochemical cycles. McBeth has a notable background, having served as a Research Scientist at the Canadian Light Source and previously as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences. She teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses, including Advanced Geomicrobiology and Organic Geochemistry, fostering critical thinking and research skills among her students.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-07-01 — Present

University of Regina • Regina, SK, Canada

Teaches courses in Geomicrobiology and Environmental Geoscience while conducting research in microbial interactions and biogeochemistry.

Research Scientist

2012-01-01 — 2015-12-31

Canadian Light Source • Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Conducted research on advanced synchrotron techniques and their application in geosciences.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2008-01-01 — 2012-12-31

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences • East Boothbay, ME, USA

Focused on microbial communities and their role in environmental processes.

Courses

GEOL 170 - Introductory Environmental Geoscience Geol 102 – Environmental Geology Geol 429 - Glacial Geology Geol 201 – Internal Processes of the Earth GEOL 880AG Advanced Geomicrobiology

Requirements for University of Regina

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.67
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:59
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Four-year baccalaureate degree
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Letter of Intent
  • WES ICAP evaluation (for international credentials in specific programs)
Specialization Notes

Standard graduate requirements applicable to most departments including Science, Engineering, and Arts.