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Kathy Lynn Young is a Professor in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change at York University, specializing in Arctic hydrology and physical geography. She holds a PhD in Physical Geography-Arctic Hydrology from McMaster University, along with a Master’s and Honours Bachelor’s degree in Geography from the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on northern hydrology, extreme environments, and the impacts of dust and volcanic ash on wetland hydrology, particularly in the Canadian High Arctic. Young has a strong commitment to hands-on experiential learning, exemplified by her undergraduate and graduate courses, which have included field studies in various locations, such as Hawaii and New York City. She has been involved in collaborative research projects examining the hydrogeomorphological dynamics of Iceland's landscapes as well as hydrological responses in the Nunavut region. Young has received several recognitions, including the Meritorious Service Award from the Canadian Geophysical Union and being a Fellow of the Arctic Institute of North America. Her contributions to discussions on climate change and water resources highlight her role in advancing the understanding of Arctic environments.
York University • Toronto, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in physical geography and Arctic hydrology with a focus on experiential learning.
Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.