Dr. Margaret Schmidt

Associate Professor

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Biography

Margaret Schmidt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at Simon Fraser University. Since 1998, she has been contributing to the academic community, focusing on topics related to soil science and management. Her research interests include Forest Soil Science, Nutrient Cycling, Spatial Analysis, Soil Properties, Digital Soil Mapping, and Predictive Soil Mapping. Over the years, she has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals contributing significantly to the understanding of soil dynamics and forest interactions. Schmidt has engaged in various projects exploring methodologies for soil analysis and mapping, collaborating with graduate students and researchers to advance knowledge in the field. She has a strong educational background with a Ph.D. in Soil Science from the University of British Columbia, as well as a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in related fields from Lakehead University and the University of Guelph respectively. Margaret is passionate about educating students through various courses, including Soil Science and advanced topics in Soil Science, where she merges theoretical knowledge with practical laboratory techniques, preparing students for real-world applications in environmental science and land management.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Simon Fraser University • Burnaby, BC

Teaching and conducting research in soil science and related fields.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Simon Fraser University • Burnaby, BC

Conducted research and taught undergraduate courses in geography.

Post-doctoral Fellow

— Present

University of Alberta • Alberta

Conducted research in the Department of Natural Resources.

Requirements for Simon Fraser University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:93
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy