Dr. Mike Stone

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Biography

Mike Stone is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management at the University of Waterloo. His research interests encompass the study of land use change impacts on sediment transport dynamics and water quality within both natural and built environments. He has worked across a range of geographical locations, including the lower Great Lakes basin, Slave River delta in Northwest Territories, Coppermine River Basin in Northwest Territories, the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta, and Inner Mongolia in China. For the past 13 years, Mike has been a member of the Southern Rockies Watershed Project research team, which rigorously examines the effects of wildfire on hydrology, water quality, and stream health, as well as the downstream implications of disturbances on water treatment. His current research focuses on quantifying and modeling the impacts of contemporary forest harvesting strategies on sediment and associated nutrient transport dynamics. Mike also serves as President of the International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS) International Committee on Continental Erosion. He teaches various courses related to fluvial geomorphology, conservation resource management, stormwater management, and environmental planning.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Waterloo • Waterloo, ON

Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management, specializing in research related to land use change, sediment transport dynamics, and water quality.

Courses

GEOG 201: Fluvial Geomorphology PLAN 341/GEOG 368: Conservation Resource Management Built Environment PLAN 453/GEOG 453: Stormwater Management PLAN/GEOG 661: Environmental Planning GEOG 665: Environmental Hydrology

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.