Dr. Scott Findlay

Professor

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Biography

Scott Findlay is an Emeritus Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at the Institute of the Environment, University of Ottawa. His research program involves developing and testing predictive models of ecosystem responses to anthropogenic stresses, advancing mathematical models related to cancer resistance, and assessing the scientific weight of evidence in environmental and biomedical sciences, especially regarding environmental contaminants and cancer therapeutics. He is committed to integrating traditional scientific knowledge with modern systems in environmental and human health risk assessment, focusing on ecological risk assessment and conservation biology. His efforts also include operationalizing general decision principles, such as the precautionary principle, in high scientific uncertainty contexts. With a rich background in the intersection of environmental science and public health, he plays a vital role in mentoring graduate students and leading studies relevant to contemporary environmental challenges.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History