Environmental scientist and educator
New Brunswick, Canada
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- Education Director at University of New Brunswick
- Past
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- Rural Outreach Coordinator at University of New Brunswick
- Marketing & Communications Officer at St. John River Society
- Project Co-ordinator at University of New Brunswick
- Post-Doctoral Fellow at University of New Brunswick
- Research Assistant at University of Stirling
- Assistant Scientific Officer at Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
- Research Assistant at University of Iceland
- Research Assistant at University of Stirling
- Assistant Scientific Officer at Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
- Education
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- St. Thomas University
- The University of Stirling
- The University of Stirling
- University of Ulster
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- Industry
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Dave Riddell’s Summary
Environmental educator with substantial experience in fostering ecoliteracy and capacity development in schools, non-profits, and professional organizations. Focused on advancing best management practices and stewardship of natural habitats and creating or improving access to environmental science programming and resources. Interested in the development and use of Web 2.0 and Open Space technologies as tools for outreach and capacity development in urban and rural communities and non-profit organizations.
Dave Riddell’s Specialties:
Curriculum development, needs assessment, community asset mapping, Project-Based Learning, documentary film-making, ecology and management of aquatic systems, behavioural ecotoxicology, graphic design, website design.
Dave Riddell’s Experience
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Education Director
University of New Brunswick
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
September 2005 — Present (4 years 4 months)
Environment and Sustainable Development Research Centre: Design and delivery of educational media, materials, programs, and tools for educational institutions, non-profits, and professional organizations. Focused on environmental and experiential education, with particular emphasis on aquatic habitats and watershed stewardship. Website development. Writing of funding proposals and reports. Teaching of second-year undergraduate course in environmental studies and third-year undergraduate course in science education.
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Rural Outreach Coordinator
University of New Brunswick
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)
February 2007 — June 2007 (5 months)
Let’s Talk Science Access Initiative Program: Development and delivery of science outreach activities and materials, fostering of new partnerships with community groups.
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Marketing & Communications Officer
St. John River Society
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Civic & Social Organization industry)
March 2006 — May 2006 (3 months)
Community asset mapping and capacity building. Message identification, product development, and gap analysis for river-related sustainable tourism infrastructure, services, and products.
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Project Co-ordinator
University of New Brunswick
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)
June 2004 — September 2004 (4 months)
Fredericton Area Watersheds Association: Nature trail design and construction, analysis and interpretation of water quality data, graphic design and delivery of promotional and educational materials.
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Post-Doctoral Fellow
University of New Brunswick
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)
April 2003 — May 2004 (1 year 2 months)
National Hydrology Research Centre & Canadian Rivers Institute: Development and field-testing of a novel approach to investigate the effects of metal contamination on aquatic food web dynamics. Project design, management, and writing of funding proposals and peer-reviewed journal articles. Supervision of field crews, technicians, and graduate and undergraduate students. Teaching of final-year undergraduate course in Aquatic Ecology.
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Research Assistant
University of Stirling
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
August 1997 — February 1999 (1 year 7 months)
Institute of Aquaculture, Environment Group: Method development for industry incorporating investigations into the binding capacity and ecotoxicological effects of a proposed commercial anti-sea lice treatment in marine environments.
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Assistant Scientific Officer
Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
(Government Agency; 201-500 employees; Research industry)
June 1997 — August 1997 (3 months)
Vertebrate Ecology Group: Investigated the effects of cormorant and sawbill duck predation on natural freshwater fisheries in Scotland. Investigation of bird stomachs, preparation and identification of fish remains. Creation and maintenance of a working database of predation details.
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Research Assistant
University of Iceland
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
January 1997 — March 1997 (3 months)
Department of Physiology: General husbandry of Arctic charr. Investigation of the effects of accumulated ammonia and carbon dioxide in a culture system. Liaised and worked with a number of Arctic charr farms throughout Iceland.
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Research Assistant
University of Stirling
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
July 1996 — November 1996 (5 months)
Institute of Aquaculture, Environment Group: General husbandry and culture of cladocera and algal species. Design and execution of a series of ecotoxicological tests investigating the effects of acute and chronic metal exposures.
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Assistant Scientific Officer
Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
(Government Agency; 201-500 employees; Research industry)
October 1993 — June 1994 (9 months)
Applied Ecology Group: Environmental Impact Assessments in both terrestrial and aquatic environments throughout Scotland and England.
Vertebrate Ecology Group: Investigation of piscivory and territorial behaviour in river populations of salmonids.
Dave Riddell’s Education
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St. Thomas University
BEd , Education , 2004 — 2005
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The University of Stirling
PhD , Behavioural ecotoxicology , 1999 — 2003
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The University of Stirling
MSc , Aquaculture , 1995 — 1996
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University of Ulster
BSc , Applied Ecology , 1991 — 1995
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Dave Riddell’s Interests:
environmental education, web 2.0, social marketing, capacity building, community development, contemplative education, open space technology, photography, film making, outdoor education, web design, graphic design, song writing
Dave Riddell’s Groups:
Canadian Water Network, Let's Talk Science Partnership Program, Fredericton Area Watersheds Association, Canaan-Washademoak Watershed Association, Mindfulness in Education Network, New Brunswick Environmental Network, Institute of Biology
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