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Diane M. Orihel

Canadian freshwater ecologist

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About Diane M. Orihel

Diane M. Orihel was a researcher and ecologist.

Diane Orihel is a freshwater ecologist. She is currently an Assistant Professor in Aquatic Ecotoxicology at Queen's University and Director of the QE3 Research Group.

During her PhD, Orihel was dubbed “Lady of the Lakes” by science magazine Nature for being a leading voice in saving the Experimental Lakes Area, now known as the IISD-ELA. After funding cuts by the Canadian government, Orihel put writing her PhD thesis on hold to spearhead the Coalition to Save ELA for most of 2012. Orihel has received a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for her efforts to save the ELA

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Important facts

Education
University of Alberta, University of Manitoba, University of British Columbia
Employers
Queen's University, University of Ottawa, Environment and Climate Change Canada, University of Alberta
Awards
Yentsch-Schindler Early Career Award
Also known as
Diane Orihel, Diane M Orihel

Frequently asked questions

Who was Diane M. Orihel?

Canadian freshwater ecologist

What was Diane M. Orihel's occupation?

Diane M. Orihel was a researcher and ecologist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Diane M. Orihel

· Wikidata: Q61475090

· DBpedia: Diane Orihel

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