Dr. Marie Auger-Méthé. Photo credit: RSC
Dr. Auger-Méthé is a statistical ecologist, cross-appointed in UBC’s Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, and its Department of Statistics, whose groundbreaking work focuses on developing statistical tools that help answer challenging ecological and conservation questions, particularly in polar and marine ecosystems.
Her interest in animal behaviour has helped her develop statistical tools to understand the movement strategies used by animals to find resources and cope with the dynamics of their habitat, as well as identifying important habitats for animals, understanding the multifaceted ways humans impact animals, and co-leading an international collaborating research team that develops statistical models to help improve the health of humans and non-human animals.
As part of the Science meets Parliament program, she will spend time in Victoria, working with provincial leadership on environment and ecology, to better understand their priorities, and to ensure they are aware of her conservation research, tools, and understanding of issues related to the marine and polar environments.