Scholarship Information
Daryl Guignion and Ian MacQuarrie Graduate Scholarship in Science
Faculty of Science
Criteria:
Awarded to a first year student in the M.Sc. program at UPEI who will conduct a research program focused on ecology and status of natural habitats and/or native wildlife that contributes to one of the following: A. the maintenance of viable populations of native wild flora and fauna, as defined by the Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Center, in their natural habitats, ecosystems, landscapes and waterscapes, and sustainable use of native wildlife, but excluding food production using native wildlife; B. the establishment of protected areas; and C. programs to prevent alien and living modified organisms from adversely affecting native biodiversity. It is intended that no student receive the award more than once.
Awarded to a first year student in the M.Sc. program at UPEI who will conduct a research program focused on ecology and status of natural habitats and/or native wildlife that contributes to one of the following: A. the maintenance of viable populations of native wild flora and fauna, as defined by the Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Center, in their natural habitats, ecosystems, landscapes and waterscapes, and sustainable use of native wildlife, but excluding food production using native wildlife; B. the establishment of protected areas; and C. programs to prevent alien and living modified organisms from adversely affecting native biodiversity. It is intended that no student receive the award more than once.
Background:
Daryl Guignion and Ian MacQuarrie have made impressive and significant impacts on ecological and wildlife conservation efforts in Prince Edward Island. They taught courses which instilled a conservation ethic, collaborated on land use and conservation initiatives and raised public consciousness in these areas. As a result, their legacy is generations of students who went on to prominent positions helping to make changes towards sustainable use of natural resources. Daryl Guignion taught at UPEI for over 40 years, motivating many of his students to be conservationists and quite a few of them to be working biologists. He is first and foremost an inspirational leader, both at UPEI and in the broader conservation community in Prince Edward Island. He is widely respected for his work to conserve and enhance natural areas and fish habitat. Daryl assisted in the establishment of the Island Nature Trust and the Morell River Management Co-op. He lobbied government to conserve waterways for trout and salmon and worked to establish the Morell River Conservation Zone. Ian MacQuarrie was the founding president of the Island Nature Trust, a non-profit organization which he helped establish. It was his vision that enabled this group of active citizens to take action to acquire natural areas for conservation of the best remaining habitats in the province. His persistent belief that the future lay in the wise use of soil and water resources is legendary. As a faculty member at UPEI, Ian was highly recognized and appreciated for his efforts in expanding field curriculum content and exciting the imaginations of his students in land and water conservation. This scholarship has been established by past students, colleagues, friends and family to honour the work of Daryl Guignion and Ian MacQuarrie.
Daryl Guignion and Ian MacQuarrie have made impressive and significant impacts on ecological and wildlife conservation efforts in Prince Edward Island. They taught courses which instilled a conservation ethic, collaborated on land use and conservation initiatives and raised public consciousness in these areas. As a result, their legacy is generations of students who went on to prominent positions helping to make changes towards sustainable use of natural resources. Daryl Guignion taught at UPEI for over 40 years, motivating many of his students to be conservationists and quite a few of them to be working biologists. He is first and foremost an inspirational leader, both at UPEI and in the broader conservation community in Prince Edward Island. He is widely respected for his work to conserve and enhance natural areas and fish habitat. Daryl assisted in the establishment of the Island Nature Trust and the Morell River Management Co-op. He lobbied government to conserve waterways for trout and salmon and worked to establish the Morell River Conservation Zone. Ian MacQuarrie was the founding president of the Island Nature Trust, a non-profit organization which he helped establish. It was his vision that enabled this group of active citizens to take action to acquire natural areas for conservation of the best remaining habitats in the province. His persistent belief that the future lay in the wise use of soil and water resources is legendary. As a faculty member at UPEI, Ian was highly recognized and appreciated for his efforts in expanding field curriculum content and exciting the imaginations of his students in land and water conservation. This scholarship has been established by past students, colleagues, friends and family to honour the work of Daryl Guignion and Ian MacQuarrie.
