Research
I am currently working on a dissertation that uses DNA barcoding as a tool to assess biodiversity and risk of northwards range expansion of freshwater invertebrates in the Canadian Middle Arctic. I work closely with Polar Knowledge Canada and the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics, and contribute to Arctic BIOSCAN.
My work is guided by something I observed during my first community consultation with Hunter-Trapper Organizations from across the Kitikmeot region of Nunavut:
A gap in literature does not always equal a gap in knowledge.
Read more about my work and contributions to ARCBIO here!
PhD Candidate, Integrative Biology [4.0 GPA]
2019 – present; expected graduation by December 2023
University of Guelph, Guelph, ON
Thesis: Using DNA barcoding as a tool to assess biodiversity, phylogeography, and risk of northern range expansion of freshwater invertebrates in the Canadian Arctic
Advisor: Dr. Sarah Adamowicz; Co-Advisor: Dr. Ian Hogg
BSc with Honours, Physical Geography [3.1 GPA]
2019
University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, MB
Thesis: Effects of seasonality and sediment properties on nutrient cycling in Sub-Arctic tundra ponds
Advisor: Dr. Nora Casson; Co-Advisor: Dr. LeeAnn Fishback
Education
CV Download
Writing
SciQ: A new approach to ethical research in the North
Blog post for Canadian Geographic
Using DNA to track invasive species in the Arctic
Blog post for Polar Knowledge Canada
Arctic BIOSCAN: Tracking biodiversity in Canada's middle Arctic using DNA
Article for iBOL Bulletin
Recorded Talks
Dani Nowosad | Exploring Freshwater Biodiversity in the Arctic
Explore By The Seat Of Your Pants
Live session for school-aged youth across Canada and several US states
Streamed live on Feb 18, 2022
Knowledge Mobilization: Implementing Inuit Guidelines for Ethical Research
Integrative Biology Seminar Series, University of Guelph
Sept 29, 2022
Feeling Welcomed: Creating Space for Indigenous Students at the University of Guelph
Dani Nowosad and Dr Melissa Perreault
Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health
Oct 20, 2022
In the media
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2022. DNA barcoding in Arctic freshwaters with Danielle Nowosad. Arctic Research Foundation. Text. https://www.arcticfocus.org/stories/dna-barcoding-arctic-freshwaters-danielle-nowosad/
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2022. Guelph, Ont. Grad student’s work helps Indigenous students fee welcome on campus. CBC radio, Kitchener and Waterloo. Radio and text. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/guelph-student-danielle-nowosad-indigenous-research-1.6492815
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2022. How this Metis student is changing what it means to be Indigenous in STEM. University of Guelph News. Text. https://news.uoguelph.ca/2022/06/how-this-metis-student-is-changing-what-it-means-to-be-indigenous-in-stem/
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2021. New UoG program to enhance research in biology for Indigenous students. University of Guelph News. Text. https://news.uoguelph.ca/2021/06/new-u-of-g-program-to-enhance-research-in-biology-for-indigenous-students/
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2021. CBS graduate student wins prestigious award. University of Guelph News. Text. https://www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/2021/04/cbs-graduate-student-wins-prestigious-award
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2021. UWinnipeg alumna Danielle Nowosad receives Kishaadigeh Award. University of Winnipeg News. Text. https://news.uwinnipeg.ca/uwinnipeg-alumna-danielle-nowosad-receives-kishaadigeh-award/?fbclid=IwAR0
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2021. Gryphons improving life: student experience awards 2021. University of Guelph News. Text. https://news.uoguelph.ca/2021/04/gryphons-improving-life-student-experience-awards-2021/
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2019. UWinnipeg celebrates excellence. University of Winnipeg News. Text. https://news.uwinnipeg.ca/uwinnipeg-celebrates-excellence/
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2019. A summer job up north: Headingley scientist conducting research in Cambridge Bay. Headingley Times. Print.
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2018. Louis Riel Bursaries – meet the talented Metis students. University of Winnipeg News. Text. https://news.uwinnipeg.ca/louis-riel-bursaries-meet-the-talented-metis-students/
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2018. Undergraduate research wins at Randy Kobes Symposium. University of Winnipeg News. Text. https://news.uwinnipeg.ca/undergraduate-research-wins-at-randy-kobes-symposium/
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2018. Crossings Volume 2 launches this month. University of Winnipeg News. Text. https://news.uwinnipeg.ca/crossings-volume-ii-launches-this-month/
Audio
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2022. Dani chills with Arctic invertebrates. We Know Some Stuff podcast, hosted by Louis Colaruotolo. louiscolaruotolo.com/blog/daniellenowosad
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2019. Dani Nowosad – Living up north, struggling with multiple choice questions, and having a creative partner. 2M Creative Labs podcast, hosted by Juan Manual. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/023-dani-nowosad-living-up-north-struggling-multiple/id1447254
3. 2018. Polar bear defense & bottled atmosphere with Dani Nowosad. The Ponder Pod podcast, hosted by Jeremy Darvill and Eric Jorgenson.
Contact
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.
204-918-2574