Megan Holland

Although academic advising is a form of teaching, it is more importantly a vital and collaborative responsibility between students and advisors, where active contribution from both parties produce opportunities for growth and success. I believe in using an intentional, communicative, and adaptive approach to advising. As an advisor, my goal is to help students identify and utilize their strengths and interests to efficiently achieve their goals, inside and out of academics. I will provide an accepting safe space for students, welcoming all questions and ideas, and commit to act with empathy and compassion, regardless of background and situation.  

Education:

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON | Fall 2023 | Degree: Master of Science in Geography and Planning | Stream and Wetland Ecohydrology Research Group | Thesis: Spatiotemporal Variability of Bioavailable Heavy Metals among Urban Riparian Zone Sediments 

Appalachian State University, Boone, NC | Spring 2021 | Degree: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science | Minor: Geology | Research Project: Studying the Relationship of Hydrology and Land Use Change of the Catawba River Watershed and Affected Ecosystem Services from 2001-2016 

Professional Experience:

Graduate Research Assistant, University of Toronto Mississauga, Mississauga, ON | September 2021 - April 2023

Tutorial Teaching Assistant, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON; University of Toronto Mississauga, Mississauga, ON | September 2021 - April 2023

Temporary Faculty Research Assistant, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC | May 2021 - August 2021

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC | February 2019 - April 2021

Laboratory Teaching Assistant, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC | January 2021 - April 2021

University Tutorial Services Laboratory Manager and Assistant Tutoring Coordinator, Boone, NC | January 2019 - April 2021

Peer Academic Coach, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC | August 2020 - April 2021

Natural Resource Educator Intern, Blue Ridge Discovery Center, Troutdale, VA | May 2019 - August 2019 

Certificates and Training:

Writing Development Initiative for the Sciences Training | January 2023

Professional Committees:

MSc Physical Geography Representative, University of Toronto Graduate Student Association | October 2022 - April 2023