Curriculum Vitae

Magda Havas, B.Sc., Ph.D.

Contact Information

Environmental & Resource Studies

Trent University,

Peterborough, ON, K9J 7B8, CANADA

 

phone:            (705) 748-1232

FAX:              (705) 748-1569

email:              mhavas@trentu.ca

Education

Cornell University

Ecology & Systematics, Ithaca, New York, USA

Post Doctoral Fellow (PDF) with Gene Likens, Hubbard Brook, N.H., 1981-83.

University of Toronto

Department of Botany, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) with Tom Hutchinson.  1975-80.

University of Toronto

Botany and Zoology, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Honors Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Ecology, 1971-75.

Awards, Scholarships, Fellowships

Academic

NSERC University Research Fellowship, 1983-1988

NSERC NATO Postdoctoral Fellowship, 1981-1983

Ann Wintercorbyn Prize, 1981, Department of Botany, University of Toronto

NRC Graduate Scholarship, 1975-1977, 1978-1979

Gulf Oil Scholarship, 1975

Bell Canada Scholarship, 1975

 

Non-Academic

Certificate of Appreciation, Uxbridge Community Care, work with Senior Citizens, May, 1989.

Professional Experience

1995-97, 92-94       Board of Governors, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario.

1993-94                   Senate, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario.

1990-present         Cross-Appointed, Department of Biology, Trent University

1990                        Granted Tenure, Trent University.

1989                        Associate Professor, Environmental & Resource Studies,
Trent University, Peterborough, ON.

1989-present         Cross-Appointed, Faculty of Forestry, University of Toronto.

1983-88                   Assistant Professor, NSERC University Research Fellow,
Institute for Environmental Studies,
University of Toronto, Toronto, ON.

Publications

67 publications including:          • 3 books (co-editor),

                                                        • 10 chapters in books,

                                                        • 36 journal articles & conference proceedings,

                                                        • 2 government reports,

                                                        • 7 letters/abstracts,

                                                        • 9 popular articles

Publications associated with Electromagnetic Fields:

Havas, M.  EMFs linked with leukemia.  View from Trent, PeterboroughExaminer, (2001) [P]

Havas, M.   Biological effects of non-ionizing electromagnetic energy:  A critical review of the reports by the US National Research Council and the US National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences as they relate to the broad realm of EMF bioeffects.  Environmental Reviews  8:173-253.  (2000).

Havas, M.  Electric and magnetic fields within the business district of sixty communities in south-central Ontario.  The Science of the Total Environment.  (Accepted with revisions.)

Publications associated with Chemical Pollution and Science Education:

Note:  most of my research is on the effects of  acid rain, ecotoxicology of  trace metals (aluminum, copper, nickel), drinking water quality.  I have also published on the topic of environmental science education in universities and on the communication of  science to the public.  Below is a selection of some of those publications:

Code:  Refereed Journals & Conference Proceedings [R]; Non-Refereed Conference Proceedings [NR]; Books [B]; Chapters in Books [C]; Government Reports [G]; Letters [L]; Abstracts [A]; and Popular Press [P]

Woodfine, D.G., R. Seth, D. Mackay, and M. Havas. Simulating the reponse of metal contaminated lakes to reductions in atmospheric loading using a modified QWASI model.  Chemosphere 41:1377-1388.  (2000) [R]

Havas, M.  Acid Fumeroles in Dominica  View from Trent, PeterboroughExaminer, (2000) [P]

Havas, M.  Learning Styles.  View from Trent, PeterboroughExaminer, (1999) [P]

Havas, M. and B. Rosseland.  Response of Zooplankton, Benthos, and Fishes to Acidification:  An Overview.  [Invited Paper] Water, Air and Soil Pollution. 85:  51-62. (1995) [R]

Havas, M. and E. Advokaat.  Can Sodium Regulation be used to Predict the Relative Acid-Sensitivity of Various Life-stages and Different Species of Aquatic Fauna?  Water, Air and Soil Pollution. 85:  865-870. (1995) [R]

Havas, M., D.G. Woodfine, P. Lutz, K. Yung, H.J. MacIsaac, and T.C. Hutchinson.  Biological Recovery of Two Previously Acidified, Metal-Contaminated Lakes near Sudbury Ontario, Canada.  Water, Air and Soil Pollution.  85:  791-796. (1995) [R]

Woodfine, D.G. and M Havas.  Pathways of Chemical Recovery in Acidified, Metal-Contaminated Lakes Near Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.  .  Water, Air and Soil Pollution. 85:  797-803. (1995) [R]

Havas, M. Environmental Education in Developing Countries.  Conference on Biodiversity in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 1994. (1995) [NR]

Brakke, D., J.P. Baker, J. Bohmer, A Hartmann, M Havas, A. Jenkins, C. Kelly, S.J. Ormerod, T. Paces, R Putz, B.O. Rosseland, D. Schindler, and H. Segner.  How does Acidification affect Biota and What are the influences of Biota on the Process of Acidification?  In:  Dahlem Workshop on Acidification of Freshwater Ecosystems, Berlin, September 27 to October 2, 1992, (1993) [R]

Hutchinson, T.C. and M. Havas.  Chapter 22.  Ecological Impacts of Acid Deposition on Natural Ecosystems.  In:  Calvert, J. (Ed.)  The Chemistry of the Atmosphere:  Its Impact on Global Change, American Chemical Society (1993) [R]

Havas, M.  Environmental Education:  Changing Role of the University.  Seminario Internacional Sobre El Ambiente, Toluca de Lerdo, Estado de Mexico, February 22-25, 1993, 16 pp. (1993) [NR]

Havas, M. (Ed.)  Packaging, KEYnotes 2(2):  16 pp [these newsletters are distributed to every school in Canada, approximately 15,000 copies]. (1992) [R]

Havas, M.  (Ed.), Feeding the World's Population, Part 1:  Distribution of Food, KEYnotes 2(1):1-16. [Educational Newsletter, (1992) [P]

Havas, M.  (Ed.), Environmental Report Card, KEYnotes 1(2):1-12. [Educational Newsletter, (1991) [P]

Havas, M.  Recovery of Acidified and Metal-Contaminated Lakes in Canada.  In:  Norton, S.A., S.E. Lindberg, and A.L. Page (Eds.), Advances in Environmental Science, Acid Precipitation Series, Volume 4, Soils, Aquatic Processes and Lake Acidification, Springer-Verlag, N.Y., pp. 187-205 (1990) (C)

Havas, M.  Chemical Indicators.  Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 15:287.  (1990) (R)

Stokes, P., M Havas, and T. Brydges. Public participation and volunteer help in monitoring programs:  An assessment.  Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 15:225-229. (1990) (R)

Creed, I.F., M. Havas, and C.G. Trick. Effects of arsenate on the growth of nitrogen- and phosphorus-limited Chlorella vulgaris (Chlorophyceae) isolates.  J. Phycology 26(6):  in press. (1990) (R)

Loney, R.K. and M. Havas.  Enviro Mystery:  An Educational Computer Game, Third Instructional Show & Tell for Ontario Universities and Colleges, May 29-29, 1990, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario. (1990) (NR)

Adriano, D.C. and M. Havas (Eds.), Advances in Environmental Sciences, Acid Precipitation Series, Volume 1:  Case Studies.  Springer-Verlag, N.Y. 330 pp.  (1989) [B]

Havas, M.  The State of Our Forests.  Harrowsmith, December. (1989) (P)

Havas, M.  Teeside and Uttersville, Uxbridge Times Journal, Uxbridge, Ontario. (1989) (P)

Havas, M.  A Tale of Two Towns, Back Forty, Lindsay, Ontario. (1989) (P)

Havas, M. and T.C. Hutchinson.  Tree Watch:  Questionnaire on Tree Decline in Canada.  Harrowsmith, August.  (1998) (P)

Havas, M., T. Pajos, R. Loney, and V. Timmer.  Effect of Aluminum, Drought and Low pH on Sugar Maple Seedlings, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Final Report. (1998) (G)

Havas, M., R. Loney, M.G. Scott, and T.C. Hutchinson.  Needle Chemistry as an Early Warning Indicator of Decline in Balsam Fir, Red Spruce, and Norway Spruce.  Forest Decline Symposium, October 20-21, 1988, Rochester, N.Y. (1998) (A)

Loney, R. and M. Havas.  Influence of Climate and Air Pollution on Decline of Sugar Maple in Eastern North America.  Forest Decline Symposium, October 20-21, 1988, Rochester, N.Y. (1998) (A)

Havas, M. and T.C. Hutchinson.  Aquatic Macrophytes as Bioindicators of Metal Pollution, Smoking Hills, N.W.T., Intern. Conf. Heavy Metals.  September, 1987, New Orleans.  (1987) (NR)

Havas, M.  Does hemoglobin enhance the acid-tolerance of Daphnia?  Annls. Soc. R. Zool. Belg. 117, 151-164. (1987) (NR)

Creed, I.F., M. Havas, and C.G. Trick.  1987.  Mechanisms of arsenate tolerance in the green alga, Chlorella vulgaris.  Abstract.  American Society for Limnology and Oceanography, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, June 14-18, 1987 (A)

Havas, M. and J. F. Jaworski (Eds.), Aluminum in the Canadian Environment, National Research Council of Canada, Associate Committee on Scientific Criteria for Environmental Quality, 331 pp. (1986) [B]

Havas, M.  A hematoxylin staining technique to locate sites of aluminum binding in aquatic plants and animals.  Water, Air, and Soil Pollution 30:735-741. (1986) (R)

Hutchinson, T.C. and M. Havas.  Recovery of previously acidified lakes near Coniston, Canada following reductions in atmospheric sulphur and metal emissions.  Water, Air,and Soil Pollution 28:319-333. (1986) (R)

Havas, M.  Effects of acid deposition on aquatic ecosystems.  In: Stern, A. (Ed.), Air Pollution, Volume VI, Academic Press, pp 351-389 (chapter). (1986) (C)

Havas, M.  Aluminum chemistry of inland waters.  In:  Havas, M. and J.F.Jaworski (Eds.), Aluminum in the Canadian Environment, National Research Council of Canada, Associate Committee on Scientific Criteria for Environmental Quality, pp 51-77. (1986) (C)

Havas, M.  Effects of aluminum on aquatic biota.  In:  Havas, M.and J. F. Jaworski (Eds.), Aluminum in the Canadian Environment, National Research Council of Canada, Associate Committee on Scientific Criteria for Environmental Quality, pp 79-127   (1986) (C)

Havas, M.  Groundwater quality and acid-sensitivity in south-central Ontario.  Contract No. 1325, Health and Welfare Canada, 176 pp. (1986) (G)

Havas, M. and G.E. Likens.  Aluminum uptake and toxicity to Daphnia magna in soft water at low pH.  In:  Geen, G.H. and K.L. Woodward (Eds.), Proceedings of the Eleventh Annual Aquatic Toxicity Workshop, November 13-15, 1984, Vancouver, B.C., pp 71. (1986) (A)

Havas, M. and G.E. Likens.  Toxicity of aluminum and hydrogen ions to Daphnia catawba, Holopedium gibberum, Chaoborus punctipennis, and Chironomus anthrocinus from Mirror Lake, New Hampshire.  Can. J. Zool. 63:1114-1119. (1985) (R)

Havas, M.  Aluminum bioaccumulation and toxicity to Daphnia magna (Straus) in soft water at low pH.  Can. J. Fish.Aquat. Sci. Can. J. Fish. Aquat. Sci. 42:1741-1748. (1985) (R)

Havas, M. and G.E. Likens.  Effects of aluminum on sodium regulation by Daphnia magna at low pH in soft water. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 82:7345-7349.  ((1985) R)

Havas, M. and D.W.H. Walton.  Fate and transport of radionuclides in freshwater ecosystems.  In:  Harwell, M.A. and T.C. Hutchinson, The Environmental Consequences of Nuclear War.  Volume II, J. Wiley & Sons Ltd., Chichester, pp 3-50 to 3-56.  ((1985) C)

Havas, M., T.C. Hutchinson, and G.E. Likens.  1985.  Acid rain research.  Environmental Science and Technology 19:4-26. (1985) (L)

Havas, M., T.C. Hutchinson, and G.E. Likens.  1985.  Comment on "Red Herrings in Acid Rain Research"  Environmental Science and Technology 19:646-648. (1985) (L)

Havas, M., T.C. Hutchinson, and G.E. Likens.  Red herrings in acid rain research.  feature article Environmental Science and Technology 18:176A-186A. (1984) (R)

Havas, M., T.C. Hutchinson, and G.E. Likens.  Effect of low pH on sodium regulation in two species of Daphnia.  Can. J. Zool. 62:1965-1970. (1984) (R)

Contributed to:  New Perspectives in Ecotoxicology, Levin, S.A. and K.D. Kimball (Eds.), Environmental Management 8:375-442. (1984) (R)

Havas, M. and T.C. Hutchinson.  The Smoking Hills:  Natural acidification of an aquatic ecosystem.  cover article Nature 301:23-27. (1983) (R)

Havas, M. and T.C. Hutchinson.  Effect of low pH on the chemical composition of aquatic invertebrates from tundra ponds at the Smoking Hills, N.W.T., Canada.  Can. J. Zool. 61:241-249.  (1983) (R)

Havas, M. and T.C. Hutchinson.  Aquatic invertebrates from the Smoking Hills, N.W.T.:  Effect of pH and metals on mortality.  Can. J. Fish. Aquatic Sci. 39:890-903. (1982) (R)

Sheath, R.G., M. Havas, J.A. Hellebust, and T.C. Hutchinson. Effects of long-term natural acidification on algal communities of tundra ponds at the Smoking Hills, N.W.T., Canada.  Can. J. Bot. 60:58-72. (1982)  (R)

Havas, M. and T.C. Hutchinson.  Long-term consequences of acidification:  The Smoking Hills Study.  In:  Johnson, R.E. (Ed.), Acid Rain/Fisheries, Proc. Intern. Symp. on Acidic Precipitation and Fishery Impacts in Northeastern North America, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., August 2-5, 1981, pp 352-353. (1982) (A)

Munn, R.E., D. Mackay, and M. Havas.  Impacts of coal on natural environmental systems.  In:  Chadwich, M.J. and N. Lindman (Eds.), Environmental Implications of Expanded Coal Utilization, Pergamon Press, Oxford, pp 230-272. (1982)  (C)

Havas, M.  Physiological response of aquatic animals to low pH. In:  Singer, R. Ed.), Effects of Acidic Precipitation on Benthos, Proc. Symp. Acidic Precipitation on Benthos, 1980, North American Benthological Society, Hamilton, N.Y., pp 49-65. (1981) (C)

Hutchinson, T.C. and M. Havas (Eds.), Effects of Acid Precipitation on Terrestrial Ecosystems.  NATO Conference Series, Series 1, Ecology Vol 4, Plenum Press, N.Y. 654 pp. (1980) [B]

Hutchinson, T.C.. W. Gizyn, M. Havas, and V. Zobens.  Effects of long-term lignite burns on arctic ecosystems at the Smoking Hills, N.W.T.  In:  Hemphill, D.D. (Ed.), Trace Substances in Environmental Health (1978) [NR]

Courses Offered at Trent University 

Environmental Toxicology Topics . . . . .

Pollution Ecology, for 3rd and 4th year students.  Course focuses on the ecotoxicological effects of environmental pollutants (metals, acid, chlorinated organics, asbestos, nutrient enrichment, air pollution, water pollution, electromagnetic radiation, drinking water quality, food additives).  Co-taught with Professor Hutchinson, 1991-present.

Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Fields (BEEF), for 2nd and 3rd year students.  Course explores research on the biological and health effects of electric and magnetic fields and electromagnetic radiation from static to giga Hertz frequencies.  1997-present.

Introduction to Environmental Issues, for 1st year students.  Course introduces students to environmental pollutantion and environmental resource management, team-taught.  1989-present.

Science & Policy, for 2nd year students.  Course covers the role of science for setting environmental policy, co-taught with Professor Bocking, 1999-2000.

Methods in Environmental Sciences, for 2nd year students.  Course introduces students to the basics of environmental monitoring and laboratory procedures, co-taught with Professor Evans, 1998-99.

Aquatic Toxicology, for 3rd and 4th year students, Course has a lecture, laboratory and field component.  Students learn how to conduct bioassays (in vivo and invitro testing).  1990-91.

Water Pollution, for 4th year students.  Field, laboratory and modeling of environmental contaminants.  co-taught with Professor Buttle, 1989-90.

Reading Course, for 3rd and 4th year students, special topic selected for independent study, 1989-present..

Honours Thesis in Environmental Science & Studies, for 4th year students in preparation for graduate school, supervisor 1989 to present, co-ordinator 2000-present..

Watershed Ecosystem Graduate Program, for graduate students, lecture in course, 1990-present..

Science Education & Science Communication Topics . . . . .

Group Problem Solving, for 3rd and 4th year students, course deals with environmental conflict resolution, co-taught with Professor Regoczei, 1995-present..

Communicating Science, for 3rd and 4th year science students, couse designed to improve communication skills, 1989-present..

Discovering Science, for 2nd and 3rd year non-science students, course designed to help non-science students develop an appreciation for how science is done and to over-come science-phobea, team taught, 1992-93.

Graduate Students

David Woodfine                  Recovery of Algae in Acidic, Metal-Contaminated Lakes, Masters of Science, Watershed Ecosystem Graduate Program, Trent University, 1991-95.

Irena Creed                            Metal tolerance mechanisms in the algae, Chlorella saccarophila. (co-supervised by T.C. Hutchinson), Masters of Science and Environmental Studies, University of Toronto. 1985-89.

Tiina Pajos                            Impact of drought, pH, and aluminum on sugar maple seedlings.(co-supervised by V. Timmer) Masters of Forestry and Environmental Studies, University of Toronto. 1985-89

UnderGraduate Students:  Honours Thesis or Special Topic

Catherine Warren                 How does “uncertainty in science” affect student perception of science?  2000-01.

Joanne Cherian                     Design and Development of a Computer Module for Teaching Organic Chemistry.  Co-supervised with Peter Northrop and Professor Svishchev, 2000.

Mark Roberts                        Distribution of Wireless Telecommunications Antennas in 12 Ontario Communities.  2000

Deborah Hanna                    Magnetic Fields in Six Elementary Schools in the Kawartha, Pine Ridge District School Board.  1999-2000.

Jonathan Lake                      Time Series Analysis of Extreme Climatic Events Related to the Earth.  1995-96.

Tracie Edward                       Teaching Evolution:  Controversies and Innovations. Co-supervised with Professor Michael Berrill, 1991-92.

Ayal Leszcz                           Is Animation an Effective Environmental Device? co-supervised with Professor Deborah Berrill, 1991-92.

Eric Sager                              Macrophytes as Indicators of Metal Pollution.  1991-92.

Brenda McClelland              Evaluation of the Conservation Education Program at the Ganaraska Forest Centre. 1990-91.

Oonagh O'Connor                Investigating & Reporting on Environmental Issues.  1989-90.

Sabine Dietz                          Teaching Outdoor Education.  1989-90.

Peter Gwyn                            Waste Management in Northern Communities.  1989-90.

Additional Professional Activities 

International

•  Canadian Co-ordinator, Trent-Nepal, Environmental Program, 1995-2000.

•  Member, Science Advisory Council, International Joint Commission, 1996-97

•  Member, Forest Sub-Committee, US/Canada Scientific Committee on Acid Rain, Huntington Forest, N.Y., September 1-3, 1981.

•  Advisor,   Acid Rain Coalition, Joint US/Canadian Committee on Acid Rain, Michigan 1980.

•  Coorganizer (with T.C. Hutchinson),  NATO Advanced Institute Workshop on Effects of Acidic Deposition on the Terrestrial Ecosystem, Toronto, May 21-25, 1978.

•  Reviewer for various journals/publishers (starting date given): 

Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 1984

Canadian Journal of Zoology, 1985

Environmental Reviews, 1995

Environmental Science and Technology, 1984

Hydrobiologia, 1985

Rutledge Press, 1995

Science 1994

Water, Air & Soil Pollution, 1985

•  Grant Reviewer, National Science Foundation, 1981

National

•  Co-Director, Trent/Shad/Bark Lake, Environmental Science Program for High school Students, 1995.

•  Editor, KEYnotes, Environmental Newsletter sent to 17,000 schools in Canada, KEY Foundation, 1991-93.

•  Associate Director, KEY (Knowledge of the Environment for Youth) Foundation, 1993-1996.

•  Member, Science & Technology Advisory Committee, Canadian Broadcast Corporation (CBC), 1988-90.

•  Director, KEY (Knowledge of the Environment for Youth) Foundation, 1985-93.

•  Coordinator, Twenty-Second Canadian Symposium on Water Pollution Research, University of Toronto, February 19, 1987.

Provincial

•  Expert Witness, Ontario Municipal Board Hearing, waterfront development in Warsaw, Ontario, 1996.

•  Member, Ontario Environmental Appeal Board, 1988-90.

Local

•  Science Fair Judge, Peterborough, Ontario.  1997, 1999.

•  Member, Mayor’s Committee on Sustainable Development, Peterborough, Ontario.  1989-91.

•  Co-founder and past President of the Uxbridge Conservation Association.  Uxbridge Ontario.  1988-91.

•  Instructor, Creative writing for Seniors, an opportunity to record your memoirs, Uxbridge Library, Uxbridge Ontario.  1987-89.

Trent University Committees

•  Member, COTTL, Trent University, 2000-present.

•  Member, Environmental Science and Indiginous Knowledge, 2000-present.

•  Member, Technology for Teaching and Learning, 1999-2000.

•  Member, various search committess, Vice-President of Finance, Chair of Environmental & Resource Studies, Professor of Environmental Studies, 1994-2000.

•  Member, Faculty Council Steering Committee, 1995-96.

•  Member, Board of Governors, Trent University, 1995-97, 1992-94.

•  Member, Ashley Fellowship, 1994-95.

•  Coordinator, Energy Fields Working Group, Trent University, 1994-96.

•  Member, Health Research Working Group, Trent University, 1994-present.

•  Member, TAcTIC, Trent Academic Technical Innovation Centre, Trent University, 1993-present.

•  Member, Senate, Trent University, 1993-94.

•  Member, President’s Advisory Environmental Committee, Trent University, 1992-94.

•  Coordinator, DDAMES, Design, Development & Marketing of Educational Software, Trent University, 1992-98.

•  Member, Committee on Educational Development, Trent University, 1990-1993.

•  Member, Scholarships, Awards, Bursaries and Financial Aid, 1989-1991.

Member (or past member) of Following Societies:

•  Arctic Institute of North America

•  Amnesty International

•  Federation of Ontario Naturalists

•  Yukon Conservation Society

Science Advisor to ENGOs

•  Public Focus, 1988, on their BARK (Backyard Acid Rain Kit) Program which is to be used in school across Canada and the United States.

•  Lakes 2000, 1988, on their Great Lakes Public Awareness Program.

•  Trees for Today and Tomorrow, 1988-89, on their Tree-Decline School Program

•  Boy Scouts of Canada, 1988, on their Tree-Decline Program.