Dawn Bazely

Dr. Dawn Bazely is a Professor of Biology at York University's Faculty of Environment and Urban Change. Her research focuses on ecology, science communication, and citizen science, with notable contributions to invasive species management and Arctic human security studies. She has led long-term projects like the Community Lake Ice Collaboration and pioneered Wikipedia editathons to improve STEM representation of women.

Research Interests: Her work spans biodiversity conservation, climate change impacts, and ecological restoration. Recent projects include studying plant-endophyte interactions, deer overgrazing effects, and Arctic community resilience. She integrates historical perspectives (e.g., Victorian-era botanical contributions by women) with modern citizen science initiatives.

Awards: Recipient of the Royal Canadian Institute's 2022 Fleming Medal for science communication excellence.

Collaborations: Active in Canada-India collaborations on fungal endophytes and Arctic research through the GAPS project. Organizes annual Ada Lovelace Day Wikipedia Editathons to address gender gaps in STEM representation.

Key Projects: Includes 30+ year lake ice phenology studies, deer grazing impact analyses in Carolinian forests, and documentation of human security challenges in northern communities. She advocates for open access publishing and ecological archives like the Churchill Community of Knowledge digital repository.